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Entrance with a Sliding Front Door and a Double Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Front Entry
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Garett & Carrie Buell of Studiobuell / studiobuell.com
This is an example of a classic foyer in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Andalusia La Quinta, CA
Andalusia La Quinta, CA
Nicholas Lawrence DesignNicholas Lawrence Design
Photo by Lance Gerber
This is an example of a small mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, grey floors and a glass front door.
Casual and Cool
Casual and Cool
The Guest House Studio, ASIDThe Guest House Studio, ASID
Photo by Margaret Wright
This is an example of a beach style entrance in Charleston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
After: Therma Tru Fiberglass craftsman style double door w/sidelites
After: Therma Tru Fiberglass craftsman style double door w/sidelites
Ultimate Home SolutionsUltimate Home Solutions
Photo of a classic front door in Chicago with a double front door.
Entryway Lighting
Entryway Lighting
Elume Distinctive LightingElume Distinctive Lighting
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Beekman Creek Ranch
Beekman Creek Ranch
Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.
Photo of an expansive rural front door in Austin with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and black floors.
Custom Hallway Chandelier
Custom Hallway Chandelier
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
This French Country hallway features a gold and black chandelier, a vaulted tray ceiling, white crown molding, and a wood floor.
Inspiration for an expansive foyer in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
DS Chicago to Birmingham
DS Chicago to Birmingham
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Joe Kwon Photography
Large classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Westover Project
Westover Project
Green Ace Design Build, Inc.Green Ace Design Build, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rustic front door in Toronto with a double front door.
San Francisco Victorian
San Francisco Victorian
Rasmussen ConstructionRasmussen Construction
Front porch of Victorian remodel
Inspiration for a victorian front door in San Francisco with a double front door, a blue front door and feature lighting.
French Chateau
French Chateau
Rosene Classics ConstructionRosene Classics Construction
Arched front doors, quartersawn oak floors, and a wood and wrought iron railing greet guests as they enter this French chateau. Ryan Rosene Photography
Parade of Homes - Spring 2017
Parade of Homes - Spring 2017
Paradigm Construction CompanyParadigm Construction Company
This is an example of a large modern front door in Boise with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and brown floors.
Front doors
Front doors
Palladio ShowroomPalladio Showroom
Classic front door in Montreal with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Grand Prato Estate
Grand Prato Estate
Design WestDesign West
Entry Stairway with Piano Parlor
This is an example of an expansive traditional foyer in Miami with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Minneapolis Penthouse
Minneapolis Penthouse
Yerigan Construction CompanyYerigan Construction Company
©Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Large rural foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
Hunter Door ServiceHunter Door Service
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Philadelphia with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Le Carré Vert, Nantes-ancienne caserne réhabilitée en 40 logements haut de gamme
Le Carré Vert, Nantes-ancienne caserne réhabilitée en 40 logements haut de gamme
STUDIO GRAND OUESTSTUDIO GRAND OUEST
Espace commun avec ascenseur et cage peinte en orange contemporain pour contraste assuré dans une ancienne caserne du 19ème siècle réhabilitée en 40 logements urbains haut de gamme au cœur de Nantes. Photos © STUDIO GRAND OUEST
Mahogany Double Doors
Mahogany Double Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
It is always exciting to find a balance in double doors between curves and straight lines. Not all the doors are equal in width, adding to its unique nature. Each door is a sculpture within itself. Nancy Lindo - http://www.houzz.com/pro/nancysark/viewfinder-photography-llc
Entryways
Entryways
U.S. Brick & Block Systems, LLCU.S. Brick & Block Systems, LLC
This is an example of a large classic front door in Miami with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.

Entrance with a Sliding Front Door and a Double Front Door Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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