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Entrance with a Stable Front Door and a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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MIAMI BEACH HOME - VENETIAN ISLES
MIAMI BEACH HOME - VENETIAN ISLES
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Britto Charette designed the interiors for the entire home, from the master bedroom and bathroom to the children’s and guest bedrooms, to an office suite and a “play terrace” for the family and their guests to enjoy.Ocean views. Custom interiors. Architectural details. Located in Miami’s Venetian Islands, Rivo Alto is a new-construction interior design project that our Britto Charette team is proud to showcase. Our clients are a family from South America that values time outdoors. They’ve tasked us with creating a sense of movement in this vacation home and a seamless transition between indoor/outdoor spaces—something we’ll achieve with lots of glass.
17th Century Thatched Cottage
17th Century Thatched Cottage
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This pretty entrance area was created to connect the old and new parts of the cottage. The glass and oak staircase gives a light and airy feel, which can be unusual in a traditional thatched cottage. The exposed brick and natural limestone connect outdoor and indoor spaces, and the farrow and ball lime white on the walls softens the space.
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This charming, yet functional entry has custom, mudroom style cabinets, shiplap accent wall with chevron pattern, dark bronze cabinet pulls and coat hooks. Photo by Molly Rose Photography
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Medium sized country boot room in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Estate in Northern California
Estate in Northern California
Robert Frear ArchitectsRobert Frear Architects
Medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a stable front door and a light wood front door.
The Carriage House at Olde Bulltown
The Carriage House at Olde Bulltown
Stoltzfus Enterprises LtdStoltzfus Enterprises Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional entrance in Philadelphia with a stable front door, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Julia's WIne Country Retreat
Julia's WIne Country Retreat
Julia Katrine DesignsJulia Katrine Designs
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front door in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Woodstock Artist Home Staging
Woodstock Artist Home Staging
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This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in New York with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door and a light wood front door.
Marvelous Spring Mountain
Marvelous Spring Mountain
Paulina Perrault InteriorsPaulina Perrault Interiors
Mitchell Shenker Photography
Design ideas for a large farmhouse front door in San Francisco with a stable front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a light wood front door.
Dorchester Remodel
Dorchester Remodel
Teale ArchitectureTeale Architecture
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front door in Los Angeles with a stable front door and a light wood front door.
STARWOOD ESTATES
STARWOOD ESTATES
DESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOORDESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOOR
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Phoenix with a stable front door, a light wood front door, brown walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.
CDB2016
CDB2016
Citylab360Citylab360
Design ideas for a bohemian hallway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a light wood front door.
Custom Built Dutch Entry Door
Custom Built Dutch Entry Door
Ampersand DevelopmentAmpersand Development
This is an example of a front door in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a light wood front door.
Farmhouse Luxe
Farmhouse Luxe
Blythe InteriorsBlythe Interiors
Photo of a large farmhouse front door in San Diego with a stable front door, a light wood front door, grey walls and slate flooring.
Warren, VT Complete Renovation & Addition
Warren, VT Complete Renovation & Addition
Newschool Builders LLCNewschool Builders LLC
This family was growing and needed to make more room. Rather than move to a new location, they decided to do a gut renovation and addition to their existing home. Part of what the client was looking for was to open up the house quite a bit more, which can be seen below in the flow from the kitchen into the living areas. We really like using timber framing when completing structural updates and we were able to implement that in this project for both practical and aesthetic purposes. In the kitchen we used walnut and birch and pine wide-plank flooring to further this look.
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized rural boot room in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Nicholson Bank Barn Reno
Nicholson Bank Barn Reno
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Medium sized country boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door and a light wood front door.
View to the Pergola
View to the Pergola
Ellen Roche Architect PLLCEllen Roche Architect PLLC
Mark Samu
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in New York with beige walls, a stable front door and a light wood front door.
Dreamy Scandi Acadian
Dreamy Scandi Acadian
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
Medium sized scandinavian boot room in Dallas with white walls, vinyl flooring, a stable front door and a light wood front door.
New Entrance
New Entrance
Design Solutions Architecture LtdDesign Solutions Architecture Ltd
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Cheshire with black walls, a stable front door and a light wood front door.

Entrance with a Stable Front Door and a Light Wood 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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