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

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Orchid
Orchid
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
Medium sized world-inspired hallway in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Raised-panel front door
Raised-panel front door
DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORPDUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in New York with a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Knox Street
Knox Street
Christiano Homes, Inc.Christiano Homes, Inc.
Lane Dittoe
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Locksley Residence | Glen Mills, PA
Locksley Residence | Glen Mills, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a small farmhouse boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and red floors.
104th Street
104th Street
arQitecturearQitecture
Todd Tully Danner, AIA, IIDA
Large coastal foyer in Other with white walls, painted wood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Greenwich Historical Property
Greenwich Historical Property
Millwright DesignMillwright Design
Photography | Hulya Kolabas
Country entrance in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Mooresville Lake House
Mooresville Lake House
Alair Homes CharlotteAlair Homes Charlotte
Jim Schmid
Design ideas for a rustic front door in Charlotte with medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
0911 | Bristol RI Residence
0911 | Bristol RI Residence
Andreozzi ArchitectureAndreozzi Architecture
Aaron Usher http://aaronusher.com/
Photo of a large nautical front door in Providence with brown walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Orange County with a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Caner/Beier Residence
Caner/Beier Residence
Arkin Tilt ArchitectsArkin Tilt Architects
A dutch door marks the front entry of the home, located off a terrace constructed of site built pavers made of stabilized earth. Photography ©Edward Caldwell
Currant Ave Whole Home Remodel
Currant Ave Whole Home Remodel
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
This beautiful home in Boulder, Colorado got a full two-story remodel. Their remodel included a new kitchen and dining area, living room, entry way, staircase, lofted area, bedroom, bathroom and office. Check out this client's new beautiful home
Oak Stable Door
Oak Stable Door
Stanfield Fine Joinery CompanyStanfield Fine Joinery Company
This is an example of a traditional front door in Other with a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Agrarian Wine Country Residence
Agrarian Wine Country Residence
Lucille Buell Interior DesignLucille Buell Interior Design
Photo by Justin Buell Architecture: Rela Gleason
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Barn 29
Barn 29
Charles Petersheim, BuilderCharles Petersheim, Builder
The Catskill Farms is proud to announce the sale of Barn 29 in Narrowsburg, NY – a pretty pairing of home and land in Sullivan County. This real estate offering featured 2,300 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, with a large open back deck. Familiar details include a wood burning fireplace, interesting and open floor plans, wide plank floors, fun plumbing and lighting fixtures throughout, and a kick your boots off mudroom. Industrial meets country in this beautiful home. Our homes provide genre-busting inspiration and comfort – life is cool in these superb specimens of Catskills real estate.
Lake Tahoe - 03
Lake Tahoe - 03
MWA, Inc.MWA, Inc.
New front entry way added during the remodel. Photo: Vance Fox
Design ideas for a large eclectic foyer in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
The Samford
The Samford
Jim Mathews BuilderJim Mathews Builder
Antique dutch door provides unique access from side porch to the home
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse vestibule in Other with a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Hills of Lakeway Residence
Hills of Lakeway Residence
Daniel Boardman Residential DesignDaniel Boardman Residential Design
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Holmes Cottage Farmhouse
Holmes Cottage Farmhouse
High Cotton Home & Design-Dabney Designs by TriciaHigh Cotton Home & Design-Dabney Designs by Tricia
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
RH 5
RH 5
de la Rosa Construction Co.de la Rosa Construction Co.
© 2014 Luis de la Rosa Photography
Medium sized classic boot room in Los Angeles with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
American Foursquare
American Foursquare
Studio Boise, LLCStudio Boise, LLC
Design ideas for a small traditional boot room in Boise with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.

Entrance with a Stable Front Door and a Medium 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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