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Entrance with a Stable Front Door and a Red Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Eastlake Houseboat
Eastlake Houseboat
K&L InteriorsK&L Interiors
Photo of a small nautical vestibule in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a red front door, a wood ceiling and beige floors.
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
Medium sized traditional entrance in Seattle with a stable front door, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a red front door.
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
A vivid pink dutch door invites you in. The interior of the house is painted primarily white, creating crisp contrast with outside.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical front door in Charlotte with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a red front door and multi-coloured floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Jackson Design & RemodelingJackson Design & Remodeling
Jackson Design and Remodeling
Inspiration for a country entrance in San Diego with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a red front door.
Queene Anne House Remodel
Queene Anne House Remodel
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Dale Lang
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Seattle with a stable front door, a red front door and grey walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
Distinctive detailing and craftsmanship make this custom mudroom both a welcoming entry and a functional drop zone for backpacks, muddy boots, keys and mail. Shoe drawers fitted with metal mesh allow air to circulate and a custom upholstered cushion in wool windowpane plaid provides a comfortable seat. Leather cabinet pulls, woven wool baskets and lots of Shaker wall pegs make this mudroom a practical standout. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Lakeview Complete Reno
Lakeview Complete Reno
Timberwolf ConstructionTimberwolf Construction
Country boot room in Los Angeles with grey walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a red front door, multi-coloured floors and tongue and groove walls.
Contemporary Mesa Residence & ADU
Contemporary Mesa Residence & ADU
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
The original house was demolished to make way for a two-story house on the sloping lot, with an accessory dwelling unit below. The upper level of the house, at street level, has three bedrooms, a kitchen and living room. The “great room” opens onto an ocean-view deck through two large pocket doors. The master bedroom can look through the living room to the same view. The owners, acting as their own interior designers, incorporated lots of color with wallpaper accent walls in each bedroom, and brilliant tiles in the bathrooms, kitchen, and at the fireplace tiles in the bathrooms, kitchen, and at the fireplace. Architect: Thompson Naylor Architects Photographs: Jim Bartsch Photographer
SLO Craftsman Remodel
SLO Craftsman Remodel
Ferreira IncFerreira Inc
Photo Credit: http://www.centralcoastrealestatephotography.com/
Bastrop Ranch House
Bastrop Ranch House
Jacob Bodkin PhotographyJacob Bodkin Photography
Jacob Bodkin Phototgraphy
This is an example of a country front door in Austin with a stable front door and a red front door.
California Dreamin'
California Dreamin'
NUMI BuildNUMI Build
The Salty Shutters
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse entrance in Los Angeles with a stable front door and a red front door.
Mesa house, Santa Barbara, Entry Way of Contemporary New Residence
Mesa house, Santa Barbara, Entry Way of Contemporary New Residence
Dennis Thompson ArchitectDennis Thompson Architect
Contractor - Allen Constriction Photographer - Jim Bartsch
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal front door in Santa Barbara with white walls, ceramic flooring, a stable front door, a red front door and beige floors.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
21st Century Doors & Windows21st Century Doors & Windows
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Orange County with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a red front door.
Sugar Shack
Sugar Shack
Anne Sneed Architectural InteriorsAnne Sneed Architectural Interiors
Photography by Jim Brady Red Brick Front Entryway. Copper Gutters, RH Lighting, Frontgate Wicker Chairs, Farrow & Ball Paint.
Inspiration for a coastal entrance in San Diego with a stable front door and a red front door.
Sundays in Patton Park
Sundays in Patton Park
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
SUNDAYS IN PATTON PARK This elegant Hamilton, MA home, circa 1885, was constructed with high ceilings, a grand staircase, detailed moldings and stained glass. The character and charm allowed the current owners to overlook the antiquated systems, severely outdated kitchen and dysfunctional floor plan. The house hadn’t been touched in 50+ years but the potential was obvious. Putting their faith in us, we updated the systems, created a true master bath, relocated the pantry, added a half bath in place of the old pantry, installed a new kitchen and reworked the flow, all while maintaining the home’s original character and charm. Photo by Eric Roth
Point Loma Casita
Point Loma Casita
Ike Kligerman BarkleyIke Kligerman Barkley
William Waldron
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury hallway in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a stable front door, a red front door and beige floors.
Eastlake Houseboat
Eastlake Houseboat
K&L InteriorsK&L Interiors
Photo of a small coastal vestibule in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a red front door, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
North Caldwell Renovation
North Caldwell Renovation
Stonewater Architecture & Interior DesignStonewater Architecture & Interior Design
Design ideas for a large classic front door in New York with white walls, painted wood flooring, a stable front door and a red front door.
The Nest Entry
The Nest Entry
DeForest ArchitectsDeForest Architects
Photo: Ben Benschneider; Interior Design: NB Design Group
Design ideas for a modern entrance in Seattle with a stable front door and a red front door.
Watamu
Watamu
Angela Keegan Interior StylistAngela Keegan Interior Stylist
Marcus Keegan photography
Design ideas for an eclectic entrance in Other with white walls, a stable front door and a red front door.

Entrance with a Stable Front Door and a Red 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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