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

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Mudroom
Mudroom
Mackin ArchitectsMackin Architects
Mudroom with Dutch Door, bluestone floor, and built-in cabinets. "Best Mudroom" by the 2020 Westchester Magazine Home Design Awards: https://westchestermagazine.com/design-awards-homepage/
EGR Classic
EGR Classic
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
Photo of a classic entrance in Grand Rapids with a stable front door, a white front door and grey walls.
Colonial on the Bluff
Colonial on the Bluff
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Design ideas for a beach style vestibule in Minneapolis with white walls, a stable front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Annapolis Waterfront Home
Annapolis Waterfront Home
Melissa McLay InteriorsMelissa McLay Interiors
Medium sized nautical entrance in DC Metro with grey walls, a stable front door, a white front door, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Beautiful full house renovation in Bronxville
Beautiful full house renovation in Bronxville
JWH Design and Cabinetry LLCJWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
A mud room with plenty of storage keeps the mess hidden and the character stand out. This Dutch door along with the slate floors makes this mudroom awesome. Space planning and cabinetry: Jennifer Howard, JWH Construction: JWH Construction Management Photography: Tim Lenz.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
21st Century Doors & Windows21st Century Doors & Windows
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Queen Anne Shingle Style Beach House
Queen Anne Shingle Style Beach House
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Photographed by Karol Steczkowski
Photo of a nautical boot room in Los Angeles with limestone flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and beige walls.
The English Cottage
The English Cottage
Dyna BuildersDyna Builders
This is an example of a classic boot room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a white front door, brown floors, exposed beams and tongue and groove walls.
Rye, New York
Rye, New York
Kathleen Walsh Interiors, LLCKathleen Walsh Interiors, LLC
Inspiration for a classic boot room in New York with beige walls, a stable front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Boothby Residence
Boothby Residence
Richard Moody & Sons Construction LLCRichard Moody & Sons Construction LLC
Modern farmhouse meets beachhouse. 2800 sq. ft. shingle-style, quarter mile to beach. Entry with bench seat, storage cabinets, white oak floor and Dutch entry door.
Cape Cod
Cape Cod
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
Photo of a beach style foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Lampe Rd
Lampe Rd
Luxe Life Home StagingLuxe Life Home Staging
Farmhouse foyer in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Avondale Residence
Avondale Residence
Carlton ConstructionCarlton Construction
Jessie Preza
This is an example of a classic boot room in Jacksonville with white walls, a stable front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and brick flooring.
Shingle Style House
Shingle Style House
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLCHuestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Nancy Elizabeth Hill
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in New York with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and pink floors.
Newport Beach Custom Craftsman Home
Newport Beach Custom Craftsman Home
Williams Wood Works IncWilliams Wood Works Inc
Inspiration for a beach style front door in Orange County with a stable front door and a white front door.
2016 Artisan Home Tour
2016 Artisan Home Tour
Filament Lighting & HomeFilament Lighting & Home
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
bench seats, lockers, cubbies Mudroom
bench seats, lockers, cubbies Mudroom
Custom Home FinishCustom Home Finish
Mudroom Entryway Bench Seat with coat hooks and cabinets above ------------------------------------------------------------- Interior Decorating on this project provided by : Dulcey Connon, Wellesley, MA -- http://www.dulceyconnonhome.com -- dulceyconnon@gmail.com -------------------------- Finish Carpentry & Cabinetry on this project provided by Custom Home Finish. Contact Us Today! 774 280 6273 , kevin@customhomefinish.com , www.customhomefinish.com
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
Traditional entrance in Newark with brick flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse boot room in New York with blue walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Traditional home renovation-Fairfield County, CT
Traditional home renovation-Fairfield County, CT
Paul Stuart Rankin Inc.Paul Stuart Rankin Inc.
Traditional mudroom Photographer: Tria Govan
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and brown floors.

Entrance with a Stable Front Door and a White 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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