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Entrance with a White Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Updated Traditional Home Entry Hall
Updated Traditional Home Entry Hall
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
Foyer and entry hall with dark oak floors, custom iron stair railings, sepia toned photography, and large boxwood plants welcome you into the home. Stephen Allen Photography
Acorn Cottage
Acorn Cottage
Susan Anthony InteriorsSusan Anthony Interiors
Ellen McDermott
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse entrance in New York with green walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Doylestown Residence
Doylestown Residence
Sullivan Building & Design GroupSullivan Building & Design Group
This foyer is bright and airy thanks to the high ceilings, skylights, large window, elegant chandelier, and beautiful custom made wall sconce. The space also offers a generous amount of closet storage and easy to clean ceramic tile. Photo Credit: Halkin Mason Photography. Design Build by Sullivan Building & Design Group. Custom Cabinetry by Cider Press Woodworks.
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., ArchitectPete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect
The pair of custom designed entrance gates repeat the "sheaf of wheat" pattern of the balcony rail above the main entrance door.
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Miami with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a white front door and red floors.
Sandy Restoration
Sandy Restoration
The Downs GroupThe Downs Group
James M. Downs
Small beach style boot room in New York with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Beach Condo
Beach Condo
Janel Kilnisan PhotographyJanel Kilnisan Photography
Designed By Kathryn Interiors, Inc. Interior Designers & Decorators
Inspiration for a beach style front door in Miami with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Green Cliffs Road
Green Cliffs Road
FIG HomeFIG Home
This is an example of a traditional foyer in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
White Screen Away® Storm Door
White Screen Away® Storm Door
UserUser
ENJOY THE BREEZE: LARSON Screen Away Storm Doors are designed to increase ventilation, allowing more fresh air inside for greater comfort and reduced cooling costs. We love how this white storm door matches the sidelights and the railing on this home to give it a put together look that has a timeless feel.
Majestic Oaks Residence
Majestic Oaks Residence
Cockfield Jackson Architects, APACCockfield Jackson Architects, APAC
Don Kadair
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in New Orleans with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Reclaimed Barn Doors
Reclaimed Barn Doors
Longleaf Lumber IncLongleaf Lumber Inc
Longleaf Lumber salvaged barn doors from New England agricultural outbuildings serve as storage in a new home.
This is an example of a classic foyer in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Parade of Homes 2013
Parade of Homes 2013
Brighton Homes UtahBrighton Homes Utah
Photo of a traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Durango Plan - Valentine Estates, Woods Cross
Durango Plan - Valentine Estates, Woods Cross
Candlelight HomesCandlelight Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Salt Lake City with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Maximizing Curb Appeal w/ New Entry Doors
Maximizing Curb Appeal w/ New Entry Doors
ProViaProVia
Front door with glass. ProVia Heritage Fiberglass 460STJ entry door with 160STJ sidelites. Shown in Oak Wood Grain with Snow Mist Paint Color. Photo by ProVia.com
Seaview House
Seaview House
Paul McAlister ArchitectsPaul McAlister Architects
Entrance door on front elevation
Photo of a traditional front door in Belfast with a white front door.
Enclosed Breezeway
Enclosed Breezeway
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The stone archway frames the entrance into the breezeway from the garage. Tuscan columns, clearstory glass and 12-lite windows and doors, and the blue stone and field stone walkway enhance the breezeway conencting the house to the home.
Last House on the Left
Last House on the Left
SV DesignSV Design
Having been neglected for nearly 50 years, this home was rescued by new owners who sought to restore the home to its original grandeur. Prominently located on the rocky shoreline, its presence welcomes all who enter into Marblehead from the Boston area. The exterior respects tradition; the interior combines tradition with a sparse respect for proportion, scale and unadorned beauty of space and light. This project was featured in Design New England Magazine. http://bit.ly/SVResurrection Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Mud Room
Mud Room
HDI ConstructionHDI Construction
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with white walls, a white front door and feature lighting.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, dark hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Mud Room Goals
Mud Room Goals
Cullen Construction Inc.Cullen Construction Inc.
Farmhouse boot room in Philadelphia with multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Carrie Hayward DesignCarrie Hayward Design
The gold plant stand was a housewarming gift from my aunt when I got my first apartment. The foyer’s three pendant lights are from West Elm. Photo © Bethany Nauert

Entrance with 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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