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SW Portland Residence
SW Portland Residence
Emerick ArchitectsEmerick Architects
Medium sized contemporary boot room in Portland with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Northpoint Lodge
Northpoint Lodge
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Ski Mirror
Design ideas for a small rustic hallway in Other with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Unique Wood Cabin Front Door
Unique Wood Cabin Front Door
PPG PROLUXE Wood FinishesPPG PROLUXE Wood Finishes
This gorgeous door and the trim and logs surrounding it were finished with PPG ProLuxe Cetol Log & Siding wood stain in Teak. The work was completed by Rudy Mendiola of The Log Doctor.
ALEXANDRIA TDL 7LT 8/0
ALEXANDRIA TDL 7LT 8/0
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GLASS: Clear Beveled Low E TIMBER: Mahogany DOUBLE DOOR: 5'0", 5'4". 6'0" x 6'8" x 1 3/4" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Tampa with brown walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Country Ranch
Country Ranch
Craig Alan Homes, IncCraig Alan Homes, Inc
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Atlanta with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Stone and Cedar Colonial in Purchase, NY
Stone and Cedar Colonial in Purchase, NY
Georgio HomeGeorgio Home
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in New York with brown walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Prospect House
Prospect House
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
Medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, grey floors and a light wood front door.
Historic Summit Hill Boiler House Remodel 2019
Historic Summit Hill Boiler House Remodel 2019
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
Design ideas for a small rustic hallway in Minneapolis with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Modern Custom Home Full of Style and Function
Modern Custom Home Full of Style and Function
Erica Peale DesignErica Peale Design
This modern custom home is a beautiful blend of thoughtful design and comfortable living. No detail was left untouched during the design and build process. Taking inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, this home in the Washington D.C suburbs features a black exterior with warm natural woods. The home combines natural elements with modern architecture and features clean lines, open floor plans with a focus on functional living.
Snow Country Timber Frame
Snow Country Timber Frame
MossCreekMossCreek
Custom Designed by MossCreek. This true timber frame home is perfectly suited for its location. The timber frame adds the warmth of wood to the house, while also allowing numerous windows to let the sun in during Spring and Summer. Craftsman styling mixes with sleek design elements throughout the home, and the large two story great room features soaring timber frame trusses, with the timber frame gracefully curving through every room of this beautiful, and elegant vacation home. Photos: Roger Wade
SW Portland Modern
SW Portland Modern
Right Arm ConstructionRight Arm Construction
KuDa Photography Remodel of SW Portland home. Clients wanted a very modern esthetic. Right Arm Construction worked closely with the Client and the Architect on the project to ensure project scope was met and exceeded. Remodel included kitchen, living room, dining area and exterior areas on front and rear of home. A new garage was also constructed at the same time.
Water Features
Water Features
Big Daddy Construction and DesignBig Daddy Construction and Design
“Big Daddy Construction & Design" is a full service construction company with seasoned leadership and over 20 years of contracting experience in the Phoenix area. “Big Daddy” offers it's services as a viable alternative to business as usual in Arizona’s construction industry.
Rustic Entry Door Design Ideas
Rustic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Jeld-Wen Aurora A 1301 Rustic Style Single Entry Door. Knotty Alder grain, Antiqued with Chappo finish. Emtek wrought steel sectional Jan Carlos grip in flat black. Installed in Laguna Niguel, CA home.
Mountain Modern Music | Entry
Mountain Modern Music | Entry
Dovetail ConstructionDovetail Construction
Design ideas for a large rustic foyer in Other with brown walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Encinitas , Ca
Encinitas , Ca
Exterior Designs LandscapeExterior Designs Landscape
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in San Diego with brown walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
New Castle
New Castle
Fourteen EstatesFourteen Estates
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Toronto with brown walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and white floors.
Apartment in the Sky
Apartment in the Sky
Taylor & Taylor, Inc.Taylor & Taylor, Inc.
The entry foyer has a dramatic feel – vibrant, orange three dimensional wall art sits above a vermillion console table, with a soft blue vase resting atop. The light wood floors and entry doors lighten the space.
Family Lake House
Family Lake House
aamodt / plumb architectsaamodt / plumb architects
Modern artwork on the hallway and front door of the Lake Austin project, a modern home in Austin, Texas.
Photo of a contemporary front door in Austin with brown walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Superior Tiny Ranchette
Superior Tiny Ranchette
Superior Tiny HousesSuperior Tiny Houses
Design ideas for a rustic front door in Dallas with brown walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Richards House
Richards House
Quin Wyatt Building DesignerQuin Wyatt Building Designer
Derek Rowen
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Melbourne with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Brown Walls 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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