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Entrance with Green Walls and a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Virginia Custom Home Fairfax
Virginia Custom Home Fairfax
DESBUILD CONSTRUCTION INCDESBUILD CONSTRUCTION INC
Everything we use to build your home is made of quality materials. Right down to the first thing you touch. The front entry handleset. We would love the opportunity to work with you to build a home we can all be proud of. It's what we have been doing for years and we have a long list of happy customers. Choose DesBuild Construction.
Craftsman Front Door in Quartersawn Oak
Craftsman Front Door in Quartersawn Oak
Homestead Doors, Inc.Homestead Doors, Inc.
#HZ60 Custom Craftsman Style Front Door Quartersawn White Oak Solid Wood Coffee Brown Stain Dentil Shelf Clear Insulated Glass Two Full View Sidelites Emtek Arts and Crafts Entry Handle in Oil Rubbed Bronze Call us for a quote on your door project 419-684-9582 Visit https://www.door.cc
Morningside bungalow
Morningside bungalow
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
This 1919 bungalow was lovingly taken care of but just needed a few things to make it complete. The owner, an avid gardener wanted someplace to bring in plants during the winter months. This small addition accomplishes many things in one small footprint. This potting room, just off the dining room, doubles as a mudroom. Design by Meriwether Felt, Photos by Susan Gilmore
Hitching Post
Hitching Post
AA Craftsman, Inc.AA Craftsman, Inc.
On this front entry we added a shed roof. The large rustic post and beam timbers add character while keeping an open feel.
This is an example of a front door in Other with green walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Park Avenue Apartment in Rosario Candela Building
Park Avenue Apartment in Rosario Candela Building
Studio 511Studio 511
The elegant Entry Hall to this apartment is lined with hand painted Gracie wall-paper. The metal railing was re-worked using the original metal pieces and more detail was added along with carved brass inserts. The border of the floor is embellished with an inlay Greek key. Interior design by Ashley Whittaker.
Orchard Walnut House
Orchard Walnut House
Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham FloorsWestgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors
Thomas Del Brase Photography
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Other with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Chilliwack Mahogany Door
Chilliwack Mahogany Door
Authentic Installations Inc.Authentic Installations Inc.
The stainless steel inlay on this mahogany entry door give it a unique and modern design! Another beautiful door from Westeck!
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Other with green walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Historic Home Interior Renovation
Historic Home Interior Renovation
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
Simple stick-style staircase balusters on the staircase were replaced with alternating vertical and spiral fluted balusters inspired by the roped corner boards on the home’s exterior. Scrolled skirt boards were added to the stairs, modeled after the Italianate brackets on home’s exterior. The stair treads and flooring were replaced with reclaimed antique oak. The handrail and newel posts were re-used. High wainscot paneling add formality and character.
Moraga Home Renovation
Moraga Home Renovation
Sally Power InteriorsSally Power Interiors
Custom glass doors flood the entryway with natural light.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired foyer in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Desert Escape
Desert Escape
Alway HomesAlway Homes
Design ideas for a large rustic front door in Other with green walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
New porch
New porch
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
New Porch provides cover in the rain, and is large enough for a couple chairs and morning coffee. Planting beds on both sides bring the house into the garden. Brick pavers are set in a basket weave pattern with row-lock edges. Recessed soffit is 1 x 4 fir stained dark to match the door. Custom wrought iron handrails are attached to the center of both columns.
Oakcrest house
Oakcrest house
Durango Remodeling, LLCDurango Remodeling, LLC
Split level entryway added to existing home. Post and beam construction. Custom entry door by Christies Wood and Glass.
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Albuquerque with green walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Однушка трансформер в ЦАО / 32м2 / блочный дом II-18
Однушка трансформер в ЦАО / 32м2 / блочный дом II-18
UserUser
Brainstorm Buro +7 916 0602213
Design ideas for a small scandinavian front door in Moscow with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Impact Rated Entry System
Impact Rated Entry System
Spyros PortalsSpyros Portals
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Miami with green walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Front Entryway
Front Entryway
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
http://www.dlauphoto.com/david/ David Lau
Inspiration for a large nautical front door in New York with a single front door, a dark wood front door and green walls.
Grand Dunes Coastal Cottage Model
Grand Dunes Coastal Cottage Model
Cara McBroom, Licensed Interior DesignerCara McBroom, Licensed Interior Designer
Medium sized beach style vestibule in Miami with green walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Foyer Features Double Arch Top White Oak Leaded Glass Doors
Foyer Features Double Arch Top White Oak Leaded Glass Doors
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Cynthia Lynn photography. Foyer Features Double Arch Top White Oak Leaded Glass Doors, Iron baluster switch back staircase, and Tuscan Vein Dark limestone floors and barrel vault ceiling in hallway.
Stone Acorn Builders Southern Living Showcase 2012
Stone Acorn Builders Southern Living Showcase 2012
Stone Acorn BuildersStone Acorn Builders
Stone Acorn Builders presents Houston's first Southern Living Showcase in 2012.
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Houston with green walls, brick flooring, a dark wood front door and a stable front door.
Oconee TDL 6LT 6/8
Oconee TDL 6LT 6/8
The Door Store of America, Inc (DSA Doors)The Door Store of America, Inc (DSA Doors)
DSA Master Crafted Doors Photographed by: Cristina (Avgerinos) McDonald
Inspiration for a rural front door in Raleigh with green walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Craftsman Entry
Craftsman Entry
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Los Angeles with green walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance with Green Walls and a Dark 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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