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Modern Home Interior Ideas
Modern Home Interior Ideas
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
A Modern Home is not complete without Modern Front Doors to match. These are Belleville Double Water Glass Doors and are a great option for privacy while still allowing in natural light. Exterior Doors: BLS-217-113-3C Interior Door: HHLG Baseboard: 314MUL-5 Casing: 139MUL-SC Check out more at ELandELWoodProducts.com
Skyview - Luxury Staging
Skyview - Luxury Staging
BA Staging & InteriorsBA Staging & Interiors
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Willow Bend remodeled home-from the 80's to 2018 chic
Willow Bend remodeled home-from the 80's to 2018 chic
BGI DesignBGI Design
Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Modern Eclectic Style Home
Modern Eclectic Style Home
Masters Properties, Inc.Masters Properties, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Double Door - D'Vine by Porte, Color Dark Bronze, Clear Glass
Photo of a small classic front door in Austin with concrete flooring, a double front door, grey walls and a metal front door.
Townhouse - Central London
Townhouse - Central London
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd
Marco Joe Fazio
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in London with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Old World Lake Home
Old World Lake Home
VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.
Beth Singer Photography. Ellwood Interiors.
Entrance in Detroit with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Beechwood & Llewellyn
Beechwood & Llewellyn
ML Interior DesignsML Interior Designs
Classic front door in New York with a double front door, a medium wood front door and grey walls.
Our New Model Home - Windermere, FL
Our New Model Home - Windermere, FL
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
This is a 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 1 acre water view lot with game room, study, pool, spa and lanai summer kitchen.
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Orlando with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and feature lighting.
Project IV
Project IV
Hames Custom BuildersHames Custom Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Grandfather Homes - Overhill Rd
Grandfather Homes - Overhill Rd
Grandfather HomesGrandfather Homes
Classic foyer in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Bentley Condo
Bentley Condo
MBB Design StudioMBB Design Studio
An open, 'see through' easily accessible entry with both closed and open storage. The original entry coat closet was removed in order to open up the view to the rest of the living/dining area.
Powder Springs Custom Home
Powder Springs Custom Home
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized rural foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Photo of a large farmhouse foyer in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and panelled walls.
Commerce Island Residence
Commerce Island Residence
TR Design Group "The" Residential Design GroupTR Design Group "The" Residential Design Group
Large mediterranean foyer in Detroit with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
DS Chicago to Birmingham
DS Chicago to Birmingham
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Joe Kwon Photography
Large classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
On The Rocks
On The Rocks
Laura Manchee DesignsLaura Manchee Designs
The entry vestibule features an Asian inspired ceiling with contemporary track lighting. The credenza mimics the Asian influence while sporting a dramatic coral sculpture found at a Texas Antiques Fair. An undulating circular mirror finishes the space and reflects the landscape of the entry courtyard. Photos: Miro Dvorscak
2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St
2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St
Integrity Home BuildersIntegrity Home Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Debbie SykesDebbie Sykes
Dawn Smith Photography
Large traditional foyer in Cincinnati with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Lakeside Luxe
Lakeside Luxe
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Amoura Productions
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Omaha with a double front door, grey walls, a glass front door and feature lighting.

Entrance with Grey Walls and a Double 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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