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granite solid stone exterior
Heartland Homes Construction Inc.Heartland Homes Construction Inc.
an oriental flair entry granite solid stone exterior
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in New York with multi-coloured walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Wood Doors
Wood Doors
Rustic DecorRustic Decor
Visit Our Showroom! 15125 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Large rustic front door in Phoenix with multi-coloured walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Colchester Ranch
Colchester Ranch
Design CPDesign CP
Peter DePatie
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Puritan Residence
Puritan Residence
Sterling Custom HomesSterling Custom Homes
Beth Singer
Large classic hallway in Detroit with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Eclectic Tudor
Eclectic Tudor
Neela Woodard Design, LLCNeela Woodard Design, LLC
Andy Foster Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Victorian Family Home in Great Barrington
Victorian Family Home in Great Barrington
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
The David Hicks Wallpaper in this traditional Space brings a fun element to this family home and keeps it from taking itself too seriously
Large traditional foyer in Boston with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
2007 Parade of Homes Columbus Ohio
2007 Parade of Homes Columbus Ohio
Z Interior Decorations Inc.Z Interior Decorations Inc.
The spanish meditteranean influence begins in the foyer where distressed walls, elaborate chandelier, and tumbled travertine stone floors greet visitors.
Cedarwood Ave - Clive
Cedarwood Ave - Clive
R. Cartwright DesignR. Cartwright Design
The formal entryway in this brick colonial was updated with fern leaf print wallpaper in cream and gold, a beaded flush mount fixture, and a traditional rug in soft shades of color, blue, and gold. The staircase was given a refresh by switching the banister for this simple and elegant iron x design. At the center of each x is a gold leafed floret.
Annesley Avenue
Annesley Avenue
Timothy Johnson DesignTimothy Johnson Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Laurel Park Panorama
Laurel Park Panorama
Prudhomme Design & InteriorsPrudhomme Design & Interiors
The Laurel Park Panorama is a relatively well-known home that sits on the edge of a mountain overlooking Hendersonville, NC. It had eccentric wood choices a various challenges to over come with the previous construction. We leveraged some of these challenges to accentuate the contrast of materials. Virtually every surface was refreshed, restored or updated. The combination of finishes, material and lighting selections really makes this mountain top home a true gem.
Browning Residence
Browning Residence
studio H + H architectsstudio H + H architects
Inspiration for a large farmhouse foyer in Houston with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Marsh Custom Home
Marsh Custom Home
Alair Homes Savannah - The Strong GroupAlair Homes Savannah - The Strong Group
This low country design built home features an open floor plan, an elevator and large windows for great amounts of natural lighting.
Medium sized modern front door in Other with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Beachside bungalow
Beachside bungalow
Del Mar ConstructionDel Mar Construction
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Orlando with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Fair Oaks Ranch Spanish Mix
Fair Oaks Ranch Spanish Mix
CKC Custom HomesCKC Custom Homes
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Austin with multi-coloured walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Natural Stone Veneers (NSVI) Ledgestone Collection
Natural Stone Veneers (NSVI) Ledgestone Collection
Astro MasonryAstro Masonry
Natural Stone Veneers Inc.
Photo of a rustic entrance in New York with multi-coloured walls and a dark wood front door.
Misc.
Misc.
Rhoads Estate Homes, LLCRhoads Estate Homes, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Other with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Cherry Creek Townhouse
Cherry Creek Townhouse
Nob Hill Design - Allied ASIDNob Hill Design - Allied ASID
Inviting Entry in Denver Townhouse Photo by Emily Minton-Redfield
Design ideas for a medium sized classic vestibule in Denver with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Georgian Manor
Georgian Manor
La Perouse Interiors, Inc.La Perouse Interiors, Inc.
Classic foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
House near Kiev 2
House near Kiev 2
Tanya NehoyTanya Nehoy
Photo of a large classic foyer in Other with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
California Desert Oasis, Courtyard
California Desert Oasis, Courtyard
Pearl House Designs, Inc.Pearl House Designs, Inc.
Design: Pearl House Designs, Inc. Photo: Dutch Markgraf
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance with Multi-coloured 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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