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Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel in Duxbury
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel in Duxbury
Woodland BuildersWoodland Builders
Kitchen and mudroom remodel by Woodland Contracting in Duxbury, MA.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Modern Serenity
Modern Serenity
Henderer Design + BuildHenderer Design + Build
Black iron horizontal balusters, white oak handrail, charcoal shiplap with a white oak shelf and new chandelier. Herringbone tile inlay creates a space to welcome guests.
Chuckanut Mountain Addition
Chuckanut Mountain Addition
Highline ConstructionHighline Construction
Large modern foyer in Seattle with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Cow Hollow White House
Cow Hollow White House
Muratore Construction + DesignMuratore Construction + Design
Photography by Scott Hargis
Inspiration for a large modern foyer in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Sunshine Canyon Home
Sunshine Canyon Home
Studio 119Studio 119
http://studioqphoto.com
This is an example of a medium sized front door in Denver with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
North Vancouver Board and Batten Home | Window and Door Replacement
North Vancouver Board and Batten Home | Window and Door Replacement
Long Life Windows & DoorsLong Life Windows & Doors
Window and Door Replacement Project as part of this homes transformational renovation. We replaced the entry door with a solid maple wood door. Clear glass with SDL bars and 1 panel. Replaced the old aluminum windows with energy efficient, locally made vinyl windows. Black framed windows on the interior and exterior give this home a modern farmhouse look. Casements allow for maximum view, airflow as well as being easy to open and close.
Side entrance
Side entrance
Pohl ArchitectsPohl Architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a light wood front door.
Urban Rooftop
Urban Rooftop
Kerstin Hellmann ArchitectureKerstin Hellmann Architecture
Shawn-Paul Luchin Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with white walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and light hardwood flooring.
Elegant Contemporary Entrance Hallway
Elegant Contemporary Entrance Hallway
Janey Butler InteriorsJaney Butler Interiors
The newly designed and created Entrance Hallway which sees stunning Janey Butler Interiors design and style throughout this Llama Group Luxury Home Project . With stunning 188 bronze bud LED chandelier, bespoke metal doors with antique glass. Double bespoke Oak doors and windows. Newly created curved elegant staircase with bespoke bronze handrail designed by Llama Architects.
Fullerton - Modern Remodel
Fullerton - Modern Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
Small contemporary foyer in Orange County with white walls, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Alderfield Reno
Alderfield Reno
Kennedy ConstructionKennedy Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary hallway in Vancouver with white walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Sunshine Canyon Home
Sunshine Canyon Home
Studio 119Studio 119
http://studioqphoto.com
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and feature lighting.
Entryway Remodel
Entryway Remodel
W Design LivingW Design Living
Project By WDesignLiving, light and bright entryway, custom front door, wooden door, douglas fir door, 4 panels door, porcelain tile floor, white polished floor, white interior, round wall mirror, entryway furniture, dresser, cabinet with drawers, modern decor style, wall art
North Vancouver Interior Update
North Vancouver Interior Update
LCI DesignLCI Design
Entry was updated to incorporate a whimsical screen to hang coats and keys.
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Vancouver with white walls, concrete flooring, beige floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.
PBH Colip House
PBH Colip House
PBH DesignPBH Design
Photo of a midcentury entrance in Dallas with white walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
A Boheme Design
A Boheme Design
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Beautifully designed beach homes are the forte of A BOHEME Design in Inlet Beach, Florida. VIE Magazine shines a spotlight on their work along the coast with many projects featuring Bevolo lanterns. View more. http://ow.ly/KxhT30povY6 Featured Lanterns: http://ow.ly/bz5w30pow55 | http://ow.ly/LPPo30pow5Y | http://ow.ly/VkFi30pow6b | http://ow.ly/O4Gq30pow6I | http://ow.ly/w9Fa30pow7w
Acuario Bajo
Acuario Bajo
RH DesignRH Design
Small scandi foyer in Malaga with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Custom Doors | Entry Door Installs - Great Park
Custom Doors | Entry Door Installs - Great Park
The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential GroupThe Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group
Small contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
Modern San Clemente home
Modern San Clemente home
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Design ideas for a modern front door in Orange County with white walls, a pivot front door, concrete flooring and a light wood front door.

Entrance with White 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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