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Kenwood Cottage
Kenwood Cottage
PKA.PKA.
Paul Crosby Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Minneapolis with an orange front door and white walls.
Glenmore Homestead
Glenmore Homestead
Dogwood DesignDogwood Design
Country entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a white front door, brown floors and a single front door.
Souvlis House
Souvlis House
Monster Ideas ArchitectsMonster Ideas Architects
Custom copper clad sliding entry door opens from the side of the house to a split level entry. The hand marks on the door remain to retain character as the copper ages.
Cylinders Drive
Cylinders Drive
Sea Breeze HomesSea Breeze Homes
The Entry creates the wow-factor that this home deserves. The sliding shoji-style door, with frosted glass panels, sets the mood for the rest of the area Photography by Asher King
Unique³
Unique³
Hauser ArchitekturHauser Architektur
This is an example of a large urban foyer in Other with white walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Dover Shores 2 Story Mid Century Remodel
Dover Shores 2 Story Mid Century Remodel
Christiano Homes, Inc.Christiano Homes, Inc.
The gorgeous entry to the house features a large wood commercial style front door, polished concrete floors and a barn door separating the master suite. For more information please call Christiano Homes at (949)294-5387 or email at heather@christianohomes.com Photo by Michael Asgian
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Classic boot room in San Francisco with white walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
ADŌR HomesADŌR Homes
Custom wood front door painted Benjaman Moore black, walls and trim BM super white, 6 inch white oak custom stain floors, custom sliding barn door in hunter green, 100% wool hand loom turkish rug, Lennox house design, foyer lantern, open brass by Savoy House, runner - stain resistant nylon in chevron pattern, sand/ivory color Images by @Spacecrafting
Carmel / 5442 Plan - Oswego Road
Carmel / 5442 Plan - Oswego Road
Sigma Builders LLCSigma Builders LLC
K.C.Ferrill with Dream Home Media LLC.
Photo of a classic boot room in Indianapolis with white walls and grey floors.
Aspen Alps Condominium Remodel
Aspen Alps Condominium Remodel
Menendez Architects PCMenendez Architects PC
Emily Minton Redfield Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Denver with white walls and travertine flooring.
Craftsman Home Renovation and Garage Addition
Craftsman Home Renovation and Garage Addition
Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.
New entry mudroom featuring custom cabinetry on the exterior wall and a sliding barn door hiding laundry and storage on the opposite wall.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Back Bay Apartment
Back Bay Apartment
David Sharff Architect, P.C.David Sharff Architect, P.C.
Michael J. Lee Photography
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Boston with white walls and grey floors.
Modern in Mississauga
Modern in Mississauga
Black Tusk Development Group Ltd.Black Tusk Development Group Ltd.
custom modern home in Mississauga, Sandy MacKay photographer
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Vermont Home 2012
Vermont Home 2012
Blansfield Builders, Inc.Blansfield Builders, Inc.
Jim Fuhrmann
This is an example of an expansive rustic entrance in Burlington with white walls and concrete flooring.
Malibu Tate Remodel
Malibu Tate Remodel
Bark and SkinsBark and Skins
Inspiration for a beach style foyer in Los Angeles with white walls.
154 Andrews Avenue 5B | Delray Beach, FL | Beach Area Townhome
154 Andrews Avenue 5B | Delray Beach, FL | Beach Area Townhome
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
This is an example of a contemporary hallway in Miami with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Folkestone Reno
Folkestone Reno
PLACK PropertyPLACK Property
Janina Nicole Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Other with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Интерьер таунхауса в поселке Ильинское
Интерьер таунхауса в поселке Ильинское
ДИА — мастерская архитектора БыковаДИА — мастерская архитектора Быкова
Стены прихожей выполнены из кирпича и частично отделаны деревянными панелями.
Inspiration for a medium sized vestibule in Moscow with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Classic boot room in Boston with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Barn Doors Entrance with White Walls 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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