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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Sterling Ridge Custom Home BuilderSterling Ridge Custom Home Builder
Seamus Payne
This is an example of a farmhouse hallway in Tampa with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Photo of a large country foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wood walls.
Sedgewood Modern Farmhouse
Sedgewood Modern Farmhouse
Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.Cool Mountain Construction, Inc.
Medium sized farmhouse foyer in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Wine Country Cool
Wine Country Cool
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates
Front entry pierces through the living room across to the pool.
Inspiration for a rural front door in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
This is an example of a farmhouse foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Steel Windows & Doors by FireRock
Steel Windows & Doors by FireRock
FireRock Building MaterialsFireRock Building Materials
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Dallas with a double front door, grey walls, a glass front door, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Meets History
Modern Meets History
Lawrence Allan Inc.Lawrence Allan Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in New York with medium hardwood flooring, white walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Front Door Replacement Projects
Front Door Replacement Projects
Rocket DoorRocket Door
JELD-WEN Aurora Fiberglass Door #5506 Mahogany, Ebony Finish, Thick Frosted Glass with Simulated Divided Light
Photo of a traditional front door with a double front door and a dark wood 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.
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.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Double Door - Elliptic by Porte, Color Black, Clear Glass.
This is an example of a small classic entrance in Austin with concrete flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige walls.
Sirois Project
Sirois Project
Suzanne Nichols Design Group, Inc.Suzanne Nichols Design Group, Inc.
The entry way was designed to be eye catching and soothing. Using a mix of materials on the floor that is and a cozy built in seating area is both contemporary and charming.
The Hammocks- new construction
The Hammocks- new construction
UserUser
Photo of a beach style front door in Tampa with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Shoot2Sell Bella Vista Company This home won the NARI Greater Dallas CotY Award for Entire House $750,001 to $1,000,000 in 2015.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front door in Dallas with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Naples Beach Coastal Retreat Front Door
Naples Beach Coastal Retreat Front Door
41 West41 West
Front Entry: 41 West Coastal Retreat Series reveals creative, fresh ideas, for a new look to define the casual beach lifestyle of Naples. More than a dozen custom variations and sizes are available to be built on your lot. From this spacious 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom model, to larger 4 and 5 bedroom versions ranging from 3,500 - 10,000 square feet, including guest house options.
Guilford, Ct. Residence
Guilford, Ct. Residence
Grande InteriorsGrande Interiors
Custom mahogany double doors and hand cut stone for exterior masonry combined with stained cedar shingles
This is an example of a traditional entrance in New York with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Penny Lane (Custom Home)
Penny Lane (Custom Home)
Custom Creations Building GroupCustom Creations Building Group
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a black front door, brown floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Crest
Crest
Tosti DesignTosti Design
Small traditional boot room in San Diego with porcelain flooring, a double front door and grey floors.
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
exactly.exactly.
Small midcentury boot room in Detroit with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and yellow floors.
Bohème Chic
Bohème Chic
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
La création d'une troisième chambre avec verrières permet de bénéficier de la lumière naturelle en second jour et de profiter d'une perspective sur la chambre parentale et le couloir.

Entrance with 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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