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Entrance with a Stable Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Debra Campbell Design
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
Medium sized traditional entrance in Seattle with a stable front door, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a red front door.
A Designer's Family Home
A Designer's Family Home
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Medium sized traditional foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
South Bay Coastal Farmhouse
South Bay Coastal Farmhouse
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentWhite Sands Coastal Development
This 5,200-square foot modern farmhouse is located on Manhattan Beach’s Fourth Street, which leads directly to the ocean. A raw stone facade and custom-built Dutch front-door greets guests, and customized millwork can be found throughout the home. The exposed beams, wooden furnishings, rustic-chic lighting, and soothing palette are inspired by Scandinavian farmhouses and breezy coastal living. The home’s understated elegance privileges comfort and vertical space. To this end, the 5-bed, 7-bath (counting halves) home has a 4-stop elevator and a basement theater with tiered seating and 13-foot ceilings. A third story porch is separated from the upstairs living area by a glass wall that disappears as desired, and its stone fireplace ensures that this panoramic ocean view can be enjoyed year-round. This house is full of gorgeous materials, including a kitchen backsplash of Calacatta marble, mined from the Apuan mountains of Italy, and countertops of polished porcelain. The curved antique French limestone fireplace in the living room is a true statement piece, and the basement includes a temperature-controlled glass room-within-a-room for an aesthetic but functional take on wine storage. The takeaway? Efficiency and beauty are two sides of the same coin.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Mackin ArchitectsMackin Architects
Mudroom with Dutch Door, bluestone floor, and built-in cabinets. "Best Mudroom" by the 2020 Westchester Magazine Home Design Awards: https://westchestermagazine.com/design-awards-homepage/
The Ledbury Cottage Kitchen
The Ledbury Cottage Kitchen
Harrison and PopeHarrison and Pope
Inspiration for a rural boot room in West Midlands with white walls, a stable front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Modern Farmhouse-Upstate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Dutch door leading into mudroom. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Large farmhouse boot room in New York with white walls, a stable front door, a black front door and black floors.
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Belvue Lane Residence
Belvue Lane Residence
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front door in Orange County with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
California Dreamin'
California Dreamin'
NUMI BuildNUMI Build
The Salty Shutters
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse entrance in Los Angeles with a stable front door and a red front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Orange County with a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
Distinctive detailing and craftsmanship make this custom mudroom both a welcoming entry and a functional drop zone for backpacks, muddy boots, keys and mail. Shoe drawers fitted with metal mesh allow air to circulate and a custom upholstered cushion in wool windowpane plaid provides a comfortable seat. Leather cabinet pulls, woven wool baskets and lots of Shaker wall pegs make this mudroom a practical standout. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
English Tudor Cottage
English Tudor Cottage
JSAarchitectJSAarchitect
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in Phoenix with brick flooring, a stable front door and a dark wood front door.
Belmont Trail
Belmont Trail
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Zack Benson Photography
This is an example of a beach style foyer in San Diego with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Madison Park Traditional
Madison Park Traditional
Paul Moon DesignPaul Moon Design
Image Credit: Subtle Light Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Seattle with white walls, a stable front door and a grey front door.
Bastrop Ranch House
Bastrop Ranch House
Jacob Bodkin PhotographyJacob Bodkin Photography
Jacob Bodkin Phototgraphy
This is an example of a country front door in Austin with a stable front door and a red front door.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
Rustic 101Rustic 101
Carslbad, CA entry Dutch Door. Wood: mahogany. Color: None, natural, sealed and UV urethane. Custom large Flemish Glass
This is an example of a mediterranean foyer in San Diego with beige walls, slate flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
6 panel blue Dutch double doors. Huntington Beach, CA.
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Orange County with brown walls, a stable front door and a blue front door.
Breezing Up
Breezing Up
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Michael J. Lee Photography
Coastal foyer in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stable front door.
Cape Cod
Cape Cod
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
Photo of a beach style foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Beach Cottage
Beach Cottage
Noelle InteriorsNoelle Interiors
Photo of a medium sized nautical front door in Los Angeles with a stable front door, a blue front door, white walls and limestone flooring.

Entrance with a Stable 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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