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Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Phoenix with a single front door and a metal front door.
DSWowFactor
DSWowFactor
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Picture Perfect Home
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and black floors.
Aztec Foyer Transformation
Aztec Foyer Transformation
Tyler Architecture & Planning, PLLCTyler Architecture & Planning, PLLC
Photo Credits: Jessica Shayn Photography
Medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with a double front door, a white front door, grey walls, marble flooring and white floors.
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Palm Beach Gardens Home
Palm Beach Gardens Home
Insignia Design Group LlcInsignia Design Group Llc
Sargent Architectural Photography
This is an example of a classic foyer in Miami with grey walls and beige floors.
2018 Glen Ellyn Remodel
2018 Glen Ellyn Remodel
Picture Perfect HousePicture Perfect House
Picture Perfect House
Farmhouse entrance in Chicago.
Outside Interests
Outside Interests
ZEN Associates, Inc.ZEN Associates, Inc.
Nat Rea Photography
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Boston.
桜上水の住宅
桜上水の住宅
森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS
Photo Copyright Satoshi Shigeta
Design ideas for a small scandi hallway in Tokyo with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Meadow
Meadow
J Sullivan ConstructionJ Sullivan Construction
Photo of a nautical boot room in San Francisco with grey floors.
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
An Indoor Lady
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Barton Creek Residence
Barton Creek Residence
Nix Group ArchitectsNix Group Architects
Front entry walk and custom entry courtyard gate leads to a courtyard bridge and the main two-story entry foyer beyond. Privacy courtyard walls are located on each side of the entry gate. They are clad with Texas Lueders stone and stucco, and capped with standing seam metal roofs. Custom-made ceramic sconce lights and recessed step lights illuminate the way in the evening. Elsewhere, the exterior integrates an Engawa breezeway around the perimeter of the home, connecting it to the surrounding landscaping and other exterior living areas. The Engawa is shaded, along with the exterior wall’s windows and doors, with a continuous wall mounted awning. The deep Kirizuma styled roof gables are supported by steel end-capped wood beams cantilevered from the inside to beyond the roof’s overhangs. Simple materials were used at the roofs to include tiles at the main roof; metal panels at the walkways, awnings and cabana; and stained and painted wood at the soffits and overhangs. Elsewhere, Texas Lueders stone and stucco were used at the exterior walls, courtyard walls and columns.
Avenue Malakoff Paris 16
Avenue Malakoff Paris 16
Mary ReilleMary Reille
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Skyview - Luxury Staging
Skyview - Luxury Staging
BA Staging & InteriorsBA Staging & Interiors
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Tom Jenkins Photography
Photo of a large coastal entrance in Charleston with brick flooring, a dark wood front door and grey walls.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, a stable front door, a brown front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Newport 3 Residence
Newport 3 Residence
PAUL WEBER ArchitecturePAUL WEBER Architecture
Nautical foyer in Providence with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Manhattan Beach, Transitional Beach House
Manhattan Beach, Transitional Beach House
Anna Hackathorn Interior DesignAnna Hackathorn Interior Design
Design ideas for a coastal entrance in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Frisco Elegant Remodel and Updated Decor
Frisco Elegant Remodel and Updated Decor
Kathy Prior’s Interior Creations, LLCKathy Prior’s Interior Creations, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Dallas with beige walls, carpet and beige floors.
Entry way storage
Entry way storage
Corner 2 Corner DecorCorner 2 Corner Decor
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in Columbus with grey walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Custom Rustic Modern Pivot Entry Door
Custom Rustic Modern Pivot Entry Door
CLS Custom Doors and WindowsCLS Custom Doors and Windows
This is an example of a large modern front door in Los Angeles with a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance 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!
Cliffs at Keowee
Cliffs at Keowee
Aaron Fine Architectural PhotographerAaron Fine Architectural Photographer
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Other.
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