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D-Style
Photo of a country entrance in Other with white walls, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Batu and Bluestone
Medium sized traditional entrance in San Francisco with grey walls, granite flooring, a double front door and grey floors.
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.
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Inspire Design CenterInspire Design Center
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Indianapolis with a single front door and a black front door.
Open Plan Lifestyle
Open Plan Lifestyle
Riverside Design + Build, LLCRiverside Design + Build, LLC
steve rossi
Medium sized classic foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Cape Dutch Modern
Cape Dutch Modern
Lucy Interior DesignLucy Interior Design
Architect: Charlie & Co. | Builder: Detail Homes | Photographer: Spacecrafting
Photo of an eclectic foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Photo of a rural boot room in New York with white walls, a single front door and a black front door.
Hand-crafted Modern
Hand-crafted Modern
Lucy Interior DesignLucy Interior Design
Architect: Sala Architects | Builder: Merdan Custom Builders Inc. | Photography: Spacecrafting
Retro boot room in Minneapolis.
Wicker Park Painted MDF Mudroom
Wicker Park Painted MDF Mudroom
Brier and Blue Interiors for elements inc.Brier and Blue Interiors for elements inc.
Libbie Holmes
Design ideas for a small contemporary boot room in Denver with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Mountain Contemporary
Mountain Contemporary
Avant Building GroupAvant Building Group
This is an example of a rustic entrance in Other.
LowCountry Retreat - Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina
LowCountry Retreat - Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina
Pearce Scott ArchitectsPearce Scott Architects
Coastal foyer in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Family Home with Outside Oasis
Family Home with Outside Oasis
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
This is an example of a classic boot room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Freestanding Home in Sought After Locale in Lilyfield
Freestanding Home in Sought After Locale in Lilyfield
Pilcher ResidentialPilcher Residential
Pilcher Residential
Classic entrance in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Springs Ranch
Springs Ranch
Miller-Roodell Architects LtdMiller-Roodell Architects Ltd
Audrey Hall
Design ideas for a rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
An Inspired Life
An Inspired Life
Casabella InteriorsCasabella Interiors
Kristada
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Michele Bitter DesignsMichele Bitter Designs
Mark Roskams
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in New York with blue walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Complete Kitchen Renovation/Dining Room with New Entry Way and Powder Room
Complete Kitchen Renovation/Dining Room with New Entry Way and Powder Room
Brian H Murray Interior DesignBrian H Murray Interior Design
Christopher Jones Photography
This is an example of a rural entrance in Raleigh.
Custom White Oak Hardwood Floors
Custom White Oak Hardwood Floors
Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.
The hardwood floors are a custom 3/4" x 10" Select White Oak plank with a hand wirebrush and custom stain & finish created by Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc. Home Builder: Patterson Custom Homes Ryan Garvin Photography
Costal Modern
Costal Modern
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Photo of a classic entrance in Minneapolis.

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!
Coastal Transitional Jupiter Home
Coastal Transitional Jupiter Home
The Decorators UnlimitedThe Decorators Unlimited
This coastal transitional home combines the relaxed beach decor perfectly with the contemporary pieces of transitional style. The pop of coastal detail in this home will make you feel like your on the beach somewhere. The blend of sleek and clean features with fun coastal accents creates a beautiful home to relax and enjoy.
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