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CH Low Country
CH Low Country
aaNovoaaNovo
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in Indianapolis with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
Two storey side extension, rear extension and loft conversion-East Finchley
Two storey side extension, rear extension and loft conversion-East Finchley
Ahrberg Jackson DesignAhrberg Jackson Design
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in London.
224 Avon Road
224 Avon Road
Premier Design Custom HomesPremier Design Custom Homes
Mud Room I
This is an example of an entrance in New York.
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Murrumbateman Residence
Murrumbateman Residence
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
For this new family home in the rural area of Murrumbateman NSW, the interior design aesthetic was an earthy palette, incorporating soft patterns, stone cladding and warmth through timber finishes. For these empty nesters, simple and classic was key to be able to incorporate their collection of pre-loved furniture pieces and create a home for their children and grandchildren to enjoy. Built by REP Building. Photography by Hcreations.
New Dwelling Surf Coast
New Dwelling Surf Coast
Baker Drofenik Architects Pty LtdBaker Drofenik Architects Pty Ltd
front door centred on tree
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
A timeless 3BHK in Mumbai
A timeless 3BHK in Mumbai
Solids and VoidsSolids and Voids
An entrance foyer kept minimal in function with clean lines and finished in a soft toned veneer.
Inspiration for a modern entrance in Mumbai.
Magnolia House
Magnolia House
Cadence and CoCadence and Co
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Sydney.
Five Shadows
Five Shadows
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
Five Shadows' layout of the multiple buildings lends an elegance to the flow, while the relationship between spaces fosters a sense of intimacy. Architecture by CLB – Jackson, Wyoming – Bozeman, Montana. Interiors by Philip Nimmo Design.
Battersea Family Home
Battersea Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.
Traditional Silhouette with a Contemporary Edge
Traditional Silhouette with a Contemporary Edge
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
A timeless entry with a modern Charcoal finish, this sleek traditional style door features a double entry, insulated glass panels, and custom door hardware.
Entryway Locker Storage
Entryway Locker Storage
EasyClosetsEasyClosets
Perfectly placed hooks, cabinets and cubbies will keep your entryway items organized and within reach on even the busiest days. Pair a simple boot bench with upright lockers, and you’ve got a safe landing spot for your jackets, bags, dog leashes and more.
Construction maison
Construction maison
Mary ReilleMary Reille
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, ceramic flooring, a glass front door and grey floors.
Modern Cape Cod
Modern Cape Cod
Oak & Arrow HomesOak & Arrow Homes
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Minneapolis.
Modern Medina Two-Story
Modern Medina Two-Story
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
In the capacious mudroom, the soft white walls are paired with slatted white oak, gray nanotech veneered lockers, and a white oak bench that blend together to create a space too beautiful to be called a mudroom. There is a secondary coat closet room allowing for plenty of storage for your 4-season needs.
Mad River Home
Mad River Home
Newschool Builders LLCNewschool Builders LLC
This custom home is nestled between Sugarbush and Mad River Glen. The project consisted of knocking down a large part of the original structure and building a new 3000sf wing and then joining the two together. A durable hand split Cedar shingle exterior combined with many architectural trim details made for a stunning and durable envelope. 
 The noteworthy interior details included reclaimed barn board on the walls, custom cabinetry and builtins, a locally fabricated metal staircase railing, with the clients home mountain resort (Mad River Glen) banner incorporated in the balustrade system. The home combined with the beautiful landscaping, pond, and mountain views make for an amazing sanctuary for our clients to retreat too in both the winter and summer seasons.
Mercer island
Mercer island
Colleen Knowles Interior DesignColleen Knowles Interior Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
In the Heart of Forest Hills
In the Heart of Forest Hills
Castle HomesCastle Homes
Leslie Brown Photography
This is an example of an entrance in Nashville.
Blue Door Project
Blue Door Project
Ariyona InteriorAriyona Interior
This is an example of an eclectic entrance in Mumbai.
Ozarks Neo Prairie
Ozarks Neo Prairie
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Little Rock with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and brown floors.

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!
Exterior
Exterior
Monzo Construction Inc.Monzo Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a farmhouse front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a white front door.
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