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Modernized Traditional
Modernized Traditional
J Lynn Design GroupJ Lynn Design Group
This Naples home was the typical Florida Tuscan Home design, our goal was to modernize the design with cleaner lines but keeping the Traditional Moulding elements throughout the home. This is a great example of how to de-tuscanize your home.
04 - Contemporary Entry
04 - Contemporary Entry
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
West University
West University
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in Houston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and white floors.
Transitional Modern Design
Transitional Modern Design
Design DCADesign DCA
This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Foyer
Foyer
Shannon Connor InteriorsShannon Connor Interiors
Large, open entrance welcomes you home. Photo by Marco Ricca
This is an example of an expansive nautical foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
RIDGEWOOD ESTATE
RIDGEWOOD ESTATE
HUNTINGTON IDHUNTINGTON ID
Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details.
West Nyack - Modern Farmhouse
West Nyack - Modern Farmhouse
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
This is an example of an expansive modern foyer in New York with dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, white walls, a double front door and a black front door.
Bloomfield Hills II renovation
Bloomfield Hills II renovation
Tutto InteriorsTutto Interiors
Understated front Foyer that will always remain classic and timeless.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Detroit with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Haus Sch
Haus Sch
BAU-WERK-STADT Architekten Thomas BechtoldBAU-WERK-STADT Architekten Thomas Bechtold
This is an example of an expansive modern foyer in Other with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and vinyl flooring.
Classically Modern Raised Bungalow, Grimsby ON
Classically Modern Raised Bungalow, Grimsby ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a black front door and white floors.
Commercial Office Remodeling (The John Zaid Attorney’s Office).Entrance L
Commercial Office Remodeling (The John Zaid Attorney’s Office).Entrance L
Smart Remodeling LLCSmart Remodeling LLC
We did the painting, flooring, electricity, and lighting. As well as the meeting room remodeling. We did a cubicle office addition. We divided small offices for the employee. Float tape texture, sheetrock, cabinet, front desks, drop ceilings, we did all of them and the final look exceed client expectation
Acacia Bay House
Acacia Bay House
Taupo Plan ServiceTaupo Plan Service
Photo of an expansive modern front door in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Entry
Entry
Turnstyle DesignTurnstyle Design
This is an example of an expansive classic foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Modern Luxe
Modern Luxe
AVID Associates LLCAVID Associates LLC
Graphic patterns cut in marble liven the gallery space to the master bedroom. Dan Piassick
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Dallas with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
CUSTOM BLACK LAMI GLASS Entry Door
CUSTOM BLACK LAMI GLASS Entry Door
CBW Windows and DoorsCBW Windows and Doors
CUSTOM GLASS ENTRY DOOR made in Los Angeles and CUSTOM glass inserts and DESIGN
Design ideas for an expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a double front door and a black front door.
Ultimate Stairs of the World by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Ultimate Stairs of the World by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Beautiful entry double marble staircase with wrought iron railing and large crystal chandelier.
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Long Island Grand Traditional
Long Island Grand Traditional
United DecoratorsUnited Decorators
This is an example of an expansive classic foyer in New York with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Arbourwear
Arbourwear
Exclusive Iron Doors LLCExclusive Iron Doors LLC
Heavy duty 14 gauge steel Filled up with polyurethane for energy saving Double pane E glass, tempered and sealed to avoid conditioning leaks Included weatherstrippings to reduce air infiltration Thresholds made to prevent water infiltration Barrel hinges which are perfect for heavy use and can be greased for a better use Double doors include a pre-insulated flush bolt system to lock the dormant door or unlock it for a complete opening space
Modern Villa
Modern Villa
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
When walking into this home, you are greeted by a 182 bottle wine cellar. The 20 foot double doors bring in tons of light. Dining room is close to the wine cellar.
Fairview Custom New Build
Fairview Custom New Build
BGI DesignBGI Design
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.

Expansive Entrance with a Black 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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