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Expansive Entrance with a Double Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Double Door Foyer
Double Door Foyer
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Double entry door foyer with a gorgeous center chandelier.
This is an example of an expansive rustic foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Manor
Manor
Lisa Gabrielson DesignLisa Gabrielson Design
Lauren Rubinstein
This is an example of an expansive classic foyer in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Formal French
Formal French
Kent Key Custom HomesKent Key Custom Homes
Marianne Reed
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in Dallas with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Scottsdale Foyer
Modern Scottsdale Foyer
UserUser
Photographer: Stephen Simms
This is an example of an expansive modern foyer in Phoenix with medium hardwood flooring, a white front door, a double front door and white walls.
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Westwind ConstructionWestwind Construction
www.jacobelleiott.com
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in San Francisco with concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Entry
Entry
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
Photography by Andrew Hyslop
Inspiration for an expansive country foyer in Louisville with brick flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Double Doors
Double Doors
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Luxury custom home with elegant double doors designed by Fratantoni Interior Designers! Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspiring photos!!
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.
Beach Front Mansion
Beach Front Mansion
Bravas Boca RatonBravas Boca Raton
The entry to this luxurious property is grand and inviting. Fire bowls line the entry and a peek-a-boo view of the ocean draws you in.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in Miami with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Sater Design Collection's 6922 "Prestonwood" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6922 "Prestonwood" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Mediterranean home plan "Prestonwood" (Plan #6922). http://saterdesign.com/product/prestonwood/
Hand Carved Stone
Hand Carved Stone
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIORESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO
Photo of an expansive mediterranean foyer in Dallas with a double front door and a glass front door.
Ocean Ave 20
Ocean Ave 20
Hanna HomesHanna Homes
This transitional Mediterranean designed home features metal welded aluminum gates by Gate Masters, aluminum exterior railings, concrete roof tiles and a concrete interlocking paver driveway. The architecture was designed by The Benedict Group and the landscape architecture was done by David Bodker Associates.
West Nyack - Modern Farmhouse
West Nyack - Modern Farmhouse
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
High ceiling alert! In this Modern Farmhouse renovation, we were asked to make this entry foyer more bright and airy. So, how’d we do it? Simple - bring in natural light from above! In this renovation, we designed new clerestory windows way up high. It took rebuilding the roof framing in the area to accomplish, but we figured that out. ? A quick design tip ... the higher you can bring natural light into a space, the deeper it can travel into a space, making the most effective use of daylight possible.
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
Kim Colwell DesignKim Colwell Design
Contemporary Foyer. Photo by Zeke Ruelas.
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and feature lighting.
Historic New York City Townhouse Main Entry Vestibule – Major Renovation
Historic New York City Townhouse Main Entry Vestibule – Major Renovation
Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.
The new interior iron doors in the Main Entry Vestibule incorporate gold leaf rosette accents and hardware and a custom sculpted Angel in the transom to bless everyone as they enter and leave the home. Historic New York City Townhouse | Renovation by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Richard Keith Langham
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Modoo Modoo interior designModoo Modoo interior design
I choose to have all stone floors with a honed finish and all marble accents high polished.
Expansive traditional entrance in Los Angeles with brown walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Transitional Elegance Entry
Transitional Elegance Entry
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
A semi-open floor plan greets you as you enter this home. Custom staircase leading to the second floor showcases a custom entry table and a view of the family room and kitchen are down the hall. The blue themed dining room is designated by floor to ceiling columns. We had the pleasure of designing all of the wood work details in this home. Photo: Stephen Allen
West Vancouver Beach Home
West Vancouver Beach Home
Hynesite DesignsHynesite Designs
Photo of an expansive nautical foyer in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Our Recent Work
Our Recent Work
House of ChantilHouse of Chantil
Front Doors Hand-Carved African Walnut Wood
This is an example of an expansive classic front door in DC Metro with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Classic Transitional
Classic Transitional
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Piston Design
Expansive traditional foyer in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.

Expansive Entrance with a Double 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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