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Expansive Entrance with a Red Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Double doors with sidelights and transom, exterior finish shown is Cranberry and interior side is Tobacco.
Photo of an expansive classic front door in San Francisco with white walls, a double front door and a red front door.
5 Savanna Front Entrance
5 Savanna Front Entrance
Wayka & Gina BartolacelliWayka & Gina Bartolacelli
Grand entrance with beautiful red door and semi-circle picture window at 5 Savanna Ct., Novato. Home Staging by Wayka & Gina Bartolacelli. Photography by Michael McInerney.
Lake Creek Ranch (W)
Lake Creek Ranch (W)
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
A red front door and curved roof makes an impressive first statement.
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Denver with a single front door and a red front door.
Windermere Waterfront
Windermere Waterfront
Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.
This is an example of an expansive retro front door in Seattle with a single front door and a red front door.
Portatec - Willow Park
Portatec - Willow Park
SIS Exterior RenovationsSIS Exterior Renovations
S.I.S. Supply Install Services Ltd.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in Calgary with blue walls, a single front door and a red front door.
Exterior Projects
Exterior Projects
Coast Roofing & Siding Construction ProsCoast Roofing & Siding Construction Pros
Local Restaurant Grand Entrance Entire roof system built on site by our in-house crew utilizing all 4x / 6x / 8x Wood Timber Post-8x8 Beam-8x12 Valley-4x10 Rafters-4x8 Cedar 1x6 V groove wall siding with rain screen
Harbortown Residence
Harbortown Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
Spaulding
Expansive beach style front door in DC Metro with yellow walls, a single front door and a red front door.
Feng Shui Paint Scheme: Brick Courtyard
Feng Shui Paint Scheme: Brick Courtyard
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
Entry showing the brick approach. Front door (Benjamin Moore "Heritage Red"). Body: Glidden "Jonquil" Trim: Behr "Divine Pleasure". The colors we chose pumped up the Feng Shui for the clients. The home faced South (Fire/Fame), so painting the front door red pumped up the reputation of the owners. See the photos for more information. Design and photo by Jennifer A. Emmer Jennifer A. Emmer
Bray House
Bray House
Wright-Ryan HomesWright-Ryan Homes
This is an example of an expansive modern front door in Portland Maine with white walls, a single front door and a red front door.
Door & Window Pergolas
Door & Window Pergolas
ArbororiginalArbororiginal
Architectural Pergola above Entry Doors
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front door in Philadelphia with blue walls, a double front door and a red front door.
Three Chopt Road Remodel & Additions, Richmond, Virginia
Three Chopt Road Remodel & Additions, Richmond, Virginia
Chandler ConstructionChandler Construction
Expansive traditional front door in Richmond with a single front door and a red front door.
Entrée Appartement
Entrée Appartement
Vert Émeraude DécorationVert Émeraude Décoration
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Cliff Top Beauty - Narrow Neck
Cliff Top Beauty - Narrow Neck
Designworx New ZealandDesignworx New Zealand
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Auckland with concrete flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Toronto Victorian Home
Toronto Victorian Home
ColourWorks Painting DesignColourWorks Painting Design
copyright 2014 ColourWorks Painting Design - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Design ideas for an expansive victorian front door in Toronto with a single front door and a red front door.
Post and Beam Seacoast Residence
Post and Beam Seacoast Residence
The Look InteriorsThe Look Interiors
Designed by The Look Interiors. We’ve got tons more photos on our profile; check out our other projects to find some great new looks for your ideabook! Photography by Matthew Milone.
Red pivot door front entry
Red pivot door front entry
Kelly Ann PhotographyKelly Ann Photography
Red pivot front door
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Cincinnati with a pivot front door and a red front door.
Entry Door Replacement
Entry Door Replacement
The Aluminum Company of North CarolinaThe Aluminum Company of North Carolina
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front door in Raleigh with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a red front door.
PASSING THROUGH
PASSING THROUGH
Heidi Pribell InteriorsHeidi Pribell Interiors
Heidi Pribell Interiors puts a fresh twist on classic design serving the major Boston metro area. By blending grandeur with bohemian flair, Heidi creates inviting interiors with an elegant and sophisticated appeal. Confident in mixing eras, style and color, she brings her expertise and love of antiques, art and objects to every project.
Boston Brahmin
Boston Brahmin
Heidi Pribell InteriorsHeidi Pribell Interiors
Mt Vernon Street; Boston, Massachusetts Complete Gut; Interior Architecture and comprehensive furnishings throughout. Heidi Pribell Interiors puts a fresh twist on classic design serving the major Boston metro area. By blending grandeur with bohemian flair, Heidi creates inviting interiors with an elegant and sophisticated appeal. Confident in mixing eras, style and color, she brings her expertise and love of antiques, art and objects to every project.
Contemporary Retro 1970's
Contemporary Retro 1970's
Green Room InteriorsGreen Room Interiors
Industrial Style Front Entry
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Melbourne with green walls, a single front door and a red front door.

Expansive Entrance with a Red 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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