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Expansive Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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501 W 33rd St.
501 W 33rd St.
REALTORREALTOR
Circa 1929 Bungalow expanded from 1129 sf to 3100+ sf. 4 bedrooms, office, 2 living areas, 3 full baths, utility room with dog bath, carport; hardwood floors throughout; designer kitchen.
Point Loma Addition Remodel
Point Loma Addition Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
The goal for this Point Loma home was to transform it from the adorable beach bungalow it already was by expanding its footprint and giving it distinctive Craftsman characteristics while achieving a comfortable, modern aesthetic inside that perfectly caters to the active young family who lives here. By extending and reconfiguring the front portion of the home, we were able to not only add significant square footage, but create much needed usable space for a home office and comfortable family living room that flows directly into a large, open plan kitchen and dining area. A custom built-in entertainment center accented with shiplap is the focal point for the living room and the light color of the walls are perfect with the natural light that floods the space, courtesy of strategically placed windows and skylights. The kitchen was redone to feel modern and accommodate the homeowners busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Beautiful white kitchen cabinetry sets the stage for a large island that packs a pop of color in a gorgeous teal hue. A Sub-Zero classic side by side refrigerator and Jenn-Air cooktop, steam oven, and wall oven provide the power in this kitchen while a white subway tile backsplash in a sophisticated herringbone pattern, gold pulls and stunning pendant lighting add the perfect design details. Another great addition to this project is the use of space to create separate wine and coffee bars on either side of the doorway. A large wine refrigerator is offset by beautiful natural wood floating shelves to store wine glasses and house a healthy Bourbon collection. The coffee bar is the perfect first top in the morning with a coffee maker and floating shelves to store coffee and cups. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring was selected for use throughout the home, offering the warm feel of hardwood, with the benefits of being waterproof and nearly indestructible - two key factors with young kids! For the exterior of the home, it was important to capture classic Craftsman elements including the post and rock detail, wood siding, eves, and trimming around windows and doors. We think the porch is one of the cutest in San Diego and the custom wood door truly ties the look and feel of this beautiful home together.
Nantucket Coastal Shaker Front Door
Nantucket Coastal Shaker Front Door
Elite Design GroupElite Design Group
Photo of an expansive nautical front door in Charlotte with a single front door and a glass front door.
32- Provo, Utah Residence
32- Provo, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Joshua Caldwell
Expansive classic foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Norsota Way Siesta Key
Norsota Way Siesta Key
Perrone Construction Custom HomesPerrone Construction Custom Homes
Perrone
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Tampa with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
French Chateaux Los Altos Hills
French Chateaux Los Altos Hills
AMERICA ITALIANAAMERICA ITALIANA
Inspiration for an expansive foyer in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Kitchen and Mudroom Addition and Interior Renovation
Kitchen and Mudroom Addition and Interior Renovation
StoneWood Builders of MaineStoneWood Builders of Maine
Entry / Mudroom / Laundry Space Corey Crockett
Photo of an expansive contemporary boot room in Portland Maine with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
VICTORIAN DEAL BEACH HOUSE
VICTORIAN DEAL BEACH HOUSE
Cara Woodhouse Interiors LLCCara Woodhouse Interiors LLC
Expansive classic foyer in New York with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Heavenly Home in Heritage Hills
Heavenly Home in Heritage Hills
Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.
This home in Heritage Hills underwent a heavenly transformation with the help of Kimberly Timmons Interiors and Artistic Floors by Design's 3-8" white oak circle- and kerf-sawn white oak floors milled by a Colorado company and custom colored by Joseph Rocco, then finished with matte waterbased polyurethane. Winner of Best Color Application, Wood Floor of the Year 2016 National Wood Flooring Association. Photo by Weinrauch Photography
Front Entry - The Brahmin - 2 Story Transitional
Front Entry - The Brahmin - 2 Story Transitional
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Brahmin - in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. It has a very open and spacious feel the moment you walk in with the 2 story foyer and the 20’ ceilings throughout the Great room, but that is only the beginning! When you round the corner of the Great Room you will see a full 360 degree open kitchen that is designed with cooking and guests in mind….plenty of cabinets, plenty of seating, and plenty of counter to use for prep or use to serve food in a buffet format….you name it. It quite truly could be the place that gives birth to a new Master Chef in the making! Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
Port Locksleigh Custom
Port Locksleigh Custom
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Jeri Koegel
This is an example of an expansive beach style foyer in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
McLean Multi-Gen Custom Home
McLean Multi-Gen Custom Home
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Inspired by the modern romanticism, blissful tranquility and harmonious elegance of Bobby McAlpine’s home designs, this custom home designed and built by Anthony Wilder Design/Build perfectly combines all these elements and more. With Southern charm and European flair, this new home was created through careful consideration of the needs of the multi-generational family who lives there.
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Expansive classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Deloache - Old Preston Hollow Spec Home
Deloache - Old Preston Hollow Spec Home
Bella Custom Homes, Inc.Bella Custom Homes, Inc.
Entry, Stacy Brotemarkle, Interior Designer
Photo of an expansive classic foyer in Dallas with marble flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Formal entry of traditional Georgian-style
Formal entry of traditional Georgian-style
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Front entry door
Expansive traditional front door in Baltimore with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Two Oaks
Two Oaks
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Bernard Andre'
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a blue front door.
Modular Home Colonial- Rye Brook, NY
Modular Home Colonial- Rye Brook, NY
Westchester Modular Homes, IncWestchester Modular Homes, Inc
Expansive classic foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Palm Beach Transitional
Palm Beach Transitional
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Dean Matthews
Inspiration for an expansive classic entrance in Miami with white walls, a single front door and a black front door.
Foyer
Foyer
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home featuring tons of arches and pillars, tile flooring, wall sconces, custom chandeliers, and wrought iron detail throughout.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.

Expansive Entrance with a Single 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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