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Expansive Entrance with a White Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Estate
Transitional Estate
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, brown floors and white walls.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, dark hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
transformation d'un F3+Studio en F4 avec vue sur mer
transformation d'un F3+Studio en F4 avec vue sur mer
44m² / Colpo et Fils44m² / Colpo et Fils
Expansive traditional foyer in Nice with white walls, ceramic flooring, a white front door and beige floors.
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.
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.
Energy Corridor | Peachwood Bend
Energy Corridor | Peachwood Bend
Showhomes HoustonShowhomes Houston
Walking into this gorgeous home, you get a feel of just how grand everything is, this space showcases soaring high ceilings, recessed lighting, custom paint, staircase leading to the 2nd floor, tile flooring, fireplace and large windows. This additional sitting is located in the formal entry and includes a stunning fireplace with mantel.
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.
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.
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.
Maison de campagne au nord de la Nièvre
Maison de campagne au nord de la Nièvre
Stéphane Polowy Architecte d'intérieurStéphane Polowy Architecte d'intérieur
Vaste entrée sur cage d'escalier cathédrale. Sols en chêne massif et pierres de Bourgogne; rembarde en fer forgé artisanal. Ensemble de placards réalisés en sur-mesure. Vue sur salon.
Carnegie Hill Park Avenue Apartment
Carnegie Hill Park Avenue Apartment
Gail Green InteriorsGail Green Interiors
Upon entering the apartment, one is greeted by a large formal foyer. A doorway in the semi-circular wall at the end of the foyer frames a niche in the wall beyond and leads to the private areas of the apartment.
Glenelg foyer
Glenelg foyer
PapercameraPapercamera
Copyright © Tracey Brown. Design by Trish Albano Interiors View of foyer looking towards front doorway
Expansive traditional foyer in Baltimore with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
7 Bridges Home
7 Bridges Home
Lindsei BrodieLindsei Brodie
IBI designs
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Miami with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Belgrave Mansion
Belgrave Mansion
Tollgard Design GroupTollgard Design Group
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in London with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Lincoln Park Modern
Lincoln Park Modern
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
A combination of organic inspiration, midcentury pieces and mixed metals keeps the entry exciting, fresh and sets the tone for the home. A furry bench with tapered legs and a soft vintage rug invites anyone to sit down, take off your shoes and explore the rest of the home. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.
Refinished Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors
Refinished Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors
Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.
Paul Weinrauch Photography
Expansive classic front door in Denver with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Westport Modern Farmhouse
Westport Modern Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy See the project in Architectural Digest
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Fairview Transitional Custom Home
Fairview Transitional Custom Home
Traci Connell InteriorsTraci Connell Interiors
This gorgeous entry is the perfect setting to the whole house. With the gray and white checkerboard flooring and wallpapered walls above the wainscoting, we love this foyer.
Repräsentativer Eingangsbereich
Repräsentativer Eingangsbereich
UserUser
Ein eleganter Eingangsbereich mit einladenden Texturen und ansprechenden Farben.
Photo of an expansive contemporary vestibule in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.

Expansive Entrance with a White 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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