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Expansive Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Las Olas Mansion
Las Olas Mansion
Equilibrium Interior Design IncEquilibrium Interior Design Inc
Equilibrium Interior Design Inc
Expansive contemporary front door in Miami with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Wading Place 1
Wading Place 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photographer Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey 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.
Aluminum And Glass
Aluminum And Glass
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
This is an example of an expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Front Door
Front Door
House of ChantilHouse of Chantil
Custom Wrought Iron with Ornamental Iron Lion Entry Door
Photo of an expansive classic front door in DC Metro with a double front door and a glass front door.
Entrance
Entrance
Marty Paoletta PhotographyMarty Paoletta Photography
Rustic entrance - Photography by Marty Paoletta
Design ideas for an expansive rustic front door in Nashville with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige 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.
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.
Entryways
Entryways
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Elegant Entryway designs by Fratantoni Luxury Estates for your inspirational boards! Follow us on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more inspirational photos!
Custom Design - Courtyard - The Ridges
Custom Design - Courtyard - The Ridges
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Las Vegas with a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Modern New Home - Ground Up
Modern New Home - Ground Up
Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.
Expansive contemporary front door in Minneapolis with a double front door and a glass front door.
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern foyer
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern foyer
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern foyer. Photo by William MacCollum.
This is an example of an expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with brown walls, a pivot front door, white floors, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.
The Putnam Lake Tahoe Residence
The Putnam Lake Tahoe Residence
SANDBOXSANDBOX
View of covered Entry Porch, with reclaimed heavy timbers siding and stone, with Lake Tahoe visible through the house. (c) SANDBOX & Vance Fox Photography
Entryway
Entryway
Decorative Glass SolutionsDecorative Glass Solutions
Water Glass Entryway Cheatham
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front door in Richmond with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Cloud Camp
Cloud Camp
High Country Doors, Inc.High Country Doors, Inc.
This impressive custom rustic entry constructed of reclaimed fir with LVL core, was designed in the spirit of the majestic lodges in Yellowstone National Park. The amazing working iron hinges and pull and speak-easy were hand-forged. Antique style glass was used in the speak-easy and sidelights to accentuate the rustic lodge style entry. Door size, 42" x 96" x 3" thick. Dave Wolverton at Mediawerks
Pruett @ Lake Fork
Pruett @ Lake Fork
Wright-BuiltWright-Built
Noel Martin
Expansive rustic entrance in Dallas with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Mountain Star Custom Home (A)
Mountain Star Custom Home (A)
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
A synergy of old world stone, richly patinaed copper siding, refined steel railings, exposed steel and wood structure and expansive window walls coalesce into casually elegant mountain modern retreat.
Our Work
Our Work
Sliding SpecialtiesSliding Specialties
Tuggey Interior Design
Expansive mediterranean front door in San Diego with a double front door.
Woods 11 Residence
Woods 11 Residence
Douglas Knight ConstructionDouglas Knight Construction
Springgate Architectural Photography
Expansive world-inspired front door in Salt Lake City with a pivot front door, beige walls and a dark wood front door.
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Modern Frontier- Texas Ranch House
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Danny Piassick
Expansive retro front door in Austin with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.

Expansive 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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