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Expansive Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Upscale Traditional with Carriage House
Upscale Traditional with Carriage House
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
An arched double door entry with Flemish rain screen glass lights.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in Indianapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Heady Residence
Heady Residence
Tascone DesignTascone Design
Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Perth with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Masonite® Double Exterior Doors
Masonite® Double Exterior Doors
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
mid-century modern inspired mansion Featuring: large picture windows, a covered patio area, brick pillars, and Belleville series double doors with Harlow style decorative door glass
Doors
Doors
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
SoCal Contractor- Construction Lori Dennis Inc- Interior Design Mark Tanner-Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in San Diego with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Custom Lakehouse
Custom Lakehouse
CPJ Custom Homes, LLCCPJ Custom Homes, LLC
Doug Roth
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front door in Atlanta with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Entryways
Entryways
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Beautiful and elegant entryways designed by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for more inspiring photos of home decor ideas!
Hillcrest: Trousdale Estates Modern New Home
Hillcrest: Trousdale Estates Modern New Home
Boswell ConstructionBoswell Construction
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Appleton Residence
Appleton Residence
MINARCMINARC
Art Gray
This is an example of an expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
26- Orem, Utah Residence
26- Orem, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Alan Blakely
Photo of an expansive classic front door in Salt Lake City with a dark wood front door.
Midcentury Remodel
Midcentury Remodel
John ThomasJohn Thomas
Expansive retro front door in Albuquerque with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #1 - Denali Custom Homes
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #1 - Denali Custom Homes
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Arbourwear
Arbourwear
Exclusive Iron Doors LLCExclusive Iron Doors LLC
Heavy duty 14 gauge steel Filled up with polyurethane for energy saving Double pane E glass, tempered and sealed to avoid conditioning leaks Included weatherstrippings to reduce air infiltration Thresholds made to prevent water infiltration Barrel hinges which are perfect for heavy use and can be greased for a better use Double doors include a pre-insulated flush bolt system to lock the dormant door or unlock it for a complete opening space
Superstition Mountain in Gold Canyon Tuscan Style Home
Superstition Mountain in Gold Canyon Tuscan Style Home
CBC, Inc.CBC, Inc.
Photo of an expansive front door in Other with a single front door and a brown front door.
Skyline Country Club
Skyline Country Club
Eren Design and RemodelEren Design and Remodel
Robin Stancliff
Photo of an expansive front door in Phoenix with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Park City Luxury
Park City Luxury
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Antique front double doors, both can open or you can open just a man size door within one of the doors if you're not 14' tall.
Inspiration for an expansive rustic front door in Salt Lake City with brown walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Hampton Landscaping
Hampton Landscaping
Melissa Blackwood Homes & InteriorsMelissa Blackwood Homes & Interiors
This is an example of an expansive classic front door in Other with a double front door, a dark wood front door, medium hardwood flooring and beige walls.
Gold Coast Mid Century Modern
Gold Coast Mid Century Modern
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Edward C. Butera
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front door in Miami with white walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach
Meyer Custom HomesMeyer Custom Homes
Entry way, Dining Room, Wine Room Architecture: @cronkduch Design: @ShereeDawnBoyd
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in Jacksonville with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Pelican Crest
Pelican Crest
Rich Starley Interior Design StudioRich Starley Interior Design Studio
Photo of an expansive classic front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
Havenshire
Havenshire
Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.
Dan Piassick
This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in Dallas with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass 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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