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Atherton, California Estate by Markay Johnson Construction
Atherton, California Estate by Markay Johnson Construction
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
Builder: Markay Johnson Construction visit: www.mjconstruction.com Project Details: Located on a beautiful corner lot of just over one acre, this sumptuous home presents Country French styling – with leaded glass windows, half-timber accents, and a steeply pitched roof finished in varying shades of slate. Completed in 2006, the home is magnificently appointed with traditional appeal and classic elegance surrounding a vast center terrace that accommodates indoor/outdoor living so easily. Distressed walnut floors span the main living areas, numerous rooms are accented with a bowed wall of windows, and ceilings are architecturally interesting and unique. There are 4 additional upstairs bedroom suites with the convenience of a second family room, plus a fully equipped guest house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Equally impressive are the resort-inspired grounds, which include a beautiful pool and spa just beyond the center terrace and all finished in Connecticut bluestone. A sport court, vast stretches of level lawn, and English gardens manicured to perfection complete the setting. Photographer: Bernard Andre Photography
Villandry Circle
Villandry Circle
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in San Francisco with porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and white walls.
Nobles Point 4
Nobles Point 4
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Design ideas for an expansive modern front door in Charleston with light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and panelled walls.
Tiffany Court
Tiffany Court
K and Q InteriorsK and Q Interiors
This striking black and white entry is complete with topiary, lanterns black metal doors, limestone casing and charcoal stucco and a graphic rug.
Expansive traditional front door in Phoenix with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Modern Iron Doors
Modern Iron Doors
Elegant Entryways Custom Iron DoorsElegant Entryways Custom Iron Doors
Custom Iron Doors Sold by Elegant Entryways and Installed by Wood Masters Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home
Merlin Custom Home BuildersMerlin Custom Home Builders
The Estates at Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas Show Home Entrance
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Las Vegas.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Design ideas for an expansive country front door in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
South Tulsa Remodel
South Tulsa Remodel
Renovation and Construction ServicesRenovation and Construction Services
In progress picture of a beautiful custom made mahogany double entry door with transom and large storefront style windows on either side.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Elegant Entry
Elegant Entry
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
This project was originally designed by the architect that designed the home. The homeowner after making the contractor remove what was designed and constructed originally called me in to take a look at the project and make it what it needed to be.
Woods 7 Residence
Woods 7 Residence
Douglas Knight ConstructionDouglas Knight Construction
Douglas Knight Construction
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in Salt Lake City with a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, brown walls and slate flooring.
Hillside House
Hillside House
Robert M. Cain, ArchitectRobert M. Cain, Architect
The entry to Hillside is accessed from guest parking a series of exposed aggregate pads leading downhill and winding around the large silver maple planted many years ago by the owner's mother Photographer: Fredrik Brauer
Double Doors
Double Doors
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Double doors are a great way to add elegance to a space or to make an entrance seem more grand. Want more inspiring photos? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram!
Front Entry
Front Entry
Woodstone Builders, LLC.Woodstone Builders, LLC.
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Rustic Entry Door Design Ideas
Rustic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Rustic Style Jeld-Wen Aurora Model A-1322 Fiberglass 5' x 8' Double Entry Door. Two Panel planked arch top in Knotty Alder Grain, Antiqued and Distressed Cherry. Rustic Grill, Speak Easy, 1" Round Clavos and Flat Black Straps. Installed in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA home.
White Box No. 2 - Entry
White Box No. 2 - Entry
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
Pristine combed-face white limestone clad walls, a custom oversized glass pivot door, and a double-sided entry fireplace offer a zen-like welcome to guests. Project Details // White Box No. 2 Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Ownby Design Landscape Design (hardscape): Greey | Pickett Landscape Design: Refined Gardens Photographer: Jeff Zaruba See more of this project here: https://www.drewettworks.com/white-box-no-2/
Smithtown Artisan Home
Smithtown Artisan Home
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Fox Country Farmhouse
Fox Country Farmhouse
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
This Beautiful Country Farmhouse rests upon 5 acres among the most incredible large Oak Trees and Rolling Meadows in all of Asheville, North Carolina. Heart-beats relax to resting rates and warm, cozy feelings surplus when your eyes lay on this astounding masterpiece. The long paver driveway invites with meticulously landscaped grass, flowers and shrubs. Romantic Window Boxes accentuate high quality finishes of handsomely stained woodwork and trim with beautifully painted Hardy Wood Siding. Your gaze enhances as you saunter over an elegant walkway and approach the stately front-entry double doors. Warm welcomes and good times are happening inside this home with an enormous Open Concept Floor Plan. High Ceilings with a Large, Classic Brick Fireplace and stained Timber Beams and Columns adjoin the Stunning Kitchen with Gorgeous Cabinets, Leathered Finished Island and Luxurious Light Fixtures. There is an exquisite Butlers Pantry just off the kitchen with multiple shelving for crystal and dishware and the large windows provide natural light and views to enjoy. Another fireplace and sitting area are adjacent to the kitchen. The large Master Bath boasts His & Hers Marble Vanity’s and connects to the spacious Master Closet with built-in seating and an island to accommodate attire. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms with views overlooking the country side. Quiet bliss awaits in this loving nest amiss the sweet hills of North Carolina.
Fox Country Farmhouse
Fox Country Farmhouse
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
This Beautiful Country Farmhouse rests upon 5 acres among the most incredible large Oak Trees and Rolling Meadows in all of Asheville, North Carolina. Heart-beats relax to resting rates and warm, cozy feelings surplus when your eyes lay on this astounding masterpiece. The long paver driveway invites with meticulously landscaped grass, flowers and shrubs. Romantic Window Boxes accentuate high quality finishes of handsomely stained woodwork and trim with beautifully painted Hardy Wood Siding. Your gaze enhances as you saunter over an elegant walkway and approach the stately front-entry double doors. Warm welcomes and good times are happening inside this home with an enormous Open Concept Floor Plan. High Ceilings with a Large, Classic Brick Fireplace and stained Timber Beams and Columns adjoin the Stunning Kitchen with Gorgeous Cabinets, Leathered Finished Island and Luxurious Light Fixtures. There is an exquisite Butlers Pantry just off the kitchen with multiple shelving for crystal and dishware and the large windows provide natural light and views to enjoy. Another fireplace and sitting area are adjacent to the kitchen. The large Master Bath boasts His & Hers Marble Vanity’s and connects to the spacious Master Closet with built-in seating and an island to accommodate attire. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms with views overlooking the country side. Quiet bliss awaits in this loving nest amiss the sweet hills of North Carolina.
Old World Hacienda by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
Old World Hacienda by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
John Siemering HomesJohn Siemering Homes
John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Expansive mediterranean front door in Austin with beige walls, terracotta flooring, red floors, a single front door and a metal front door.
Royal Oak Residence
Royal Oak Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
Expansive eclectic front door in DC Metro with brown walls, slate flooring, a double 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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