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Lower Merion Restoration & Renovation
Lower Merion Restoration & Renovation
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for an expansive farmhouse front door in Philadelphia with a double front door, a grey front door and concrete flooring.
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain, Entry
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain, Entry
Pompanoosuc MillsPompanoosuc Mills
New England hall tree
This is an example of an expansive rustic front door in Burlington with beige walls, slate flooring and a medium wood front door.
Santa Barbara Style in Austin
Santa Barbara Style in Austin
Jenkins Custom HomesJenkins Custom Homes
Photo of an expansive mediterranean front door in Austin with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Barton Creek Residence
Barton Creek Residence
Nix Group ArchitectsNix Group Architects
Front entry walk and custom entry courtyard gate leads to a courtyard bridge and the main two-story entry foyer beyond. Privacy courtyard walls are located on each side of the entry gate. They are clad with Texas Lueders stone and stucco, and capped with standing seam metal roofs. Custom-made ceramic sconce lights and recessed step lights illuminate the way in the evening. Elsewhere, the exterior integrates an Engawa breezeway around the perimeter of the home, connecting it to the surrounding landscaping and other exterior living areas. The Engawa is shaded, along with the exterior wall’s windows and doors, with a continuous wall mounted awning. The deep Kirizuma styled roof gables are supported by steel end-capped wood beams cantilevered from the inside to beyond the roof’s overhangs. Simple materials were used at the roofs to include tiles at the main roof; metal panels at the walkways, awnings and cabana; and stained and painted wood at the soffits and overhangs. Elsewhere, Texas Lueders stone and stucco were used at the exterior walls, courtyard walls and columns.
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.
Midcentury Remodel
Midcentury Remodel
John ThomasJohn Thomas
Photo of an expansive midcentury front door in Albuquerque with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Reclaimed Cabins
Reclaimed Cabins
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Beautiful Luxury Cabin by Fratantoni Interior Designers. For more inspiring images and home decor tips follow us on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!!!
Elk Peak Ranch
Elk Peak Ranch
Structural AssociatesStructural Associates
David O. Marlow Photography
Design ideas for an expansive rustic front door in Denver with a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Prince Edward Island Estate
Prince Edward Island Estate
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
Our clients hired us to completely renovate and furnish their PEI home — and the results were transformative. Inspired by their natural views and love of entertaining, each space in this PEI home is distinctly original yet part of the collective whole. We used color, patterns, and texture to invite personality into every room: the fish scale tile backsplash mosaic in the kitchen, the custom lighting installation in the dining room, the unique wallpapers in the pantry, powder room and mudroom, and the gorgeous natural stone surfaces in the primary bathroom and family room. We also hand-designed several features in every room, from custom furnishings to storage benches and shelving to unique honeycomb-shaped bar shelves in the basement lounge. The result is a home designed for relaxing, gathering, and enjoying the simple life as a couple.
Gull Lake Modern
Gull Lake Modern
New Urban Home BuildersNew Urban Home Builders
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Grand Rapids with a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Contemporary Masterpiece
Contemporary Masterpiece
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Interior Designer Jacques Saint Dizier Landscape Architect Dustin Moore of Strata while with Suzman Cole Design Associates Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
AllkindJoinery-Doors-161
AllkindJoinery-Doors-161
ALLKIND JoineryALLKIND Joinery
Custom timber pivot door to front entry. Doors by Allkind. Build by JBS. Photo by Scott Burrows. www.Allkind.com.au
Design ideas for an expansive modern front door in Brisbane with white walls, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Casa Bahia Serena
Casa Bahia Serena
Brion Jeannette ArchitectureBrion Jeannette Architecture
An entry that invites you to enjoy casual sophistication
Photo of an expansive mediterranean front door in Orange County with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Vintage Retreat
Vintage Retreat
Peninsula Custom HomesPeninsula Custom Homes
Architect: Caldwell Associates, Landscape Architect: Suzman & Cole
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate
1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Exotic Asian-inspired Architecture Atlantic Ocean Manalapan Beach Ocean-to-Intracoastal Tropical Foliage Bamboo Landscaping Old Malaysian Door Natural Patina Finish Natural Stone Slab Walkway Japanese Architecture Modern Award-winning Studio K Architects Pascal Liguori and son 561-320-3109 pascalliguoriandson.com
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Double doors with sidelights and transom, exterior finish shown is Cranberry and interior side is Tobacco.
Photo of an expansive classic front door in San Francisco with white walls, a double front door and a red front door.
The American Dream | 2013 Street of Dreams
The American Dream | 2013 Street of Dreams
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Blackstone Edge Studios
Inspiration for an expansive classic front door in Portland with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Mountain & Lakeside Living
Mountain & Lakeside Living
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in Phoenix with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Class styled Jeld-Wen Double doors with double side lights. 98"x81" size model A-401 fiberglass doors with half moon glass top lite. C glass design with patina caming. Factory stained Antiqued Chappo Finish on Oak grain. Sidelites with half, C glass inserts. Emtek Imperial Pewter with Elan Lever. Door installed in Irvine, CA home.
Upper Orara
Upper Orara
Utz-Sanby ArchitectsUtz-Sanby Architects
Marian Riabic
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Sydney with concrete 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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