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Expansive Front Door Ideas and Designs

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5 Savanna Front Entrance
5 Savanna Front Entrance
Wayka & Gina BartolacelliWayka & Gina Bartolacelli
Grand entrance with beautiful red door and semi-circle picture window at 5 Savanna Ct., Novato. Home Staging by Wayka & Gina Bartolacelli. Photography by Michael McInerney.
Kirkwood - South Clay
Kirkwood - South Clay
Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLCTim Hollerbach Designs, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive country front door in St Louis with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Sawtell Residence
Sawtell Residence
Dan Bowland DesignDan Bowland Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Other with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Mansion Designed by Fratantoni Design
Mansion Designed by Fratantoni Design
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
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!
Curated Haven
Curated Haven
European Design InteriorsEuropean Design Interiors
Combining exquisite artwork, bespoke artisanship, and elegant touches to create a functional and dog-friendly home was a challenge we embraced. We incorporated fine performance fabrics that look and feel opulent, ensuring this Stuart home seamlessly transitions from the beautiful indoors to the lovely sculpture gardens.
Landscape Lighting Adds Outdoor Magic to Stately Ohio Home
Landscape Lighting Adds Outdoor Magic to Stately Ohio Home
LUX Landscape LightingLUX Landscape Lighting
Outdoor Lighting Shows Stunning Exteriors from Dusk to Midnight
Photo of an expansive classic front door in Cincinnati with red walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Warm Modern in Boca Raton
Warm Modern in Boca Raton
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Edward C. Butera
Expansive modern front door in Miami with white walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mountain Side Modern Gem
Mountain Side Modern Gem
Veritas Fine Homes IncVeritas Fine Homes Inc
Marona Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front door in Denver with beige walls, slate flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Semi-ah-moo, Drayton cove
Semi-ah-moo, Drayton cove
Giovanni DesignsGiovanni Designs
custom front door 1 3/4 solid oak , graphic design of the customers initials .
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Seattle with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Double Doors
Double Doors
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Luxury custom home with elegant double doors designed by Fratantoni Interior Designers! Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspiring photos!!
Contemporary Modern Home
Contemporary Modern Home
Grabill Windows & DoorsGrabill Windows & Doors
This luxury mountain home features Grabill's Aluminum Clad products throughout. The custom windows and doors are crafted of stained rift sawn white oak on the interior with aluminum cladding on the exterior. Guests are welcomed into the stone foyer by a 9 ft. horizontal plank pivot entry door with a custom patina bronze inlay. Various window and door configurations create a unique one-of-a-kind design that captures stunning views of the Carson Range. The great room is highlighted by a pocketing sliding door that expands nearly 19 ft. wide and disappears into the adjacent wall. When fully open, this seamless transition to the exterior blurs the lines of indoor and outdoor living.
Golf Course home in Broken Top
Golf Course home in Broken Top
Norman Building & DesignNorman Building & Design
Photo of the front entry. The door is crafted in sapele mahogany.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
La Jolla Custom Home
La Jolla Custom Home
Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.
Jim Brady
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in San Diego with limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Entry Pivot Door
Entry Pivot Door
Matrix DesignMatrix Design
Main entry with custom pivot door and art gallery hall.
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in San Diego with beige walls, granite flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Jerusalem Rd Cohasset
Jerusalem Rd Cohasset
Fabrizio Construction llcFabrizio Construction llc
Here is the formal front entry with custom railings, classic round columns, IPE decking, stone veneered foundations and a view for miles.
Inspiration for an expansive coastal front door in Boston with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Sims Hilditch, Radlett Family Home
Sims Hilditch, Radlett Family Home
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
Polly Eltes
Inspiration for an expansive classic front door in Gloucestershire with a black front door.
Fort Lauderdale Contemporary Waterfront Solar Plaza Residence
Fort Lauderdale Contemporary Waterfront Solar Plaza Residence
KoDAKoDA
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Miami with black walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Wood Doors
Wood Doors
Rustic DecorRustic Decor
Visit Our Showroom! 15125 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
This is an example of an expansive rustic front door in Phoenix with beige walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Charing Cross
Charing Cross
Pretty SmartPretty Smart
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Los Angeles with beige walls and a metal 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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