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Pilgrim Renovation
Pilgrim Renovation
homecreationsgrouphomecreationsgroup
This is an example of a small traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Rancho Santa Fe - Fairbanks Ranch New Build
Rancho Santa Fe - Fairbanks Ranch New Build
Anne Rae DesignAnne Rae Design
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in San Diego with blue walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Conyers Farm Arts & Crafts
Conyers Farm Arts & Crafts
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Photo of a large traditional foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Golf Magazine's 2015 National Golf Dream Home
Golf Magazine's 2015 National Golf Dream Home
Sunwest Custom HomesSunwest Custom Homes
An open floor plan and ceilings upwards of 12’ make for a grand entry. Bay windows create opportunities for spectacular views and plenty of natural light, while a two-way fireplace adds a warm glow for the winter months. The home was designed to showcase the features and amenities that any golf enthusiast would embrace. We wanted to create a home that not only capitalized on the breathtaking golf course views but also provided a place to entertain family and friends. Well appointed, with attention to every detail, each feature from inside to outside has been carefully thought-out.
Renaissance
Renaissance
Atelier DitoAtelier Dito
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Lyon with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Need to stay on Newton
Need to stay on Newton
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
This home, built by Gits Home Builders is clad in wood trim from top to bottom. Designstorms had the privilege of designing every inch of the interior. This wall is right off the foyer and faces the staircase, so it needed a little love! We did the same wall treatment on the second floor and it looks stunning when you get to the top of the stairs. Joe Kwon Photography
Render per una proposta di ristrutturazione di un appartamento a Cagliari
Render per una proposta di ristrutturazione di un appartamento a Cagliari
UserUser
Photo of a small foyer in Cagliari with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Foyers and Entryways by BSEID
Foyers and Entryways by BSEID
BSEIDBSEID
Nicole Pereira Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional foyer in Other with metallic walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and white floors.
Gramercy Loft Apartment
Gramercy Loft Apartment
Shenton Architects LLPShenton Architects LLP
This two bedroom apartment is located in a converted loft building dating from 1881 near Gramercy Park in Manhattan. The design involved the complete remodeling of the apartment, including a new open plan kitchen with an island overlooking the living area. The existing building fabric becomes part of the redesigned space in the form of an exposed cast iron column and an uncovered brickwork wall. These simple moves serve as tectonic reminders of the building's history while being juxtaposed with the modern fixtures and finishes that form the rest of the apartment. Natural light is drawn into the hallway by inserting a glass clerestory over a new storage wall. Cabinetry in the living, kitchen and bedroom spaces is built into the walls to maximize storage areas while creating a fully integrated architectural solution throughout the apartment. Artificial lighting is discreetly added through light coves, recessed ceiling fixtures and under cabinet lights. A warm, yet limited palette of materials include American walnut, limestone and bright red full height closet doors - located in the children's bedroom. www.archphoto.com
Bank Barn - Berwyn, PA
Bank Barn - Berwyn, PA
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Medium sized country foyer in Philadelphia with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a brown front door and brown floors.
Private Wooded Retreat
Private Wooded Retreat
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
Inspiration for a small classic foyer in Omaha with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Gull Lake - Cottage
Gull Lake - Cottage
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
Inviting entryway with beautiful ceiling details and lighting Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Design ideas for a nautical foyer in Grand Rapids with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, a drop ceiling and brown floors.
Juniper, FL
Juniper, FL
Luxe Design StudiosLuxe Design Studios
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Manchester by the Sea, MA Renovation
Manchester by the Sea, MA Renovation
KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERSKISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Boston with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Spanish Trail Estate
Spanish Trail Estate
Design by SashaDesign by Sasha
Modern mediterranean style foyer
Photo of a large bohemian foyer in Las Vegas with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, white floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Nautical Nantucket
Nautical Nantucket
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Southern Farmhouse in Maple Grove
Southern Farmhouse in Maple Grove
Evergreen Homecrafters LLCEvergreen Homecrafters LLC
Photo of a country foyer in Richmond with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Pebble Beach Mediterranean Retreat
Pebble Beach Mediterranean Retreat
Ryan Rosene PhotographyRyan Rosene Photography
Mediterranean retreat perched above a golf course overlooking the ocean.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
8,2220 SQ. FT. CALIFORNIA LIVING | PASADENA CALIFORNIA
8,2220 SQ. FT. CALIFORNIA LIVING | PASADENA CALIFORNIA
Leitenberger Design GroupLeitenberger Design Group
Inlaid Marble Floors. Custom Arched Alder Wood Doors. Custom Moldings & Paneling & ironwork throughout the home. Double height coffered ceilings. The view is from the main foyer to the stair hall. Living room on the right, the library study is on the left.
Entry View of Powder Room
Entry View of Powder Room
Designed by ImanDesigned by Iman
The entry leads to the powder room. We opted for a satin brass coat rack and a wall of gold wall terrariums. The runner is a vintage piece from Turkey. The powder room is dark and bold with contrasting colours of black and gold with lucite hardware.

Foyer with a Brown 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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