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Foyer with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Bright and beautiful foyer in Charlotte, NC with double wood entry doors, custom white wall paneling, chandelier, wooden console table, black mirror, table lamp, decorative pieces and rug over medium wood floors.
Calvados Farmhouse
Calvados Farmhouse
Firmitas Design, LLCFirmitas Design, LLC
Photo of a foyer in Dallas with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Town Mountain Modern
Town Mountain Modern
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and wood walls.
New Direction for an Open Kitchen in Wayland
New Direction for an Open Kitchen in Wayland
KitchenVisionsKitchenVisions
The entryway view looking into the kitchen. A column support provides separation from the front door. The central staircase walls were scaled back to create an open feeling. The bottom treads are new waxed white oak to match the flooring. Photography by Michael P. Lefebvre
Madison Park Ranch House
Madison Park Ranch House
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Photo credit: Rafael Soldi
Retro foyer in Seattle with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Point Hayden Renovation
Point Hayden Renovation
XACT InteriorsXACT Interiors
Tore out stairway and reconstructed curved white oak railing with bronze metal horizontals. New glass chandelier and onyx wall sconces at balcony.
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
O-asis
O-asis
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a foyer in Phoenix with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
JT Ranch
JT Ranch
Lost Creek Construction, LLCLost Creek Construction, LLC
Josh Caldwell Photography
Classic foyer in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Blackheath
Blackheath
Urban FrontUrban Front
Andy Stagg
Modern foyer in Buckinghamshire with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
kds design groupkds design group
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Seaport High Rise
Seaport High Rise
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
At Ease in the Suburbs
At Ease in the Suburbs
B Fein Interiors LLCB Fein Interiors LLC
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a medium wood front door.
Entry - After
Entry - After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Photo of a large classic foyer in Austin with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Elegant and Inviting Foyer
Elegant and Inviting Foyer
Dorothy Greenlee DesignsDorothy Greenlee Designs
A small traditional foyer was completed with a blue and white area rug with an updated transitional pattern, a small dark entry chest, with a custom floral, a framed piece of art and a nice lamp. Photo credit to Dot Greenlee
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Boston with a single front door, a medium wood front door, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a dado rail.
Farmhouse Addition
Farmhouse Addition
Wyant ArchitectureWyant Architecture
The addition acts as a threshold from a new entry to the expansive site beyond. Glass becomes the connector between old and new, top and bottom, copper and stone. Reclaimed wood treads are used in a minimally detailed open stair connecting living spaces to a new hall and bedrooms above. Photography: Jeffrey Totaro
Modern Southwest Farmhouse
Modern Southwest Farmhouse
LNA InteriorsLNA Interiors
This Farmhouse has a modern, minimalist feel, with a rustic touch, staying true to its southwest location. It features wood tones, brass and black with vintage and rustic accents throughout the decor.
Entry
Entry
Norris ArchitectureNorris Architecture
Design ideas for a farmhouse foyer in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Modern Home | Kimberly Demmy Design
Modern Home | Kimberly Demmy Design
Kimberly Demmy DesignKimberly Demmy Design
This rustic modern home was purchased by an art collector that needed plenty of white wall space to hang his collection. The furnishings were kept neutral to allow the art to pop and warm wood tones were selected to keep the house from becoming cold and sterile. Published in Modern In Denver | The Art of Living. Paul Winner
Harbor Lakes Contemporary
Harbor Lakes Contemporary
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
The foyer entry area features a stunning contemporary lighting piece, and views out the striking front door.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.

Foyer with a Medium Wood 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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