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East 19th Street – Costa Mesa, CA
East 19th Street – Costa Mesa, CA
South Pointe ConstructionSouth Pointe Construction
This is an example of a large beach style foyer in Orange County with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Hills of Lakeway Residence
Hills of Lakeway Residence
Daniel Boardman Residential DesignDaniel Boardman Residential Design
Photo of a large classic foyer in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Coto De Caza Front Entry Re-Do
Coto De Caza Front Entry Re-Do
Samson Door & WindowSamson Door & Window
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Home Is Made Of: Hopes & Dreams
Home Is Made Of: Hopes & Dreams
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Amsterdam | Ceintuurbaan
Amsterdam | Ceintuurbaan
Pamela CasesPamela Cases
Sas d'entrée.
Photo of a small midcentury foyer in Amsterdam with white walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Beach Bungalow
Beach Bungalow
UserUser
Entry to the foyer courtyard. Phase 2 was to add a gate with a view through fence.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical foyer in Orange County with a stable front door and a white front door.
104th Street
104th Street
arQitecturearQitecture
Todd Tully Danner, AIA, IIDA
Large nautical foyer in Other with white walls, painted wood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Whitehall Plan
Whitehall Plan
HALLMARK HOMESHALLMARK HOMES
Design ideas for a large foyer in Indianapolis with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
La porte
La porte
Cosy SideCosy Side
Une porte en bois féronnée.
Medium sized country foyer in Paris with green walls, terracotta flooring, a stable front door, a purple front door and multi-coloured floors.
Sunny Country Cottage
Sunny Country Cottage
Fletcher RhodesFletcher Rhodes
Megan Clouse
Photo of a medium sized country foyer in San Francisco with white walls, a stable front door and a white front door.
Beach Modern
Beach Modern
Tori Jones DesignTori Jones Design
Rebecca Garrett
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate DoorUpstate Door
Upstate Door makes hand-crafted custom, semi-custom and standard interior and exterior doors from a full array of wood species and MDF materials. White painted paneled wood dutch door with divided 20 lite window and full-length 22 lite sidelites.
Luxury Townhouse
Luxury Townhouse
Diana Interiors GroupDiana Interiors Group
Large contemporary foyer in Other with brown walls, marble flooring, a stable front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Featherfield Farm
Featherfield Farm
Warren Claytor Architects, Inc.Warren Claytor Architects, Inc.
This new charming space designed by Warren Claytor Architects had many program requirements including adding onto an Historic Barn with conservation easements, the new multi level design achieves charming detail with traditional and recycled materials including reclaimed timbers, stone, windows, flooring and hinges. The home office in the loft area looks out over the many acres of horse country and preserved land and the charming space can be used as a guest cottage or entertaining space. This project received an Award for the 2012 Dream Home Awards. Photo Credit: John Chew
Sunny Country Cottage
Sunny Country Cottage
Fletcher RhodesFletcher Rhodes
Megan Clouse
Medium sized country foyer in San Francisco with white walls, a stable front door and a white front door.
Gardener's Retreat
Gardener's Retreat
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., The open floor plan moves from the entry to a stone room divider formed from the side of a pass through fireplace between the dining area and living room. Niches have agent lighting for art display.
Modern Coastal Home Staging
Modern Coastal Home Staging
Green Luxe DesignGreen Luxe Design
Inviting entry into contemporary home with a calm, relaxing vibe.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Orange County with a stable front door.
Westminster Place, Costa Mesa - East Coast Inspired
Westminster Place, Costa Mesa - East Coast Inspired
Serendipite DesignsSerendipite Designs
Photo By: Kate Von Tickner, Serendipite
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Orange County with white walls, marble flooring, a stable front door, a red front door and white floors.
Beach Modern
Beach Modern
Tori Jones DesignTori Jones Design
Rebecca Garrett
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Curb Appeal with a New Front Door
Curb Appeal with a New Front Door
Southern SupplySouthern Supply
Jeld-wen Custom Wood Exterior Dutch Door in Contemporary design is functional, practical and novel.
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Other with grey walls, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.

Foyer with a Stable 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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