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Lotus Lake Residence
Lotus Lake Residence
CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.CITYDESKSTUDIO, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Minneapolis with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Steel Entry Pivot Door and Steel Awning - Yuhl Residence
Steel Entry Pivot Door and Steel Awning - Yuhl Residence
MAIDEN SteelMAIDEN Steel
This Industrial Modern entry features a MAIDEN Steel Pivot Door (designed and built by NOEdesignCo.) and and custom Steel Overhead Awning with recessed LED lights.
Christmas 2013
Christmas 2013
Divine Floral DesignDivine Floral Design
Victoria Spinnler
Inspiration for a classic front door in Atlanta with a single front door and a black front door.
Lava Contemporary
Lava Contemporary
McQuay ArchitectsMcQuay Architects
Danny Lee Photography dleephotography.com
Contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with a double front door and a glass front door.
Hill Country Custom Home
Hill Country Custom Home
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
Stone columns, wood beam details, and large windows add interest to the front elevation of this Texas transitional house. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography
Customer Photos
Customer Photos
Doors4HomeDoors4Home
Product Highlights: - Traditional premium fiberglass door - Authentic wood grain surface in fiberglass skin - Factory finished using a 10-step process - Triple glazed glass providing better insulation - Prehung option includes composite jambs - High Resistance to temperature flucuations
French Country Home
French Country Home
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
Photo of a traditional front door in DC Metro with a single front door and a black front door.
Entry
Entry
THINK Architecture, Inc.THINK Architecture, Inc.
Rustic front door in Salt Lake City with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
PORTICO IDEAS
PORTICO IDEAS
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Two column arched portico with stone bases and gable roof located in Johns Creek, GA. ©2012 Georgia Front Porch.
Large traditional front door in Atlanta with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
SC 3
SC 3
Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.
Villa Entrance - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes
This is an example of a mediterranean front door in Orange County with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Milwaukee Bluff House
Milwaukee Bluff House
Karen Kempf InteriorsKaren Kempf Interiors
With a complete gut and remodel, this home was taken from a dated, traditional style to a contemporary home with a lighter and fresher aesthetic. The interior space was organized to take better advantage of the sweeping views of Lake Michigan. Existing exterior elements were mixed with newer materials to create the unique design of the façade. Photos done by Brian Fussell at Rangeline Real Estate Photography
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Chicago with a double front door and a glass front door.
My Houzz: Accessibility With Personality in an 1870 Home
My Houzz: Accessibility With Personality in an 1870 Home
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Boston with a single front door and a green front door.
Leland Cottage
Leland Cottage
Rock Kauffman DesignRock Kauffman Design
James Yochum
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Grand Rapids with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Chestnut Hill Residence
Chestnut Hill Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
This stately, Chestnut Hill, circa 1890, brick home sits on idyllic grounds of mature planting. Our objective was to integrate the new with the old world charm of the property. We achieved this with additional plantings, seasonal color, restoring and adding masonry walls and steps as well as the installation of an elegant eurocobble drive and courtyard. Photography: Greg Premru Photography
Renovation: Senoia Farmhouse
Renovation: Senoia Farmhouse
Historical ConceptsHistorical Concepts
Laurey W. Glenn (courtesy Southern Living)
Design ideas for a farmhouse front door in Atlanta with a black front door, a single front door and feature lighting.
Privacy
Privacy
S. Bumbera Glass EtchingS. Bumbera Glass Etching
Sometimes Glass Front Doors allow the light we desire but creates an issue of lack of privacy. Here we completed the work On-Site. We came up with a design that works with the style of the home and the homeowners taste. Photo by S. Bumbera Glass Etching
Matthies Builders
Matthies Builders
Matthies BuildersMatthies Builders
Matthies Builders
This is an example of a nautical entrance in Chicago with a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Skyline
Skyline
UserUser
Paul Bardagjy
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Austin with a pivot front door.
Intervale Place
Intervale Place
Grasso Development CorpGrasso Development Corp
Photo of a classic entrance in New York with a single front door.

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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