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Front Porch Farmhouse
Front Porch Farmhouse
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
This is an example of a large farmhouse front door in Dallas with white walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Contemporary home remodeling
Contemporary home remodeling
SOD Home GroupSOD Home Group
Medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Etalon StudioEtalon Studio
The entry to this "Modern Farmhouse with a Coastal Feel" is reflected in the elements of the geometric shaped windows and nautical style wall lanterns set against the stained v-groove board ceiling and to the walls and millwork washed in white. Image by JH Hunley
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Orange County with a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Smooth-Star door and sidelite
Smooth-Star door and sidelite
UserUser
Therma-Tru Smooth-Star door and sidelite. Create curb appeal with plenty of color options. Smooth-Star features crisp, clean lines with a smooth, paintable surface. A much more attractive and durable alternative to steel, it has the look of a real wood door with all the benefits of fiberglass. From curb appeal to convenience, Smooth-Star entry doors are made to keep up with your lifestyle.
Dorado Palm Springs Residence
Dorado Palm Springs Residence
Zigrang ConstructionZigrang Construction
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Home Lighting
Home Lighting
Shaw InteriorsShaw Interiors
Medium sized traditional front door in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Virtual Visitor Exteriors
Virtual Visitor Exteriors
Virtual Visitor AustraliaVirtual Visitor Australia
Fingal residence
Contemporary front door in Melbourne with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Waterfront Residence in Darien
Waterfront Residence in Darien
Thompson Raissis ArchitectsThompson Raissis Architects
Photo of a large traditional front door in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Corona del Mar
Corona del Mar
Otoniel Solis Inc.Otoniel Solis Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Doors
Doors
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
SoCal Contractor- Construction Lori Dennis Inc- Interior Design Mark Tanner-Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in San Diego with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Cornwall Farmhouse
Cornwall Farmhouse
TruexCullins Architecture + Interior DesignTruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design
This is an example of a farmhouse front door in Burlington with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
Lytton Park
Lytton Park
Four Blocks SouthFour Blocks South
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Toronto with a single front door and a glass front door.
Modern Residence-Reclaimed Ivory White Oak Wood
Modern Residence-Reclaimed Ivory White Oak Wood
HardwoodBargainsHardwoodBargains
Walk on sunshine with Skyline Floorscapes' Ivory White Oak. This smooth operator of floors adds charm to any room. Its delightfully light tones will have you whistling while you work, play, or relax at home. This amazing reclaimed wood style is a perfect environmentally-friendly statement for a modern space, or it will match the design of an older house with its vintage style. The ivory color will brighten up any room. This engineered wood is extremely strong with nine layers and a 3mm wear layer of White Oak on top. The wood is handscraped, adding to the lived-in quality of the wood. This will make it look like it has been in your home all along. Each piece is 7.5-in. wide by 71-in. long by 5/8-in. thick in size. It comes with a 35-year finish warranty and a lifetime structural warranty. This is a real wood engineered flooring product made from white oak. It has a beautiful ivory color with hand scraped, reclaimed planks that are finished in oil. The planks have a tongue & groove construction that can be floated, glued or nailed down.
Model Home_Oviedo_Custom
Model Home_Oviedo_Custom
FlooringMasterFlooringMaster
This was created out of 8"x36" Porcelain Wood Planks and 24"x24" Porcelain Tiles.
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Orlando with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Outstanding Bayview Residence in a Private Setting
Outstanding Bayview Residence in a Private Setting
Carrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 DirectorCarrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 Director
One-of-a-kind front entry, walking on floating steps over the Koi pond into the high-beamed great room.
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Hawaii with a dark wood front door.
Chandelier in Green
Chandelier in Green
Design CollaborationsDesign Collaborations
This is an example of a large rustic front door in Phoenix with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and red floors.
In a Nantucket tradition
In a Nantucket tradition
Tower LightingTower Lighting
Custom sized Arc Lantern shines in the large formal foyer. The unique candle configuration omits a center stem, giving the large lantern clarity and lightness. The 48"H x 24"W Arc Lantern is classic and timeless..
All Straight Line Doors
All Straight Line Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Denver with concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Cannon CT Ponte Vedra Beach
Cannon CT Ponte Vedra Beach
Heckard's DoorHeckard's Door
After - Double 3-0 Sapele Mahogany Doors with 6-Lite Tru Divided, Arched Top Door and Arched Glass Over 1-Panel. Includes matching Mahogany Sidelites with true divided Flemish Glass. Gane Perspective Photography

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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