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Isle of Palms Oceanfront Escape
Isle of Palms Oceanfront Escape
Herlong ArchitectsHerlong Architects
Holger Obenaus
Coastal front door in Charleston with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Commodore Crescent
Commodore Crescent
JPR ArchitectsJPR Architects
Contemporary front door in Sydney with slate flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Southern Hospitality
Southern Hospitality
Loftus Design, LLCLoftus Design, LLC
Jim Schmid Photography
Photo of a classic front door in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and feature lighting.
Naples
Naples
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
Naples is one of our biggest markets, which is why this popular door is aptly named "Naples." Order one today! They're selling like hotcakes!
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front door in Miami with a double front door and a metal front door.
Outside Your Home
Outside Your Home
Farrow & BallFarrow & Ball
Door painted in Stony Ground No.211 Estate Eggshell
Inspiration for a rural front door in Dorset with a single front door.
Modern Front Entry Doors
Modern Front Entry Doors
Phirst and Lassing DoorsPhirst and Lassing Doors
Unique contemporary home style features a wood and glass modern front entry door. Available at http://www.millworkforless.com/avalon.htm
Venice - Front Door
Venice - Front Door
Ting & CompanyTing & Company
Photo: Joshua Targownik
Design ideas for a coastal front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a blue front door.
Traditional front door
Traditional front door
Maybank and Matthews Architects LtdMaybank and Matthews Architects Ltd
Jack Hobhouse
Traditional front door in London with ceramic flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
The Old Skool House, Watlington, Oxfordshire
The Old Skool House, Watlington, Oxfordshire
PEEK Architecture + Design LtdPEEK Architecture + Design Ltd
Alex Maguire
Traditional front door in London with a single front door and a red front door.
Custom Vail Residence
Custom Vail Residence
Castlewood Doors & MillworkCastlewood Doors & Millwork
Combination of Wood and Steel door gives this home a unique Design Feature.
This is an example of a small modern front door in Denver with a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown walls.
Santa Barbara Spanish Revival Style new home
Santa Barbara Spanish Revival Style new home
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
kitchen remodel
kitchen remodel
Knutson Bros. II,LLCKnutson Bros. II,LLC
Cindy Lycholat
Small farmhouse front door in Milwaukee with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Vati Yoga Shala
Vati Yoga Shala
Colin Groth BuildersColin Groth Builders
Coat hook made from reclaimed fence board. Shoe storage made from roof skip sheathing removed from original building. Photo credit: Josh Speidel
Inspiration for a medium sized rural front door in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
636 St. James
636 St. James
Devco HomesDevco Homes
This is an example of a classic front door in Orange County with a single front door.
Cammo House
Cammo House
Urban CreaturesUrban Creatures
copper mango
Contemporary entrance in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
The Front Door
The Front Door
Dallas Door DesignsDallas Door Designs
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Dallas with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Sunrise Ridge at Yellowstone Club
Sunrise Ridge at Yellowstone Club
L&K Real EstateL&K Real Estate
Karl Neumann
Large rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo IronworksMonte Cristo Ironworks
Dillon Chilcoat, Dustin Chilcoat, David Chilcoat, Jessica Herbert
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Oklahoma City with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Mid Century Modern Redo - Front Entry
Mid Century Modern Redo - Front Entry
Lee Ann Marienthal GardensLee Ann Marienthal Gardens
Front entry of mid-century modern redo. Landscape by Lee Ann Marienthal Garden; Photo by Jeri Koegel.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front door in Orange County with grey walls, concrete flooring and a double 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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