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Seville Speakeasy in Rustic Entry Door
Seville Speakeasy in Rustic Entry Door
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Seville Speakeasy in JeldWen 64” x 6' 8" Estate Collection Double Entry Door system. Mahogany Wood Grain Skin Antiqued Chappo Finish. Copper Creek Heritage Hardware in Tuscon Bronze. Installed in Hacienda Heights, CA home.
Rhapsody Drive
Rhapsody Drive
mussa + associates design & consultantsmussa + associates design & consultants
Photo of a medium sized modern front door in Phoenix with brown walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Malvern Home Remodel
Malvern Home Remodel
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
Inspiration for a classic front door in Philadelphia with a single front door.
玄関
玄関
高野設計工房高野設計工房
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Design ideas for a medium sized front door in Other with beige walls, a sliding front door and a medium wood front door.
Borano Modern Doors
Borano Modern Doors
Morano IncMorano Inc
Borano Stockholm Double Door with Rectangular Flat Custom Pulls
Design ideas for a modern front door in Miami with a double front door.
Bayside Residence
Bayside Residence
Michael Pagnotta Architects pcMichael Pagnotta Architects pc
Close up of the oil-rubbed bronze hardware on the bayside home. Photography by John Martinelli
Photo of a medium sized coastal front door in Philadelphia with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Los Gatos Northwestern Contemporary Custom Home
Los Gatos Northwestern Contemporary Custom Home
Conrado - Home BuildersConrado - Home Builders
Photo of a large classic front door in San Francisco with a medium wood front door.
Atherton Estate
Atherton Estate
Eileen Gordon DesignEileen Gordon Design
An imposing heritage oak and fountain frame a strong central axis leading from the motor court to the front door, through a grand stair hall into the public spaces of this Italianate home designed for entertaining, out to the gardens and finally terminating at the pool and semi-circular columned cabana. Gracious terraces and formal interiors characterize this stately home.
Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Stephen Moser ArchitectStephen Moser Architect
A long mudroom, with glass doors at either end, connects the new formal entry hall and the informal back hall to the kitchen.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a blue front door and grey floors.
newton residence 1 - entry door - dplk.22
newton residence 1 - entry door - dplk.22
david phillipsdavid phillips
exterior door / builder - cmd corp.
Large traditional front door in Boston with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Lindal -Entry
Lindal -Entry
Lindal Cedar Homes ﾘﾝﾀﾞﾙｼｰﾀﾞｰﾎｰﾑｽﾞK.K.Lindal Cedar Homes ﾘﾝﾀﾞﾙｼｰﾀﾞｰﾎｰﾑｽﾞK.K.
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Tokyo Suburbs with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll
Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Front entry of the Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll with round door into the timber frame interior.
Design ideas for an eclectic front door in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Prehung Double Door 96 Solid Knotty Alder Bellagio Arch Top Arch Lite
Prehung Double Door 96 Solid Knotty Alder Bellagio Arch Top Arch Lite
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
SKU E91662WB-WE8ATDB Prehung SKU WE8ATDB Associated Door SKU E91662WB Associated Products skus E91662WB , E91672WB , E91742WB , E91752WB , E91842WB , E91852WB , E91862WB Door Configuration Double Door Prehung Options Prehung/Door with Frame and Hinges Prehung Options Prehung PreFinished Options No Grain Knotty Alder Material Wood Door Width- 2(36")[6'-0"] Door height 96 in. (8-0) Door Size 6'-0" x 8'-0" Thickness (inch) 1 3/4 (1.75) Rough Opening 74-3/4 x 98-1/2 DP Rating +50.0|-50.0 Product Type Entry Door Door Type Exterior Door Style Arch Top Lite Style Arch Lite Panel Style No Approvals Wind-load Rated, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) Door Options No Door Glass Type Double Glazed Door Glass Features Tempered Glass Texture No Glass Caming No Door Model Bellagio Door Construction Estancia Collection External Wrought Iron Brand GC Shipping Size (w)"x (l)"x (h)" 25" (w)x 108" (l)x 52" (h) Weight 400.0000
Anamor Entry
Anamor Entry
Landed Interiors & HomesLanded Interiors & Homes
Photography by Brad Knipstein
Medium sized country front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and tongue and groove walls.
Painted Boat Resort Pender Harbour
Painted Boat Resort Pender Harbour
Spani Developments Ltd.Spani Developments Ltd.
Alan Burns
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Vancouver with a glass front door, beige walls, a double front door, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Devlin Drive
Devlin Drive
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Golf Course home in Broken Top
Golf Course home in Broken Top
Norman Building & DesignNorman Building & Design
Photo of the front entry. The door is crafted in sapele mahogany.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Andover Foyer
Andover Foyer
Allison Ducharme Interior DesignAllison Ducharme Interior Design
This is an example of a small eclectic front door in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
This is an example of a rustic front door in Other with medium hardwood flooring and a double front door.
Hemlock Brook Road
Hemlock Brook Road
Hayward & CompanyHayward & Company
Northpeak Design
This is an example of a farmhouse front door in Boston with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood 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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