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C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.C & M Wood Flooring Center, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Patonga Creek Holiday Shack
Patonga Creek Holiday Shack
palaestrapalaestra
The angled roof matches the topography behind the sliver of land on which the house sits. Views through he house from the water linked the house to the ridge behind. Post a beam details were easy for unskilled workers to make. Timber panels in the windows above the stair open for air. Corrugated plastic takes the place of glass to save cash. Brett Boardman
Forrest Lake Cabin
Forrest Lake Cabin
Erik Wyckoff WoodcarverErik Wyckoff Woodcarver
This hand carved entry door was custom designed for an Alpine style cottage. The loon and cattails are symbols of Minnesota. Home design and building by PMI Homes Inc.
Front Entry
Front Entry
River City WoodworksRiver City Woodworks
Front Entry Door handcrafted in VG Douglas Fir with wire brushed panel. Custom stain. Henry Georgi Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Vancouver with a single front door.
Custom Doors
Custom Doors
Dasco Woodworks Ltd.Dasco Woodworks Ltd.
Medium sized contemporary front door in Vancouver with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Waupaca Chain Round Lake Log Home
Waupaca Chain Round Lake Log Home
Strongwood HomesStrongwood Homes
This is an example of a rustic front door in Other with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
NEO-Classic Entry Doors
NEO-Classic Entry Doors
BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.
David Wu
This is an example of a large modern front door in New York with a double front door.
More Custom Doors
More Custom Doors
Grand EntrancesGrand Entrances
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in San Diego with white walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Farmhouse Fresh
Farmhouse Fresh
Everything HomeEverything Home
This elegant home remodel created a bright, transitional farmhouse charm, replacing the old, cramped setup with a functional, family-friendly design. This beautifully designed mudroom was born from a clever space solution for the kitchen. Originally an office, this area became a much-needed mudroom with a new garage entrance. The elegant white and wood theme exudes sophistication, offering ample storage and delightful artwork. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
Rustic Style Fiberglass Double Entry doors
Rustic Style Fiberglass Double Entry doors
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Close up of 5 Foot wide & 6ft 8" tall Rustic Style Fiberglass Double Entry doors. Jeld-Wen model A-1202 with Knotty Alder Grain and Cashmere Antiqued finish. 1" Round Clavos in Dark Patina. Emtek Wilmington Handleset with Elan Levers in Oil Rubbed Bronze. Installed in Anaheim HIlls, CA home.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Dann Coffey PhotographyDann Coffey Photography
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Design ideas for a mediterranean front door in Denver with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
North Berkeley Nature-Inspired Entry
North Berkeley Nature-Inspired Entry
Levitch Associates, IncorporatedLevitch Associates, Incorporated
The client wanted to utilize the front yard better and replace their steep entry stairs. Levitch created a more graceful winding stair and added a small deck at the top that's a perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or the sunset. We used minimal concrete over wood frame construction to reduce weight and potential waterproofing concerns while maintaining a traditional look in keeping with the home. Since the entry upgrades were done in conjunction with landscaping, the owner wanted something that looked organic. We introduced the owner to an architectural metalsmith and created different models for the railing before the owner chose a final design. Photography by Treve Johnson
スウェーデンの家 千葉県旭市 / Swedish style house
スウェーデンの家 千葉県旭市 / Swedish style house
石田ホーム株式会社石田ホーム株式会社
Small scandi front door in Other with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
King Ranch
King Ranch
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
Front entry door with wrought iron lighting for a rustic wood cabin.
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Denver with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Ecotimber American Cherry 92131
Ecotimber American Cherry 92131
Geneva FlooringGeneva Flooring
Nuno
Photo of a small classic front door in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Flooring Photos
Flooring Photos
Alaska Wood Flooring SupplyAlaska Wood Flooring Supply
Medium sized traditional front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Exterior and Interior Doors
Exterior and Interior Doors
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
This is an example of a large front door in New York with beige walls, granite flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and yellow floors.
Custom Home in Pequea, PA
Custom Home in Pequea, PA
Duff BuildersDuff Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Philadelphia with concrete flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Wimberly
Wimberly
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Austin with concrete flooring, a medium wood front door, brown walls and a single front door.
Finger Residence, Custom Homes
Finger Residence, Custom Homes
Doddridge Construction CorporationDoddridge Construction Corporation
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.

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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