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Berry Door & WindowBerry Door & Window
Front Entry French Door 22"x48" 6-lite clear glass with low-e, simulated divided light exterior grills. Camelot handle set, door painted black.
This is an example of a mediterranean front door in St Louis with a double front door and a black front door.
Suamico, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Suamico, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Pella Windows & Doors of WisconsinPella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin
Designed/Built by Wisconsin Log Homes - Photos by KCJ Studios
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Carona Del Mar
Carona Del Mar
Anne Michaelsen DesignAnne Michaelsen Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a black front door.
The Riley, O'Fallon, IL
The Riley, O'Fallon, IL
D&F Contracting, IncD&F Contracting, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in St Louis with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Scandinavian Modern Entry
Scandinavian Modern Entry
10K Architecture10K Architecture
A simple and inviting entryway to this Scandinavian modern home.
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi front door in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Black & Wood
Black & Wood
Bellas ArtesBellas Artes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with black walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floors.
White Brick French Inspired Home in Jacksonville
White Brick French Inspired Home in Jacksonville
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
White Brick French Inspired Home in Jacksonville, Florida. See the whole house http://ow.ly/hI5i30qdn6D
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
James E. Moline Builders, Inc.James E. Moline Builders, Inc.
Photo by Ethington
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front door in Other with a black front door, white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
John Wilson Siddall House
John Wilson Siddall House
Croma Design Inc.Croma Design Inc.
Donna Griffith http://www.donnagriffith.com/
Design ideas for a small classic front door in Toronto with red walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Upper Hermosa Spanish Eclectic
Upper Hermosa Spanish Eclectic
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect
Mediterranean front door in San Diego with white walls, a single front door and a black front door.
PORTICO IDEAS
PORTICO IDEAS
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Two column arched portico with stone bases and shingled roof located in Cumming, GA. ©2012 Georgia Front Porch.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Atlanta with a single front door and a black front door.
Vaucluse
Vaucluse
Denai Kulcsar InteriorsDenai Kulcsar Interiors
Simon Whitebread
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Sydney with white walls, a single front door and a black front door.
LARSON Fullview Storm Door Entry
LARSON Fullview Storm Door Entry
UserUser
Welcome in natural light and guests, with these beautiful full glass double doors. This traditional entrance brings the outside in with a double fullview storm door from LARSON. #WelcomeHome #MyLarsonDoor
Enatai MidCentury Modern
Enatai MidCentury Modern
ReruchaStudioReruchaStudio
Lara Swimmer
Inspiration for a midcentury front door in Seattle with a pivot front door and a black front door.
River Cottage #3
River Cottage #3
Tab Premium Built HomesTab Premium Built Homes
This is an example of a classic front door in Raleigh with a single front door and a black front door.
Front Porch
Front Porch
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
A classic traditional porch with tuscan columns and barrel vaulted interior roof with great attention paid to the exterior trim work.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Other with white walls, a single front door and a black front door.
Amhurst
Amhurst
Toupin ConstructionToupin Construction
Inspiration for a traditional front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a black front door.
Сходненская
Сходненская
Geometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеровGeometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеров
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Moscow with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Grosenbacher Custom HomesGrosenbacher Custom Homes
Hill Country Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury front door in Austin with a single front door and a black front door.
St. Peters Contemporary Family Home
St. Peters Contemporary Family Home
Stallard InteriorsStallard Interiors
Arch Imagery
Photo of a contemporary front door in Adelaide with a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.

Front Door with a Black 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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