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玄関ポーチ。雨でも濡れないよう庇（ひさし）をかけ、ベビーカーがにとめられる広さとし、買物カゴを置ける大きなベンチを設けました
玄関ポーチ。雨でも濡れないよう庇（ひさし）をかけ、ベビーカーがにとめられる広さとし、買物カゴを置ける大きなベンチを設けました
市中山居市中山居
Inspiration for a medium sized front door in Other with grey walls, a sliding front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
家の中心となる玄関土間
家の中心となる玄関土間
株式会社 WHALE HOUSE株式会社 WHALE HOUSE
家の中心となる玄関土間 玄関を開けるとリビング途中まである広々とした玄関土間とその先に見える眺望がお出迎え。 広々とした玄関土間には趣味の自転車も置けて、その場で手入れもできる空間に。観葉植物も床を気にする事無く置けるので室内にも大きさを気にする事なく好きな物で彩ることができる。土間からはキッチン・リビング全てに繋がっているので外と中の中間空間となり、家の中の一体感がうまれる。土間先にある階段も光を遮らないためにスケルトン階段に。
二間続きの和室が安らぐ大正ロマンの家
二間続きの和室が安らぐ大正ロマンの家
サイエンスホームサイエンスホーム
木の葉の色づきに季節が感じられる趣ある玄関先
Photo of a world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
南佐古の家
南佐古の家
島津臣志建築設計事務所島津臣志建築設計事務所
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door and a light wood front door.
玄関ポーチの風景
玄関ポーチの風景
株式会社インターリビング株式会社インターリビング
玄関ポーチ
Front door in Other with grey walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Crestview Custom Home
Crestview Custom Home
Alair Homes EdmontonAlair Homes Edmonton
This contemporary custom home features and open concept layout, contemporary design, and luxurious finishes. The main living space has a unique, contemporary window layout that is nicely complimented by the high ceilings. The modern light wood floors and white walls bring a very bright and open feel that continues through to the kitchen/dining area. A unique element to this kitchen is the reclaimed wood feature wall. This adds a more rustic feel to the home that matches nicely to the dark tiled ribbon fireplace.
Transparence sans limite de l'entrée aux jardins
Transparence sans limite de l'entrée aux jardins
SAUZET ARCHITECTESSAUZET ARCHITECTES
Photo par Christian Larit ©
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Marseille with beige walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
ALEXANDRIA TDL 7LT 8/0
ALEXANDRIA TDL 7LT 8/0
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GLASS: Clear Beveled Low E TIMBER: Mahogany DOUBLE DOOR: 5'0", 5'4". 6'0" x 6'8" x 1 3/4" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Tampa with brown walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Arch Top Wood and Glass Front Door in Country French Home
Arch Top Wood and Glass Front Door in Country French Home
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Linda Oyama Bryan, photographer Arch Top Wood and Glass Front Door in Country French Home looks onto stone and stained beadboard covered entry.
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
La Jolla Residence
La Jolla Residence
Christian Rice Architects, Inc.Christian Rice Architects, Inc.
Design ideas for a nautical front door in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Make an entrance
Make an entrance
UserUser
A grand entrance at a Gothic Victorian Manor House South Devon, Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Design ideas for an expansive front door in Devon with ceramic flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Timber Frame Ski Lodge
Timber Frame Ski Lodge
The Ferraro GroupThe Ferraro Group
Medium sized classic front door in Other with purple walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Ocean Walk 1556 Square Foot Complete Interior Renovation
Ocean Walk 1556 Square Foot Complete Interior Renovation
Eleven C CorporationEleven C Corporation
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Miami with grey walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and porcelain flooring.
Irvine Terrace
Irvine Terrace
Photography by Leigh Ann RowePhotography by Leigh Ann Rowe
Inspiration for a coastal front door in Orange County with white walls and a light wood front door.
39 Walnut Road, Weston, MA
39 Walnut Road, Weston, MA
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
http://39walnutroad.com A sophisticated open design with expansive windows overlook the beautiful estate property in this mid-century contemporary home. Soaring ceilings and a beautiful fireplace highlight the open great room and dining room. Bring your architect and update this thoughtfully proportioned floor plan to take this home to the next level. The first floor master bedroom is a special retreat and includes a signature fireplace, palatial master bathroom, sky lit walk-in closet and a seating/office area. The walk-out lower level is comprised of a family room with fireplace and provides ample room for all your entertainment needs. Enjoy arts-n-crafts, exercise or studying in the private den. Four additional window-filled bedrooms share a hall bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of this fabulous south-side neighborhood with easy access to transportation, restaurants and Wellesley town amenities.
Загородный дом в Маслово
Загородный дом в Маслово
BW buroBW buro
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Extensions and internal refurbishment of a family home in Kilburn
Extensions and internal refurbishment of a family home in Kilburn
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Photo by Chris Snook
Design ideas for a small traditional front door in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Holladay Remodel
Holladay Remodel
Greg Steffensen ArchitectGreg Steffensen Architect
Craftsmen inspired front entry door with stain glass
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Salt Lake City with blue walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Paver Steps
Paver Steps
Newport Ave LandscapingNewport Ave Landscaping
Eric Parnell with www.thenwcollective.com/
Design ideas for a large rustic front door in Portland with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Landscape Responsive
Landscape Responsive
Morningside Architects LLPMorningside Architects LLP
Morningside Architects, LLP Contractor: Lawrence Martinez Photographer: Timothy Schorre
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Albuquerque with beige walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Front Door with a Light Wood 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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