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Decorative Wood Trim
Decorative Wood Trim
Angelletta, Inc.Angelletta, Inc.
Design ideas for a small traditional front door in Tampa with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
New York Finger Lakes
New York Finger Lakes
MossCreekMossCreek
5,500 SF home on Lake Keuka, NY.
Photo of an expansive rustic front door in New York with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Dream Builder Parade Home
Dream Builder Parade Home
Shaw InteriorsShaw Interiors
Medium sized classic front door in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Poplar Beach
Poplar Beach
Greater Living ArchitectureGreater Living Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized front door in New York with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Parade of Homes 2015
Parade of Homes 2015
Arrow Timber FramingArrow Timber Framing
Entry - Arrow Timber Framing 9726 NE 302nd St, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-1868 Web Site: https://www.arrowtimber.com
Vivienda unifamiliar en Argentona (Barcelona)
Vivienda unifamiliar en Argentona (Barcelona)
EOS-AF Studio Orpinell Sanchez-Photographic ArtsEOS-AF Studio Orpinell Sanchez-Photographic Arts
eos-af (estudi Orpinell Sanchez - Artesanía Fotográfica)
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Barcelona with a single front door, a medium wood front door, black walls and concrete flooring.
Old World Living
Old World Living
Exclusive Wood DoorsExclusive Wood Doors
Photo Credit: Exclusive Wood Doors, Inc.
Design ideas for a large midcentury front door in Other with beige walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Autumn 2014
Autumn 2014
Su Casa MagazineSu Casa Magazine
Bill Faulkner, Cheryl Fallstead, Nohemy Gonzales, Renee Mullis, Jesse Ramirez, Rudy Torres
Design ideas for a mediterranean front door in Austin with orange walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Glen Canyon::Santa Cruz, CA
Glen Canyon::Santa Cruz, CA
Jon Badeaux Construction, Inc.Jon Badeaux Construction, Inc.
Photos by Kristi Zufall, www.stellamedia.com
Inspiration for a classic front door in San Francisco with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Deep Cove West Coast Contemporary Renovation
Deep Cove West Coast Contemporary Renovation
PURE Design Inc.PURE Design Inc.
Janis Nicolay
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Vancouver with slate flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Zephyrs
Zephyrs
UserUser
A deceptive entrance to this River Side Home which cascades down over three floors view over the River Dart and into Warfleet Creek. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
The Eagle's View
The Eagle's View
Eagle Mountain HomesEagle Mountain Homes
Medium sized mediterranean front door in Seattle with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
New Hope Cottage
New Hope Cottage
Luce ArchitectsLuce Architects
Photo of a farmhouse front door in Philadelphia with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Westlight House
Westlight House
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Lotus Lake House
Lotus Lake House
CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLCCHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC
Chad Holder
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Minneapolis with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Howard Roberts
Howard Roberts
LiquidscapesLiquidscapes
From this partially wooded lot with it grass pasture evolved a home for our clients to spend time with their family and grand kids. Simplicity, ease and open spaces for the family and kids to play and enjoy was the goal here. This was more of a six month residence during the warmer seasons for outdoor living. A small artificial putting was installed for grandpa to teach his grandchildren the art of putting. The property had heavy deer pressure, so we had a limited planting pallet. We also needed to achieve a farm and forest management assessment for tax purposes.
Poplar Cottage
Poplar Cottage
Christopher Kellie Design Inc.Christopher Kellie Design Inc.
BarkHouse Shingle Siding, Half Log Trim and Walnut Door - Photo by Todd Bush
Photo of a rustic front door in Charlotte with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Baseview Cottage
Baseview Cottage
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Detroit with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Modern Canyon Home
Modern Canyon Home
Stratos FormStratos Form
Large modern front door in Orange County with beige walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Entrance Doors - Solid Wood Doors - Impact Resistant Doors - Installation
Entrance Doors - Solid Wood Doors - Impact Resistant Doors - Installation
Mastercraft Wood & HardwareMastercraft Wood & Hardware
Distributors & Certified installers of the finest impact wood doors available in the market. Our exterior doors options are not restricted to wood, we are also distributors of fiberglass doors from Plastpro & Therma-tru. We have also a vast selection of brands & custom made interior wood doors that will satisfy the most demanding customers.

Front Door with a Medium 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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