skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Entrance
  2. Front Door: Double

Green Entrance with a Double Front Door Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
1 - 20 of 577 photos
Item 1 of 3
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Photo of a classic front door in Atlanta with a double front door and a glass front door.
Spanish Transitional - Entry Vestibule www.hryanstudio.com
Spanish Transitional - Entry Vestibule www.hryanstudio.com
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
We remodeled this Spanish Style home. The white paint gave it a fresh modern feel. Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
ONION CREEK
ONION CREEK
Kirby Walls Custom BuildersKirby Walls Custom Builders
Rural front door in Austin with white walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Waterfall Mansion
Waterfall Mansion
Inson Dubois Wood LLCInson Dubois Wood LLC
Large modern vestibule in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., ArchitectPete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect
The family room's center French door, lunette dormer, and fireplace were aligned with the existing entrance walk from the street. The pair of custom designed entrance gates repeat the "sheaf of wheat" pattern of the balcony railing above the entrance.
Azalea Cottage - Entry
Azalea Cottage - Entry
Bayberry CottageBayberry Cottage
This Saugatuck home overlooking the Kalamazoo River was featured in Coastal Living's March 2015 Color Issue! Here, sunny yellow double doors welcome visitors and hint at the fun color to come.
Tuscan Villa
Tuscan Villa
Carawan ArchitectureCarawan Architecture
Mark Singer Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean entrance in Los Angeles with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Vail Valley Retreat
Vail Valley Retreat
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
Design ideas for a large rustic porch in Denver with a double front door, brown walls, limestone flooring and a glass front door.
Owls Nest House | Greenville, DE
Owls Nest House | Greenville, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for a large classic front door in Philadelphia with a double front door and a brown front door.
Bethany Hall, North Kensington, London, W10
Bethany Hall, North Kensington, London, W10
Domus NovaDomus Nova
Traditional front door in London with a double front door and a blue front door.
New England Shingle House
New England Shingle House
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
John Cole Photography
Inspiration for a coastal front door in Boston with a double front door and a glass front door.
Entry hall to contemporary home by MGS architecture
Entry hall to contemporary home by MGS architecture
MGS ArchitectureMGS Architecture
Design ideas for a modern entrance in Los Angeles with white walls, a double front door, a metal front door and slate flooring.
450 architects - Coral Gables Residence
450 architects - Coral Gables Residence
450 Architects450 Architects
This private residence is located at the end of a cul-de-sac on a deep-water canal that leads to Florida's Biscayne Bay. The clients—parents of Principal Richard Parker, AIA—sought a modern yet grandchild-friendly retirement home with open interior spaces, ample areas to entertain and display Mrs. Parker's artwork, and an inviting connection to the water and Florida breezes.
Onyx Rod FLIGHT Switchback
Onyx Rod FLIGHT Switchback
ViewrailViewrail
Black onyx rod railing brings the future to this home in Westhampton, New York. . The owners of this home in Westhampton, New York chose to install a switchback floating staircase to transition from one floor to another. They used our jet black onyx rod railing paired it with a black powder coated stringer. Wooden handrail and thick stair treads keeps the look warm and inviting. The beautiful thin lines of rods run up the stairs and along the balcony, creating security and modernity all at once. . Outside, the owners used the same black rods paired with surface mount posts and aluminum handrail to secure their balcony. It’s a cohesive, contemporary look that will last for years to come.
Front doors
Front doors
Palladio ShowroomPalladio Showroom
Design ideas for a classic front door in Montreal with a double front door and a green front door.
Residential Wood Doors
Residential Wood Doors
Yarrow Sash & DoorYarrow Sash & Door
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Other with a blue front door and a double front door.
For the Love of Color
For the Love of Color
Sargent Design CompanySargent Design Company
Ann completed this project while a principal at dpf Design, inc. Lead Designer - Ann Shriver Sargent. Contractor - Trumbull Nelson. Photography - Greg Bruce Hubbard.
Builder Model | Copper Ridge| New Braunfels, Texas
Builder Model | Copper Ridge| New Braunfels, Texas
MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORSMSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
Classic front door in Austin with white walls, a double front door and a black front door.
Entryway Lighting
Entryway Lighting
Elume Distinctive LightingElume Distinctive Lighting
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Oceanfront Masterpiece
Oceanfront Masterpiece
Masterworks Construction CompanyMasterworks Construction Company
Entry to an Italian courtyard.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean front door in San Diego with a double front door, brown walls, brick flooring, a medium wood front door and grey floors.

Green Entrance with a Double 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!
1
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.