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Green Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Indian Hills Remodel
Indian Hills Remodel
restyle design, llcrestyle design, llc
Kathy Peden Photography
Medium sized country front door in Denver with a single front door, a glass front door and brick walls.
Front porch
Front porch
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
General Contractor - Chris Donatelli Builders http://www.dcbuild.com/
Contemporary Iron Doors
Contemporary Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
Large contemporary front door in Miami with a single front door and a metal front door.
Front Entry Doors
Front Entry Doors
Norm's Bargain BarnNorm's Bargain Barn
Masonite front entry door with Classic Alston Glass
Front door in St Louis with a single front door and a brown front door.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Country front door in Atlanta with a double front door and a blue front door.
Pratolino
Pratolino
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
photography by Susan Teare
Photo of a classic front door in Burlington with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Green Oasis
Green Oasis
Troy Rhone Garden DesignTroy Rhone Garden Design
Traditional front door in Birmingham with a single front door and a green front door.
Prairie style home
Prairie style home
VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.
Brad Ziegler Photography
Contemporary front door in Detroit with a double front door and a glass front door.
Harbor View Hills
Harbor View Hills
Garden StudioGarden Studio
Design ideas for a classic front door in Orange County with a stable front door and a yellow front door.
W. Grace St. - Historic Home Renovation
W. Grace St. - Historic Home Renovation
Cava CompaniesCava Companies
This is an example of a traditional front door in Richmond with a single front door and a black front door.
Hendra Queenslander
Hendra Queenslander
Jenny Ford DesignJenny Ford Design
We chose a black gloss door for this entrance, which added instant class and glamour to the home. It also provides the entrance with a hard wearing finish that won't look dirty. Here you can see how the wall colour matches the floor. We also carefully picked out which architectural features would carry the white trim. The result is beautiful.
Dana - Palo Alto Residence
Dana - Palo Alto Residence
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
Fiorella Design renovated this entire facade of this home including the full interior as well.
Photo of a contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey walls.
Modern Bungalow ReDone
Modern Bungalow ReDone
habitare design studio, inc.habitare design studio, inc.
Inspiration for a small modern front door in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and an orange front door.
Fabulous Fountain
Fabulous Fountain
Urbanscapes LLCUrbanscapes LLC
Soothing walk to the front door. There is much to do and see.
This is an example of a large classic front door in Houston with a single front door.
Haverford Gatehouse Renovation
Haverford Gatehouse Renovation
Pinemar, IncPinemar, Inc
Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder. Paul Bartholomew
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Philadelphia with a single front door.
Southfield: Modern Beveled Edge
Southfield: Modern Beveled Edge
Exclusive Wood DoorsExclusive Wood Doors
Courtesy of dealer Florida Door Shop, manufactured by Exclusive Wood Doors this residence with maximized views features a modern door systems highlighted by beveled edge glass.
Container Design
Container Design
Sisson LandscapesSisson Landscapes
Photo of a large traditional front door in DC Metro with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Sandal
Sandal
Design Line Huddersfield Ltd.Design Line Huddersfield Ltd.
Inspiration for a large rural front door in Other with a single front door, a light wood front door and beige walls.
Beautiful Custom Home On The River
Beautiful Custom Home On The River
Pistro BuildersPistro Builders
Medium sized contemporary front door in Other with blue walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Gull Lake 6
Gull Lake 6
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a rustic front door in Minneapolis with brown walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Green 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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