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Grey Entrance with a Red Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Fox Run
Fox Run
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.
Brentwood Traditional 2
Brentwood Traditional 2
P2 DesignP2 Design
http://belairphotography.com/
Photo of a classic porch in Los Angeles with a red front door and feature lighting.
Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Danziger DesignDanziger Design
J.W. Smith Photography
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and a dado rail.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Custom Door & GateCustom Door & Gate
Photo of a large classic porch in Raleigh with white walls, a single front door and a red front door.
Millcreek House
Millcreek House
Effect Home Builders Ltd.Effect Home Builders Ltd.
Merle Prosofsky
Large contemporary front door in Edmonton with a single front door, a red front door, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Country Home Renovation
Country Home Renovation
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Entry porch
Inspiration for a country entrance in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a red front door.
Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake
Hickory Gables - Old Hickory Lake
Wallace Custom BuildersWallace Custom Builders
J. Wallace
Medium sized classic front door in Nashville with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Вдали от глаз/ Out of sight
Вдали от глаз/ Out of sight
Ирина КирееваИрина Киреева
Холл
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, a red front door and grey floors.
Rural Farmhouse
Rural Farmhouse
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
This is an example of a rural front door in Grand Rapids with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Westford, MA Ant Damage and Water Damage
Westford, MA Ant Damage and Water Damage
Connolly Management Group, LLCConnolly Management Group, LLC
CMG
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Boston with a single front door and a red front door.
Architects Home Remodel in Saratoga
Architects Home Remodel in Saratoga
Lean Lens ArchitectsLean Lens Architects
Medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a red front door and grey floors.
Queene Anne House Remodel
Queene Anne House Remodel
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Dale Lang
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Seattle with a stable front door, a red front door and grey walls.
Front Door with Coordinated Storm Door
Front Door with Coordinated Storm Door
Sterling Property ServicesSterling Property Services
Storm doors are ignored all too often, hiding the beauty of the front door and creating visual conflict. We always recommend painting the storm door in the front door color, and here you can see why. The paint is Sherwin Williams Duration Exterior Satin in Toile Red SW 0006.
regenerative nest
regenerative nest
Brennan + Company ArchitectsBrennan + Company Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in DC Metro with a single front door, a red front door, grey walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Bel Air Country Home
Bel Air Country Home
Alloi Architecture + ConstructionAlloi Architecture + Construction
Alloi
Inspiration for a medium sized rural front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a double front door and a red front door.
Cliffs Valley, Perlman Residence
Cliffs Valley, Perlman Residence
BlueStone Construction, LLCBlueStone Construction, LLC
Photography by Heath Cowart
Inspiration for a rural front door in Other with a red front door.
Storm Doors
Storm Doors
Doors-N-More, Inc.Doors-N-More, Inc.
Inspiration for a front door in Chicago with a single front door and a red front door.
Color Loving Ranch
Color Loving Ranch
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Photo of a small classic foyer in Other with a single front door, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a red front door.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Photo of a classic entrance in DC Metro with a double front door, a red front door, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a dado rail.
Renovation for the Next 100 Years
Renovation for the Next 100 Years
Dovetail Group LLCDovetail Group LLC
Terry Scholl Photography
This is an example of a small classic front door in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.

Grey Entrance with a Red 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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