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Meydenbauer Bay Residence
Meydenbauer Bay Residence
Urban RestorationUrban Restoration
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Seattle with a double front door and a glass front door.
Mediterranean Iron Doors
Mediterranean Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Miami with a double front door and a metal front door.
Sophisticated details
Sophisticated details
Olga AdlerOlga Adler
Debra Somerville
Inspiration for a large bohemian foyer in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Gristmill Residence
Gristmill Residence
Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.
Photo of a large bohemian foyer in Other with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
GATINEAU HILLS
GATINEAU HILLS
MarvinMarvin
Architect: Rick Shean & Christopher Simmonds, Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc. Photography By: Peter Fritz “Feels very confident and fluent. Love the contrast between first and second floor, both in material and volume. Excellent modern composition.” This Gatineau Hills home creates a beautiful balance between modern and natural. The natural house design embraces its earthy surroundings, while opening the door to a contemporary aesthetic. The open ground floor, with its interconnected spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows, allows sunlight to flow through uninterrupted, showcasing the beauty of the natural light as it varies throughout the day and by season. The façade of reclaimed wood on the upper level, white cement board lining the lower, and large expanses of floor-to-ceiling windows throughout are the perfect package for this chic forest home. A warm wood ceiling overhead and rustic hand-scraped wood floor underfoot wrap you in nature’s best. Marvin’s floor-to-ceiling windows invite in the ever-changing landscape of trees and mountains indoors. From the exterior, the vertical windows lead the eye upward, loosely echoing the vertical lines of the surrounding trees. The large windows and minimal frames effectively framed unique views of the beautiful Gatineau Hills without distracting from them. Further, the windows on the second floor, where the bedrooms are located, are tinted for added privacy. Marvin’s selection of window frame colors further defined this home’s contrasting exterior palette. White window frames were used for the ground floor and black for the second floor. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Bi-Fold Door Marvin Sliding Patio Door Marvin Tilt Turn and Hopper Window Marvin Ultimate Awning Window Marvin Ultimate Swinging French Door
Mineral Springs Farm | Newtown Square, PA
Mineral Springs Farm | Newtown Square, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a large farmhouse foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and dark hardwood flooring.
Pièce à vivre naturelle et bohème
Pièce à vivre naturelle et bohème
Clémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieurClémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieur
Mes clients désiraient une circulation plus fluide pour leur pièce à vivre et une ambiance plus chaleureuse et moderne. Après une étude de faisabilité, nous avons décidé d'ouvrir une partie du mur porteur afin de créer un bloc central recevenant d'un côté les éléments techniques de la cuisine et de l'autre le poêle rotatif pour le salon. Dès l'entrée, nous avons alors une vue sur le grand salon. La cuisine a été totalement retravaillée, un grand plan de travail et de nombreux rangements, idéal pour cette grande famille. Côté salle à manger, nous avons joué avec du color zonning, technique de peinture permettant de créer un espace visuellement. Une grande table esprit industriel, un banc et des chaises colorées pour un espace dynamique et chaleureux. Pour leur salon, mes clients voulaient davantage de rangement et des lignes modernes, j'ai alors dessiné un meuble sur mesure aux multiples rangements et servant de meuble TV. Un canapé en cuir marron et diverses assises modulables viennent délimiter cet espace chaleureux et conviviale. L'ensemble du sol a été changé pour un modèle en startifié chêne raboté pour apporter de la chaleur à la pièce à vivre. Le mobilier et la décoration s'articulent autour d'un camaïeu de verts et de teintes chaudes pour une ambiance chaleureuse, moderne et dynamique.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Transform Home ImprovementsTransform Home Improvements
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Silverleaf N. 101st.
Silverleaf N. 101st.
Attractive Interiors Home StagingAttractive Interiors Home Staging
Gorgeous Custom Designer Home Staging in the prestigious Silverleaf Community. We staged this beautiful entry for buyers to have a grand entrance. Staging has to appeal to future homeowners.
Northridge Remodel
Northridge Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Home with Wide Plank Dark Brown Hickory Hardwood Flooring
Modern Home with Wide Plank Dark Brown Hickory Hardwood Flooring
Revel Woods Hardwood FlooringRevel Woods Hardwood Flooring
Wide plank dark brown hickory - our Crescent City hardwood floor: https://revelwoods.com/products/864/detail?space=e1489276-963a-45a5-a192-f36a9d86aa9c
Reclaimed Barnwood Front Door
Reclaimed Barnwood Front Door
Habegger's Ace Lumber of BerneHabegger's Ace Lumber of Berne
Double entry door done by craftsman Jarod Studabaker. He used our native Hoosier reclaimed barnwood.
Large farmhouse front door in Other with multi-coloured walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
Hunter Door ServiceHunter Door Service
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Philadelphia with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Armstrong - High Quality Flooring
Armstrong - High Quality Flooring
Wood Brothers CarpetWood Brothers Carpet
Photo of a large classic front door in Other with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Back Country Pre-War Colonial Renovation
Back Country Pre-War Colonial Renovation
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Robert Benson For Charles Hilton Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Whitefish Hills
Whitefish Hills
Robert W. Ross Building Contractor, Inc.Robert W. Ross Building Contractor, Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Other with brown walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Front Entry
Front Entry
UserUser
Inspiration for a large rustic front door in Detroit with brown walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Old Naples Home
Modern Old Naples Home
BUILDBUILD
@Amber Frederiksen Photography
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Miami with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Devine Mudroom
Devine Mudroom
Closet & Storage Concepts - NorwalkCloset & Storage Concepts - Norwalk
Large contemporary entrance in New York with porcelain flooring.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Karp Associates Inc.Karp Associates Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional boot room in New York with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.

Large Brown Entrance 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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