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San Francisco Pied-a-terre
San Francisco Pied-a-terre
Kriste Michelini InteriorsKriste Michelini Interiors
Thomas Kuoh
This is an example of a large traditional front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a glass front door and white walls.
Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
(c) steve keating photography Wolf Creek View Cabin sits in a lightly treed meadow, surrounded by foothills and mountains in Eastern Washington. The 1,800 square foot home is designed as two interlocking “L’s”. A covered patio is located at the intersection of one “L,” offering a protected place to sit while enjoying sweeping views of the valley. A lighter screening “L” creates a courtyard that provides shelter from seasonal winds and an intimate space with privacy from neighboring houses. The building mass is kept low in order to minimize the visual impact of the cabin on the valley floor. The roof line and walls extend into the landscape and abstract the mountain profiles beyond. Weathering steel siding blends with the natural vegetation and provides a low maintenance exterior. We believe this project is successful in its peaceful integration with the landscape and offers an innovative solution in form and aesthetics for cabin architecture.
New Projects
New Projects
RCL DevelopmentRCL Development
Photo of a large mediterranean vestibule in Miami with a single front door, a dark wood front door, white walls, brick flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Cudmore BuildersCudmore Builders
Large contemporary front door in Miami with a double front door and a glass front door.
Gates
Gates
Gates Doors & IronworksGates Doors & Ironworks
Photo of a large modern front door in Los Angeles with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
Design ideas for a large mediterranean entrance in Houston.
Mediterranean Garden Gates in Wood & Wrought Iron Design with Rain Glass Pane
Mediterranean Garden Gates in Wood & Wrought Iron Design with Rain Glass Pane
Dynamic Garage DoorDynamic Garage Door
Orange County, CA - A courtyard entry gate is like a front door to a home so proper attention to its design and detailing needs to be taken into consideration. This courtyard entry gate in a Mediterranean style was designed as part of a garage door and garden gate project we did in Corona del Mar, CA. The entry gate borrowed some of the architectural elements we used on the garage doors. For instance the bottom diamond panels which are carved by hand out of a solid piece of wood is a direct feature we used form the garage door design. The wood we opted to use was mahogany and it was graciously stained the same color as the garage doors to pull in the front curb appeal of the home together. Though the garage door design was rather simple the focus of this home was the entry way to the courtyard gate so extra details were used such as the hand-forged scrolling girll used on the front which is backed with a functional rain glass door that can be opened for cleaning or speaking to someone without opening the entry gate. The iron work is exquisitely detailed in a turn of the century neoclassic style with gorgeous finials and scrolls that make the entry gate so elegant! We treat entry courtyard gates like front doors because these gates are the focal point of entry to a home, the passage your guests will go through and so you want to impress with your best offering a luxurious welcoming with a world-class designed gate by Dynamic Garage Door. Our specialty is design then formidable craftsmanship and expert installation. Let our team create a courtyard or garden gate that will make jaws drop and a coupe of neighbors turn green with envy! Call Dynamic Garage Door at (855) 343-3667 for pricing on our custom gate projects made to your specifications!
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 2
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 2
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
Little now remains of the original building apart from the external walls. The rather sober front elevation belies the suc-cession of dramatic spaces which have been created within, and the only indication of the new basement, which has been excavated beneath the entire footprint of the house, is a discreet grille Photographer: Bruce Hemming
Playa del Rey Mediterranean Whole House Remodel
Playa del Rey Mediterranean Whole House Remodel
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
Mediterranean door on exterior of home in South Bay California Custom Design & Construction
Photo of a large mediterranean entrance in Los Angeles with a single front door, a blue front door, beige walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.
Outrigger Residence
Outrigger Residence
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
Architecture by Anders Lasater Architects. Interior Design and Landscape Design by Exotica Design Group. Photos by Jeri Koegel.
This is an example of a large retro front door in Orange County with a glass front door.
Outdoor Entry Hall
Outdoor Entry Hall
Interiors by BrownInteriors by Brown
Brown's Interior Design Boca Raton, FL
Photo of a large mediterranean hallway in Miami with a medium wood front door.
Wohnhaus S. Allgäu
Wohnhaus S. Allgäu
CAMA ACAMA A
hiepler, brunier
Large contemporary front door in Berlin with white walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Porte d'entrée en fer forgé
Porte d'entrée en fer forgé
Conducteur de TravauxConducteur de Travaux
Porte d'entrée en fer forgé mariant élégance et sécurité. Cet ouvrage est sur mesure et unique.
Large traditional foyer in Marseille with beige walls, a double front door, a metal front door and terracotta flooring.
Bic Carpets
Bic Carpets
LARS LEPPIN GmbHLARS LEPPIN GmbH
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Berlin with a double front door.
Einfahrtsportal mit Creativ Tor und Türe sowie Pergola
Einfahrtsportal mit Creativ Tor und Türe sowie Pergola
BEGO Holz und StahlBEGO Holz und Stahl
BEGO, Klaus BEcker
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Other with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Eingangsportal mit Creativ Elementen, Pergola und Türe
Eingangsportal mit Creativ Elementen, Pergola und Türe
BEGO Holz und StahlBEGO Holz und Stahl
BEGO, Klaus Becker
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Large 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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