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Large Entrance with a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Tuscan Farmhouse Entry
Tuscan Farmhouse Entry
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
A large, rustic entryway with Laura Lee Designs sconces along the staircase.
Photo of a large mediterranean vestibule in Los Angeles with grey walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and red floors.
Chic Chateau
Chic Chateau
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Front staircase and entryway with velvet bench seating and an arched front door
Photo of a large classic entrance in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Global Modern Executive Home, Burlington ON
Global Modern Executive Home, Burlington ON
avenue design incavenue design inc
This is an example of a large contemporary entrance in Toronto with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Entry Way
Entry Way
Melrose Partners DesignsMelrose Partners Designs
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Chicago with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Fabulous Foyer
Fabulous Foyer
Laura Lee HomeLaura Lee Home
This entry foyer lacked personality and purpose. The simple travertine flooring and iron staircase railing provided a background to set the stage for the rest of the home. A colorful vintage oushak rug pulls the zesty orange from the patterned pillow and tulips. A greek key upholstered bench provides a much needed place to take off your shoes. The homeowners gathered all of the their favorite family photos and we created a focal point with mixed sizes of black and white photos. They can add to their collection over time as new memories are made. A vintage brass pedestal and branches breaks up the long hallway and adding the large tree in aqua pot carries your eye through to the family room.
Gullhaven
Gullhaven
Thomas Philips Woodworking LTD.Thomas Philips Woodworking LTD.
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Modern Classic Design
Modern Classic Design
BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Toronto with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Standish Residence
Standish Residence
Ryan Duebber Architect, LLCRyan Duebber Architect, LLC
Standish Residence - Entry
Inspiration for a large modern foyer in Detroit with white walls, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Custom Arched Double Entry Door with Beveled Glass
Custom Arched Double Entry Door with Beveled Glass
CLS Custom Doors and WindowsCLS Custom Doors and Windows
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Orange County with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Riverbottoms Remodel
Riverbottoms Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/search?q=Riverbottoms+remodel Watch the Webisode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvc6K0dvK3camdK1QewUkZZL9TL9kmgy
Orange County Contemporary Home
Orange County Contemporary Home
Roy Miller Painting, Inc.Roy Miller Painting, Inc.
Large contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Summit NJ - 6,000 sf New Home + Finished Basement
Summit NJ - 6,000 sf New Home + Finished Basement
Hoffman Architects Inc.Hoffman Architects Inc.
2-story Entry Foyer allows natural light to penetrate the foyer and 2nd Floor hall.
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
British Colonial meets Modern Beach House - Ocean Blvd
British Colonial meets Modern Beach House - Ocean Blvd
D for DesignD for Design
You are greeted at the front door by a school of friendly fish on the area rug that lead the way into the open plan home.
Large coastal front door in Orange County with white walls, travertine flooring, a stable front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Doors
Doors
Precision Building ServicePrecision Building Service
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Columbus with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
The Sullivan Model
The Sullivan Model
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
Foyer
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Other with beige walls, a dark wood front door, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
West Adams English Arts & Crafts restoration
West Adams English Arts & Crafts restoration
ArtCraft Homes LLCArtCraft Homes LLC
Restoration and remodel of a historic 1901 English Arts & Crafts home in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes, completed in 2013. Space reconfiguration enabled an enlarged vintage-style kitchen and two additional bathrooms for a total of 3. Special features include a pivoting bookcase connecting the library with the kitchen and an expansive deck overlooking the backyard with views to downtown L.A. Renovation by ArtCraft Homes. Staging by Jennifer Giersbrook. Photos by Larry Underhill.
Foyers
Foyers
Lauren Nicole DesignsLauren Nicole Designs
D Randolph Foulds Photography
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Charlotte with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Desert Contemporary
Desert Contemporary
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
Mark Boisclair
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Phoenix with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and marble flooring.
Angelo Residence
Angelo Residence
Boswell ConstructionBoswell Construction
Contemporary entry with floating, curved staircase. 7" Engineered Walnut, slightly rustic with a Satin Clear Coat Porcelain tile with wood grain 4" canned recessed lights #buildboswell
Entryway
Entryway
Bankston May AssociatesBankston May Associates
Photo Credit: Carl Mayfield Architect: Kevin Harris Architect, LLC Builder: Jarrah Builders Home exterior, double doors, wooden doors, exterior greenery.

Large Entrance with a Dark Wood 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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