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Large Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Beaverton New Construction
Beaverton New Construction
Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, ORPangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR
The pencil thin stacked stone cladding the entry wall extends to the outdoors. A spectacular LED modern chandelier by Avenue Lighting creates a dramatic focal point.
High Style in San Antonio
High Style in San Antonio
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.
Snowy Elk Lodge | Entry
Snowy Elk Lodge | Entry
Best Custom Homes, LLCBest Custom Homes, LLC
Heidi Long, Longviews Studios, Inc.
Design ideas for a large rustic foyer in Denver with concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige walls.
Sumptuous Residence - Wildridge
Sumptuous Residence - Wildridge
Martin Manley ArchitectsMartin Manley Architects
A sumptuous home overlooking Beaver Creek and the New York Mountain Range in the Wildridge neighborhood of Avon, Colorado. Jay Rush
Photo of a large rustic front door in Denver with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Residential Work
Residential Work
CBW Windows and DoorsCBW Windows and Doors
Wow amazing entry door
This is an example of a large modern front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Iris Hollow Model
Iris Hollow Model
Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc.
Dan Piassick
Large contemporary front door in Dallas with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Hilltop House | Grand Vista Subdivision
Hilltop House | Grand Vista Subdivision
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
2012 KuDa Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary entrance in Portland with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Prairie-Style Front Door
Prairie-Style Front Door
Marshall ArchitectsMarshall Architects
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Fall Parade 2017 - Edina
Fall Parade 2017 - Edina
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
An open floor plan shows off a great view from the foyer all the way through the dining room and into the back yard. The kitchen, great room, and dining are all one space. Photos by Space Crafting
Madrona Residence
Madrona Residence
Lee Edwards - residential designLee Edwards - residential design
A Northwest Modern, 5-Star Builtgreen, energy efficient, panelized, custom residence using western red cedar for siding and soffits. Photographs by Miguel Edwards
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.
Entry Hall, Stair and Bridge frame panoramic view
Entry Hall, Stair and Bridge frame panoramic view
Stephen Rhoads Architect LLCStephen Rhoads Architect LLC
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Craftsman Residence, Camden, Maine
Craftsman Residence, Camden, Maine
Dominic Paul Mercadante ArchitectureDominic Paul Mercadante Architecture
Brian Vanden Brink Photographer
Large traditional foyer in Portland Maine with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Promontory- Midcentury Mountain
Promontory- Midcentury Mountain
Hudson + Bloum DesignHudson + Bloum Design
Large rustic front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Watercress Developments, Inc.Watercress Developments, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Vancouver with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Whitetail Resort Residence - McCall Idaho
Whitetail Resort Residence - McCall Idaho
GravitasGravitas
Stunning mountain side home overlooking McCall and Payette Lake. This home is 5000 SF on three levels with spacious outdoor living to take in the views. A hybrid timber frame home with hammer post trusses and copper clad windows. Super clients, a stellar lot, along with HOA and civil challenges all come together in the end to create some wonderful spaces. Joshua Roper Photography
Alexandria TDL 6LT 8/0
Alexandria TDL 6LT 8/0
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GLASS OPTIONS: Clear Beveled Low E or Flemish Low E TIMBER: Mahogany SINGLE DOOR: 2'6", 2'8", 3'0" x 8'0" x 1 3/4" DOUBLE DOOR: 5'0", 5'4". 6'0" x 8'0" x 1 3/4" SIDELIGHTS: 10", 12", 14" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks
Muir Way
Muir Way
Greenberg ConstructionGreenberg Construction
Boaz Meiri Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and beige walls.
Modern Serenity
Modern Serenity
Henderer Design + BuildHenderer Design + Build
Black iron horizontal balusters, white oak handrail, charcoal shiplap with a white oak shelf and new chandelier. Herringbone tile inlay creates a space to welcome guests.
Front door
Front door
PREVALENT PROJECTSPREVALENT PROJECTS
Inspiration for a large scandi front door in Sacramento with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.

Large Entrance with a Light 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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