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Large Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Jubilee InteriorsJubilee Interiors
This full home mid-century remodel project is in an affluent community perched on the hills known for its spectacular views of Los Angeles. Our retired clients were returning to sunny Los Angeles from South Carolina. Amidst the pandemic, they embarked on a two-year-long remodel with us - a heartfelt journey to transform their residence into a personalized sanctuary. Opting for a crisp white interior, we provided the perfect canvas to showcase the couple's legacy art pieces throughout the home. Carefully curating furnishings that complemented rather than competed with their remarkable collection. It's minimalistic and inviting. We created a space where every element resonated with their story, infusing warmth and character into their newly revitalized soulful home.
Beverly Hills Modern
Beverly Hills Modern
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED APLori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
Entryway to modern home with 14 ft tall wood pivot door and double height sidelight windows.
Inspiration for a large modern foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
ASC Margaritaville
ASC Margaritaville
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a wood ceiling, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
YC Residence
YC Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photography - LongViews Studios Entry interior/exterior are Mojave Flagstone.
Design ideas for a large rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Maple Valley Custom Home
Maple Valley Custom Home
Concept Builders, Inc.Concept Builders, Inc.
Custom Designed Home by Concept Builders, Inc.
Large traditional front door in Seattle with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Schaumburg Farmhouse Entryway
Schaumburg Farmhouse Entryway
Studio21 ArchitectsStudio21 Architects
Single door entry way with pendent lighting.
Design ideas for a large country front door in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Westchester Renovation
Westchester Renovation
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
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.
Mahogany Double Doors
Mahogany Double Doors
Anne ShutanAnne Shutan
It is always exciting to find a balance in double doors between curves and straight lines. Not all the doors are equal in width, adding to its unique nature. Each door is a sculpture within itself. Nancy Lindo - http://www.houzz.com/pro/nancysark/viewfinder-photography-llc
Grand Foyer
Grand Foyer
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Photo by Giovanni Photography
Photo of a large world-inspired foyer in Miami with ceramic flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
The Front Door
The Front Door
Dallas Door DesignsDallas Door Designs
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Dallas with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Sunrise Ridge at Yellowstone Club
Sunrise Ridge at Yellowstone Club
L&K Real EstateL&K Real Estate
Karl Neumann
Large rustic front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Montana Ski House
Montana Ski House
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Gordon Gregory
Photo of a large rustic boot room in New York with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Vine Hill Road Straw Bale Residence
Vine Hill Road Straw Bale Residence
Arkin Tilt ArchitectsArkin Tilt Architects
Roof overhangs and trellises supporting deciduous vines shade the windows and doors in summer and fall, eliminating the need for mechanical cooling. © www.edwardcaldwelllphoto.com
Full Lite Salento Cherry Fiberglass Door , Size: 2' 8" x 6' 8"
Full Lite Salento Cherry Fiberglass Door , Size: 2' 8" x 6' 8"
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
Full Lite Salento Cherry Fiberglass Door , Size: 2' 8" x 6' 8", sku# MCT092WSA SKU DFFSAG1-2-MCT092WSA-1-2-3612 Weight No Brand GC Condition New Shipping Size (w)"x (l)"x (h)" 25" (w)x 108" (l)x 52" (h) Additional Door Options No Collection Decorative GBG Door Configuration Door with Two Sidelites Material Fiberglass Associated Door SKU MCT092WSA Prehung SKU DFFSAG1-2 Door Style Full Lite Thickness 1 3/4" Door Width (foot-Inches) No Door Height (6'-8") 80" Sidelite Width (foot-Inches) No Door Size 2' 8" x 6' 8" Rough Opening No Product Type Exterior Door Door Model Salento Door Options No Certificates No Home Style No Lite Style Full Lite Glass Texture No Door Glass Features Tempered glass Door Glass Type Double Glazed Privacy Rating No Panel Options No Panel Style No Glass Caming No
New Farmhouse - Mud Room
New Farmhouse - Mud Room
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
Large Mud Room with lots of storage and hand-washing station!
Large farmhouse boot room in Chicago with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and red floors.
Mid Century Ranch Renovation
Mid Century Ranch Renovation
Morse Custom Homes and RemodelingMorse Custom Homes and Remodeling
Design ideas for a large midcentury foyer in Sacramento with grey walls, terrazzo flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
American Foursquare
American Foursquare
Studio Boise, LLCStudio Boise, LLC
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Boise with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Cooper Woods Modern Tudor
Cooper Woods Modern Tudor
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
This 2 story home with a first floor Master Bedroom features a tumbled stone exterior with iron ore windows and modern tudor style accents. The Great Room features a wall of built-ins with antique glass cabinet doors that flank the fireplace and a coffered beamed ceiling. The adjacent Kitchen features a large walnut topped island which sets the tone for the gourmet kitchen. Opening off of the Kitchen, the large Screened Porch entertains year round with a radiant heated floor, stone fireplace and stained cedar ceiling. Photo credit: Picture Perfect Homes
Modern Day Log Cabin - The Bowling Green Residence - Entryway
Modern Day Log Cabin - The Bowling Green Residence - Entryway
M.T.N DesignM.T.N Design
Windowed doors, flanked by more windows, let light into this handcrafted post and beam foyer. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photo Credit: Mountain Photographics, Inc.
Sullivans Island Beach House with Island Influence - Entry Stairs
Sullivans Island Beach House with Island Influence - Entry Stairs
Beau Clowney ArchitectsBeau Clowney Architects
Brie Williams Photographer
Photo of a large nautical front door in Charleston with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.

Large Entrance with a Medium 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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