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Medium Sized Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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The Rosella display home
The Rosella display home
Alatalo BrosAlatalo Bros
The main entry with a handy drop- zone / mudroom in the main hallway with built-in joinery for storing and sorting bags, jackets, hats, shoes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Pacific Northwest Modern
Pacific Northwest Modern
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
Overlooking the Puget Sound, this 2,000 sf Pacific Northwest modern home effortlessly opens onto classic water views while optimizing privacy and Southern exposure with a private patio. Our clients sought a poetically minimalist and practical retirement home infused with rhythm and geometry. With dramatic roof lines and a projecting great room that define its form, the architecture’s simplicity frames its dramatic site to incredible effect while the interior playfully loops the spacious traffic patterns of this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath.
Modern Ranch Renovation
Modern Ranch Renovation
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This family home in a Denver neighborhood started out as a dark, ranch home from the 1950’s. We changed the roof line, added windows, large doors, walnut beams, a built-in garden nook, a custom kitchen and a new entrance (among other things). The home didn’t grow dramatically square footage-wise. It grew in ways that really count: Light, air, connection to the outside and a connection to family living. For more information and Before photos check out my blog post: Before and After: A Ranch Home with Abundant Natural Light and Part One on this here. Photographs by Sara Yoder. Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman. FEATURED IN: Kitchen and Bath Design News One Kind Design
San Clemente Modern Beach Residence
San Clemente Modern Beach Residence
Zen ArchitectZen Architect
Ocean view custom home Major remodel with new lifted high vault ceiling and ribbnon windows above clearstory http://ZenArchitect.com
Entry Way
Entry Way
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
The back entry leads into this very functional, bright and airy mudroom, with bench seating, lots of storage and tiled floors. No mess worries here and plenty of storage to keep it neat.
Atwal Street
Atwal Street
Admiral Operations Ltd.Admiral Operations Ltd.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Vancouver with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Bright and beautiful foyer in Charlotte, NC with double wood entry doors, custom white wall paneling, chandelier, wooden console table, black mirror, table lamp, decorative pieces and rug over medium wood floors.
Flower Mound Farm House
Flower Mound Farm House
Sterling Brook Custom HomesSterling Brook Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized rural foyer in Dallas with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Quimby
Quimby
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Josh Partee
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Belvue Lane Residence
Belvue Lane Residence
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rural foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Farmhouse & Barn
Farmhouse & Barn
Dibello Architects, PLLCDibello Architects, PLLC
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Entry featuring Stone, Stucco and Glass with Mahogany Front Door with Stainless
Entry featuring Stone, Stucco and Glass with Mahogany Front Door with Stainless
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Front entry is a contemporary mix of glass, stone, and stucco. Gravel entry court with decomposed granite chips. Front door is African mahogany with clear glass sidelights and horizontal aluminum inserts. Photo by Paul Schlismann.
Mid-Century I Kenmore, Washington
Mid-Century I Kenmore, Washington
Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting CompanySyltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Photos
Photos
Classic Lighting & Design IncClassic Lighting & Design Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Other with beige walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Mäklarbilder
Mäklarbilder
Camera LucidaCamera Lucida
Camera Lucida
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian foyer in Stockholm with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Elliott Bay House
Elliott Bay House
FINNE ArchitectsFINNE Architects
The front entry features CNC milled custom beech cabinets, an open display shelf, and a custom wood/glass front door. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
This is an example of a medium sized modern hallway in Seattle with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
Mount Barker Display
Mount Barker Display
Samalex - Balance in BuildingSamalex - Balance in Building
yellow door studios
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Adelaide with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Glass Front Doors Leaded Glass Z Textures
Glass Front Doors Leaded Glass Z Textures
Sans Soucie Art GlassSans Soucie Art Glass
Glass Front Doors, Entry Doors that Make a Statement! Your front door is your home's initial focal point and glass doors by Sans Soucie with frosted, etched glass designs create a unique, custom effect while providing privacy AND light thru exquisite, quality designs! Available any size, all glass front doors are custom made to order and ship worldwide at reasonable prices. Exterior entry door glass will be tempered, dual pane (an equally efficient single 1/2" thick pane is used in our fiberglass doors). Selling both the glass inserts for front doors as well as entry doors with glass, Sans Soucie art glass doors are available in 8 woods and Plastpro fiberglass in both smooth surface or a grain texture, as a slab door or prehung in the jamb - any size. From simple frosted glass effects to our more extravagant 3D sculpture carved, painted and stained glass .. and everything in between, Sans Soucie designs are sandblasted different ways creating not only different effects, but different price levels. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, any style. The privacy you need is created without sacrificing sunlight! Price will vary by design complexity and type of effect: Specialty Glass and Frosted Glass. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Entry Door Designer, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and glass! When you're all finished designing, you can place your order online! We're here to answer any questions you have so please call (877) 331-339 to speak to a knowledgeable representative! Doors ship worldwide at reasonable prices from Palm Desert, California with delivery time ranges between 3-8 weeks depending on door material and glass effect selected. (Doug Fir or Fiberglass in Frosted Effects allow 3 weeks, Specialty Woods and Glass [2D, 3D, Leaded] will require approx. 8 weeks).
Hamptons Historic Residence
Hamptons Historic Residence
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Interior Design: Vivid Interior Builder: Hendel Homes Photography: LandMark Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Baseview Cottage
Baseview Cottage
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Detroit with a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Medium Sized 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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