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Medium Sized Entrance with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We added tongue & groove panelling, built in benches and a tiled Victorian floor to the entrance hallway in this Isle of Wight holiday home
Medium sized traditional vestibule in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
Medium sized farmhouse foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Walnut Creek Modern Farmhouse (Larkey Park)
Walnut Creek Modern Farmhouse (Larkey Park)
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Marcell Puzsar, Bright Room Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and medium hardwood flooring.
Spring City Renovation
Spring City Renovation
Rittenhouse BuildersRittenhouse Builders
Angle Eye Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Philadelphia with beige walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Shingle Style New Construction
Shingle Style New Construction
Dalia Canora Design, LLCDalia Canora Design, LLC
Jane Beiles
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and light hardwood flooring.
Front Entry Porch
Front Entry Porch
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Nashville with a single front door, a medium wood front door, white walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Entry
Entry
Order & GraceOrder & Grace
Medium sized beach style hallway in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Winborn Whole Home Remodel
Winborn Whole Home Remodel
Bradford Custom Homes & RemodelingBradford Custom Homes & Remodeling
Mudroom
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Atlanta with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and black floors.
Kitchen & Bathroom Expansion - Westfield, NJ
Kitchen & Bathroom Expansion - Westfield, NJ
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
This entryway is all about function, storage, and style. The vibrant cabinet color coupled with the fun wallpaper creates a "wow factor" when friends and family enter the space. The custom built cabinets - from Heard Woodworking - creates ample storage for the entire family throughout the changing seasons.
Wexley | Urban Contemporary
Wexley | Urban Contemporary
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
As a conceptual urban infill project, the Wexley is designed for a narrow lot in the center of a city block. The 26’x48’ floor plan is divided into thirds from front to back and from left to right. In plan, the left third is reserved for circulation spaces and is reflected in elevation by a monolithic block wall in three shades of gray. Punching through this block wall, in three distinct parts, are the main levels windows for the stair tower, bathroom, and patio. The right two-thirds of the main level are reserved for the living room, kitchen, and dining room. At 16’ long, front to back, these three rooms align perfectly with the three-part block wall façade. It’s this interplay between plan and elevation that creates cohesion between each façade, no matter where it’s viewed. Given that this project would have neighbors on either side, great care was taken in crafting desirable vistas for the living, dining, and master bedroom. Upstairs, with a view to the street, the master bedroom has a pair of closets and a skillfully planned bathroom complete with soaker tub and separate tiled shower. Main level cabinetry and built-ins serve as dividing elements between rooms and framing elements for views outside. Architect: Visbeen Architects Builder: J. Peterson Homes Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
Portola Valley Ranch
Portola Valley Ranch
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Front Entry Gable on Modern Farmhouse
Medium sized rural front door in San Francisco with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and blue floors.
Sherwood
Sherwood
Burton Works: Designer CabinetryBurton Works: Designer Cabinetry
Mudroom Coat Hooks
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
New England Style Timber Eco House
New England Style Timber Eco House
Stommel Haus UKStommel Haus UK
Hallway of New England style house with light grey floor tiles, red front door and timber ceiling.
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front door in Cologne with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a red front door and multi-coloured floors.
The Mirabelle
The Mirabelle
Orendorf Group - Builders / RemodelersOrendorf Group - Builders / Remodelers
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Milwaukee with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
An- und Umbau Einfamilienhaus
An- und Umbau Einfamilienhaus
LückerBeckmannArchitektenLückerBeckmannArchitekten
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Dusseldorf with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a feature wall.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Austin with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Rumson Residence | New Construction
Rumson Residence | New Construction
Design Logic Limited, Inc.Design Logic Limited, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Boråstapeter Wallpaper
Boråstapeter Wallpaper
Brewster Home FashionsBrewster Home Fashions
A perfect match in any entryway, this fresh herb wallpaper adds a fun vibe to walls that makes preparing meals much more enjoyable!
Design ideas for a medium sized rural boot room in Boston with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Jewel Box Condo
Jewel Box Condo
Joy Martin ArchitectureJoy Martin Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized classic hallway in Minneapolis with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Lang Model 6305
Lang Model 6305
CAP Carpet & FlooringCAP Carpet & Flooring
This trendy Herringbone pattern is matched with a rustic-looking wood to create vintage charm in the modern home. CAP Carpet & Flooring is the leading provider of flooring & area rugs in the Twin Cities. CAP Carpet & Flooring is a locally owned and operated company, and we pride ourselves on helping our customers feel welcome from the moment they walk in the door. We are your neighbors. We work and live in your community and understand your needs. You can expect the very best personal service on every visit to CAP Carpet & Flooring and value and warranties on every flooring purchase. Our design team has worked with homeowners, contractors and builders who expect the best. With over 30 years combined experience in the design industry, Angela, Sandy, Sunnie,Maria, Caryn and Megan will be able to help whether you are in the process of building, remodeling, or re-doing. Our design team prides itself on being well versed and knowledgeable on all the up to date products and trends in the floor covering industry as well as countertops, paint and window treatments. Their passion and knowledge is abundant, and we're confident you'll be nothing short of impressed with their expertise and professionalism. When you love your job, it shows: the enthusiasm and energy our design team has harnessed will bring out the best in your project. Make CAP Carpet & Flooring your first stop when considering any type of home improvement project- we are happy to help you every single step of the way.

Medium Sized Entrance with a Single 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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