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Medium Sized Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Lake House
Lake House
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Douglas Fir © Carolina Timberworks
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front door in Charlotte with green walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
La Jolla Home
La Jolla Home
WARREN SHEETS DESIGN, INC.WARREN SHEETS DESIGN, INC.
Front Door
Medium sized nautical front door in San Diego with a single front door and a red front door.
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.
City Apartment
City Apartment
ALVAREZ-DIAZ & VILLALONALVAREZ-DIAZ & VILLALON
Photography by Jesus Fuentes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with a pivot front door, a white front door, grey walls and ceramic flooring.
Hopkins
Hopkins
Menendez Architects PCMenendez Architects PC
Several layers of planes and materials create a transition zone from the street to the entry.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Denver with a single front door, a glass front door, travertine flooring and beige walls.
Princeton- Crestview
Princeton- Crestview
Austin Impressions - A Design and Build FirmAustin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with a single front door and an orange front door.
Front Steps and Walkways
Front Steps and Walkways
English StoneEnglish Stone
Brick and Indiana Limestone front steps by English Stone.
Medium sized traditional front door in Minneapolis.
Queen Anne Bungalow Resurrection
Queen Anne Bungalow Resurrection
Carl Mattison DesignCarl Mattison Design
A vintage, salvaged wood door replaced the original and was painted a bright blue to match the beadboard porch ceiling. The fresh color happily welcomes you home every day. Photography by Josh Vick
Front Entry Doors
Front Entry Doors
Garden State RetractablesGarden State Retractables
Retractable Phantom Screen Door on a Beautiful Front Entry Door
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in New York with a single front door and a black front door.
Front Portico with Copper Roof and Tapered Columns
Front Portico with Copper Roof and Tapered Columns
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in DC Metro with slate flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Ironwood Estate Redux
Ironwood Estate Redux
Kendle Design CollaborativeKendle Design Collaborative
Photography by Illya
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Phoenix with a single front door, a black front door and beige walls.
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.
Casa Real
Casa Real
Stephen W. Hackney Landscape ArchitectureStephen W. Hackney Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Rogue House
Rogue House
Noble Ridge Construction, Inc.Noble Ridge Construction, Inc.
Entry walkway and door to the Rogue House
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Seattle with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Medium sized rustic front door in Toronto with beige walls, a double front door, a glass front door and travertine flooring.
Kona Residence
Kona Residence
Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired front door in Hawaii with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Walnut Street Complete Renovation
Walnut Street Complete Renovation
LaBella Associates, PCLaBella Associates, PC
Family Entry with a view to the new Family Room
Medium sized contemporary entrance in Charlotte with a double front door, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Door Photos
Door Photos
Door BeautifulDoor Beautiful
Various Entry Doors by...Door Beautiful of Santa Rosa, CA
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Susan Newell Custom Home Builder, Inc.
Susan Newell Custom Home Builder, Inc.
Susan Newell Custom Home Builder, Inc.Susan Newell Custom Home Builder, Inc.
Century old entry door covers the second access door to the front facade of this historic looking brand new custom home. Photograph by Art Russell
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Dallas with a double front door and a blue front door.
Chic Fishers Renovation: Entry
Chic Fishers Renovation: Entry
Everything HomeEverything Home
This home renovation project transformed unused, unfinished spaces into vibrant living areas. Each exudes elegance and sophistication, offering personalized design for unforgettable family moments. Step into luxury with this entryway boasting grand doors, captivating lighting, and a staircase view. The area rug adds warmth, inviting guests to experience elegance from the moment they arrive. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/fishers-chic-family-home-renovation/

Medium Sized 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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