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SPRUCEWOOD
SPRUCEWOOD
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
Classic entrance in New York.
Entrance Doors
Entrance Doors
RK DOOR SYSTEMSRK DOOR SYSTEMS
Inspiration for a modern entrance in Hertfordshire.
Fox House
Fox House
DStevensDStevens
New french doors and a wrap-around verandah complement the existing character of the house.
Medium sized midcentury front door in Napier-Hastings with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and blue floors.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Photo of a contemporary front door in Other.
The Lake Retreat
The Lake Retreat
Blondino Design, Inc.Blondino Design, Inc.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Portland.
Portola Residence, Benni Amadi Interiors
Portola Residence, Benni Amadi Interiors
Benni Amadi InteriorsBenni Amadi Interiors
Lauren Edith Andersen
Inspiration for a traditional front door in San Francisco with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floors.
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting
Michigan Chandelier CompanyMichigan Chandelier Company
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Detroit with grey walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Smooth-Star Shaker-Style door and sidelites
Smooth-Star Shaker-Style door and sidelites
UserUser
Therma-Tru Smooth-Star Shaker-Style doors and sidelites. A transitional update to the historic Shaker style, new Smooth-Star Shaker-style doors and sidelites feature flush-glazed glass and recessed panels delivering a simple design with broad appeal. Ideal for homes that take design cues from Farmhouse, Prairie and Modern architectural elements, Shaker-style doors and sidelites bridge the gap between yesterday’s styles and today’s trends.
Mud Rooms
Mud Rooms
MARGARITA BRAVOMARGARITA BRAVO
Clean and organized spaces to store all of our clients’ outdoor gear! Bright and airy, integrated plenty of storage, coat and hat racks, and bursts of color through baskets, throw pillows, and accent walls. Each mudroom differs in design style, exuding functionality and beauty. Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/
Lookout Mountain, California, Iron Fence and Gate
Lookout Mountain, California, Iron Fence and Gate
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
Photos by Ran Artzi
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Los Angeles.
Exteriors
Exteriors
EIF Images IncEIF Images Inc
EIF Images Inc
This is an example of a large front door in Other with a double front door and a brown front door.
Sea Side Vacant with views of the Boston Skyline!
Sea Side Vacant with views of the Boston Skyline!
Astounding Surroundings StagingAstounding Surroundings Staging
Molly Gustafson, Remark Visions
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal foyer in Boston with orange walls, slate flooring and black floors.
Sycamore House
Sycamore House
Marlene Dennis DesignMarlene Dennis Design
Design ideas for a classic foyer in DC Metro with blue walls, a double front door and a dado rail.
The Front Door
The Front Door
Dallas Door DesignsDallas Door Designs
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Dallas with a single front door and a black front door.
This Old House, Charlestown Greek Rival Row House
This Old House, Charlestown Greek Rival Row House
Kathy Marshall DesignKathy Marshall Design
Lovely front entrance with delft blue paint and brass accents. Front doors should say welcome and thank you for visiting, I think this does just that!
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
MillerRoodell Architects // Benjamin Benschneider Photography
Large rustic front door in Other.
Rural Vineyard
Rural Vineyard
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Photo of a coastal entrance in Boston.
long shore home
long shore home
Digs Design CompanyDigs Design Company
Nat Rea
Design ideas for a beach style hallway in Providence with blue walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Delafield Modern
Delafield Modern
Genesis Architecture, LLC.Genesis Architecture, LLC.
Ken Dahlin
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Milwaukee with a single front door.
Newport Beach Residence
Newport Beach Residence
Paul Davis ArchitectsPaul Davis Architects
Photograph by Art Gray
This is an example of a medium sized modern foyer in Los Angeles with concrete flooring, a red front door, grey floors, white walls and a single front door.

Orange, Blue Entrance 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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