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Orange Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Prospect House
Prospect House
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
Medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, grey floors and a light wood front door.
Willoughby
Willoughby
Aspen Constructors Inc.Aspen Constructors Inc.
Photo by David O. Marlow
Expansive rustic foyer in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Madrona
Madrona
.NelsonDesign.NelsonDesign
Luke Potter
Inspiration for a modern hallway in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
蓼科の庵
蓼科の庵
一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ
Inspiration for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and exposed beams.
Dupont Carriage House - Front Facade Restoration
Dupont Carriage House - Front Facade Restoration
UserUser
Photo of a classic front door in DC Metro with a light wood front door.
woodlawn residence
woodlawn residence
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
Traditional entrance in New York with a single front door and a light wood front door.
DOORS ( TEXTURED DOORS)
DOORS ( TEXTURED DOORS)
Barker Manufacturing IncBarker Manufacturing Inc
barker manufacturing
Medium sized modern front door in Vancouver with brown walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
焼杉の家 ～野津のリノベーション～
焼杉の家 ～野津のリノベーション～
山道勉建築山道勉建築
母屋・玄関ホール／ 玄関はお客さまをはじめに迎え入れる場としてシンプルに。観葉植物や生け花、ご家族ならではの飾りで玄関に彩りを。 旧居の玄関で花や季節の飾りでお客様を迎え入れていたご家族の気持ちを新たな住まいでも叶えるべく、季節のものを飾ることができるようピクチャーレールや飾り棚を設えました。 Photo by:ジェ二イクス 佐藤二郎
博多の家
博多の家
MAアーキテクト 一級建築士事務所MAアーキテクト 一級建築士事務所
Photo : 伊藤　宗明
Inspiration for a large modern hallway in Fukuoka with a light wood front door.
Custom Solid Wood Craftsman Interior Doors
Custom Solid Wood Craftsman Interior Doors
Everwood Custom WoodworkingEverwood Custom Woodworking
Custom solid wood craftsman style double doors made by Everwood in our exclusive medieval walnut with a clear or natural finish. Photo credit - Erin Young
Muir Way
Muir Way
Greenberg ConstructionGreenberg Construction
Boaz Meiri Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a light wood front door and beige walls.
Chevli Design
Chevli Design
Gotovac Homes pty ltdGotovac Homes pty ltd
Lachlan Johnstone
Inspiration for a small contemporary boot room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
2017 Palo Alto Modern Home "The Shells"
2017 Palo Alto Modern Home "The Shells"
Acadia-Architecture Davide GiannellaAcadia-Architecture Davide Giannella
Custom door by Acadia Architecture Davide Giannella
This is an example of a modern front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Pond Vista
Pond Vista
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Modern Barn Doors with plenty of storage behind for children's games and toys Jeffrey Tryon
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
根本原の住処
根本原の住処
NIDO一級建築士事務所NIDO一級建築士事務所
シンプルな無垢の造作ドア 土間収納と一体となるプランになっています。
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Fernwood Church Conversion
Fernwood Church Conversion
Citizen Design Build Inc.Citizen Design Build Inc.
Rob Campbell Photography
Inspiration for a modern front door in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
SUBLISSIMMOSUBLISSIMMO
Pour une entrée avec style, un bleu foncé a été choisi pour faire une "boite".
Small retro front door in Strasbourg with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Batesford Homestead
Batesford Homestead
Howden HomesHowden Homes
Expansive contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls, concrete flooring and a light wood front door.
Leelanau Stable House
Leelanau Stable House
Shoreline Architecture & DesignShoreline Architecture & Design
Photo of a large front door in Other with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Ventana Acceso principal | Reflejos | CASA ENTRE LAS FLORES
Ventana Acceso principal | Reflejos | CASA ENTRE LAS FLORES
JORNET | ArquitectosJORNET | Arquitectos
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Alicante-Costa Blanca with ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and brick walls.

Orange Entrance with a Light 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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