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Porch with a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Front Porch
Front Porch
Brian Watford InteriorsBrian Watford Interiors
Emily Jenkins Followill Photography
Classic porch in Atlanta with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Hailey Residence
Hailey Residence
GravitasGravitas
Alpinfoto
This is an example of a rustic porch in Boise with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
Design ideas for a mediterranean porch in Phoenix with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Northbrook Shingle
Northbrook Shingle
Highgate BuildersHighgate Builders
This is an example of a traditional porch in Chicago with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Entry Door Projects
Entry Door Projects
Carby's LumberCarby's Lumber
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary porch in Boston with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Hurlingham Avenue
Hurlingham Avenue
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photographer
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Artisan's Gallery
Artisan's Gallery
Glennwood Custom Builders (NC)Glennwood Custom Builders (NC)
www.meechan.com
This is an example of a contemporary porch in Other with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Exterior Entryway
Exterior Entryway
Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary porch in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Matthews, North Carolina
Matthews, North Carolina
Kevin Carpenter InteriorsKevin Carpenter Interiors
Photo of a rustic porch in Charlotte with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Yellow Bear Trail Residence
Yellow Bear Trail Residence
MHK Architecture & Planning - CarolinasMHK Architecture & Planning - Carolinas
This is an example of a rustic entrance in Other with a dark wood front door, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Our Products - Pella Doors
Our Products - Pella Doors
Richroath ConstructionRichroath Construction
This is an example of a large nautical entrance in Austin with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Wright
Wright
Siena Custom Builders, Inc.Siena Custom Builders, Inc.
Wrap around front porch - relax, read or socialize here - plenty of space for furniture and seating
Traditional porch in Chicago with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Parkway Project
Parkway Project
Chuck Mills DesignChuck Mills Design
Gordon King
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Toronto with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Palmetto Bluff - Private Residence
Palmetto Bluff - Private Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
This lovely home sits in one of the most pristine and preserved places in the country - Palmetto Bluff, in Bluffton, SC. The natural beauty and richness of this area create an exceptional place to call home or to visit. The house lies along the river and fits in perfectly with its surroundings. 4,000 square feet - four bedrooms, four and one-half baths All photos taken by Rachael Boling Photography
Topsfield Residence - Topsfield, MA
Topsfield Residence - Topsfield, MA
Savoie Nolan ArchitectsSavoie Nolan Architects
Arched Porch Roof at Entrance
Photo of a classic entrance in Boston with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
New front entry
New front entry
Madson DesignMadson Design
Traditional entrance in San Francisco with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Matthies Builders
Matthies Builders
Matthies BuildersMatthies Builders
Matthies Builders
This is an example of a nautical entrance in Chicago with a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
On the fairway
On the fairway
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
A view of the front door leading into the foyer and the central hall, beyond. The front porch floor is of local hand crafted brick. The vault in the ceiling mimics the gable element on the front porch roof.
Greenlake Custom Home
Greenlake Custom Home
Ventana Construction LLCVentana Construction LLC
Traditional porch in Seattle with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Omaha Home
Omaha Home
LK DesignLK Design
Thom Neese
Design ideas for a medium sized classic entrance in Omaha with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.

Porch with a Dark 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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