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Modern Wrought Iron Entryway Doors
Modern Wrought Iron Entryway Doors
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
The homeowners created a seamless transition from their indoor to outdoor space with sleek, slim, and modern wrought iron entryway doors.
This is an example of a large contemporary porch in Charlotte with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
house A
house A
Amitzi ArchitectsAmitzi Architects
דלת כניסה עם תקרת בטון
Design ideas for a medium sized modern entrance in Other with a pivot front door, a grey front door, white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
北欧 玄関
北欧 玄関
Design ideas for a small scandi entrance in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Naples Beach Coastal Retreat Front Door
Naples Beach Coastal Retreat Front Door
41 West41 West
Front Entry: 41 West Coastal Retreat Series reveals creative, fresh ideas, for a new look to define the casual beach lifestyle of Naples. More than a dozen custom variations and sizes are available to be built on your lot. From this spacious 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom model, to larger 4 and 5 bedroom versions ranging from 3,500 - 10,000 square feet, including guest house options.
Mud Room_ Copper and Glass Conservatory, Maplewood, NJ Historic Home
Mud Room_ Copper and Glass Conservatory, Maplewood, NJ Historic Home
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
New Mudroom Entrance serves triple duty....as a mudroom, laundry room and green house conservatory. copper and glass roof with windows and french doors flood the space with natural light. the original home was built in the 1700's and added onto several times. Clawson Architects continues to work with the owners to update the home with modern amenities without sacrificing the authenticity or charm of the period details.
The Bridge House
The Bridge House
Castanes Architects PSCastanes Architects PS
The atrium is a cozy spot for reading a book, or an intimate gathering spot during large parties Photo: Michael Moore
Inspiration for a contemporary porch in Seattle with white walls and concrete flooring.
McKenzie Heights 2
McKenzie Heights 2
Alex Glegg DesignAlex Glegg Design
Barry Calhoun Photography Sophie Burke Interior Design
Design ideas for a small classic entrance in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Country House Gloucestershire
Country House Gloucestershire
Carolyn Civello Interior DesignCarolyn Civello Interior Design
The entrance to the house with the original Georgian front and pillars acquired from a reclamation yard.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary entrance in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Eric Shephard ArchitectsEric Shephard Architects
Camera Shock / Kenny Kaneshiro
Rural entrance in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Amelia II Model by Logan Homes in Brunswick Forest Cypress Point
Amelia II Model by Logan Homes in Brunswick Forest Cypress Point
Logan HomesLogan Homes
Unique Media & Design, Jennifer Dickinson
Photo of a traditional porch in Chicago with white walls, a single front door and a black front door.
Newmarket | New Home
Newmarket | New Home
Blackfish Homes Ltd.Blackfish Homes Ltd.
Ema Peter | www.emapeter.com
This is an example of a nautical entrance in Vancouver with white walls, a double front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Likeness Farmhouse - Paleface Ranch
Likeness Farmhouse - Paleface Ranch
BRB Development, LLCBRB Development, LLC
Country entrance in Austin with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Fall 2013 Parade of Homes-Platinum Award Winner
Fall 2013 Parade of Homes-Platinum Award Winner
June DeLugas InteriorsJune DeLugas Interiors
This custom home was adapted from a Southern-living home. The clients named the home after the California winery where they were married : "Iron Horse." Step inside to see the unique, custom-designed features of this home. Photo by J. Sinclair
Avenida Cresta
Avenida Cresta
AGK Design StudioAGK Design Studio
RYAN GARVIN
Inspiration for a coastal entrance in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
The Lake House - Creative Space Architectural Design
The Lake House - Creative Space Architectural Design
Creative Space Architectural DesignCreative Space Architectural Design
Design ideas for a modern porch in Other with white walls.
Corner Door Canopy
Corner Door Canopy
Fine Iron – Architectural IronworkersFine Iron – Architectural Ironworkers
Our Nouveau ironwork design was chosen for this large corner door canopy, the design features a vesica piscis design, which beautifully mirrors the design in the double entry doors.
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
Modern and Fresh Seasonal Greetings
Modern and Fresh Seasonal Greetings
Living Green DesignLiving Green Design
Holiday Wreath created by Brandon Pruett
This is an example of a contemporary porch in San Francisco with white walls, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Evans St. - Franklin Historic District
Evans St. - Franklin Historic District
UserUser
Photo of a classic porch in Nashville with white walls.
Entry
Entry
PhotografxPhotografx
Photografx Team
Classic entrance in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Porch with White Walls 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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