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Doors
Doors
KNK BuildersKNK Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional entrance in New York with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Custom Front Door
Custom Front Door
Peter B. Rice & CoPeter B. Rice & Co
The front entry door of this 1849 colonial was in very bad shape when the homeowners asked us to build them a new pair. We used Mahogany and matched all the existing profiles to get a replica door that matches the original door. The only difference being that the bottle glass was omitted.
Waterfront Homes
Waterfront Homes
Keller/Eaton ArchitectsKeller/Eaton Architects
Expansive entryway in Westchester, New York Victorian home. This shows the double doored entry, pocket doored office, main staircase and kitchen beyond. Peter Krupenye Photographer
Sater Design Collection's 7080 "Manchester" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 7080 "Manchester" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Foyer. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, farmhouse home plan "Manchester" (Plan #7080). saterdesign.com
Medium sized rural foyer in Miami with yellow walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Traditional & Inviting Wrought Iron Doors
Traditional & Inviting Wrought Iron Doors
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Featuring our Dark Bronze finish, these custom front double iron doors flaunt textured and insulated glass, as well as personalized hardware.
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Charlotte with a double front door, a brown front door, brick walls and feature lighting.
Arch Double Entry Door Solid Wood Knotty Alder
Arch Double Entry Door Solid Wood Knotty Alder
Homestead Doors, Inc.Homestead Doors, Inc.
Solid wood custom Knotty Alder arched double entry doors. Knotty Alder offers a warm, rustic appearance for these doors with its tan-reddish color and the full character of knots, wormholes, and mineral streaks. The design has traditional features such as the arched top, straight glass dividers (called muntins), and raised panels. This door would fit well in any traditional, rustic, country, mediterranean, and even contemporary home. We make our doors in any size, any design, from any type of wood. Call or visit our website https://www.door.cc
Traditional Foyer Bench
Traditional Foyer Bench
Deborah Martin DesignsDeborah Martin Designs
Always welcome in an entry foyer, a custom upholstered bench is accented with contrast fabric pillows. Photographer: Phillip Ennis
Medium sized classic foyer in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Taking Flight
Taking Flight
Rick & Cindy Black ArchitectsRick & Cindy Black Architects
Whit Preston; styling by Creative & Sons
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front door in Austin with a single front door and a red front door.
Classy Cottage
Classy Cottage
Robert Paige Cabinetry LLCRobert Paige Cabinetry LLC
Photography by William Quarles Designed by Red Element cabinets built by Robert Paige Cabinetry
This is an example of a medium sized beach style boot room in Charleston.
This Old House - Bedford
This Old House - Bedford
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Forged Iron Doors
Forged Iron Doors
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
Buffalo Forge Steel Doors Make a Buffalo Forge Wrought Iron entry door the centerpiece of your home. Every door is handmade by skilled artisans using techniques past on from one generation to the next. Each of our iron door designs is a perfect mixture of elegant high-end style and just the right amount of rustic charm. Providing a perfect blend of strength and beauty.
Gates, Arbors, Entryways, Driveway Gates
Gates, Arbors, Entryways, Driveway Gates
Pacific Circle, Inc.Pacific Circle, Inc.
Metal Gates, wood gates, arbor, fences, modern fences, horizontal board fencing, modern gates
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door.
Bellevue Residence
Bellevue Residence
Cleary Design Studio, LLCCleary Design Studio, LLC
By designing a custom built drawer type closet, we provided the owners a place to sit, put shoes, coats and display art... all in one space.
This is an example of a small world-inspired entrance in Seattle with slate flooring.
Entry Pergola
Entry Pergola
Ike Kligerman BarkleyIke Kligerman Barkley
Peter Aaron
Photo of a medium sized traditional entrance in New York with a red front door, slate flooring and a single front door.
Aviemore
Aviemore
V Fine HomesV Fine Homes
Medium sized traditional foyer in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
New entry way
New entry way
Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.
A new dormer window and front door with sidelites help brighten the interior of this renovated carriage house.
Traditional entrance in Philadelphia with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Southampton
Southampton
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Front entry to mid-century-modern renovation with green front door with glass panel, covered wood porch, wood ceilings, wood baseboards and trim, hardwood floors, large hallway with beige walls, built-in bookcase, floor to ceiling window and sliding screen doors in Berkeley hills, California
Waltham, MA - New Construction Condo Remodel
Waltham, MA - New Construction Condo Remodel
Rebel BuildersRebel Builders
After receiving a referral by a family friend, these clients knew that Rebel Builders was the Design + Build company that could transform their space for a new lifestyle: as grandparents! As young grandparents, our clients wanted a better flow to their first floor so that they could spend more quality time with their growing family. The challenge, of creating a fun-filled space that the grandkids could enjoy while being a relaxing oasis when the clients are alone, was one that the designers accepted eagerly. Additionally, designers also wanted to give the clients a more cohesive flow between the kitchen and dining area. To do this, the team moved the existing fireplace to a central location to open up an area for a larger dining table and create a designated living room space. On the opposite end, we placed the "kids area" with a large window seat and custom storage. The built-ins and archway leading to the mudroom brought an elegant, inviting and utilitarian atmosphere to the house. The careful selection of the color palette connected all of the spaces and infused the client's personal touch into their home.
Cozy and Charismatic
Cozy and Charismatic
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls and porcelain flooring.
Drop Zone
Drop Zone
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
This is an example of a medium sized traditional entrance in Charlotte with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Premium 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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