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Mid-Century Modern home remodel
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Phoenix with a single front door and a metal front door.
Witchcliffe House
Witchcliffe House
Suzanne Hunt ArchitectSuzanne Hunt Architect
This is an example of a large modern front door in Perth with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Front Entry with Shipping Container
Front Entry with Shipping Container
Brio Design HomesBrio Design Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Door Photos
Door Photos
Door BeautifulDoor Beautiful
Various Entry Doors by...Door Beautiful of Santa Rosa, CA
Medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a red front door.
Modern Farmhouse in Bozeman, Montana
Modern Farmhouse in Bozeman, Montana
Coldwell Banker RCI RealtyColdwell Banker RCI Realty
Jordan Siemens
This is an example of a rural front door in Other with a single front door and a red front door.
The Eaton Post and Beam Carriage House
The Eaton Post and Beam Carriage House
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
Yankee Barn Homes - The red barn's side door is in the traditional Vermont style.
Photo of a classic front door in Manchester with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Foothills 6035
Foothills 6035
Eren Design and RemodelEren Design and Remodel
This is an example of a bohemian front door in Phoenix with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a feature wall.
Doors
Doors
HP MillworkHP Millwork
Medium sized contemporary front door in Chicago with a single front door and a red front door.
Hatteras
Hatteras
Pacific Blue Construction Inc.Pacific Blue Construction Inc.
This is an example of a classic front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a red front door.
Front Door
Front Door
IQ Custom HomesIQ Custom Homes
Heather Hawton
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Cincinnati with a single front door and a red front door.
Front Door with Storm Door & Blue Hardie Plank Siding
Front Door with Storm Door & Blue Hardie Plank Siding
Opal Enterprises, Inc.Opal Enterprises, Inc.
New entry door with decorative glass, blue siding, and a terra-cotta style floor.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Chicago with blue walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Renovation for the Next 100 Years
Renovation for the Next 100 Years
Dovetail Group LLCDovetail Group LLC
The Red Door accents the inviting front porch!
This is an example of a small classic front door in Philadelphia with a single front door and a red front door.
Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Stephen Moser ArchitectStephen Moser Architect
A long mudroom, with glass doors at either end, connects the new formal entry hall and the informal back hall to the kitchen.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a blue front door and grey floors.
Coppell House
Coppell House
MohmentMohment
Large contemporary front door in Dallas with bamboo flooring, white walls, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Fitzrovia Apartment
Fitzrovia Apartment
SigmarSigmar
Petr Krejci
Inspiration for a traditional front door in London with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Refinishing Front Doors
Refinishing Front Doors
My Three Sons Professional PaintingMy Three Sons Professional Painting
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Louisville with a single front door and a red front door.
Philadelphia Carriage House
Philadelphia Carriage House
Phillip Johnson ConstructionPhillip Johnson Construction
Kelly Turso Photography
Design ideas for a large eclectic front door in Philadelphia with a single front door and a green front door.
Custom Painting
Custom Painting
Eric Linkins Custom PaintingEric Linkins Custom Painting
Design ideas for a large front door in DC Metro with a single front door and a red front door.
Kerth Residence
Kerth Residence
Terra Nova BuildsTerra Nova Builds
Custom stained entry door with exterior foyer, brick arch and carriage lights.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in St Louis with a double front door and a medium wood front door.

Red 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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