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Wailea Golf Estates
Wailea Golf Estates
Control Freaks HawaiiControl Freaks Hawaii
Photos By - Control Freaks Hawaii
Small world-inspired front door in Hawaii with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Eichler Reconstruction
Eichler Reconstruction
Wm. H. Fry Construction CompanyWm. H. Fry Construction Company
Inspiration for a bohemian front door in San Francisco with pink walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
The entry door and coach lamp
The entry door and coach lamp
UserUser
A close up view of the Craftsman style entry door and coach lamp
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in Detroit with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.
Medium sized classic front door in Orange County with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Colonial Style Home Winnetka, IL in Marvin Windows & James Hardie Siding
Colonial Style Home Winnetka, IL in Marvin Windows & James Hardie Siding
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
This Colonial Style Home located in Winnetka, IL was remodeled by Siding & Windows Group where we installed James HardiePlank Select Cedarmill Lap Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Monterey Taupe and HardieTrim Smooth Boards in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White with crown moldings, top frieze boards. Siding & Windows Group created and built Front Entrance Decorative Roof Canopy, Douglas Fir Beaded Wood Ceiling, Cedar Exterior Finish and Gable Roof to match. To finish the beautiful Winnetka, IL Exterior Remodel, we installed Marvin Ultimate Windows and Fypon Shutters in Custom Color by Sherwin Williams.
Glass Door
Glass Door
Cast Glass Images Inc.Cast Glass Images Inc.
Cast Glass doors add character and absolutely make an impression. The texture and design of frosted glass or cast glass doors can be dramatic or simple - both options can still provide the desired privacy. Featured texture is "Almost Clear" on low iron glass with a frosted finish.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
IllumiNation Window & Door Co.IllumiNation Window & Door Co.
Medium sized world-inspired front door in Phoenix with concrete flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Из двушки в трешку. ЖК Лобачевский
Из двушки в трешку. ЖК Лобачевский
Женя ПостуховаЖеня Постухова
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and wallpapered walls.
Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
M. Designs ArchitectsM. Designs Architects
Modern front door in San Francisco with white walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Southwood Drive
Southwood Drive
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Kyle Hunt & Partners, Builder | Corey Gaffer Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Franks Off Fifth
Franks Off Fifth
Zimmerman and AssociatesZimmerman and Associates
Medium sized modern front door in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and a feature wall.
Lot 7 Kukui'ula
Lot 7 Kukui'ula
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Greg Blore
Large world-inspired front door in Hawaii with a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
South Melbourne Family Home
South Melbourne Family Home
Studio StampStudio Stamp
Inspiration for a bohemian front door in Melbourne with a single front door, a red front door, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Custom Plantation Shutters Stun in this 60+ Window New Construction Home
Custom Plantation Shutters Stun in this 60+ Window New Construction Home
Acadia Shutters & Blinds, Inc.Acadia Shutters & Blinds, Inc.
Acadia Stained Plantation Shutters blend beautifully with our clients' custom front door.
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Nashville with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Exposition Heights
Exposition Heights
Floisand StudioFloisand Studio
Photo of a contemporary front door in Seattle with a single front door and a red front door.
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Classic style 5 foot wide Plastpro double entry doors. Model DRM60 Solhl3 with half lights. Mahogany grain, stained Antique Oak. Copper Creek Heritage Hardware in oil rubbed bronze. Installed in Yorba Linda, CA home.
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Double doors with sidelights and transom, exterior finish shown is Cranberry and interior side is Tobacco.
Photo of an expansive classic front door in San Francisco with white walls, a double front door and a red front door.
My Houzz: A Pre-Revolutionary Home for a Modern Family
My Houzz: A Pre-Revolutionary Home for a Modern Family
Corynne PlessCorynne Pless
Photo: Corynne Pless Photography © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for a country front door in New York with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
16th Streetwhite e
16th Streetwhite e
Kate Lester InteriorsKate Lester Interiors
Inspiration for a beach style front door in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Fabulous Front Doors
Fabulous Front Doors
Warline Painting Ltd.Warline Painting Ltd.
Exterior painting by Warline Painting Ltd. Photo credits by Ina Van Tonder.
This is an example of a classic front door in Vancouver with white walls, a single front door and a red 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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