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Red Front Door Ideas and Designs

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SLO Craftsman Remodel
SLO Craftsman Remodel
Ferreira IncFerreira Inc
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Our Doors
Our Doors
Planetwood limitedPlanetwood limited
Amazing entrance doors
This is an example of a classic front door in London with a single front door.
Our Work
Our Work
Kenneth Caivano MasonryKenneth Caivano Masonry
This is an example of a large classic front door in New York with red walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Asheville Urban Loft
Asheville Urban Loft
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
This bright, red door leads off the back deck of this traditional building into a colorful and modern artist apartment. Photography by Todd Crawford
Photo of a small modern front door in Charlotte with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a red front door, a single front door and grey floors.
Greenlake Cottage
Greenlake Cottage
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Winner of Department of Energy's 2019 Housing Innovation Awards. This detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) in the Greenlake neighborhood of Seattle is the perfect little getaway. With high ceilings, an open staircase looking down at the living space, and a yard surrounded by greenery, you feel as if you're in a garden cottage in the middle of the city. This detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) in the Greenlake neighborhood of Seattle is the perfect little getaway. With high ceilings, an open staircase looking down at the living space, and a yard surrounded by greenery, you feel as if you're in a garden cottage in the middle of the city. Photography by Robert Brittingham
Langhorne Paver Job
Langhorne Paver Job
Cambridge LandscapesCambridge Landscapes
Matthew McMaster
Design ideas for a small traditional front door in Philadelphia with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a red front door and red floors.
the beach house door
the beach house door
susan cox interiors inc.susan cox interiors inc.
susan cox interiors inc.
Photo of a medium sized nautical front door in Toronto with a double front door and a red front door.
Frank Lloyd Wright prairie style home
Frank Lloyd Wright prairie style home
Digital LivingDigital Living
prairiearchitect.com WEST STUDIO Architects and Construction Services
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Chicago with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Doors
Doors
Windows on Washington LtdWindows on Washington Ltd
Custom Home Guard Industries hinged entry door with custom glass design, hand stained finish, matching sidelites and upgraded Schlage hardware.
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in DC Metro with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
High-Class Cottage Expansion and Renovation in Farmington
High-Class Cottage Expansion and Renovation in Farmington
UCE Fine BuildersUCE Fine Builders
This is an example of a large victorian front door in Bridgeport with a dark wood front door and a single front door.
Versaggi Residence
Versaggi Residence
Homestyles Interior DesignHomestyles Interior Design
Large traditional front door in Charlotte with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Boston St
Boston St
Peterberg Construction, IncPeterberg Construction, Inc
Peterberg Construction, Inc
Contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door and a red front door.
Ralfallen Renovation/Addition
Ralfallen Renovation/Addition
Bruce Roadcap ArchitectureBruce Roadcap Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Houston with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Environmentally Sustainable Knock-down Rebuild Home
Environmentally Sustainable Knock-down Rebuild Home
360 Building Solutions360 Building Solutions
Front entry to home
Photo of a contemporary front door in Canberra - Queanbeyan with red walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Sunrise-Godsill - Marvin Windows
Sunrise-Godsill - Marvin Windows
Johnson BrothersJohnson Brothers
Large classic front door in Boise with brown walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
квартира на Профсоюзной
квартира на Профсоюзной
Сергей МоргуновСергей Моргунов
Victorian front door in Moscow with beige walls, a single front door, a grey front door, marble flooring and a dado rail.
Faux Wood Grain
Faux Wood Grain
ALM Custom PaintingALM Custom Painting
This door started out plain white and after a series of steps using wood stains and tinted polyurethane, it glows with the richness of real wood.
Inspiration for a classic front door in Philadelphia with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
CUSTOM FRONT DOOR
CUSTOM FRONT DOOR
Heritage Fine Cabinetry & FurnitureHeritage Fine Cabinetry & Furniture
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Other with red walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and red floors.
The Portium six groove
The Portium six groove
Real Doors LtdReal Doors Ltd
Advantages. Your home is your sanctuary, so our timber front doors are designed with both beauty and function in mind. Our exquisite range of 34 styles are crafted for homes of every kind, with both contemporary and traditional finishes in a wide range of colours. Each door is 68mm thick for comfort and security, ensuring that you can bring your vision to life without compromising on quality. Our unique Portium core prevents against warping and bowing, giving you a beautiful entrance for years to come.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Johnston Millwork IncJohnston Millwork Inc
Medium sized front door in San Francisco with blue walls, a single 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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