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Small Entrance with a Pivot Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Queencliff Residence
Queencliff Residence
IOANNA LENNOX INTERIORSIOANNA LENNOX INTERIORS
Susan Papazian Photography
Inspiration for a small world-inspired hallway in Sydney with green walls, a pivot front door, a red front door and light hardwood flooring.
The Rise Residence
The Rise Residence
Omoobi designsOmoobi designs
omoobi designs
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Sydney with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.
For Mr. & Mrs. Smith
For Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Positive Footprints Pty LtdPositive Footprints Pty Ltd
Simon Black
Small contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
SK Ranch_Guest Retreat
SK Ranch_Guest Retreat
BK.Architect LLCBK.Architect LLC
Arlen Kennedy
Photo of a small modern front door in Austin with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Gracetown Residence
Gracetown Residence
Optimum Resource Architects - ORAOptimum Resource Architects - ORA
Catherine Matthys
Small contemporary entrance in Perth with concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Many West, Brisbane
Many West, Brisbane
Res Solution Design Pty LtdRes Solution Design Pty Ltd
This contemporary industrial trestle table in the entrance hall is a chic space filler. Ideal for keys and mail.
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Brisbane with white walls, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Awning on 5th Street Austin TX
Awning on 5th Street Austin TX
Equinox Louvered RoofEquinox Louvered Roof
Retail Shopping Awning Downtown Austin
Small modern front door in Austin with a pivot front door.
Doors
Doors
Creative Horizons International IncCreative Horizons International Inc
Small front door in Chicago with white walls, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Contemporary Mountain Home - Park City
Contemporary Mountain Home - Park City
Mammen Associates ArchitectureMammen Associates Architecture
Photo by Scot Zimmerman
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Entry
Entry
Sourcery DesignSourcery Design
Interior Design including Finishes, Fixtures & Furniture
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Sydney with white walls, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Palmview Residence
Palmview Residence
Nick Hayes ConstructionsNick Hayes Constructions
Inspiration for a small contemporary hallway in Sunshine Coast with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Historic Sears Road
Historic Sears Road
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Photo of a small coastal entrance in Boston with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Samara in Midtown in Airdrie Duplexes
Samara in Midtown in Airdrie Duplexes
Shane Homes Ltd.Shane Homes Ltd.
Eymeric Widling
Design ideas for a small classic hallway in Calgary with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Our Work
Our Work
Arch AngleArch Angle
Photo of a small traditional front door in Cleveland with a pivot front door and a green front door.
Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood Flooring
Custom Home InteriorsCustom Home Interiors
We installed this unique, hand-scraped hardwood in this homeowner's kitchen, dining room, and this entry way. Raschiare-Eucalyptus Amber
Inspiration for a small traditional foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Interiors
Interiors
Springhill LumberSpringhill Lumber
This is an example of a small front door in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Lil' Reno @ Neo Damansara
Lil' Reno @ Neo Damansara
7:3 Studios7:3 Studios
After : Painted chalkboard paint on the entrance door for doing some daily schedule before heading out.
Design ideas for a small modern front door in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.
Cottesloe Residence
Cottesloe Residence
Optimum Resource Architects - ORAOptimum Resource Architects - ORA
Acorn Photo Agency
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Perth with a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
The Pastiche
The Pastiche
Mayors ArchitectsMayors Architects
This is an example of a small traditional boot room in Moscow with blue walls, travertine flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Nest House
Nest House
Walk StudioWalk Studio
Renovation and Extension of existing Beach Shack in Coolum Sunshine Coast
Design ideas for a small modern front door in Sunshine Coast with light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.

Small Entrance with a Pivot 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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