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Manly House | Upper Floor Addition
Manly House | Upper Floor Addition
Michelle Walker architectsMichelle Walker architects
The orginal floorboards, blue door and pendant light work otgether to cerate a welcoming first entrace into the hallway.tania niwa photography
Inspiration for a small coastal hallway in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Front Door Paint Projects
Front Door Paint Projects
Modern MastersModern Masters
Front Door painted by Debbie Hayes of My Patch of Blue Sky with our Front Door Paint in the color Playful.
Inspiration for a small classic entrance in DC Metro with a single front door and a purple front door.
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Intl
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Other with a single front door and a metal front door.
Village Home Mudroom Addition
Village Home Mudroom Addition
MB architecture + designMB architecture + design
MB architecture + design
Small traditional boot room in Burlington with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
New Project
New Project
HoussieHoussie
Design ideas for a small scandinavian front door in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a coffered ceiling, wainscoting and feature lighting.
Двухэтажная квартира в ЖК "Бартон"
Двухэтажная квартира в ЖК "Бартон"
UserUser
Small contemporary vestibule in Moscow with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and a drop ceiling.
MAC House - The Arc
MAC House - The Arc
Davide Gratteri ArchitettoDavide Gratteri Architetto
L’ingresso: sulla parte destra dell’ingresso la nicchia è stata ingrandita con l’inserimento di un mobile su misura che funge da svuota-tasche e scarpiera. Qui il soffitto si abbassa e crea una zona di “compressione” in modo da allargare lo spazio della zona Living una volta superato l’arco ed il gradino!
Cambronne
Cambronne
Clémentine MailhacClémentine Mailhac
Photo of a small contemporary entrance in Paris with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
間仕切を閉めた状態
間仕切を閉めた状態
株式会社 高野工務店株式会社 高野工務店
玄関とLDKの間仕切を閉めた状態
Inspiration for a small scandi hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, beige floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
APPARTEMENT ALPHONSE PENAUD
APPARTEMENT ALPHONSE PENAUD
Studio KirawStudio Kiraw
Design ideas for a small contemporary boot room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Счастливы вместе - реализация
Счастливы вместе - реализация
Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Yekaterinburg with black walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Vivienda en Madrid
Vivienda en Madrid
CLP diseñadoraCLP diseñadora
Design ideas for a small rustic hallway in Madrid with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Haussmannien LYON 6 © Alios Rénovation
Haussmannien LYON 6 © Alios Rénovation
Alios RénovationAlios Rénovation
Christel Mauve
This is an example of a small traditional front door in Lyon with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Appartement familial à Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Appartement familial à Saint-Germain-en-Laye
E.D. Décoration d'IntérieurE.D. Décoration d'Intérieur
Stéphane Durieu
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Matthies BuildersMatthies Builders
Design ideas for a small classic boot room in Chicago with a single front door, white walls, concrete flooring, a black front door and grey floors.
Davis Residence
Davis Residence
Barry Connor DesignBarry Connor Design
View from the Entry of the Reading nook and through to the timber screens that frame the staircase
Inspiration for a small nautical foyer in Christchurch with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Custom Mudroom - Marietta, Georgia
Custom Mudroom - Marietta, Georgia
Artisan Custom ClosetsArtisan Custom Closets
This custom built mudroom in Marietta offers individual lockers and cubbies for this mother of four. Features include white raised panel doors and drawer fronts, beadboard backing, robe hooks, lots of overhead and below storage, and chrome hardware.
New Entry Stairs Added to Historic Bungalow Remodel
New Entry Stairs Added to Historic Bungalow Remodel
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
We rebuilt the entry stairs leading to the gorgeous patio. Photo - Ricky Perrone
Inspiration for a small mediterranean front door in Tampa with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
PARIS 09- Rénovation lourde de combles
PARIS 09- Rénovation lourde de combles
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
STEPHANE VASCO
Photo of a small contemporary boot room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Built Ins
Built Ins
Cobblestone HomesCobblestone Homes
Cobblestone Homes
Photo of a small classic boot room in Detroit with ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, grey walls and feature lighting.

Small Entrance with a Single 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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