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Small Entrance with a Stable Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
Distinctive detailing and craftsmanship make this custom mudroom both a welcoming entry and a functional drop zone for backpacks, muddy boots, keys and mail. Shoe drawers fitted with metal mesh allow air to circulate and a custom upholstered cushion in wool windowpane plaid provides a comfortable seat. Leather cabinet pulls, woven wool baskets and lots of Shaker wall pegs make this mudroom a practical standout. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Olive
Olive
Inside StoriesInside Stories
Vignette of the entry.
Small classic vestibule in Denver with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door, grey floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Manhattan Beach Cape Cod Entry
Manhattan Beach Cape Cod Entry
MODEL DESIGN INC.MODEL DESIGN INC.
This space-saving entryway includes a bench seat, drawers, hooks, ship lap detail, and a photo ledge above.
Design ideas for a small beach style foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and orange floors.
Eastlake Houseboat
Eastlake Houseboat
K&L InteriorsK&L Interiors
Photo of a small coastal vestibule in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a red front door, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Custom Dutch Door
Custom Dutch Door
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
A vibrant Dutch entry door with dental shelf and bevel insulated glass.
Design ideas for a small classic front door in San Francisco with grey walls, a stable front door and a yellow front door.
LOS GATOS LUXE KITCHEN
LOS GATOS LUXE KITCHEN
Design MattersDesign Matters
Can you say Mud Room! In Blue. So charming with the bench seat, storage cubbies, and hooks for the kids back packs and coats! Painting the mud room cabinetry the same blue as the island provided a touch of drama and foreshadowing to what visitors are about to see when they enter the kitchen!
Beach Cottages Renovation
Beach Cottages Renovation
Asher Slaunwhite + PartnersAsher Slaunwhite + Partners
Builder: Buck Custom Homes Interiors: Alison McGowan Photography: John Dimaio Photography
This is an example of a small beach style front door with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Corona Del Mar
Corona Del Mar
Building Worx,Inc.Building Worx,Inc.
Photo of a small coastal hallway in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Flip Flops and Crop Tops
Flip Flops and Crop Tops
Morrison InteriorsMorrison Interiors
Welcome home! This coastal entry is so inviting. Photos by: Rod Foster
Design ideas for a small beach style foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a blue front door.
Our Work
Our Work
A New View Windows & Doors, Inc..A New View Windows & Doors, Inc..
Inspiration for a small mediterranean front door in Orange County with dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a dark wood front door.
Harper Interior Transformation
Harper Interior Transformation
Dynasty DevelopmentsDynasty Developments
View of Hand Crafted Dutch Doors. Perfect for the pets to stay inside with a country touch.
This is an example of a small contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a brown front door.
The Strand - Again
The Strand - Again
South Bay GreenSouth Bay Green
We added this entry bench as a seat to take off and put on shoes as you enter the home. Using a 3 layer paint technique we were able to achieve a distressed paint look.
Newport, RI
Newport, RI
Winterberry, Designs by LarsonWinterberry, Designs by Larson
We designed this entry to be warm & welcoming by using natural earth tones in tans & green. The wallpaper shows a seaside cottage town, which was perfect for this home in Newport RI. The custom-made console table was designed by Larson, and was made narrow to allow for gracious egress.
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
This is an example of a small traditional entrance in Seattle with a stable front door, a red front door, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Whitefish, Montana Private Historic Cabin Remodel
Whitefish, Montana Private Historic Cabin Remodel
Montana Creative architecture + designMontana Creative architecture + design
© Heidi A. Long
Design ideas for a small rustic front door in Jackson with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Three Arch Cottage
Three Arch Cottage
Nate Fischer InteriorsNate Fischer Interiors
Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural accents and a pop of color.
Photo of a small nautical boot room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Farmhouse Mudroom
Farmhouse Mudroom
Kirley ArchitectsKirley Architects
A warm and inviting mudroom and entry area with herringbone brick flooring, blue cubbies and white shiplap wood wall covering.
This is an example of a small traditional boot room in Other with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and red floors.
Mudroom/Laundry
Mudroom/Laundry
Drake Design StudioDrake Design Studio
Photography: Rosemary Tufankjian (www.rosemarytufankjian.com)
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Boston with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Coastal
Coastal
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
Inspiration for a small coastal front door in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Eastlake Houseboat
Eastlake Houseboat
K&L InteriorsK&L Interiors
Photo of a small nautical vestibule in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a red front door, a wood ceiling and beige floors.

Small Entrance with a Stable 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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