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Turquoise Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Tarzana Mid Century Ranch
Tarzana Mid Century Ranch
Meridian Developments, Inc.Meridian Developments, Inc.
custom design by Meridian Custom Builders, Inc. Ceiling is 9'. frame is Mahogany and Mangaris clear hardwoods.
Medium sized modern entrance in Los Angeles with a single front door and a light wood front door.
土間玄関見返り
土間玄関見返り
小笠原建築研究室小笠原建築研究室
エントランスの紅葉が目隠しにも
World-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, a sliding front door, medium hardwood flooring, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Devlin Drive
Devlin Drive
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
New build in Danbury, Essex.
New build in Danbury, Essex.
Mumford & WoodMumford & Wood
Traditional-style timber windows and doors from the Conservation™ range by Mumford & Wood have been specified for an impressive new-build property in the much sought after village of Danbury in Essex. A coordinated collection of double glazed Conservation™ products have been incorporated in this fabulous property including casement windows and a traditional and beautifully crafted solid timber entrance door with a part-glazed inner porch door for extra warmth and security.
Quincy Lift
Quincy Lift
GLDESIGNGLDESIGN
This is an example of a large beach style boot room in Other with white walls, a single front door, a light wood front door, tongue and groove walls, brick flooring and beige floors.
IK ETXEA
IK ETXEA
Quefalamaria · diseño y gestión de espaciosQuefalamaria · diseño y gestión de espacios
Large scandi vestibule in Other with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Wood Doors
Wood Doors
Southern SawdustSouthern Sawdust
Mahogany Wood Door
Medium sized classic front door with a double front door and a light wood front door.
Casa P L
Casa P L
Arch. Grazio V. FrallonardoArch. Grazio V. Frallonardo
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Bari with white walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Leelanau Stable House
Leelanau Stable House
Shoreline Architecture & DesignShoreline Architecture & Design
Photo of a large front door in Other with a single front door and a light wood front door.
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
SUBLISSIMMOSUBLISSIMMO
Pour une entrée avec style, un bleu foncé a été choisi pour faire une "boite".
Small retro front door in Strasbourg with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Bones & Shores
Bones & Shores
elena del bucchia DESIGNelena del bucchia DESIGN
Having lived in England and now Canada, these clients wanted to inject some personality and extra space for their young family into their 70’s, two storey home. I was brought in to help with the extension of their front foyer, reconfiguration of their powder room and mudroom. We opted for some rich blue color for their front entry walls and closet, which reminded them of English pubs and sea shores they have visited. The floor tile was also a node to some classic elements. When it came to injecting some fun into the space, we opted for graphic wallpaper in the bathroom.
Seasons
Seasons
iPozdnyakov StudioiPozdnyakov Studio
Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Alexander Volodin
Medium sized scandi hallway in Moscow with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and blue floors.
Siège parisien d'une entreprise/ Hoche VIII
Siège parisien d'une entreprise/ Hoche VIII
DesjoconceptionDesjoconception
Meero
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and yellow floors.
Foyer
Foyer
Matthew T. Hansen ArchitectMatthew T. Hansen Architect
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Vancouver with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Modern Buckhead Loft
Modern Buckhead Loft
Robin LaMonte/Rooms RevampedRobin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped
Custom Modern light in the entrance.
Design ideas for a small modern foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
La casa che si affaccia sul Monte dei Cappuccini
La casa che si affaccia sul Monte dei Cappuccini
Valentina FarassinoValentina Farassino
Ingresso realizzato completamente con una Bpiserie moderna. Pareti e porte svaniscono, il minimal qui è di casa. Valentina Farassino
Small contemporary foyer in Turin with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Ross, CA Interior & Exterior Home Remodel & Design
Ross, CA Interior & Exterior Home Remodel & Design
CRC Builders, Inc.CRC Builders, Inc.
Entry way - New paint, hardwood floors and furniture.
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in San Francisco with orange walls, light hardwood flooring and a light wood front door.
hallway connector to dinning room
hallway connector to dinning room
JOSEPH T. CARTYJOSEPH T. CARTY
Joseph T Carty
Inspiration for a rural foyer in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
ひふみsteps
ひふみsteps
中西正佳 建築設計事務所中西正佳 建築設計事務所
手前から、土間・キッチン・リビングとステップフロアで連続した空間になっています。また周りはぐるりとテラスが取り囲む。気分に合わせて様々な居場所を選び取れます。
Photo of a large mediterranean boot room in Other with beige walls, a sliding front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Puerta de entrada T47
Puerta de entrada T47
Hela AlvaradoHela Alvarado
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Madrid with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Turquoise Entrance with a Light Wood 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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