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Vestibule with a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We added tongue & groove panelling, built in benches and a tiled Victorian floor to the entrance hallway in this Isle of Wight holiday home
Medium sized traditional vestibule in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Design ideas for a small classic vestibule in Los Angeles with beige walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Enclosed Breezeway
Enclosed Breezeway
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The stone archway frames the entrance into the breezeway from the garage. Tuscan columns, clearstory glass and 12-lite windows and doors, and the blue stone and field stone walkway enhance the breezeway conencting the house to the home.
Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"
Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"
Ната ВолковаНата Волкова
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional vestibule in Moscow with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and a coffered ceiling.
Sycamores
Sycamores
Richard Manion Architecture Inc.Richard Manion Architecture Inc.
This brick and stone residence on a large estate property is an American version of the English country house, and it pays homage to the work of Harrie T. Lindeberg, Edwin Lutyens and John Russell Pope, all practitioners of an elegant country style rooted in classicism. Features include bricks handmade in Maryland, a limestone entry and a library with coffered ceiling and stone floors. The interiors balance formal English rooms with family rooms in a more relaxed Arts and Crafts style. Landscape by Mark Beall and Sara Fairchild
Westchester Chic
Westchester Chic
colleen lonergan studiocolleen lonergan studio
This is an example of a small traditional vestibule in New York with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a white front door and a single front door.
42 m2 coloré
42 m2 coloré
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
Inspiration for a small contemporary vestibule in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and a drop ceiling.
Full Home -Transitional Refresh
Full Home -Transitional Refresh
Twilly and FigTwilly and Fig
This transitional foyer features a colorful, abstract wool rug and teal geometric wallpaper. The beaded, polished nickel sconces and neutral, contemporary artwork draws the eye upward. An elegant, transitional open-sphere chandelier adds sophistication while remaining light and airy. Various teal and lavender accessories carry the color throughout this updated foyer.
Stamford Entry Foyer
Stamford Entry Foyer
Hugh Jefferson Randolph ArchitectsHugh Jefferson Randolph Architects
The use of salvaged brick and antique doors give this entry foyer a unique feel that is not easily labeled.
Photo of a bohemian vestibule in Austin with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Fort Greene Brownstone Renovation
Fort Greene Brownstone Renovation
Kate Glicksberg PhotographyKate Glicksberg Photography
Complete renovation of a 19th century brownstone in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood. Modern interiors that preserve many original details. Kate Glicksberg Photography
Entry
Entry
Studio QLStudio QL
Part of our scope was the cedar gate and the house numbers.
Photo of a midcentury vestibule in Austin with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, an orange front door, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
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.
Vasey House
Vasey House
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Ben Wrigley
Photo of a small contemporary vestibule in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and yellow floors.
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Great Oak Studio ArchitectureGreat Oak Studio Architecture
New Entry Porch and Screened Rear Porch additions to historic 1738 home in Bedford, New York. The house is located on a busy dirt road, and the owner wanted to add porches to keep the dust out. The original front door is no longer used, so we rearranged a stair and bathroom to create space for a new side entry door. We also added a three-season screened porch on the rear of the house off the kitchen.
140 Forest Avenue
140 Forest Avenue
Monique Varsames Design, LLCMonique Varsames Design, LLC
All Interior selections/finishes by Monique Varsames Furniture staged by Stage to Show Photos by Frank Ambrosiono
Design ideas for an expansive classic vestibule in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Yosemite
Yosemite
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | AMEK Custom Builders, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Kendrick Hill Interior Shots
Kendrick Hill Interior Shots
Capital Construction IncCapital Construction Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized classic vestibule in New York with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and feature lighting.
Keremeos Cr
Keremeos Cr
Intelligent Design GroupIntelligent Design Group
Traditional vestibule in Toronto with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white floors and panelled walls.
玄関収納
玄関収納
KEIJI 一級建築士事務所KEIJI 一級建築士事務所
置き場所に困りがちなベビーカーもスッキリ納まる玄関収納。　アウトドア用品やお子さまのストライダーを置いてもまだまだ余裕がありそうだ。ハイサイドライトからの採光で、明るさも確保。
Inspiration for a contemporary vestibule in Kyoto with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Great Oak Studio ArchitectureGreat Oak Studio Architecture
Close up of the New Entry Porch addition to historic 1738 home in Bedford, New York.
Small classic vestibule in New York with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Vestibule 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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