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White Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Квартира в теплых тонах
Квартира в теплых тонах
Марина СветловаМарина Светлова
Contemporary front door in Moscow with a single front door, a light wood front door and white floors.
Gull Lake Modern
Gull Lake Modern
New Urban Home BuildersNew Urban Home Builders
Photo of an expansive modern front door in Grand Rapids with concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
naples Bay Colony
naples Bay Colony
BCB DecorBCB Decor
inviting foyer. Soft blues and French oak floors lead into the great room
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Miami with blue walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Blue Seas
Blue Seas
UserUser
A 1930's house, extended and updated to form a wonderful marine home with a stylish beach style interior. Entrance with double doors in solid wood with portholes, tile floor with driftwood framed mirror. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle. www.colincadle.com
Silver Summit
Silver Summit
Imbue DesignImbue Design
Upon entry guests get an initial framed peek of the home's stunning views.
Inspiration for a modern foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and a wood ceiling.
Haus Bohlenstraße
Haus Bohlenstraße
Splietker Bau GmbH & Co. KGSplietker Bau GmbH & Co. KG
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
花柄と水色が可愛い二世帯住宅
花柄と水色が可愛い二世帯住宅
彩羽工藝舎彩羽工藝舎
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Magnolia-Inspired Farmhouse
Magnolia-Inspired Farmhouse
Ashley J. DesignAshley J. Design
A sign of good luck and a family artifact displayed over the entry door.
Design ideas for a large farmhouse vestibule in Charlotte with white walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
CRUMPET COTTAGE
CRUMPET COTTAGE
Dyer Studio Inc.Dyer Studio Inc.
In small spaces, areas or objects that serve more than one purpose are a must. Designed to fit the average suitcase and house a few pair of shoes, this custom piece also serves as a bench for additional seating, acts as an entertainment unit, and turns into a counter height seating peninsula on the kitchen side.
Utah Modern Farmhouse Home
Utah Modern Farmhouse Home
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Modern Farmhouse Designed Entry Way Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
Cloud Residence
Cloud Residence
Ana Williamson ArchitectAna Williamson Architect
David Wakely Photography While we appreciate your love for our work, and interest in our projects, we are unable to answer every question about details in our photos. Please send us a private message if you are interested in our architectural services on your next project.
Orrington
Orrington
Design WorksDesign Works
Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a contemporary hallway in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Elegant Oak & Glass Entrance Hallway
Elegant Oak & Glass Entrance Hallway
Janey Butler InteriorsJaney Butler Interiors
Working alongside Riba Llama Architects & Llama Projects, the construction division of The Llama Group, in the total renovation of this beautifully located property which saw multiple skyframe extensions and the creation of this stylish, elegant new main entrance hallway. The Oak & Glass screen was a wonderful addition to the old property and created an elegant stylish open plan contemporary new Entrance space with a beautifully elegant helical staircase which leads to the new master bedroom, with a galleried landing with bespoke built in cabinetry, Beauitul 'stone' effect porcelain tiles which are throughout the whole of the newly created ground floor interior space. Bespoke Crittal Doors leading through to the new morning room and Bulthaup kitchen / dining room. A fabulous large white chandelier taking centre stage in this contemporary, stylish space.
Menlo Park Project
Menlo Park Project
Supple Homes, IncSupple Homes, Inc
Medium sized modern front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
1300 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia, CA
Mur-Sol Builders IncMur-Sol Builders Inc
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
MIAMI BEACH HOME - VENETIAN ISLES
MIAMI BEACH HOME - VENETIAN ISLES
UserUser
Britto Charette designed the interiors for the entire home, from the master bedroom and bathroom to the children’s and guest bedrooms, to an office suite and a “play terrace” for the family and their guests to enjoy.Ocean views. Custom interiors. Architectural details. Located in Miami’s Venetian Islands, Rivo Alto is a new-construction interior design project that our Britto Charette team is proud to showcase. Our clients are a family from South America that values time outdoors. They’ve tasked us with creating a sense of movement in this vacation home and a seamless transition between indoor/outdoor spaces—something we’ll achieve with lots of glass.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel in Duxbury
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel in Duxbury
Woodland BuildersWoodland Builders
Kitchen and mudroom remodel by Woodland Contracting in Duxbury, MA.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Cedarview Residence
Cedarview Residence
Root ArchitectureRoot Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian front door in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Stanford Wood Lodge
Stanford Wood Lodge
Absolute ArchitectureAbsolute Architecture
Cottage extension in Newbury, West Berkshire by Absolute Architecture, photography by Jaw Designs, kitchen by Ben Heath
This is an example of a small traditional hallway in Berkshire with ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and white walls.
Elegant Contemporary Entrance Hallway
Elegant Contemporary Entrance Hallway
Janey Butler InteriorsJaney Butler Interiors
The newly designed and created Entrance Hallway which sees stunning Janey Butler Interiors design and style throughout this Llama Group Luxury Home Project . With stunning 188 bronze bud LED chandelier, bespoke metal doors with antique glass. Double bespoke Oak doors and windows. Newly created curved elegant staircase with bespoke bronze handrail designed by Llama Architects.

White 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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