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World-Inspired Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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アトリエのある家
アトリエのある家
HOME CRAFT M　株式会社 宮本組HOME CRAFT M　株式会社 宮本組
空間がより豊かになり、暮らしに広がりを生む通り土間をライフスタイルに合わせて取り入れてみました。
World-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
cocokala
cocokala
ica associates inc.ica associates inc.
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Nagoya with black walls, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
良日庵
良日庵
アトリエスクエア1級建築士事務所アトリエスクエア1級建築士事務所
郊外の山間部にある和風の住宅
Design ideas for a small world-inspired hallway in Fukuoka with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Hawaiian Retreat
Hawaiian Retreat
Ben Trogdon ArchitectsBen Trogdon Architects
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Seattle with a double front door and a light wood front door.
Asian Elegance/Rod Youngson
Asian Elegance/Rod Youngson
Wardell Builders, Inc.Wardell Builders, Inc.
Brady Architectural Photography
World-inspired foyer in San Diego with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
二間続きの和室が安らぐ大正ロマンの家
二間続きの和室が安らぐ大正ロマンの家
サイエンスホームサイエンスホーム
木の葉の色づきに季節が感じられる趣ある玄関先
Photo of a world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
玄関、収納、郵便受け
玄関、収納、郵便受け
M&K建築事務所有限会社M&K建築事務所有限会社
南北に長い敷地　写真：M&K
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
新築　M様邸
新築　M様邸
アズインテリアデザイン一級建築士事務所アズインテリアデザイン一級建築士事務所
This is an example of a large world-inspired foyer in Other with white walls, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
I-House
I-House
小河原建築設計事務所小河原建築設計事務所
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Osaka with white walls, a sliding front door and a light wood front door.
南佐古の家
南佐古の家
島津臣志建築設計事務所島津臣志建築設計事務所
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door and a light wood front door.
玄関のガラス戸
玄関のガラス戸
多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所
Photo of a world-inspired boot room in Yokohama with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
寺庄の家（terasho house）
寺庄の家（terasho house）
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
玄関ホールと坪庭
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
和モダン平屋お家
和モダン平屋お家
”健康志向”特化　トス設計”健康志向”特化　トス設計
玄関・木製玄関戸・網戸取付
Design ideas for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door, beige floors and a single front door.
親世代から子世代へ住み継ぐ家
親世代から子世代へ住み継ぐ家
株式会社　五条建設株式会社　五条建設
株式会社　五条建設
Small world-inspired hallway in Other with granite flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door, beige walls and grey floors.
つなぐ家
つなぐ家
UserUser
World-inspired entrance in Tokyo with white walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
玄関　通り土間
玄関　通り土間
高野設計工房高野設計工房
造り付け収納 建具は縦框を入れ、突板の練付け合板を使用。 趣味の自転車を搬入する為、玄関土間から納戸の土間まで つながっています。
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Double Entry Doors - Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - BANANA LEAVES 3D
Double Entry Doors - Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - BANANA LEAVES 3D
Sans Soucie Art GlassSans Soucie Art Glass
First impressions count! Glass Front Entry Doors that Make a Statement! Your front entry door is the first thing people see and glass front doors by Sans Soucie featuring frosted, etched glass designs create a unique, custom effect while also providing privacy AND light! A little or a lot, your front door glass will be obscure and private without sacrificing sunlight! Available any size, all glass doors are custom made to order and ship worldwide at reasonable prices. Door glass for exterior front entry will be tempered, dual pane (an equally efficient single 1/2" thick pane is used in our fiberglass doors). Selling both the glass inserts for front doors as well as doors with glass, Sans Soucie art glass entry doors are available in 8 woods and Plastpro fiberglass in both smooth surface or a grain texture, as a slab door or prehung in the jamb - any size. From simple frosted glass effects to our more extravagant 3D sculpture carved, painted and stained glass .. and everything in between, Sans Soucie designs are sandblasted different ways which create not only different effects but different levels in price. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, any style. Price will vary by design complexity and type of effect: Specialty Glass and Frosted Glass. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your front door and glass! When you're all finished designing, you can place your order online! We're here to answer any questions you have so please call (877) 331-339 to speak to a knowledgeable representative! Doors ship worldwide at reasonable prices from Palm Desert, California with delivery time ranges between 3-8 weeks depending on door material and glass effect selected. (Doug Fir or Fiberglass in Frosted Effects allow 3 weeks, Specialty Woods and Glass [2D, 3D, Leaded] will require approx. 8 weeks).
KI-HOUSE
KI-HOUSE
今井賢悟建築設計工房今井賢悟建築設計工房
Small world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
平成の京町家　KYOMO住宅展示場
平成の京町家　KYOMO住宅展示場
株式会社リヴ株式会社リヴ
This is an example of a large world-inspired vestibule in Kyoto with white walls, a light wood front door and grey floors.
口の字の家
口の字の家
UserUser
Medium sized world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, a sliding front door and a light wood front door.

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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