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

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沼田居平の家
沼田居平の家
ATELIER NATELIER N
World-inspired front door in Other with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
アジアン 玄関
アジアン 玄関
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Other with a light wood front door, multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and a sliding front door.
図書コーナーと中庭のある家
図書コーナーと中庭のある家
Shinsuke Fujii ARCHITECTSShinsuke Fujii ARCHITECTS
木製のつり戸で大きく開く土間（玄関）
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Tokyo with white walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
伏見のN邸　リビング
伏見のN邸　リビング
金田博道建築研究所金田博道建築研究所
旗竿地の和モダン住宅
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Sapporo with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
I邸
I邸
有限会社クリエデザイン有限会社クリエデザイン
モルタル仕上げのポーチ
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front door in Fukuoka with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Texas Expats at the St. Regis Residence | Singapore
Texas Expats at the St. Regis Residence | Singapore
UserUser
Timothy Wee, Singapore
Design ideas for a large world-inspired foyer in Singapore with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
北白川の家
北白川の家
吉村篤一＋建築環境研究所吉村篤一＋建築環境研究所
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Kyoto with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Hall "joyas de la naturaleza"
Hall "joyas de la naturaleza"
HisbalitHisbalit
Desde Hisbalit colaboramos con Bdelux para el espacio “Joyas de la Naturaleza” de Estudio Diseño Absoluto en Casa Decor 2019.Un espacio orgánico, elegante y cálido inspirado en la naturaleza en el que se respira un espiritu fresco y aventurero. En él es posible disfrutar de las plantas en su interior y una celosía de madera hecha a medida en las paredes y en el suelo, simulando las raices de un árbol. En este hall naturalista los interioristas añadieron una tonalidad que respira un aire de lujo, pero sin perder la nobleza de espacio acogedor. Así, uno de los colores sorpresa ha sido el oro, que han decidido incorporarlo en el suelo y en una de las paredes junto a la madera. Para ello, han apostado por mosaico en acabado metalizado oro, un proceso realizado por Bdelux sobre piezas hexagonales Hisbalit.
瀬戸の舎 yutori
瀬戸の舎 yutori
吉田建設株式会社吉田建設株式会社
ココロに「ゆとり」、未来に「ゆとり」 あなたの好みに選んでカスタマイズ 瀬戸内で暮らすちょうど良い家
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Other with beige walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
八千種の家 玄関 渡り廊下
八千種の家 玄関 渡り廊下
中澤建築設計事務所中澤建築設計事務所
土間を介した両側の部屋の行き来が頻繁にあるときは渡り廊下を引き出します！　　 Photo:Junya Terashita
Medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Arlington Addition
Arlington Addition
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Jeeheon Cho
This is an example of a large world-inspired boot room in Detroit with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
王寺町の家
王寺町の家
祐建築設計事務所祐建築設計事務所
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door and a light wood front door.
Interiors & Exteriors
Interiors & Exteriors
Carsten Arnold PhotographyCarsten Arnold Photography
Carsten Arnold Photography
World-inspired front door in Vancouver with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
House Renovation
House Renovation
Infinity Projects worldwideInfinity Projects worldwide
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Singapore with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
外観　玄関
外観　玄関
アデッソデザイン一級建築士事務所　ADESSO DESIGNアデッソデザイン一級建築士事務所　ADESSO DESIGN
セカンドハウス
World-inspired entrance in Other with black walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
杉並の石庭
杉並の石庭
田邉淳司一級建築士事務所　　　　田邉淳司一級建築士事務所　　　　
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Tokyo with beige walls, granite flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
「変型地に建つ住宅＠現代京町家」
「変型地に建つ住宅＠現代京町家」
株式会社　中藏株式会社　中藏
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Kyoto with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Décoration intérieur - luminaire papier peint et rideaux
Décoration intérieur - luminaire papier peint et rideaux
Mury / IntemporelleMury / Intemporelle
Pose d'un panoramique végétal de la maison Bien fait avec un faux uni rouge de l'éditeurs Elitis.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired foyer in Other with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Kofunaki House
Kofunaki 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)
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired vestibule in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
景色を楽しむ
景色を楽しむ
小笠原建築研究室小笠原建築研究室
Photo：笹の倉舎/笹倉洋平
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with beige walls, black floors, porcelain flooring, 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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