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Dover Vista
Dover Vista
Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.
Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Santa Barbara with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Stone slab bridge
Stone slab bridge
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
A large lilac bluestone slab bridges to the front door. At night the bridge is illuminated by a linear LED light.
World-inspired entrance in Burlington.
Saga Of the Mayura
Saga Of the Mayura
Depictions by Prachi KhasgiwalaDepictions by Prachi Khasgiwala
A luxurious apartment loacted in the upscale area of Surat.
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other.
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塗壁の家
塗壁の家
株式会社アトリエプラス株式会社アトリエプラス
World-inspired entrance in Other.
アジアン 玄関
アジアン 玄関
This is an example of a small world-inspired hallway in Osaka with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Giannotti
Giannotti
Zen DoorZen Door
Custom pivoting shoji entry door with double sided tetris shoji grids, doug fir, semi-gloss finish
Large world-inspired front door in Santa Barbara with a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Home In Lucknow by Pooja Gupta (idesignstudios)
Home In Lucknow by Pooja Gupta (idesignstudios)
Deepak Aggarwal PhotographyDeepak Aggarwal Photography
deepak agggarwal
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Delhi.
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.
Lot 7 Kukui'ula
Lot 7 Kukui'ula
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Greg Blore
Large world-inspired front door in Hawaii with a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Spice - Oak Beach - Far North Queensland
Spice - Oak Beach - Far North Queensland
bàlay Vandykebàlay Vandyke
Photos by Louise Roche, of Villa Styling. Indian antique doors, eco outdoor dry walling stone cladding
Inspiration for a world-inspired front door in Cairns with white walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
木立ちの家
木立ちの家
後藤亜貴建築設計事務所後藤亜貴建築設計事務所
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other.
American Style I様邸
American Style I様邸
住工房プラスアルファ住工房プラスアルファ
玄関ホール
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Fukuoka with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Made to Order
Made to Order
Purple BackyardPurple Backyard
World-inspired entrance in Mumbai.
Naples Florida Vacation Home - entry foyer
Naples Florida Vacation Home - entry foyer
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
Foyer in a Naples FL home featuring chinese ginger jar pottery, coral, and painted floral and bird panels. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interior Design & Styling by Summer Thornton. Images by Brantley Photography. Brantley Photography
Customer Gallery
Customer Gallery
Flambeaux LightingFlambeaux Lighting
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired front door in New Orleans with white walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Sea Watch, Lake Ida, Delray Beach FL 2010
Sea Watch, Lake Ida, Delray Beach FL 2010
RTG CONSTRUCTION INCRTG CONSTRUCTION INC
Andy Frame Photography
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Miami with blue walls, brown floors and feature lighting.
St. Louis, Missouri Home
St. Louis, Missouri Home
Bjella ArchitectureBjella Architecture
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other with a double front door.
0318 | Abaco Bahamas
0318 | Abaco Bahamas
Andreozzi ArchitectureAndreozzi Architecture
Photography: Aaron Usher III www.aaronusher.com/ Taylor Interior Design http://www.houzz.com/pro/taylorinteriordesign/taylor-interior-design
Coastal Living | Davis Island | Interior Design
Coastal Living | Davis Island | Interior Design
Studio M Interior DesignStudio M Interior Design
Daniel Newcomb
This is an example of a world-inspired foyer in Tampa with blue walls and a glass front door.

World-Inspired Entrance 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!
Entrancing Entrance
Entrancing Entrance
Fredman Design GroupFredman Design Group
The rich ingenuity of rustic materials, warm colors and varying texture lend to an inviting ambiance.
Inspiration for a world-inspired front door in Chicago with a double front door and a brown front door.
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