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Black Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Downland Barns
Downland Barns
McLean QuinlanMcLean Quinlan
Nestled into a hillside, this timber-framed family home enjoys uninterrupted views out across the countryside of the North Downs. A newly built property, it is an elegant fusion of traditional crafts and materials with contemporary design. Our clients had a vision for a modern sustainable house with practical yet beautiful interiors, a home with character that quietly celebrates the details. For example, where uniformity might have prevailed, over 1000 handmade pegs were used in the construction of the timber frame. The building consists of three interlinked structures enclosed by a flint wall. The house takes inspiration from the local vernacular, with flint, black timber, clay tiles and roof pitches referencing the historic buildings in the area. The structure was manufactured offsite using highly insulated preassembled panels sourced from sustainably managed forests. Once assembled onsite, walls were finished with natural clay plaster for a calming indoor living environment. Timber is a constant presence throughout the house. At the heart of the building is a green oak timber-framed barn that creates a warm and inviting hub that seamlessly connects the living, kitchen and ancillary spaces. Daylight filters through the intricate timber framework, softly illuminating the clay plaster walls. Along the south-facing wall floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide sweeping views of the landscape and open on to the terrace. A second barn-like volume staggered half a level below the main living area is home to additional living space, a study, gym and the bedrooms. The house was designed to be entirely off-grid for short periods if required, with the inclusion of Tesla powerpack batteries. Alongside underfloor heating throughout, a mechanical heat recovery system, LED lighting and home automation, the house is highly insulated, is zero VOC and plastic use was minimised on the project. Outside, a rainwater harvesting system irrigates the garden and fields and woodland below the house have been rewilded.
Belvedere Lagoon
Belvedere Lagoon
Schneider Design Associates - SDASchneider Design Associates - SDA
Bernard Andre Photography
Mid-Century Remodel
Mid-Century Remodel
2fORM Architecture2fORM Architecture
New Entry Door Higher Resolution Photography
Upper East Side Apartment
Upper East Side Apartment
Jamie Nesbitt-Weber Interior DesignJamie Nesbitt-Weber Interior Design
Regan Wood Photography
STATEMENT Door Collection
STATEMENT Door Collection
CBW Windows and DoorsCBW Windows and Doors
STATEMENT MAHOGANY This remarkable pre-assembled, pre-hung entry door is hand-made in the USA with love by CBW Windows & Doors, located in Los Angeles, CA. The Statement Mahogany door is made of solid 4 ¾” tongue-and-groove mahogany planks (1” thick) inside of a 2 ½” aluminum frame, which prevents warping over time. The wood has been finished with a UV-protective coat of satin polyurethane. This unit comes with the jamb, butt hinges, rolling latch, Euro-profile cylinder, anodized aluminum threshold, and 24” brushed stainless steel back-to-back pull bar. Please see documents for specifications and installation instructions. STATEMENT WHITE OAK This exquisite pre-assembled, pre-hung entry door is hand-made in the USA with love by CBW Windows & Doors, located in Los Angeles, CA. The Statement White Oak door is made of solid 4 ¾” tongue-and-groove white oak planks (1” thick) inside of a 2 ½” aluminum frame, which prevents warping over time. The wood has been finished with a UV-protective coat of satin polyurethane. This unit comes with the jamb, butt hinges, rolling latch, Euro-profile cylinder, anodized aluminum threshold, and 24” brushed stainless steel back-to-back pull bar. Please see documents for specifications and installation instructions.
Wategos Project
Wategos Project
Zaher ArchitectsZaher Architects
Логово Степного Волка
Логово Степного Волка
Дом архитектуры и дизайна Кирилла ЕгороваДом архитектуры и дизайна Кирилла Егорова
Стеновые панели и классический карниз, дополняющие кухонный гарнитур, участвуют в композиции прихожей. Этим приемом архитектор создает ощущение целостности пространства квартиры. - Архитектор: Егоров Кирилл Текстиль: Егорова Екатерина Фотограф: Спиридонов Роман Стилист: Шимкевич Евгения
丘の家
丘の家
nido architects （古松原建築設計事務所）nido architects （古松原建築設計事務所）
photo by yoko inoue
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。
Front Doors
Front Doors
Kamenoff and Associates, Inc.Kamenoff and Associates, Inc.
Mike Kamenoff
Vivienda unifamiliar en Argentona (Barcelona)
Vivienda unifamiliar en Argentona (Barcelona)
EOS-AF Studio Orpinell Sanchez-Photographic ArtsEOS-AF Studio Orpinell Sanchez-Photographic Arts
eos-af (estudi Orpinell Sanchez - Artesanía Fotográfica)
Foothill Home
Foothill Home
E & S BuildersE & S Builders
Wickenburg Contemporary
Wickenburg Contemporary
R.J. Gurley ConstructionR.J. Gurley Construction
Lake Geneva Remodel
Lake Geneva Remodel
Jana Dahl DesignJana Dahl Design
The entry updates brought in abundant natural light with the clear glass front door and side lights. Large round window above adds to the nautical enhancements. The oak and bronze stair case allows a clearer view of the spaces above and below unlike the white that was there before.
Nashwood
Nashwood
LaFortune InteriorsLaFortune Interiors
和モダンな建築家住宅
和モダンな建築家住宅
株式会社ハウスプラン株式会社ハウスプラン
玄関に腰掛を設けてその下と、背面壁に間接照明を入れました。
New York Finger Lakes
New York Finger Lakes
MossCreekMossCreek
5,500 SF home on Lake Keuka, NY.
New Project Campaign
New Project Campaign
Urban Design SolutionsUrban Design Solutions
MT Mountain Ranch
MT Mountain Ranch
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
The Putnam Lake Tahoe Residence
The Putnam Lake Tahoe Residence
SANDBOXSANDBOX
View of covered Entry Porch, with reclaimed heavy timbers siding and stone, with Lake Tahoe visible through the house. (c) SANDBOX & Vance Fox Photography

Black Entrance with a Medium 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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