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Brown Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Nuevo
Rustic Nuevo
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
Devlin Drive
Devlin Drive
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
poplar terraces
poplar terraces
jim rounsevell architectjim rounsevell architect
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Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
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.
Skyview
Skyview
ID3 Interior DesignID3 Interior Design
MTL 334
MTL 334
Igloo DesignIgloo Design
Modern condo entrances can sometime be dull and gloomy, depending on the layout of the units. These semi recessed walls sconces were the perfect accent to the long and narrow entry way.
Julia's WIne Country Retreat
Julia's WIne Country Retreat
Julia Katrine DesignsJulia Katrine Designs
Entry
Entry
FORMA ConstructionFORMA Construction
MATERIALS/FLOOR: Reclaimed hardwood floor/ WALLS: Different types of hardwood used for walls, which adds more detail to the hallway/ LIGHTS: Can lights on the ceiling provide lots of light; Big pendant light in the middle of the box beam ceiling/CEILING: smooth ceiling, and wooden box beam ceiling/ TRIM: Window casing on all the windows/ ROOM FEATURES: Big windows throughout the room create beautiful views on the surrounding forest./UNIQUE FEATURES: High ceilings provide more larger feel to the room/
High Style in San Antonio
High Style in San Antonio
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.
Lake Blaine Summer Retreat
Lake Blaine Summer Retreat
Mindful Designs, Inc.Mindful Designs, Inc.
Long Studios
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Chuckanut BuildersChuckanut Builders
This mid century modern entry is welcoming and minimal. It is also the perfect example of the simplicity and beauty of the entire home.
The Timberframe
The Timberframe
Nash and Associates ArchitectsNash and Associates Architects
Beaverton New Construction
Beaverton New Construction
Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, ORPangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR
This cabinet provides rows of tilt out shoe storage with a display shelf above in the entryway.
Camden House
Camden House
AND GB limitedAND GB limited
High Ridge RoadHigh Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY Contemporary
High Ridge RoadHigh Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY Contemporary
Domus Constructors, LLC.Domus Constructors, LLC.
“Compelling.” That’s how one of our judges characterized this stair, which manages to embody both reassuring solidity and airy weightlessness. Architect Mahdad Saniee specified beefy maple treads—each laminated from two boards, to resist twisting and cupping—and supported them at the wall with hidden steel hangers. “We wanted to make them look like they are floating,” he says, “so they sit away from the wall by about half an inch.” The stainless steel rods that seem to pierce the treads’ opposite ends are, in fact, joined by threaded couplings hidden within the thickness of the wood. The result is an assembly whose stiffness underfoot defies expectation, Saniee says. “It feels very solid, much more solid than average stairs.” With the rods working in tension from above and compression below, “it’s very hard for those pieces of wood to move.” The interplay of wood and steel makes abstract reference to a Steinway concert grand, Saniee notes. “It’s taking elements of a piano and playing with them.” A gently curved soffit in the ceiling reinforces the visual rhyme. The jury admired the effect but was equally impressed with the technical acumen required to achieve it. “The rhythm established by the vertical rods sets up a rigorous discipline that works with the intricacies of stair dimensions,” observed one judge. “That’s really hard to do.”
solid wood Entry Doors
solid wood Entry Doors
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
Mahogany The mahogany Portobello and Legacy Series is a stunning design series of traditional, exquisite doors. Mahogany is a red-brown hardwood used primarily for only the highest grade of wood doors. Mahogany will vary from rich golden to deep red-brown colors and has a beautiful finish when stained and sealed. Knotty Alder The knotty alder EstanciaR Series is a charming rustic design series of beautiful and desirable doors. Knotty alder is an American hardwood, growing in the west from California to northern Alaska. Knotty alder offers a beautiful “closed pore” grain and has a beautiful finish when stained and sealed. FSC & SFI Chain-Of-Custody Certified FSC Forest Stewardship Council SFI Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Paradise
Paradise
Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTUREGreif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE
Aaron Leitz
Foxtail House
Foxtail House
Pearson Design GroupPearson Design Group
"the welsh house"
"the welsh house"
New Old, LLCNew Old, LLC
Dustin Peck Photography

Brown 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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