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Affordable Entrance with a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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French Doors
French Doors
IllumiNation Window & Door Co.IllumiNation Window & Door Co.
Traditional Persian Rugs
Traditional Persian Rugs
Nain Trading LLCNain Trading LLC
Select White Maple Plank Flooring, Entry & Staircase
Select White Maple Plank Flooring, Entry & Staircase
Vermont Plank FlooringVermont Plank Flooring
5″ Widths White Maple Plank Flooring in a lovely Medina home. Flooring: Select White Maple Flooring, 5″ Widths Custom Stair Treads cut at a 5 degree angle to match design specs for the staircase Finish: Catamount Construction by Kevin Lind
Severn River
Severn River
Morse ContractingMorse Contracting
Remodeled Entry
Remodeled Entry
Advantage Services ConstructionAdvantage Services Construction
Visibility from front door to back door through entry and kitchen. Entry tile is natural quarried marble. Repurposed antique closet doors. Nathan Williams, Van Earl Photography www.VanEarlPhotography.com
Fox Island Remodel
Fox Island Remodel
Brett Marlo Design BuildBrett Marlo Design Build
Believe it or not, the previous entry was through the laundry room! We assigned a new entry door that led directly into the great room. With creative a floor design, the entry became a fun focal point!
Fremont - Meadow Valley of Troy | Hudson, WI - 2017 Spring Parade Model
Fremont - Meadow Valley of Troy | Hudson, WI - 2017 Spring Parade Model
Creative HomesCreative Homes
Divergence
Divergence
Triple Dot Design StudioTriple Dot Design Studio
A beautiful bright entry to a newly renovated home. Glass side lites and transom surround the entry glass door, giving maximum light and connection between indoor and outdoor. The existing wood beams were re-stained to match the new medium tone hardwood floor.
Sophisticated Desert Modern
Sophisticated Desert Modern
Full Circle Custom HomesFull Circle Custom Homes
Young Family full design - Hill Park Circle
Young Family full design - Hill Park Circle
TOC design & construction inc.TOC design & construction inc.
Tania Scardellato from TOC design Every nook of this space has some sort of storage or duty, yet it flows brilliantly
Our Work
Our Work
All Hardwood Floors LLCAll Hardwood Floors LLC
Meadow Vista
Meadow Vista
MJB ConstructionMJB Construction
© California Architectural Photographer (Shutter Avenue Photography)
Tropical and Transitional Custom Home
Tropical and Transitional Custom Home
Masterpiece Design/BuildMasterpiece Design/Build
Kaunis Hetki Photography
Rivers End House #2
Rivers End House #2
Cushing TerrellCushing Terrell
The 5th Paradise Model ATU- Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes
The 5th Paradise Model ATU- Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes
Paradise Tiny Homes LLCParadise Tiny Homes LLC
This Paradise Model ATU is extra tall and grand! As you would in you have a couch for lounging, a 6 drawer dresser for clothing, and a seating area and closet that mirrors the kitchen. Quartz countertops waterfall over the side of the cabinets encasing them in stone. The custom kitchen cabinetry is sealed in a clear coat keeping the wood tone light. Black hardware accents with contrast to the light wood. A main-floor bedroom- no crawling in and out of bed. The wallpaper was an owner request; what do you think of their choice? The bathroom has natural edge Hawaiian mango wood slabs spanning the length of the bump-out: the vanity countertop and the shelf beneath. The entire bump-out-side wall is tiled floor to ceiling with a diamond print pattern. The shower follows the high contrast trend with one white wall and one black wall in matching square pearl finish. The warmth of the terra cotta floor adds earthy warmth that gives life to the wood. 3 wall lights hang down illuminating the vanity, though durning the day, you likely wont need it with the natural light shining in from two perfect angled long windows. This Paradise model was way customized. The biggest alterations were to remove the loft altogether and have one consistent roofline throughout. We were able to make the kitchen windows a bit taller because there was no loft we had to stay below over the kitchen. This ATU was perfect for an extra tall person. After editing out a loft, we had these big interior walls to work with and although we always have the high-up octagon windows on the interior walls to keep thing light and the flow coming through, we took it a step (or should I say foot) further and made the french pocket doors extra tall. This also made the shower wall tile and shower head extra tall. We added another ceiling fan above the kitchen and when all of those awning windows are opened up, all the hot air goes right up and out.
Traditional Persian Rugs
Traditional Persian Rugs
Nain Trading LLCNain Trading LLC
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
Ostaco Windows & DoorsOstaco Windows & Doors
Custom - Columbia St, Naperville
Custom - Columbia St, Naperville
King's Court Builders, Inc.King's Court Builders, Inc.
Stunning entry with double doors and balusters with circles
Vly Haus
Vly Haus
Freestyle RestyleFreestyle Restyle
Entry. Light renovation and full redesign of an open plan cabin nestled in the quiet woods of Ulster County, New York. Complete kitchen restyling and budget friendly furnishings, art and décor for a second home used as a weekend retreat
Front Doors
Front Doors
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc

Affordable Entrance with a Glass 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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