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Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door and a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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High Camp HomeHigh Camp Home
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Colonial Touch
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Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
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Crestmoore
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Unique Hybrid of Conventional, Timber and Log Framed Home
Unique Hybrid of Conventional, Timber and Log Framed Home
Old Hampshire Designs IncOld Hampshire Designs Inc
This unique Old Hampshire Designs timber frame home has a rustic look with rough-cut beams and tongue and groove ceilings, and is finished with hard wood floors through out. The centerpiece fireplace is of all locally quarried granite, built by local master craftsmen. This Lake Sunapee area home features a drop down bed set on a breezeway perfect for those cool summer nights. Built by Old Hampshire Designs in the Lake Sunapee/Hanover NH area Timber Frame by Timberpeg Photography by William N. Fish
Blue Seas
Blue Seas
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A 1930's house, extended and updated to form a wonderful marine home with a stylish beach style interior. Entrance with double doors in solid wood with portholes, tile floor with driftwood framed mirror. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle. www.colincadle.com
Canyon House
Canyon House
Gustave Carlson DesignGustave Carlson Design
Gustave Carlson Design
Tour of Homes: #2 M&S Resources
Tour of Homes: #2 M&S Resources
Cherry City Interiors & DesignCherry City Interiors & Design
Builder/Remodeler: M&S Resources- Phillip Moreno/ Materials provided by: Cherry City Interiors & Design/ Interior Design by: Shelli Dierck & Leslie Kampstra/ Photographs by: Shelli Dierck &
Organic Modern
Organic Modern
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Hilltop House | Grand Vista Subdivision
Hilltop House | Grand Vista Subdivision
Jordan Iverson Signature HomesJordan Iverson Signature Homes
2012 KuDa Photography
Cold Springs Farm Entry
Cold Springs Farm Entry
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Cold Spring Farm Entry. Photo by Angle Eye Photography.
Orono Custom Home
Orono Custom Home
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
European Inspired Transitional Home
European Inspired Transitional Home
Design DCADesign DCA
Foyer with stairs and Dining Room beyond.
Memmer Custom Homes (Parade of Homes)
Memmer Custom Homes (Parade of Homes)
Schlabach WoodworksSchlabach Woodworks
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Chaffey Building GroupChaffey Building Group
Lakeside Farmhouse
Lakeside Farmhouse
Fluidesign StudioFluidesign Studio
Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Structural Dimensions Inc. I Photographer: Seth Benn Photography
Maximizing Curb Appeal w/ New Entry Doors
Maximizing Curb Appeal w/ New Entry Doors
ProViaProVia
ProVia Signet 003 fiberglass entry door with 770SOL Sidelites. Shown in Cherry Wood Grain with American Cherry Stain. Photo by ProVia.com
Balanced House Front Entrance with Undercover Driveway
Balanced House Front Entrance with Undercover Driveway
Source ArchitectsSource Architects
The Balanced House was initially designed to investigate simple modular architecture which responded to the ruggedness of its Australian landscape setting. This dictated elevating the house above natural ground through the construction of a precast concrete base to accentuate the rise and fall of the landscape. The concrete base is then complimented with the sharp lines of Linelong metal cladding and provides a deliberate contrast to the soft landscapes that surround the property.
TERRACOTA IN LOVE
TERRACOTA IN LOVE
Mathilde DesignMathilde Design
M et Mme P., fraîchement débarqués de la capitale, ont décidé de s'installer dans notre charmante région. Leur objectif est de rénover la maison récemment acquise afin de gagner en espace et de la moderniser. Après avoir exploré en ligne, ils ont opté pour notre agence qui correspondait parfaitement à leurs attentes. Entrée/ Salle à manger Initialement, l'entrée du salon était située au fond du couloir. Afin d'optimiser l'espace et favoriser la luminosité, le passage a été déplacé plus près de la porte d'entrée. Un agencement de rangements et un dressing définissent l'entrée avec une note de couleur terracotta. Un effet "Whoua" est assuré dès l'arrivée ! Au-delà de cette partie fonctionnelle, le parquet en point de Hongrie et les tasseaux en bois apportent chaleur et modernité au lieu. Salon/salle à manger/cuisine Afin de répondre aux attentes de nos clients qui souhaitaient une vue directe sur le jardin, nous avons transformé la porte-fenêtre en une grande baie vitrée de plus de 4 mètres de long. En revanche, la cuisine, qui était déjà installée, manquait de volume et était trop cloisonnée. Pour remédier à cela, une élégante verrière en forme d'ogive a été installée pour délimiter les espaces et offrir plus d'espace dans la cuisine à nos clients. L'utilisation harmonieuse des matériaux et des couleurs dans ce projet ainsi que son agencement apportent élégance et fonctionnalité à cette incroyable maison.
A Newport Coast Entryway
A Newport Coast Entryway
Sea Pointe Design & RemodelSea Pointe Design & Remodel
A Newport Coast Entryway
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors

Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door and a Dark 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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