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Entrance with Black Walls and a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Villandry Circle
Villandry Circle
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Eye-catching Timber Cabin: Meadow Creek, Colorado
Eye-catching Timber Cabin: Meadow Creek, Colorado
M.T.N DesignM.T.N Design
The design of this timber cabin incorporates a practical yet charming mudroom to accommodate the busy family and its active lifestyle. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photos By: Longviews Studios, Inc.
Décoration appartement Obernai
Décoration appartement Obernai
Maison Tania LiegeonMaison Tania Liegeon
Décoration d'un appartement neuf à Obernai dans une ambiance douce et chaleureuse
焼杉と漆喰の家
焼杉と漆喰の家
株式会社 彩株式会社 彩
焼杉と漆喰に家　　 photo by : 株式会社 plus-b　watanabe bonten
Skylake Residence
Skylake Residence
Agsia Design GroupAgsia Design Group
Modern Minnesota Rambler on Acreage
Modern Minnesota Rambler on Acreage
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Landmark Photography
Contemporary Color on Fort Lauderdale Beach
Contemporary Color on Fort Lauderdale Beach
DawnElise InteriorsDawnElise Interiors
黒の家
黒の家
空間工房　用舎行蔵　一級建築士事務所空間工房　用舎行蔵　一級建築士事務所
黒の家　撮影/岡田大次郎
Sunset Strip Sanctuary
Sunset Strip Sanctuary
Studio PalominoStudio Palomino
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
plywood marks the asymmetrical side entry at the new black-clad addition, allowing access to the rear of the home from the driveway
Front Entry Doors
Front Entry Doors
Euroclad Windows and DoorsEuroclad Windows and Doors
8' 8405, 9 lite fir door, with an aluminum clad frame for their front entry. This entry has 2 full clear sidelights and transom glass.
Lynnfield Farmhouse - Cummings Architects
Lynnfield Farmhouse - Cummings Architects
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth
Изумруд и латунь
Изумруд и латунь
Daria NazarenkoDaria Nazarenko
Миниатюрная квартира-студия площадью 28 метров в Москве с гардеробной комнатой, просторной кухней-гостиной и душевой комнатой с естественным освещением.
Downer Residence
Downer Residence
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
Large timber entry door with black handle, a stone masonry wall and black feature wall. Interior design and styling by Studio Black Interiors, Downer Residence, Canberra, Australia. Built by Homes by Howe. Photography by Hcreations.
BULLI MODERN
BULLI MODERN
South Coast Building DesignSouth Coast Building Design
The entry to this modern coastal family home is distinguished by the stone work feature as depicted. The warmth created by its inclusion in the monochromatic facade is accentuated by the timber blades used on the facade.
Mountain Home
Mountain Home
Normerica Timber Homes & CottagesNormerica Timber Homes & Cottages
Curl Curl 02
Curl Curl 02
Watershed ArchitectsWatershed Architects
Malibu Crest
Malibu Crest
Studio BracketStudio Bracket
土岐の曲り屋
土岐の曲り屋
ティー・プロダクツ建築設計事務所　t-products Architect's Officeティー・プロダクツ建築設計事務所　t-products Architect's Office
向かいの大きな木の木漏れ日が落ちる外壁。玄関内はグレートーンの落ち着いたインテリア。玄関内右手に1.3坪のシューズインクローゼット。
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)

Entrance with Black Walls and 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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