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Charleston, SC - Historically Registered Private Home
Charleston, SC - Historically Registered Private Home
Foley & Stinnette Interior DesignFoley & Stinnette Interior Design
Rick McKee
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Bedfordale House
Bedfordale House
Suzanne Hunt ArchitectSuzanne Hunt Architect
Photography by Robert Frith Construction by Gransden Constructions
G165RTCP Round Top Entry Door by Vintage Doors
G165RTCP Round Top Entry Door by Vintage Doors
Vintage DoorsVintage Doors
Your home deserves more than ordinary doors! Choose Vintage Doors—Proudly Made in the USA (just for you), with the highest quality you expect from master craftsmen. Model Shown: 'G165RTCP' in solid African Mahogany. Other Options: Many different glass options, Applied Molding Options, and Panel Profiles are available. Custom Sizes available. Browse other Solid Wood Exterior doors exclusively at www.VintageDoors.com
Tomales Retreat
Tomales Retreat
Leger Wanaselja ArchitectureLeger Wanaselja Architecture
Emily Hagopian, Leger Wanaselja Architecture
Beachfront Retreat
Beachfront Retreat
UserUser
This entry features floor to ceiling cabinetry providing optimal storage space. Cedar planks clad the doors to create a natural yet modern look. When cubby doors are opened, LED lighting automatically illuminates the storage space.
Tuscan Villa
Tuscan Villa
Carawan ArchitectureCarawan Architecture
Mark Singer Photography
PORTICO IDEAS
PORTICO IDEAS
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Two column arched portico with gable roof and black railing located in Alpharetta, GA. ©2012 Georgia Front Porch.
Tupelo - Duneside Cottage
Tupelo - Duneside Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
This four-story cottage bungalow is designed to perch on a steep shoreline, allowing homeowners to get the most out of their space. The main level of the home accommodates gatherings with easy flow between the living room, dining area, kitchen, and outdoor deck. The midlevel offers a lounge, bedroom suite, and the master bedroom, complete with access to a private deck. The family room, kitchenette, and beach bath on the lower level open to an expansive backyard patio and pool area. At the top of the nest is the loft area, which provides a bunk room and extra guest bedroom suite.
Tallman Segerson Portfolio
Tallman Segerson Portfolio
Segerson BuildersSegerson Builders
wood door, arched door, paneled door, square window, green window trim, purple flowers, window box, blinds, stacked stone walls, shingle roof, brown roof, tan walls, orange door, tertiary color scheme, sloped roof, stone patio, cottage style
Modern Traditional Lake House
Modern Traditional Lake House
Hyrum McKay Bates Design, Inc.Hyrum McKay Bates Design, Inc.
Chris Parkinson Photography
Winter Cabin
Winter Cabin
Susan Teare, Professional PhotographerSusan Teare, Professional Photographer
Architect: Joan Heaton Architects Builder: Silver Maple Construction
The Point
The Point
Duket Architects PlannersDuket Architects Planners
Located in a neighborhood of older homes, this stone Tudor Cottage is located on a triangular lot at the point of convergence of two tree lined streets. A new garage and addition to the west of the existing house have been shaped and proportioned to conform to the existing home, with its large chimneys and dormered roof. A new three car garage has been designed with an additional large storage and expansion area above, which may be used for future living/play space. Stained cedar garage doors emulate the feel of an older carriage house.
Minnetonka Shingle-Style
Minnetonka Shingle-Style
TEA2 ArchitectsTEA2 Architects
Photography: Susan Gilmore Contractor: Choice Wood Company Interior Design: Billy Beson Company Landscape Architect: Damon Farber Project Size: 4000+ SF (First Floor + Second Floor)
Cedar View Lodge
Cedar View Lodge
Lohss ConstructionLohss Construction
Trevot Collection Graphite 1-Light 17" Outdoor Sconce
Trevot Collection Graphite 1-Light 17" Outdoor Sconce
We Got LitesWe Got Lites
Since the company's inception, ELK Lighting has made a commitment to deliver innovative, quality product with designer appeal and conscientious value. Today, those lasting traditions endure. From our family to yours, we appreciate you choosing our product to be a part of your family. ELK - Lighting for Distinctive Homes. Measurements and Information: Width 7" Height 17" Extends 4" Weighs 4 pounds 1 Light Accommodates 60W Medium base bulb (not included) Graphite Finish
1 bedroom flat
1 bedroom flat
Tetiana AlyeksyeyevaTetiana Alyeksyeyeva
豊川市 上野の家
豊川市 上野の家
株式会社kotori株式会社kotori
オリジナルの製作引戸を取り付けた玄関は木のぬくもりあふれる優しい空間となりました。脇には、造り付けの造作ベンチを設置し、靴の履き替えが容易にできるように配慮しています。ベンチの横には、郵便物を屋内から取り込むことができるよう、郵便受けを設けました。
Private Residence 1
Private Residence 1
The Artisan CompanyThe Artisan Company
Entry custom built storage lockers
Point Hayden Renovation
Point Hayden Renovation
XACT InteriorsXACT Interiors
Tore out stairway and reconstructed curved white oak railing with bronze metal horizontals. New glass chandelier and onyx wall sconces at balcony.

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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