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Foyer with a Stable Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Invergordon
Invergordon
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Historic Palm Row
Historic Palm Row
Anastasia Design GroupAnastasia Design Group
Meant to Be(ach)
Meant to Be(ach)
GLDESIGNGLDESIGN
Bed and breakfast à la campagne - Entrée Séjour
Bed and breakfast à la campagne - Entrée Séjour
Eraya CreationEraya Creation
Création d'une entrée pour créer un réel sas entre l'extérieur et l'intérieur de l'habitat
Mullan Trail Road, Coeur d'Alene
Mullan Trail Road, Coeur d'Alene
Nest DesignsNest Designs
I love how the dutch door turned out. It allows me to open the top of it while keeping the kids and dog in the house.
Vegan Home Design : Beautiful Beach Style
Vegan Home Design : Beautiful Beach Style
Sarah Barnard Design LLCSarah Barnard Design LLC
In this design concept, Sarah Barnard, WELL AP + LEED AP developed two variations of objects, furniture, and artwork for the entryway of a home by the ocean. All of the materials and objects selected for this home project are Vegan. This option features a deep blue dutch door reflecting the color of the sea and a glass window that floods the space with natural light. These blue tones carry through the room in imagery and forms from the natural world, such as the painting of a Blue Heron installed above the sideboard. This option features a collection of contemporary ceramic objects, such as the stylized flush mount ceiling light and the ceramic lamp that resembles the form of a sea urchin. These objects are grounded by the vintage ceramic bowl and planter containing flowers. The sideboard, made from Danish oiled walnut, offers tidy storage options, while the tone of its wood finish harmonizes with the soothing blue of the room to create a welcoming entrance.
Eclectic Ranch Style
Eclectic Ranch Style
Kelley Wolf InteriorsKelley Wolf Interiors
This 1950's ranch entry originally had a coat closet where the chest and lamp are now and a solid front door that made the space dark and dreary. Once the coat closet was removed allowing for a console and the front door was replaced with a Dutch door, it opened up the entry, made it light and welcoming and it felt like it's own room vs. feeling like a hallway to another room. The walls are wallpapered in an orange/pink grasscloth. The owner's colorful art anchors the space. Ali Atri Photography
Merrick | modern meets traditional
Merrick | modern meets traditional
Huntley & Co. Interior DesignHuntley & Co. Interior Design
Kevin Allen Photography
Balboa Waterfront
Balboa Waterfront
Zen ArchitectZen Architect
Custom Water Front Home (remodel) Balboa Peninsula (Newport Harbor Frontage) remodeling exterior and interior throughout and keeping the heritage them fully intact. http://ZenArchitect.com
Elegant Chateau Mansion by Fratantoni Design!
Elegant Chateau Mansion by Fratantoni Design!
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
European inspired, eclectic Bellevue Hill home
European inspired, eclectic Bellevue Hill home
Marylou Sobel Interior DesignMarylou Sobel Interior Design
Maree Homer Photography
Project Bradcliff
Project Bradcliff
Mark Design Co.Mark Design Co.
Seattle "Box" Remodel
Seattle "Box" Remodel
NRC HOMESNRC HOMES
The front Dutch door opens up into a serene entryway with a vista stretching all the way through the house. Architectural design by Board & Vellum. Photo by John G. Wilbanks.
Can't Tame a Wild Thing
Can't Tame a Wild Thing
Morrison InteriorsMorrison Interiors
A blended mixture of rustic and modern, this entry offered an interesting space to pause and take off your shoes. Photo by: Brett Hickman
Foyer Stair
Foyer Stair
GuyArchitectGuyArchitect
Spanish tile stairs, wrought iron railing
Elegant. Timeless. Distinctive.
Elegant. Timeless. Distinctive.
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
Kelvin Hughes, Kelvin Hughes Productions
Gardener's Retreat
Gardener's Retreat
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
Lowell Custom Homes, Lake Geneva, WI., The open floor plan moves from the entry to a stone room divider formed from the side of a pass through fireplace between the dining area and living room. Niches have agent lighting for art display.
OC Ranch Remodel
OC Ranch Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Luxury Townhouse
Luxury Townhouse
Diana Interiors GroupDiana Interiors Group
Ecelectic Ranch Style
Ecelectic Ranch Style
Kelley Wolf InteriorsKelley Wolf Interiors
This 1950's ranch originally had a coat closet where the console and lamp are and a solid front door. It was essentially a dark hallway. The coat closet was removed allowing for a console and the front door was replaced with a Dutch door with divided lites. New trim was added throughout the space. The walls are wallpapered in a welcoming and cheerful orange/pink grasscloth. The owner's colorful art is highlighted. Ali Atri Photography

Foyer with a Stable 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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