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Luxury Entrance with a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse Foyer
Farmhouse Foyer
SaltHouse & Co.SaltHouse & Co.
This two-story entryway will WOW guests as soon as they walk through the door. A globe chandelier, navy colored front door, shiplap accent wall, and stunning sitting bench were all designed to bring farmhouse elements the client was looking for.
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
The mudroom, also known as the hunt room, not only serves as a space for storage but also as a potting room complete with a pantry and powder room.
WaterSound Beach Gulf Front Living: 210 Coopersmith Lane
WaterSound Beach Gulf Front Living: 210 Coopersmith Lane
The Beach Group Properties, LLCThe Beach Group Properties, LLC
The entry, finished in shiplap, asserts soaring ceilings and beautiful tile flooring that transports you to an additional living room adjoined to two king bedrooms with ensuite baths.
Mapleton
Mapleton
Harper & Company, Inc.Harper & Company, Inc.
Historic Farmhouse Reconstruction
Historic Farmhouse Reconstruction
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
This 1914 family farmhouse was passed down from the original owners to their grandson and his young family. The original goal was to restore the old home to its former glory. However, when we started planning the remodel, we discovered the foundation needed to be replaced, the roof framing didn’t meet code, all the electrical, plumbing and mechanical would have to be removed, siding replaced, and much more. We quickly realized that instead of restoring the home, it would be more cost effective to deconstruct the home, recycle the materials, and build a replica of the old house using as much of the salvaged materials as we could. The design of the new construction is greatly influenced by the old home with traditional craftsman design interiors. We worked with a deconstruction specialist to salvage the old-growth timber and reused or re-purposed many of the original materials. We moved the house back on the property, connecting it to the existing garage, and lowered the elevation of the home which made it more accessible to the existing grades. The new home includes 5-panel doors, columned archways, tall baseboards, reused wood for architectural highlights in the kitchen, a food-preservation room, exercise room, playful wallpaper in the guest bath and fun era-specific fixtures throughout.
LIDO HOUSE HOTEL, Newport Beach, CA: Balboa Cottage
LIDO HOUSE HOTEL, Newport Beach, CA: Balboa Cottage
Grace Blu Interior DesignGrace Blu Interior Design
Five residential-style, three-level cottages are located behind the hotel facing 32nd Street. Spanning 1,500 square feet with a kitchen, rooftop deck featuring a fire place + barbeque, two bedrooms and a living room, showcasing masterfully designed interiors. Each cottage is named after the islands in Newport Beach and features a distinctive motif, tapping five elite Newport Beach-based firms: Grace Blu Design, Jennifer Mehditash Design, Brooke Wagner Design, Erica Bryen Design and Blackband Design.
Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey
Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey
Falcon IndustriesFalcon Industries
Motion City Media
Modern Victorian
Modern Victorian
Tim Brown ArchitectureTim Brown Architecture
Casey Fry
Elegant Colonial
Elegant Colonial
PS & DaughtersPS & Daughters
Back entry mudroom off the garage has built in storage for shoes, jackets. 2x8 herringbone tile pattern and walnut accents.
1930s New England Colonial: Exterior, Entry, Front Hall
1930s New England Colonial: Exterior, Entry, Front Hall
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
Originally designed by renowned architect Miles Standish in 1930, this gorgeous New England Colonial underwent a 1960s addition by Richard Wills of the elite Royal Barry Wills architecture firm - featured in Life Magazine in both 1938 & 1946 for his classic Cape Cod & Colonial home designs. The addition included an early American pub w/ beautiful pine-paneled walls, full bar, fireplace & abundant seating as well as a country living room. We Feng Shui'ed and refreshed this classic home, providing modern touches, but remaining true to the original architect's vision. On the front door: Heritage Red by Benjamin Moore.
1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate
1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Exotic Asian-inspired Architecture Atlantic Ocean Manalapan Beach Ocean-to-Intracoastal Tropical Foliage Bamboo Landscaping Old Malaysian Door Natural Patina Finish Natural Stone Slab Walkway Japanese Architecture Modern Award-winning Studio K Architects Pascal Liguori and son 561-320-3109 pascalliguoriandson.com
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Poinciana River House
Poinciana River House
Persimmon Interior Design, IncPersimmon Interior Design, Inc
Elegant, coastal home renovation of 1980's home on the Banana River in Indian Harbour Beach, FL. Grand two story entry welcomes you with a custom stair case and railing. Wood beams accent the expansive ceiling.
Colonial Front Entry
Colonial Front Entry
Tami Smight InteriorsTami Smight Interiors
Bluestone walkway framed in Belgian blocks leads visitors to a cheerful entry.
Larchmont, NY
Larchmont, NY
color theory Bostoncolor theory Boston
Michael J Lee
Masonite® BLS-122-34 Exterior Doors
Masonite® BLS-122-34 Exterior Doors
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Ornate colonial style mansion Featuring lavish exterior moulding work and a Belleville series Half lite entry door and sidelite pair with Royston style decorative door glass
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
https://www.lowellcustomhomes.com Photo by www.aimeemazzenga.com Interior Design by www.northshorenest.com Relaxed luxury on the shore of beautiful Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.
Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Historic landmark estate restoration with handpainted archways, American Encaustic tile detailing and fountain, original tile floor, carved wooden column, and original wrought iron handrails. Photo by: Jim Bartsch
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
The Isle of Wight Project
The Isle of Wight Project
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
Entrance hall with driftwood side table and cream armchairs. Panelled walls with plastered wall lights.

Luxury Entrance with a Blue 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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