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Medium Sized Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak, MI
Dan Davis DesignDan Davis Design
The open layout of this newly renovated home is spacious enough for the clients home work office. The exposed beam and slat wall provide architectural interest . And there is plenty of room for the client's eclectic art collection.
Medical Clinic Reception
Medical Clinic Reception
Kister ArchitectsKister Architects
Peter Bennetts
The Carriage House at Olde Bulltown
The Carriage House at Olde Bulltown
Stoltzfus Enterprises LtdStoltzfus Enterprises Ltd
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
Games Road
Games Road
Dobra Villa ArchitectsDobra Villa Architects
Front porch
春夏秋冬をたのしむ縁側のある家
春夏秋冬をたのしむ縁側のある家
グッドライフ黒田工務所グッドライフ黒田工務所
縁側に座ってビールにだだちゃ豆、ぽかぽか陽気で日光浴。 子供たちが縁側を通って畑になった野菜を収穫する。 縁側にくつろぎとたのしさを詰め込んだ暮らしを考えた。 お庭で遊んでも、お部屋で遊んでも、目の届くように。 私たち家族のためだけの、たったひとつの動線計画。 心地よい光と風を取り入れ、自然豊かな郊外で暮らす。 家族の想いが、またひとつカタチになりました。
Woodland Park Exterior
Woodland Park Exterior
Phinney Ridge PaintingPhinney Ridge Painting
Dan Farmer- Seattle Home Tours
Forest Retreat
Forest Retreat
ALTER Design StudioALTER Design Studio
Reimagined entrance with a gorgeous 4' wide Douglas Fir door and window seat with hidden storage for shoes and coats.
Distribuidor LC55
Distribuidor LC55
Maaf estudioMaaf estudio
Mid Century Modern ADA Remodel
Mid Century Modern ADA Remodel
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
We designed and renovated a Mid-Century Modern home into an ADA compliant home with an open floor plan and updated feel. We incorporated many of the homes original details while modernizing them. We converted the existing two car garage into a master suite and walk in closet, designing a master bathroom with an ADA vanity and curb-less shower. We redesigned the existing living room fireplace creating an artistic focal point in the room. The project came with its share of challenges which we were able to creatively solve, resulting in what our homeowners feel is their first and forever home. This beautiful home won three design awards: • Pro Remodeler Design Award – 2019 Platinum Award for Universal/Better Living Design • Chrysalis Award – 2019 Regional Award for Residential Universal Design • Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards – 2019 Bronze Award for Universal Design
Gamma Beta
Gamma Beta
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Village House
Village House
Glow Design GroupGlow Design Group
Entry to the Village house by GLOW design group. Photo by Jack Lovel
Spruce Ave.
Spruce Ave.
Ashley Martin HomeAshley Martin Home
Revello
Revello
Hawk & Co.Hawk & Co.
A white board form feature wall ground the home and outdoor area. The palette was inspired by driftwood and sand with darker elements to give contrast to the monochromatic backdrop while the roaming succulents and shape and movement. Photo Credit: John Ellis
Contemporary Exterior Double Door, Mahogany, Laminated Glass
Contemporary Exterior Double Door, Mahogany, Laminated Glass
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
sku# Rubi Slimlite_2, Double Door Exterior Prehung Mahogany, 9 Lite Tempered, Contemporary Home
Mid Century Modern Re-Visit
Mid Century Modern Re-Visit
The Cobalt Companies, LLCThe Cobalt Companies, LLC
Oak Street
Oak Street
Jessica Lagrange InteriorsJessica Lagrange Interiors
Oak Street Pied a Terre, Jessica Lagrange Interiors LLC, Photo by Nathan Kirkman
Villa Méditerranée - villa neuve de 200m² à Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Villa Méditerranée - villa neuve de 200m² à Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Marc Achkar Creative StudioMarc Achkar Creative Studio
Mudroom with cubbies
Mudroom with cubbies
Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.
entry mudroom with coat closet, tiled floor and wood door with side window

Medium Sized Entrance with a Light 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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