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White Entrance with a Black Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Shoalwood Contemporary
Shoalwood Contemporary
Village Interior Design LLCVillage Interior Design LLC
Traditional Colonial Home - Front Porch
Traditional Colonial Home - Front Porch
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Our Princeton Architects designed the barrel vaulted ceiling to complement the existing transom window above the front door.
Melba Place Project
Melba Place Project
LB DesignLB Design
Ryan Fung Photography
New Orleans Estate
New Orleans Estate
Sofia Joelsson DesignSofia Joelsson Design
Sofia Joelsson Design, Interior Design Services. Interior Foyer, two story New Orleans new construction. Marble porcelain tiles, Rod Iron dark wood Staircase, Crystal Chandelier, Wood Flooring, Colorful art, Mirror, Large baseboards, wainscot, Console Table, Living Room
GLENDALE-COMPLETE HOME REMODEL
GLENDALE-COMPLETE HOME REMODEL
SES Builders Inc.SES Builders Inc.
Palmerston
Palmerston
Lisa Lev DesignLisa Lev Design
Lisa Petrole Photography
Modern Day French Manor
Modern Day French Manor
Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning DesignerHaus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer
Raised Ranch Remodel
Raised Ranch Remodel
TEKRA BuildersTEKRA Builders
This entry way gives you all the modern feels starting with this beautiful cable railing, allowing you to feel a part of the home right when you walk through the door.
Calistoga Vacation Home
Calistoga Vacation Home
Wit InteriorsWit Interiors
Walls painted in Super White by Benjamin Moore highlight the plinth style console, large Croft House wall mirror and contemporary sconces. The entry is light, bright and welcoming. Photo Credit: Meghan Caudill
Spring Parade of Homes, 2018
Spring Parade of Homes, 2018
Highmark BuildersHighmark Builders
Emily John Photography
Peppy Branch Home
Peppy Branch Home
New Image ConstructionNew Image Construction
Koreatown Apartment Building
Koreatown Apartment Building
Kemper InteriorsKemper Interiors
Erika Bierman Photography
Harvard Historic Home Renovation
Harvard Historic Home Renovation
Terracotta StudioTerracotta Studio
Photographed by Jeff Herr
Searle Residence
Searle Residence
B&B BuildersB&B Builders
Mudroom
Scandinavian Modern
Scandinavian Modern
Everything HomeEverything Home
The new construction luxury home was designed by our Carmel design-build studio with the concept of 'hygge' in mind – crafting a soothing environment that exudes warmth, contentment, and coziness without being overly ornate or cluttered. Inspired by Scandinavian style, the design incorporates clean lines and minimal decoration, set against soaring ceilings and walls of windows. These features are all enhanced by warm finishes, tactile textures, statement light fixtures, and carefully selected art pieces. In the living room, a bold statement wall was incorporated, making use of the 4-sided, 2-story fireplace chase, which was enveloped in large format marble tile. Each bedroom was crafted to reflect a unique character, featuring elegant wallpapers, decor, and luxurious furnishings. The primary bathroom was characterized by dark enveloping walls and floors, accentuated by teak, and included a walk-through dual shower, overhead rain showers, and a natural stone soaking tub. An open-concept kitchen was fitted, boasting state-of-the-art features and statement-making lighting. Adding an extra touch of sophistication, a beautiful basement space was conceived, housing an exquisite home bar and a comfortable lounge area. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/modern-scandinavian-luxury-home-westfield/
New Home Construction in Manakin-Sabot, VA
New Home Construction in Manakin-Sabot, VA
Olamar InteriorsOlamar Interiors
Квартира Родной город Воронцовский парк
Квартира Родной город Воронцовский парк
Анна Жемерева / ORT-interiorsАнна Жемерева / ORT-interiors
Formal Mosaic Entryway
Formal Mosaic Entryway
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Formal front entry, featuring mosaic floor tile, marble floors, a custom chandelier, and 3 sets of double entry doors with glass for lots of natural light.
Donegal Avenue
Donegal Avenue
IDF StudioIDF Studio
Black entry door with glass panels and side lights, wood and iron staircase, vintage wood entry bench and woven runner. Photo by Suzanna Scott.
Completed doors
Completed doors
The Iron Door StoreThe Iron Door Store
Craftsman style with Reeded glass. It is actually a super combination!

White Entrance with a Black 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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