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Mohawk Flooring Gallery
Mohawk Flooring Gallery
Christoff and Sons Floor Covering Inc.Christoff and Sons Floor Covering Inc.
Country hallway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Foyers, Hallways & Mudrooms
Foyers, Hallways & Mudrooms
Clean DesignClean Design
Regan Wood Photography
Inspiration for a classic boot room in New York with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.
Cortijo
Cortijo
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
This 6000 square foot residence sits on a hilltop overlooking rolling hills and distant mountains beyond. The hacienda style home is laid out around a central courtyard. The main arched entrance opens through to the main axis of the courtyard and the hillside views. The living areas are within one space, which connects to the courtyard one side and covered outdoor living on the other through large doors.
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Promontory Project
Promontory Project
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
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Lytton Blvd Toronto
Lytton Blvd Toronto
Emily Griffin DesignEmily Griffin Design
Virginia Macdonald
Photo of a small classic entrance in Toronto with feature lighting.
Porte d'acier - Steel Door
Porte d'acier - Steel Door
Auroral Portes et FenêtresAuroral Portes et Fenêtres
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Montreal with grey walls, a single front door and a black front door.
Cliff Road Area - Nantucket
Cliff Road Area - Nantucket
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Nantucket Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a beach style front door in Boston with a single front door and a brown front door.
Park Cities Traditional
Park Cities Traditional
Pauzer DesignPauzer Design
Design ideas for a classic front door in Dallas with a single front door and a grey front door.
Shades of blue
Shades of blue
iPozdnyakov StudioiPozdnyakov Studio
Designer: Ivan Pozdnyakov Foto: Sergey Ananiev
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Moscow with grey walls and porcelain flooring.
Tuscan Farmhouse Entry
Tuscan Farmhouse Entry
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
A large, rustic entryway with Laura Lee Designs sconces along the staircase.
Photo of a large mediterranean vestibule in Los Angeles with grey walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and red floors.
Madrona
Madrona
.NelsonDesign.NelsonDesign
Luke Potter
Inspiration for a modern hallway in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Debbie SykesDebbie Sykes
Dawn Smith Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Cincinnati with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Residential project
Residential project
Marek Sikora PhotographyMarek Sikora Photography
Marek Sikora Photography for Venessa Hermantes
Photo of a contemporary hallway in London with grey walls and painted wood flooring.
Mount Royal
Mount Royal
Cruz Custom HomesCruz Custom Homes
Photography by kate kunz Styling by jaia talisman
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Calgary with beige walls and porcelain flooring.
Gappa Entry
Gappa Entry
North Star RemodelingNorth Star Remodeling
Troy Thies Photagraphy
Inspiration for a medium sized country boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring and a single front door.
Front Doors
Front Doors
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Denver with red walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Grandfather Homes - Overhill Rd
Grandfather Homes - Overhill Rd
Grandfather HomesGrandfather Homes
Classic foyer in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Two Story Foyer
Two Story Foyer
Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.
Western Springs, Grove Avenue house Brad Lewis, William Schwarz
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Chicago with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Chic Chateau
Chic Chateau
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Front staircase and entryway with velvet bench seating and an arched front door
Photo of a large classic entrance in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance 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!
Ledgewood- Front Door
Ledgewood- Front Door
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a modern front door in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
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