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20 Stunning Entryways and Front Door Designs

November 25, 2014

Add excitment to your entryway with these awe-inspiring front door designs.

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Welcoming Entryway

A nicely finished front door tells visitors that the inside of your home is well kept and comfortable. The brown accent wall and glass door showcases the interior artwork upon entry. Design by Kenneth Brown

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Photo: Aaron Leitz. From: Massucco Warner Interior Design
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A Welcoming Entryway

The paned glass front door pours natural light into the inviting foyer. Beadboard pairs with grasscloth for the walls, bringing texture to the room, while a patterned bench and striped rug adds color.

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Photo: Clopay
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Eye-Catching Architecture

Add interest to your entryway with stunning architectural details and a door that reflects your home style. Photo courtesy of Clopay

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Spirited Curb Appeal

A front door with prairie grills adds charm and pays homage to the innovation of Frank Lloyd Wright. Photo courtesy of Clopay

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Sophisticated Entrance

An entryway should be hospitable to you and your guests and reflect your personality. Light trim work pops against this mocha doorway for an elegant touch. Design by Joseph Pubillones

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Lively Combination

Color can add energy to a Craftsman entryway. A vibrant red door paired with blue siding and white trim offers a friendly, high-contrast aesthetic. Photo courtesy of Clopay

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Reliable Wood

Handcrafted and built of natural materials, this sturdy wooden door embodies design from the Arts and Crafts era. A high-quality, wood door will last for many years with minimal maintenance of painting and staining. Design by Merrill & Associates

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Custom Considerations

Carved design is an elaborate wood door option that makes a stylish statement. Carved doors feature classic raised panel, board and batten, stacked panel or a custom design. Design by Ashley Astleford

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Highlighting Features

Grand columns and iron details accentuate this rustic red door and add Southwestern style. Design by Meritage Homes

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Emphasizing Elements

The height of these custom front doors are emphasized through additional molding design found above head and frosted floor-to-ceiling windows. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

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Grand Door Design

Prominent stone columns and an intricate, hand-carved door make this Tuscan entryway a neighborhood focal point. Design by Thom Oppelt

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Modern Entry

Designer Notes: Create drama in small spaces with tile. Cool gray walls and stainless trim transforms this ordinary entryway into a spectular arrival point. Design by Lori Dennis

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Shielding Archway

Wood doors are naturally warm and inviting. Best used in a covered area such as a house with a portico or porch, or in combination with a storm door that will protect it from the elements. Design by Bassenian Lagoni Architects

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Symmetrical Accents

Framing a front door with a pair of lanterns and tall potted plants takes your curb appeal to the next level. Photo courtesy of Anderson Windows

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Contemporary Openings

Flush doors are plain, wood veneered doors with either a hollow or solid core. They work well in contemporary homes where their simple, sleek design compliments modern furnishings. Design by David Hertz

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Photo: Photographer: Christina Wedge
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Distinctive Doorway

Designer Notes: A creative blend of materials creates a distinguishing overhang that adds a sense of scale and purpose. Keep curb appeal year round by using seasonal potted plants at the entry. Design by Jennifer Reiner

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Appealing Steel

A modern front door welcomes guests as they enter HGTV's 2010 Dream Home. Steel doors are available in any style, from traditional to contemporary, and they do not warp like wood doors.

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Photo: Jay Graham, Graham Photography
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Striking Gold

Greek-inspired arches and weathered stairs enhance the gold doorway, creating a Mediterranean motif. Design by Jane Ellison

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Durable Doorway

Wood doors have a warm, natural look and come in a variety of species to coordinate with your furnishings. Wooden Dutch doors have the weight you can't find in solid core or hollow core fiberglass doors. Photo courtesy of Jeld Wen

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Geometric Aesthetic

Symmetrical arrangements of frosted glass squares give this front door a mid-century vibe. Design by Kerrie Kelly