The entrance to your home is the first thing that people see when they come visiting. You would want to make a lasting impression on them with this unique opportunity. As we know, the first one matters most.
Here are 20 unique and fairly easily assembled designs that you can adapt for your front door that will make people always remember the first time they came calling.
Welcoming Entryway
This design by Kenneth Brown is so calming and welcoming. The arrangement and colors used segue into each other seamlessly and nothing jumps out at you too much.
Looking at the design, with the flora and soft lighting, it gives the visitor an idea of what to expect when they come inside; a cozy and comfy home that they can really feel at home in.
Elegant Details
Custom ceiling design, a lavish chandelier and an iron front door evokes an Old World feel. With little maintenance, a high-quality metal door can stay beautiful for a lifetime. Design by Lori Dennis
Eye-Catching Architecture
Add interest to your entryway with stunning architectural details and a door that reflects your home style. Photo courtesy of Clopay
Spirited Curb Appeal
Sophisticated Entrance
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
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
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
Highlighting Features
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
Grand Door Design
Prominent stone columns and an intricate, hand-carved door make this Tuscan entryway a neighborhood focal point. Design by Thom Oppelt
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Striking Gold
Greek-inspired arches and weathered stairs enhance the gold doorway, creating a Mediterranean motif. Design by Jane Ellison
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
Geometric Aesthetic
Symmetrical arrangements of frosted glass squares give this front door a mid-century vibe. Design by Kerrie Kelly
