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Front entrance

10 years ago
We are in the process of renovating a 1950's style ranch and I hate the front entrance. It is uninviting!
My idea is to change it by adding a new door with a glass surround like sidelights. That empty space would then be the new entrance and the current door could be a French door. I get varying opinions from friends who think that the outcome would not justify the cost. Ideas? opinions?

Comments (12)

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    If you do installation by yourself you can save on labor and get den for coats and shoes.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Please some more pics and I never like this stone and brick mixture

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    HI -- Not sure what you mean ....which door and where ?? Are you up for painting the brick ??

    brenit thanked lefty47
  • 10 years ago

    MCM can have a horizontal wood privacy partition to obscure the front door. Install your house number in large format w/ a small light above it. It can be one piece or an "L" shape.

    Joshua Nimmo · More Info

    This photo shows a vertical & it does not have the house number or light, however it gives you an idea of what I mean.

  • 10 years ago

    I will post more pictures tomorrow. The door I am thinking about. Would go in the front part of the opening that is shown. The original front door is not showing but is at a right angle to the right wall and is hidden by it

  • 10 years ago

    HI -- Thank you brenit -- Thought that was the case but wasn't sure . My concern would be it looking a little flat . But it will make the front entrance more visible and it will need the right looking door . I think it is a good idea .

  • 10 years ago
    If I add a door I am not sure if it should be a traditional door or one that is mostly glass
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    I would consult with a professional. In some cases, doing this kind of reno can add value to your home, or, this kind of reno can drive you into the ground during resale. Even if this is you "forever home" you never know what can happen. If this is not something that will help you in resale, don't do it. Your house is your home. It should be a reflection of you. But more importantly, it is an investment. If you are not going to get a higher ROI for doing this reno, then it is not worth it.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    This job will require some thought as that door will become your new entry does that work ? This is a nice MCM door but probably not black . IMO this is not a DIY job so hire a pro and before doing anything get a designer who can help with reworking the space that was your entry and the new entry space. I think i would not put a french door in the old space but maybe close that space up and use the bricks you remove from the new door space to match where the old door came out this would make this look properly done.

  • 10 years ago

    I do not like the idea. It seems like a lot of work to move a door a few feet. I don't see how a forward facing door is worth the money. If you submit a picture from further back we can see if there are other ways to enhance your home.

  • 10 years ago

    if you put the door in that spot you can go with a very glassy one, as it would look into the wall, you could add a table and mirror, whatever. i think it would look better recessed a bit tho... not sure you have the depth needed to do that.

    (this is assuming i read this right, and you are wanting to put a new entry door in that opening and nothing else would change except the current entry door could be 'downgraded' to an interior door.)