77 Front Doors to Welcome You Home
Crossing the threshold is an event with these doors in a gamut of styles
Annie Thornton
October 29, 2019
Houzz Editorial Staff
It’s probably the last thing we touch when we leave the house, and it’s probably the first thing we encounter on our way in. No matter where we live, we all have and frequently use a front door. This collection of front doors and entryways shows us 77 different ways to celebrate those daily run-ins; some are bursting with color, and others showcase subtle but intricate details. Click the first photo to get started, and tell us which door you’d like to walk through every day.
51. Despite the fact that it’s now used as a residence, this converted chapel in London still has many of its original features, including this pointed-arch door, a distinct feature of Gothic architecture.
52. The turquoise front door shines brightly against this otherwise all-white exterior in Florida.
Door paint: Blue Spa, Benjamin Moore
Door paint: Blue Spa, Benjamin Moore
53. Hundred-year-old doors from Mexico add authenticity to a historic-looking brand-new house in Dallas. Custom lamps flank the doors.
54. Two olive trees in terra-cotta pots mark an entrance that nearly blends into its surroundings. In this case, it’s the accessories and small details you notice, like the spade door knocker and the lines in the stone wall.
Door paint: Stony Ground No. 211, Farrow & Ball
Door paint: Stony Ground No. 211, Farrow & Ball
55. Louvered double doors match black wood shutters in this classic Washington, D.C., home. Two potted topiaries personalize the small entry stoop.
56. A bench with cushions and throw pillows near the front door always makes guests feel welcome.
Door paint: Tranquil Blue, Benjamin Moore
Door paint: Tranquil Blue, Benjamin Moore
57. This charming cottage entrance in France exudes the same effortless style as all things French. Loosely scattered geraniums in terra-cotta pots match the rustic white doors and shutters.
58. The vintage Swedish mailbox blends right in with the high-gloss red frame of this 100-year-old front door.
59. An ornate wrought iron staircase leads to this grand entry with climbing vines and glossy green double doors.
60. The architect of this South Florida home played up its tropical locale with a violet front door surrounded by gold and green color blocks. It’s meant to resemble the center of a flower.
Door paint: Your Majesty, Benjamin Moore
Door paint: Your Majesty, Benjamin Moore
61. Nestled behind a standard potted tree, the mail slot has been painted to match this warm, rich turquoise front door.
Door paint: Prussian Blue, Zoffany
Door paint: Prussian Blue, Zoffany
62. Custom hinges by local artist Conrad Malicoat help make this Cape Cod, Massachusetts, entrance feel at home.
63. A colorful and eclectic entrance in Austin, Texas, follows the homeowners’ artistic and humorous preferences.
64. This ordered entrance in the U.K. features a series of lines and grids that work together to create a cohesive and balanced space.
65. Horizontal wood siding frames the covered entry of this contemporary house in Scotland. A glass and wood pivot door contributes to an overall lightness, also seen in the stairs’ open risers and glass walls in the background.
66. This salvaged door got a fresh coat of robin’s egg blue to match the porch ceiling, creating an inviting front entrance no matter what the time of day.
Door paint: Hazel; trim paint: Elder White; exterior paint: Willow Tree, all by Sherwin-Williams
Door paint: Hazel; trim paint: Elder White; exterior paint: Willow Tree, all by Sherwin-Williams
67. Potted wisteria plants frame this intricately carved front door in Atherton, California.
68. The oversized address numbers on this house in Seattle are a vinyl decal that the interior designer customized for this transom.
69. The front door of a brick house can be pretty much any color, but this baby blue looks especially fresh. Cyan and red are complementary colors, making the pairing especially pleasing.
Door paint: Beaufort Gardens, Mylands of London
Door paint: Beaufort Gardens, Mylands of London
70. The iconic lawn jockey makes an appearance at this grand entry in Dallas. Though the entry is formal, this ornament adds some playfulness.
71. Fragrant confederate jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides, zones 8 to 11) grows around this kitchen door in Los Angeles, enveloping visitors with its sweet scent. Potted plants of succulents and herbs fill the space and cozy up the tile steps.
72. A stained glass transom above this chartreuse front door includes the home address, adding a unique design element and bringing some extra light into the house.
Door paint: Hep Green; trim paint: Extra White; sash paint: Black Fox, siding paint: Granite Peak, all by Sherwin-Williams
Door paint: Hep Green; trim paint: Extra White; sash paint: Black Fox, siding paint: Granite Peak, all by Sherwin-Williams
73. This rough-hewn, rustic front door in Boston features substantial, ornate hinges and decorative winter wreaths to celebrate the season.
74. A custom-made pivot door boldly welcomes guests into this Australian home. Pompeii paving from UrbanStone meets the front door’s threshold.
Door paint: Devil’s Cloak, British Paints
Door paint: Devil’s Cloak, British Paints
75. Arts and Crafts details, from the house numbers to the hanging lantern and wooden front door, give this entrance cohesive style. A standing-seam copper roof matches the copper mailbox on the stoop.
76. Worn-looking double doors lead visitors to an entry courtyard in this home in Texas. Wrought iron lanterns, terra-cotta-colored stucco and regional art contribute to the overall Southwest feel of this entry.
77. The entrance of this early-18th-century home features substantial wood trim and a stone slab stoop, contributing to its solid feel.
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Regarding #41: I would love to do this with my front porch, but should I be concerned about the possibility of the hydraengea's aerial roots damaging the wood columns?
These doors are absolutely stunning. I love the #65 the wood pivot door.