A pivot door is attractive but it’s not really Hamptons. The door you have actually suits that look if you’d like to save money. If you can, remove the fly screen, give it a clean and fresh paint.

And remove the frosting film.

Keep the door, its way more suitable than a pivot door.

By the way, the existing brick colour looks ok as does the cedar (?) above the door. Again I'd say keep it! I think with some good furnishing choices no more work is needed. Hire a interior designer if need be, a $1000 or so for advice with save you buckets and get the look you're after.

Don't fall into the trap of over modernising a house, it rarely works unless you spend a significant amount of money and drag it kicking and screaming. We've all seen what was once a beautiful weatherboard federation house stripped of its character in 1980's with new (usually brown) aluminium framed windows and brick veneered (again usually brown) as someone wanted to modernise their dated federation.... the same applies to any era home.....

I have to agree. Keep the door and remove the frosting film as bigreader suggested. When it is painted and your home is dressed it will all come together. God knows, I have made many, many expensive mistakes in decorating my home. We all aim far too high at times and look at our homes with such a critical eye. Best of luck with your project.

I would paint and leave the timber panelling which ties in with the adjacent window and also that of the room next door . Your door and sidelight are lovely and just need glass stripping and cleaning . Even if your floor is greyer than you imagined it would be, it still looks good . There isn’t a mish mash of colours , only white , timber and your flooring . I think it looks fresh , clean and neutral and increases the spacious grand feel of your entrance .You are still keeping to the original architectural feel of your property but with a lighter touch . Please keep us updated with photos!

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thanka for your detailed response. As I have been feeling so overwhelmed with having such a large entrance area and not knowing really what to do with it you have given me some great ideas that I think will really tie in well with the look that we are going for with the house.

I suppose a cabinet maker can organise to put a seat below the bay window - I love this idea.

thank you

Agree with big reader on the door, you have a fabulous opportunity to make that bay window look wonderful , find a great artwork that you love to hang on wall near door, also a beautiful plant in front of side door window will define the entry, lovely house.

Alternatively if you would love a pivot door as you suggested, you would need to choose a style to suit your home, expensive but fabulous

Love the idea of seat in bay window also, how lucky you are to have such a wonderful space.

The pivot doors that Julie has posted are out of character , and like most posts so far , I like the existing door . However , being weird , I'd leave the flyscreen , and the frosting -- I think it all suits . Maybe needs a coat of paint -- imagine the 2 lower exterior infill panels on the door in a bright red or orange to lift the look , tie in with the brick , add some colour ? Or do the whole door and the wrought iron scrolls of the screen in 1950's pastel mint green or apricot -- the reverse of modernising !

Also unlike most , I don't particularly like the wooden panels above the door and the bay window -- I know some will scorn , but I'd either plaster smooth , or maybe go with glass ( yes , frosted ) with little net curtains -- I suspect the outside view of this isn't really visible ( under a veranda I gather ? ) but to me , it would tidy the inside look , look period , and tie it all in .

Then , add a red leather lounge suite or chairs ( depending on that rooms use ) and at least 1 big colourful abstract painting -- that is the way to add class and colour and some modern looks IMO , not by adding an ultramodern door to what is essentially a 40 year old house . Just my thoughts .

Love your house. I definitely wouldn't go with a pivot door, not a Hamptons look at all. I would paint the existing door and side window white and get rid of the fancy fly screen door and add a plain dark grey aluminium security fly screen door. I think your floor looks great. Love the idea of a window seat in the bay window with some blue and white cushions. A couple of pale linen coloured lounges, some white furniture pieces and some gorgeous blue touches, e.g. lamps, etc. - absolutely beautiful!

Don’t be swayed to a pivot door. They are not easy to install and if not installed properly you will have ongoing problems. Your door suits the Hamptons look. But if you want a new door think about a wider one which fills the space. You will be pleased with this decision when large furniture and fridges need to come into your home. I have a seventies house and installed a large wooden door which I get complimented on. Woodworkers in Queensland or NSW have many to choose from and are well made.
I would also plaster the timber overhead “features”. I had some similar timber features which I have eliminated and it leaves a much cleaner look. Love your floors.

Love your floors and fresh look. Agree with plastering over timbers and refreshing door. Don't be in a hurry (as hard as that is), live with each change a little and let things evolve. I would go with the free standing lounge option in bay window, re: photos above, (gorgeous!) so changes of mind are easier (but that's my decorating commitment issues ). Do want to mention that after a recent robbery - including car - the police advised us not to leave keys anywhere visible or obvious. Good luck; love to see any updates

If you change to a modern door you will then want to modernize the banister railing and the timber above door and window, can of worms....

To knock out the window and make the entrance more open would look great. It would also make the whole entry way feel more spacious and give it a grander feel. In this photo attached it shows black framing, but if it was painyed white with a gold feature handle this would give it a more traditional feel to suit the rest of the home but also make the home appear to have a more contemporary design.

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@julie, I would love to find this pivot door. I saw it several months ago, but have not found any one yet to supply.

It’s called the Vendola by red horse pivot doors, they ship world wide, their doors are incredible, email dan@redhorsepivotdoors.com