12 Doors That Say 'This Home is Beautiful on the Inside'
These eye-catching entrances offer a glimpse of the style that lies within
The entrance to a house can tell you a lot about what you’ll find beyond the front porch. Whether it’s laid-back coastal style, modern and minimal or brimming with country charm, the exterior sets the tone for the rest of the home. Take a peek at these beauties and imagine what you’d find on the other side…
2. Dark beauty
This oversized charcoal door manages to be both opulent and unassuming at once. Inside, we’d expect to find heavy, masculine materials such as marble and concrete softened with potted plants, striking artwork and exotic textiles.
This oversized charcoal door manages to be both opulent and unassuming at once. Inside, we’d expect to find heavy, masculine materials such as marble and concrete softened with potted plants, striking artwork and exotic textiles.
3. Beach chic
The front door to this modern coastal home speaks volumes about what lies inside – clean lines and bright, airy spaces make this contemporary design a dream for beachside living.
The front door to this modern coastal home speaks volumes about what lies inside – clean lines and bright, airy spaces make this contemporary design a dream for beachside living.
4. Double duty
This front door also acts as a gate – making it perfect for peeking – while straight and symmetrical lines point to contemporary, monochrome style. This attention to detail indicates that every piece of decor inside – from lighting to artwork – would have been carefully selected to fit seamlessly with this scheme.
This front door also acts as a gate – making it perfect for peeking – while straight and symmetrical lines point to contemporary, monochrome style. This attention to detail indicates that every piece of decor inside – from lighting to artwork – would have been carefully selected to fit seamlessly with this scheme.
5. Country cottage
This aged timber door hints at high ceilings, hardwood floors and antique finds to be found in every corner. We’d love to be invited in for tea and scones any day.
This aged timber door hints at high ceilings, hardwood floors and antique finds to be found in every corner. We’d love to be invited in for tea and scones any day.
6. Mid-century modern
This peachy door brings the perfect amount of cheerful colour to a dark grey exterior. We’re almost certain the interior would feature some original, Palm Springs-worthy pieces.
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This peachy door brings the perfect amount of cheerful colour to a dark grey exterior. We’re almost certain the interior would feature some original, Palm Springs-worthy pieces.
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7. Fairytale forest
Like something from a storybook, this hidden entrance has an air of magic and enchantment. On the other side, we’d expect to find a castle, by way of an Alice in Wonderland-style labyrinth.
Like something from a storybook, this hidden entrance has an air of magic and enchantment. On the other side, we’d expect to find a castle, by way of an Alice in Wonderland-style labyrinth.
8. Hamptons style
A glossy red door makes a bold statement when juxtaposed with a crisp white wall and ceiling. We imagine the interior being refined, laid-back luxe befitting the most elegant Hamptons home, with high ceilings, timeless fixtures and a well-appointed outdoor entertaining space.
A glossy red door makes a bold statement when juxtaposed with a crisp white wall and ceiling. We imagine the interior being refined, laid-back luxe befitting the most elegant Hamptons home, with high ceilings, timeless fixtures and a well-appointed outdoor entertaining space.
10. Seaside inspiration
The colourful front door of this renovated beach cottage is sure to put a smile on the faces of passersby, while bringing a vibrant touch to a muted coastal palette inspired by the surrounding environment.
So your garden style is: coastal
The colourful front door of this renovated beach cottage is sure to put a smile on the faces of passersby, while bringing a vibrant touch to a muted coastal palette inspired by the surrounding environment.
So your garden style is: coastal
11. Classic and contemporary
Crisp white walls, twin topiaries and a black pendant light point to a home furnished with thoughtful pieces that give a nod to classic country style.
Crisp white walls, twin topiaries and a black pendant light point to a home furnished with thoughtful pieces that give a nod to classic country style.
12. Timber tones
Masculine and minimal, this door has a Scandinavian simplicity. From the streetscape, one might guess that this home is furnished with timeless, hardwearing pieces and softened with a well-maintained assortment of indoor plants. Think oversized fiddle-leaf figs and large, sun-dappled spaces. Ah, we can dream…
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Masculine and minimal, this door has a Scandinavian simplicity. From the streetscape, one might guess that this home is furnished with timeless, hardwearing pieces and softened with a well-maintained assortment of indoor plants. Think oversized fiddle-leaf figs and large, sun-dappled spaces. Ah, we can dream…
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A coat of bright, turquoise paint on the door of this Federation-style home brings a modern edge to a timeless, traditional look. Crisp, white walls and dark decking further make the leadlight glass detail a standout feature.
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