Renovating Front Entrances

FRONT ENTRANCES

On the following pages are illustrated a few combinations of front entrances, typical of the various types of architecture. These have been carefully designed to create harmony between the door and the entrance, and also with a view of appropriateness for moderate priced homes. None of …

Colonial Front Entrance Design U 10

THE charm of the Colonial entrance is aptly expressed in this beautiful design. The sidelights provide ample light for hall or vestibule. The fan panel across the top creates the proper exterior balance, but does not interfere with the ceiling height within the …

English Entrance Design U 15

ADOPTED from the English architecture this simple design with its stained woodwork and paneled porch is appropriate for the half timbered type of home.

Door Design U174 can also be used with perfect harmony in this design.

Complete entrance shown includes door U170, glazed …

Dutch Colonial Entrance Design U 20

THIS entrance is particularly adapted to the Dutch Colonial home with its first story roof line, but can also be used on other types of Colonial houses. Because of the transom, a door 6-8 high is recommended, otherwise it will interfere with the …

Spanish Design Entrance U 25

Here the Spanish influence is revealed in one of those delightful recessed entrances peculiar to this type.

The panel above the door is made with glazed tile and moulding is furnished loose on frame to be applied over the tile. This panel can also …

American Bungalow Entrance Design U 30

THIS bungalow entrance is a typical American design and can be adapted to any number of attractive small home arrangements. There is plenty of light for a cheerful hall or vestibule, and the flush or slab construction of the door and sidelights permits …

New England Colonial Entrance U 35

THIS New England Colonial Entrance is beautiful in its simplicity. The half circle affords just enough light for the vestibule while insuring privacy. The illustration shows paneled jambs to give depth to the recess, but the ordinary jambs can also be used.

Door …

Modern Square Entrance U 40

THIS combination of small lights in door and sidelights is especially adapted to the modern square type of house. The beveled plate glass gives a very rich and pleasing effect and floods the hall or vestibule with a generous amount of light. Other combinations, ...

Something a Little Different U 45

Here is a design which will find favor with the builder striving for “something a little different.” The door is solid slab construction with a “V” cut groove, to break the flat surface. These grooves are cut in one side only, unless otherwise …

Modern America Entrance Design U 50

Modern American this design is termed, with its small porch and recessed entrance. The long lights of polished beveled plate glass create an inviting and sunny interior. Plain plate glass can be furnished instead of beveled plate, if desired. Always specify glazing wanted. ...