21 front door entrance ideas for New Zealand homes

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08 May 2023

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The front entrance of a home creates an important first impression for guests in terms of style and vibe. It also creates a welcoming feeling for those who live there, returning to a place you’re happy to call your home. There are many different ways to design, arrange and set up this particular area and these front door ideas provide some great inspiration to help you make the most of this space.
There's no shortage of great ideas for how to design your front door like this numbered approach for this cottage in Petone - Photography: Wendy Powell
Nothing is more dynamic with respect to colour than black on white
This Plasma Entrance Door made from flat sheet aluminium adds a modern, industrial edge to this home
A vibrant blue Plasma Glass Entrance Door is matched with a pot plant, sculpture and even the security system
Wall sconces add illumination and style to this front door entrance area featuring the Latitude Entrance Doors
Front entrance doors can be a great way to make a bold statement
From inside out or outside in, stained glass in and around a front door looks great, seen here in this Northcote Villa Restoration - Photography: Nathan Clark
Horizontal cladding on this front door maintains the design theme of this residence in Maori Hill, Dunedin
Pot plants grace the entryway of Jack House, a stunning timber clad home in Sumner in Canterbury - Photography: Jamie Cobel
The impact pop of blue with the front door of this lovely family home in Bayswater
Window panels on either side of an entry door gives a nice feeling of symmetry
A stylish example of a concealed door in cedar in this exquisite lakeside property in Queenstown - Photography: Alister Brown
A bold white against black frame makes for a strong entrance to this exquisite Duck Creek home
The entry door of Skylark Cabin in the Ben Ohau Range features a cohesive colour scheme with architectural elements of the home - Photography:  Lightforge Photography
Designer flair with the combined use of downlights and LED strip lights in this family home north of Auckland
A feature sculpture takes centre stage in the entryway of this luxury home in Herne Bay - Photography: David Straight
Guests to this home in Welcome Bay are greeted to the spectacular view of Mt Maunganui as soon as the front door opens - Photography: Simon Devitt
Large form pavers provide the perfect platform for entry in this modern suburban home in Wanaka - Photography: Simon Larkin
Flowering vines are the perfect complement to the entrance of this Wakatipu Basin home
Contrasting textures between the precast concrete cladding and the timber door add depth and dimension to this immaculate home in Hobson Bay
Creating a sense of perspective can be a great way to draw the eye when it comes to entryway design, expertly executed at this Oak Grove Residence - Photography: Larkin Photography
A unique find with the patterned door of this superbly renovated home in Remuera