The house’s Japanese inspiration manifests in many ways, including beams that extend outwards over the front door. Floor-to-ceiling windows around the entrance and continuous indoor-outdoor epoxy-pebble flooring blur the barrier between the interior and exterior. Photo 4 of 17 in Want to Make a Bold First Impression? Paint Your Front Door a Vibrant Hue from Renovated Midcentury Home in Austin Doubles Square Footage

Want to Make a Bold First Impression? Paint Your Front Door a Vibrant Hue

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Beams extend outward over the front door of this 1960s home by architect A.D. Stenger, creating a recessed entryway. The door’s deep red is set off by the home’s largely neutral palette of wood, glass, and steel.