Every tasteful home comes with an equally well-intentioned front door, with celebrities customising the colour, glass panelling and hardware details to create an impressive entrance.
However, not every famous homeowner gets these details right, according to interior design expert Jordana Ashkenazi.
While Rio and Kate Ferdinand are believed to have splurged £6.5million on their lavish Dubai home after relocating from the UK, Jordana felt the 'contemporary' door of the property lacked any kind of consideration.
Similarly, Instagram's most famous cleaning influencer, Sophie Hinchcliffe's door is 'plain and forgettable' and looks like it belongs on a 'new build' in the absence of interesting details - like stained glass or complementary paint colours.
However, stars like the Marchioness of Bath, Emma Thynn, and Amanda Holden won extra points for door designs that suited the property they were installed on, Jordana added.
But as far as effortlessly regal double doors go, there's no beating the King and Queen.
Eva Longoria
The door to Eva Longoria's townhouse will never 'really date, she added
Eva Longoria’s 'effortlessly elegant' front door proves that black does not have to mean boring. Set against the crisp white surround, it feels quintessentially British and immediately recalls some of London’s most beautiful period homes, according to the designer.
'What elevates it further is the monochrome tiled pathway and steps,' Jordana added.
'The geometric pattern creates a real sense of arrival, gives the entrance more personality and makes the whole frontage feel elegant, timeless and carefully considered without becoming showy.'
Together with the glazed upper panel with decorative wrought iron and brassware details, the London townhouse door will never 'really date'.
Verdict: '9/10. Tasteful, timeless and effortlessly elegant.'
Kate Ferdinand
A lack of contrast, depth, or architectural framing makes the whole thing rather underwhelming, Jordana said
Kate Ferdinand’s contemporary white door feels 'surprisingly flat' despite the large clear-glazed panels and geometric detailing at the base, Jordana said.
A lack of contrast, depth, or architectural framing makes the whole thing rather underwhelming, especially as the plain white surround 'blends almost completely into the walls'.
'The decorative panel feels rather randomly added on instead of being part of a properly considered design. Nothing has really been elevated to make this feel like a grand entrance,' Jordana continued.
'The clear glass is another issue. It brings in light, but offers very little privacy and makes the doorway feel more functional than luxurious.'
While it is clean and inoffensive, the door looks like it leads to a shop, clinic or office rather than a celebrity home, according to Jordana.
'Verdict: '4.5/10. Plain, confused and more clinic entrance than celebrity home.'
Amanda Holden
Amanda Holden's navy door feels 'elegant and confident'
As far as celebrity front doors go, Amanda Holden’s oversized navy panelled front door is 'suitably show-stopping', said Jordana.
'The classic panelled design gives it a traditional feel, while the rich navy colour and exaggerated scale bring in a more contemporary, glamorous edge,' she continued.
Elongated proportions create a 'real sense of arrival' and the polished silver knocker adds a bit of sparkle.
'It feels elegant, confident and slightly glam, which suits Amanda perfectly,' Jordana said. 'Traditional, but with a modern twist, and proof that navy can feel just as timeless as black while offering a little more personality.'
Verdict: '8.5/10. Tasteful, glamorous and suitably show-stopping.'
Jade Holland Cooper
The door to British designer Jade Holland Cooper's home respects the architecture
British designer Jade Holland Cooper's front door feels luxurious, Jordana said.
Features like the honey-toned sandstone, the soft, stone-grey double doors, classic columns, and symmetrical panel detailing give the double doors 'real weight and presence', she added.
What makes it so successful is how completely it respects the architecture of the home.
'It is quintessentially British, full of character and undeniably grand, but never overdone. The luxury comes from the craftsmanship, scale and materials rather than anything trying to shout for attention.
'With the horse, the chandelier-style lantern and the classical setting, it could easily tip into country-estate fantasy, but instead it feels graceful, elevated and entirely authentic to Jade’s world,' she concluded.
Verdict: '10/10 Gorgeous, graceful and the epitome of a beautifully considered British entrance.'
The King and Queen
The 'muted' green shade complements feels 'quietly regal'
The 'soft heritage green' colour of these traditional glazed double doors elevates the design immediately, Jordana felt.
It feels 'completely at home' within the relaxed setting of Birkhall on King Charles's Balmoral Estate, with the 'muted' shade complementing the pale stone surrounding and natural timber detailing.
This gives the 'quietly regal' entrance warmth and character without becoming 'overly decorative', she explained.
Jordana added: 'For the home of a King and Queen, it is remarkably understated, but that is precisely why it works.
'There is no elaborate brass hardware or unnecessary royal fanfare. Instead, it feels tasteful, established and quietly confident, with far more country-house charm than ceremonial grandeur.
'It is a lovely example of how a subtle heritage shade can elevate a traditional entrance without competing with the architecture around it.'
Verdict:'9/10. Tasteful, timeless, and quietly regal.'
Stacey Solomon
While she loves the use of 'weathered wood', Jordana felt the door could do with a 'little TLC'
Stacey Solomon’s heavy timber plank door has an 'almost medieval feel' - thanks to the use of decorative iron studs and a small leaded-glass panel that add genuine character, Jordana told this paper.
'It looks as though it could be original to the property, and I love that it respects the architecture rather than fighting against it,' she said of its style.
While she loves the use of 'weathered wood', Jordana felt the door could do with a 'little TLC'.
She said: 'The weathered wood is rich in texture and beautifully imperfect, although the door itself does look as though it could benefit from a proper clean, a gentle wash and some careful maintenance.
'With something this characterful, the aim would not be to make it look brand new, but to preserve the timber and prevent “authentic” from tipping into neglected.'
Verdict: '8/10. Characterful, charming, and full of history but ready for a little TLC.'
The Beckhams
Almost every home in Holland Park follows the 'same unspoken rule: black front doors set against white or cream stucco façades'
The Beckhams have chosen a pair of 'traditional black double doors' for their Holland Park home, with Jordana noting they are 'completely in keeping' with the posh pocket of London.
Almost every home follows the 'same unspoken rule: black front doors set against white or cream stucco façades'.
Jordana added: 'They are certainly not breaking the mould, but that is not necessarily a criticism. By respecting the established design language of the street, their entrance feels timeless, cohesive and entirely appropriate for the period architecture.'
She noted details like glazed upper panels, brass hardware and decorative ironwork 'add a polished finish' while the monochrome contrast gives the door 'presence' without competing with the property itself.
'My only criticism is the greenery. It feels slightly untamed and more bushy than beautifully landscaped, which detracts from what could have been a truly elevated entrance,' Jordana said.
'With more sculptural planting, cleaner lines and greater symmetry, the whole frontage could feel even more refined. They are the Beckhams, after all, practically English royalty.'
Verdict: '8.5/10. Timeless and tasteful, but the planting could do with a Beckham-level makeover.'
Chloe Ferry
While there is nothing especially wrong with it, nothing feels particularly elevated about Chloe's door
Chloe Ferry's front door feels like it's part of the 'standard new-build package' rather than properly considered design in Jordana's opinion.
'The door itself is perfectly inoffensive, yet the surrounding glazing looks slightly flimsy and inexpensive, and there is not enough architectural detail to give the entrance any real depth or grandeur,' she explained.
'The black-and-white palette should feel classic, but here it falls a little flat.
'It feels tidy rather than luxurious, and polished rather than personal.'
While there is nothing especially wrong with it, nothing feels particularly elevated either.
Verdict: '5/10. Bland, budget-looking and more new build than celebrity home.'
Emma Thynn
Emma Thynn's double doors create a genuine sense of arrival, Jordana added
Emma Thynn’s imposing and 'effortlessly artisocratic' timber double doors simply scream quintessential British manor house at Longleat, 'and I love them', Jordana said.
'You really cannot argue with an entrance like this,' she continued.
'The substantial panelled design feels beautifully traditional and perfectly suited to the scale and classical architecture of the property, while the natural wood adds warmth against all that pale stone.'
The reason the 'tall and weighty' doors impressed Jordana is their proportions.
This creates a genuine sense of arrival even before you have stepped inside, she continued.
'There is no need for bold paint or fussy hardware because the architecture is already doing all the talking,' Jordana added, noting how the slightly aged timber gives it character.
Verdict: '9.5/10. Tasteful, stately and quintessentially British.'
Mrs Hinch
Without Mrs Hinch's festive decorations, the entrance is 'rather plain and forgettable', she continued
Cleaning influencer Sophie Hinchcliffe (widely known as Mrs Hinch) has opted for a traditional door design that feels at odds with the surrounding design elements, creating a pull and push between a 'warm, rustic feel' and 'much more standard new build direction', Jordana said.
While the door is 'cute', Jordana said the use of completely clear glass offers little privacy while the 'brilliant white framing' is in stark contrast with the timber and pale brickwork.
Without Mrs Hinch's festive decorations, the entrance is 'rather plain and forgettable', she continued.
'This traditional vertical-plank timber door is clearly aiming for a warm, rustic feel, but the stark white surround and clear-glazed sidelights, divided into small square panes, pull it in a much more standard new-build direction,' Jordana explained.
'The styles do not quite speak to each other, so the entrance ends up feeling a little confused rather than beautifully considered.
'The glass is the biggest missed opportunity. Because it appears completely clear, it offers very little privacy.
'Reeded, fluted or softly obscured glass would still allow in plenty of light while creating texture and a much more elevated finish. Even a subtle stained-glass design could have added character and made the entrance feel far more bespoke.'
Jordana recommends softening the 'brilliant white framing' to a warmer cream or muted stone shade for a more cohesive look.
Verdict: '5.5/10. Cute and inoffensive, but more bog-standard new build than beautifully rustic.'
Danielle Lloyd
The drab entrance itself does little to anchor the façade, Jordana said
Danielle Lloyd chose a large contemporary flush timber front door, framed by narrow glazed side panels, for her property - but it still feels like an 'afterthought'.
While it should 'in theory make a strong statement', it ends up feeling 'strangely underwhelming' because of the scale of the house.
'In the close-up, you can see it is not actually small, yet because it is so plain, with very little detailing, no obvious statement hardware and only a minimal surround, it comes across as a rather flat slab of wood rather than a grand entrance,' Jordana said.
The entrance itself does little to anchor the façade, she continued.
'Despite the dramatic gables and vast expanse of glazing above, the door does not create a real sense of arrival and almost feels like an afterthought.
'Even the clipped topiary and artificial lawn add to that slightly manufactured, showroom-like feel,' the expert said.
In Jordana's opinion, the door lacks warmth, individuality and presence.
Verdict: '4/10. Characterless, oddly proportioned and more afterthought than grand entrance.'
or a celebrity home, the door feels surprisingly bog-standard and distinctly new build.
Peter Andre's contemporary timber front door is flanked by narrow, glazed side panels that, while 'perfectly pleasant', feels 'distinctly new build', according to Jordana.
She noted the complete lack of interesting details to liven up the monotone palette, adding 'it's not bad but not especially good either'.
Commenting on the 'bog standard' door, the interiors expert said: 'Everything sits within the same warm brown palette, with only the white window frames breaking it up, so the whole frontage falls rather flat.
'There is no strong contrast, striking hardware, elegant planting or architectural detail to create a real sense of arrival.
'For a celebrity home, it feels surprisingly bog-standard and distinctly new build. It is not bad, but it is not especially good either, and it could really benefit from an update and far more consideration at the entrance.
Verdict: '5/10. At the moment, the cars are creating more of a sense of arrival than the entrance itself. [This door] is bland, inoffensive, and in need of a refresh.'