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Downtown Condo
Downtown Condo
K2 BuildersK2 Builders
This is an example of a large traditional hallway in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Резиденция Монэ: Огонь–интерьер с видом на Москва-сити
Резиденция Монэ: Огонь–интерьер с видом на Москва-сити
VerbaHomeVerbaHome
Мы стремились сделать прихожую максимально эффектной, помня о том, что заказчик хотел прямо огонь–интерьер. Поэтому мебель мы спроектировали с отделкой из выразительного и яркого дуэта полированного палисандра и чёрного лака. Внимание привлекает паркет из ореха необычной, шестиугольной формы с латунными вставками от компании Foglie d’Oro. Но главной точкой притяжения стало мраморное панно на простенке, закрывающем гостиную зону».
Cozy Mudroom
Cozy Mudroom
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
Inspiration for a farmhouse hallway in Minneapolis with white walls, a dark wood front door, black floors and a single front door.
Lakeview 1
Lakeview 1
Borges + Associates ArchitectsBorges + Associates Architects
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Miami with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Mill Valley Rustic Glam
Mill Valley Rustic Glam
Kress Jack At HomeKress Jack At Home
Lynn Bagley Photography
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Sacramento with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, brown floors and a feature wall.
Door Installations
Door Installations
IllumiNation Window & Door Co.IllumiNation Window & Door Co.
Double Iron Entry Door Arched Top
Medium sized mediterranean front door in Phoenix with white walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Westchester Country Home
Westchester Country Home
J. F. Roesemann Builders, Inc.J. F. Roesemann Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Large beach style foyer in New York with white walls and beige floors.
Grey Doors
Grey Doors
box architecturebox architecture
Double height entrance hall, built in full height storage for guest coats, level set in floor mat & natural stone flooring. Photo: Paul Tierney Photography
Rangitopuni Residence
Rangitopuni Residence
Creative ArchCreative Arch
A single storied ‘H’ shaped floor plan was developed around a central courtyard. This provides ample opportunity to capture views and light from various internal spaces, while maintaining complete privacy between neighbours. Photography by Mark Scowen
Canterbury Residence
Canterbury Residence
Scott Edwards ArchitectureScott Edwards Architecture
This is an example of a modern front door in Portland with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
California Contemporary
California Contemporary
Matthies BuildersMatthies Builders
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Chicago with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Cortijo
Cortijo
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Curved, rustic wood door opens large foyer.
Photo of a large mediterranean foyer in Santa Barbara with white walls, limestone flooring, beige floors, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Watersound Shingle Project
Watersound Shingle Project
Grand Floridian Builders, Inc.Grand Floridian Builders, Inc.
Eric Marcus
Inspiration for a large nautical front door in Miami with white walls, a single front door and a white front door.
WESTERN COASTLINE - BELHAVEN VILLAGE
WESTERN COASTLINE - BELHAVEN VILLAGE
Duncan McRoberts Associates, LLCDuncan McRoberts Associates, LLC
Belhaven is a new "walkable" village of charming beach houses located on the Oregon Coast. Its architecture is a simple, straightforward vernacular...using traditional elements and proportions to inspire beauty and compliment the natural habitat...photography by Duncan McRoberts.
DUPLEX EN LA LATINA (MADRID)
DUPLEX EN LA LATINA (MADRID)
ReformmiaReformmia
reforMMIa
Small contemporary hallway in Madrid with white walls, laminate floors and brown floors.
SM Ranch House
SM Ranch House
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls and a medium wood front door.
7855 Galileo
7855 Galileo
Workshop EstatesWorkshop Estates
Inspiration for a modern boot room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
South Fremantle - Restoration
South Fremantle - Restoration
Mondo Exclusive HomesMondo Exclusive Homes
Photo of a small classic front door in Perth with white walls, a single front door and a blue front door.
広い土間玄関のある家
広い土間玄関のある家
JUSTJUST
photo by ジャストの家
Design ideas for a midcentury vestibule in Other with white walls and a green front door.

Black Entrance with White Walls Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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