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Blue Entrance with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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This Old House, Charlestown Greek Rival Row House
This Old House, Charlestown Greek Rival Row House
Kathy Marshall DesignKathy Marshall Design
Lovely front entrance with delft blue paint and brass accents. Front doors should say welcome and thank you for visiting, I think this does just that!
Donald Lane
Donald Lane
Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.
mudroom built-ins with bench and rail road spikes for coat hooks
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic boot room in Burlington with yellow walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Gates & Fencing
Gates & Fencing
Robinsons Ornamental IronRobinsons Ornamental Iron
This is an example of a large entrance in San Luis Obispo with yellow walls.
Unionville Project
Unionville Project
Hillcrest Design Inc.Hillcrest Design Inc.
Nanne Springer Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Toronto with yellow walls, marble flooring and a double front door.
Restored Federal Portico - Sea Captain's House
Restored Federal Portico - Sea Captain's House
Torrey Architecture, Inc.Torrey Architecture, Inc.
Photo of a large classic porch in Boston with a single front door, a black front door and yellow walls.
Snowy Elk Lodge | Exterior Entry
Snowy Elk Lodge | Exterior Entry
Best Custom Homes, LLCBest Custom Homes, LLC
Heidi Long, Longviews Studios, Inc.
Inspiration for a large rustic front door in Denver with yellow walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
La Jolla, CA. Custom Home
La Jolla, CA. Custom Home
Salmans + Associates, San Diego,Salt Lake CitySalmans + Associates, San Diego,Salt Lake City
Front Entry tower
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean vestibule in San Diego with yellow walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Deephaven Cottage
Deephaven Cottage
Revision LLCRevision LLC
Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and yellow walls.
2 Panel V-Groove Cherry and Walnut Door with Speakeasy & Clavos • 6' 8" Tall
2 Panel V-Groove Cherry and Walnut Door with Speakeasy & Clavos • 6' 8" Tall
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
Available Options: • Decorative Iron Clavos & Iron Strap options. • Multi-point Lock Sets. • 4 Speakeasy grille options. • 8 Factory Pre-finished options. • 3 Wood Grain textures • Impact/Wind Storm option
Carriage House and entry
Carriage House and entry
Lynn Hopkins ArchitectsLynn Hopkins Architects
This project was on the cover of the book In-laws, Outlaws and Granny Flats.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic entrance in Boston with yellow walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Harbortown Residence
Harbortown Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
Spaulding
Expansive beach style front door in DC Metro with yellow walls, a single front door and a red front door.
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
SUBLISSIMMOSUBLISSIMMO
le hall d'entrée s'affirme avec un papier peint graphique
Medium sized midcentury foyer in Strasbourg with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and wallpapered walls.
Hills Landscapes - On top of Encinitas
Hills Landscapes - On top of Encinitas
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Cameron Flagstone steps lead to the front entrance of this Mediterranean-style Encinitas home with ocean view. Stone arched doorway with glass and wrought iron front door lead into the hilltop home.
Residence in Taos
Residence in Taos
Henry ArchitectsHenry Architects
glass connector between old and new; sky and daylight
Photo of a medium sized modern front door in Albuquerque with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
New Haven Single Family
New Haven Single Family
Salamander Construction Inc.Salamander Construction Inc.
Susan Teare
Design ideas for a small farmhouse front door in Burlington with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Central Park Main Floor Remodel 3
Central Park Main Floor Remodel 3
Diane Gordon Design LLCDiane Gordon Design LLC
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Denver with yellow walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Tanzania Custom Fused Glass - Entry Chandelier
Tanzania Custom Fused Glass - Entry Chandelier
ShakuffShakuff
A traditional entry way becomes illuminated with a modern twist, featuring our custom fused glass chandelier made to fit the room. Adding a pop of color and drama.
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Photo of house with classic Style 5 foot / 6/8 size fiberglass double entry doors. Therma Tru Model FC114 with half light glass inserts and Salina's Wrought iron design. Oak skin grain factory stained Mahogany. Emtek San Carlos hardware with dummy; in flat black color. Installed in Yorba Linda, CA home.
Raised Ranch Retreat
Raised Ranch Retreat
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1960s split-level has a new Family Room addition with Entry Vestibule, Coat Closet and Accessible Bath. The wood trim, wood wainscot, exposed beams, wood-look tile floor and stone accents highlight the rustic charm of this home. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
Photos (Editing)
Photos (Editing)
Stone Carving UnlimitedStone Carving Unlimited
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Dallas with yellow walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.

Blue Entrance with Yellow 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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