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Appartamento con terrazza - Piazza Mattei - Roma
Appartamento con terrazza - Piazza Mattei - Roma
Andrea PiliaAndrea Pilia
@Andrea Pilia
Photo of a mediterranean foyer in Rome with beige walls, a double front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
New Build with a White Christmas
New Build with a White Christmas
kelly2designkelly2design
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Tanglewood Renovation | Origin Architects' 2018 MA+DS Modern Home Tour
Tanglewood Renovation | Origin Architects' 2018 MA+DS Modern Home Tour
Ideo ArchitectsIdeo Architects
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Houston with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Bainbridge Console
Bainbridge Console
Arden Home SeattleArden Home Seattle
Photo Credit: Zeke Ruelas
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Seattle with beige walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
McFarlin Residence
McFarlin Residence
M. Barnes & CoM. Barnes & Co
Danny Piassick
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Dallas with white walls, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Modern Luxury
Modern Luxury
LavishLavish
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Toronto with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, multi-coloured floors and a medium wood front door.
APPARTEMENT-PLACE VICTOR HUGO
APPARTEMENT-PLACE VICTOR HUGO
Studio Riccardo HaiatStudio Riccardo Haiat
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Paris with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Celebrity Gem by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Celebrity Gem by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Rustic entry foyer with wood floors and gorgeous marble medallion.
This is an example of an expansive rustic foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and multi-coloured floors.
Vaulted Ceiling
Vaulted Ceiling
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Entryway stone detail and vaulted ceilings, double doors, and custom chandeliers.
This is an example of an expansive rustic foyer in Phoenix with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, multi-coloured floors, a timber clad ceiling and brick walls.
Grove Point Renovation
Grove Point Renovation
Sellars Lathrop Architects, llcSellars Lathrop Architects, llc
photo: Michael Biondo
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in New York with slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors and beige walls.
Времена года
Времена года
Дверь в летоДверь в лето
Таунхаус 350 кв.м. в Московской области - просторный и светлый дом для комфортной жизни семьи с двумя детьми, в котором есть место семейным традициям. И в котором, в то же время, для каждого члена семьи и гостя этого дома найдется свой уединенный уголок. Дизайнер Алена Николаева
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
This is an example of a mediterranean foyer in Other with yellow walls, multi-coloured floors and marble flooring.
Сталинка в Челябинске.
Сталинка в Челябинске.
Марина КутеповаМарина Кутепова
Design ideas for a medium sized entrance in Other with blue walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Lake Sylvia
Lake Sylvia
Watermark Design GroupWatermark Design Group
Mudroom/Entry. Remodel. Photography by Alyssa Lee
Photo of a large rustic boot room in Minneapolis with slate flooring, green walls and multi-coloured floors.
2017 Street of Dreams - The Barclay
2017 Street of Dreams - The Barclay
BC Custom ConstructionBC Custom Construction
Andrew Paintner
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Portland with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Dream Lodge Mudroom
Dream Lodge Mudroom
Interiors by Marcia PhilippInteriors by Marcia Philipp
Jonathan Beach Photography
Inspiration for a rustic boot room in New York with orange walls, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Multi-Generational Riverfront Dream Home
Multi-Generational Riverfront Dream Home
Echelon Builders, FLEchelon Builders, FL
Striking double door glass and iron entry opens to a foyer with flanking niches to display artwork. A custom inlay denotes the space and a window above the door provides additional natural lighting
Ленинградская классика
Ленинградская классика
LIVET architectsIДианова Ольга Темербулатова ЛилияLIVET architectsIДианова Ольга Темербулатова Лилия
Photo of a traditional hallway in Saint Petersburg with blue walls and multi-coloured floors.
French Country Magnifiedf
French Country Magnifiedf
MDC Cabinetry & MoreMDC Cabinetry & More
Front Entrance, Intricate flooring,
Large traditional foyer in DC Metro with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Gull Lake 1 - Entry View
Gull Lake 1 - Entry View
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Minneapolis with slate flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.

Brown Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors 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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