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Lucy Walters Photography
Scandinavian front door in Oxfordshire with a single front door and a glass front door.
wood cladding exterior - edzhoy
Front entrance with recessed antique mirror and neon signage and repurposed antique chest of drawers.
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front door in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
coral pink, gold and natural fibre accents
display of hats and bag on coat hooks
blue and white china - webuser_6127054
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Other with white walls and grey floors.
Clean lines, storage and seating - webuser_24808302592
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in London.
Wonderful original entrance to Arts & Craft country house.
Inspiration for a farmhouse front door in Surrey with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brick flooring and brown floors.
This looks "heavy" and imposing, almost ominous. Don't like it - daviespatrick
James Balston
Photo of a bohemian hallway in London with grey walls, a double front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Hall before you sign up - summer_friday
Vaughn Allington
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Devon with brick flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Height drama Not the horrific door - webuser_622910390
Mark Reeves
Photo of a traditional foyer in Cheshire with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
2階廊下、本棚に辞書や世界各国の本など。壁には絵画や掲示板など。 - ayane_ito39
Large hallway in Other with grey walls, carpet, a double front door and beige floors.
Not my style but well put together - webuser_622910390
This is an example of a farmhouse boot room in West Midlands with white walls, a single front door, a green front door and beige floors.
another one of these to throw into mix... ;) - grant_lyon
Alterations to an idyllic Cotswold Cottage in Gloucestershire. The works included complete internal refurbishment, together with an entirely new panelled Dining Room, a small oak framed bay window extension to the Kitchen and a new Boot Room / Utility extension.
พื้นกระเบื้อง - blockddblock
Inspiration for a scandinavian foyer in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
instead of spiral, up to roof space - heidi_roberts6689
Chris Taylor Photo
This is an example of a rural entrance in Other.
the way it's packed - tuse_munkho
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Sideboard - stu_darby
Photography: Philip Vile
Large contemporary hallway in London with beige walls, marble flooring, a stable front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Cool spiral staircase through the house across 3 floors - lauren_zafer26
Emma Lewis
Photo of a large traditional vestibule in Surrey with light hardwood flooring, grey floors, grey walls and feature lighting.
floor, paneling, lighting fixture and table. - webuser_120292365
©AnnaStathaki
This is an example of a classic hallway in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
team with timber to add warmth to the hallway - sonia_loret
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!
Whether you want inspiration for planning an entrance renovation or are building a designer entrance from scratch, Houzz has 418,672 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Anna Stathaki | Photography and Barlow & Barlow Design. Look through entrance photos in different colours and styles and when you find an entrance design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful entrance ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.