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Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in London with light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white walls.
Gabriel
By 1st Option

Matt Clayton Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in London with light hardwood flooring, beige floors and white walls.
Dado rail in hall - jane_odonnell25

Photo of a bohemian foyer in Glasgow with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Red Door Interiors
By Neale Smith Photography

Neale Smith
Photo of a bohemian foyer in Glasgow with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Contrast of colour walls and doors - chris_jackson8633

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in London with beige walls and grey floors.
North Westh London Home
By Lynda Raftery Interior Design

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in London with beige walls and grey floors.
Entrance Hall to house with stairs to rear of house. - webuser_246778277

Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front door in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Notting Hill Townhouse
By Barlow & Barlow Design

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 and beige floors.
coral pink, gold and natural fibre accents display of hats and bag on coat hooks blue and white china - webuser_6127054

Inspiration for a medium sized classic entrance in Other with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and brown floors.
Millchester Showhome
By Bereco Windows & Doors

Inspiration for a medium sized classic entrance in Other with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and brown floors.
صورتين فوق الشماعة - webuser_507200674

This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Other with white walls and grey floors.
Wiltshire House
By RD Architects

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

This is an example of a classic hallway in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
House in Hampton for Kia Designs
By Anna Stathaki | Photography

©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

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a green front door and multi-coloured floors.
Edwardian Double Fronted House
By Imperfect Interiors

Chris Snook
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a green front door and multi-coloured floors.
Gorgeous door - green while rest of hallway is white Stained glass Lovely tiles Boring white radiator? - lynda_ridley26

Inspiration for a modern foyer in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Eco-Lodge PassivHaus, West London
By Glazing Vision

Getting enough light into the rooms of the property was a major priority for both client and architect; the installation of Glazing Vision’s Flushglaze rooflights contributed significantly to enhancing the light quality and quantity in this property.
the wood effect on the wall - webuser_710486419

Photo of a large traditional vestibule in Surrey with light hardwood flooring, grey floors and grey walls.
Surrey Family Home
By Anna Wilson Interiors

Emma Lewis
Photo of a large traditional vestibule in Surrey with light hardwood flooring, grey floors and grey walls.
floor, paneling, lighting fixture and table. - webuser_120292365

Scandinavian foyer in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
No.84 - The Hallway with original front door
By Hope Lucia Design

Scandinavian foyer in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Masa pe hol intrare - ralucabeatrice_tomusescu

Scandinavian front door in Oxfordshire with a single front door and a glass front door.
Meadowbrook Bothy
By StuartBarr Construction Design Renovation

Lucy Walters Photography
Scandinavian front door in Oxfordshire with a single front door and a glass front door.
wood cladding exterior - edzhoy

Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Surrey with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Esher
By Holt

Cloakroom with bespoke joinery by Five Furniture.
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Surrey with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
The baskets above and shelf below - aviva_green

Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Surrey with beige walls and beige floors.
Oxshott Project
By I.D Studio17

Chris Snook Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Surrey with beige walls and beige floors.

Traditional foyer in London with beige walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Court Road
By James Tarry Interior Photography

Traditional foyer in London with beige walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
hallway/stairs - martha_mamphey

This is an example of a country front door in Gloucestershire with a single front door and a glass front door.
Nr Cirencester - The Granary
By Castellum Design and Build

The conversion and extension of a derelict Cotswold stone barn to form a contemporary new family home using natural materials and retaining period features wherever possible. Cardinal roof tiles and Velfac windows. Larch cladding and new Cotswold stone walls by our local stone masons. Photography by Ed Shepherd, Project by Castellum Design and Build.

Photo of a contemporary entrance in Hertfordshire.
Harpenden House Project
By Claire Garner Interiors

Photo of a contemporary entrance in Hertfordshire.
tiles to hall and kitchen - samadavies6

This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian foyer in Buckinghamshire with white walls, concrete flooring, a grey front door and grey floors.
Broken Plan SIPS House
By Mailen Design SW

Kristen McCluskie, Simon Maxwell
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian foyer in Buckinghamshire with white walls, concrete flooring, a grey front door and grey floors.

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!

Whether you want inspiration for planning an entrance renovation or are building a designer entrance from scratch, Houzz has 402,729 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Lynda Raftery Interior Design and I.D Studio17. 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.
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