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Inspiration for a country foyer with beige walls, a white front door and beige floors.
The Old Farmhouse
By Sims Hilditch

The Old Farmhouse Entrance
Inspiration for a country foyer with beige walls, a white front door and beige floors.
Recycled bench, like the wallpaper - webuser_285883340

Inspiration for a scandinavian foyer in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Cozy Townhouse near Tower Bridge
By Chic Living

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

Inspiration for a country entrance in Gloucestershire with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Project 1312
By Verity & Beverley Ltd

Inspiration for a country entrance in Gloucestershire with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
i like tbe big open front look of things a long side the open-ness of the room. clean look ?shoes storage? - harshil_patel47

Design ideas for a medium sized beach style boot room in Gloucestershire with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Utility Room
By Oliver Grahame Photography

Design ideas for a medium sized beach style boot room in Gloucestershire with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Floor to ceiling cupboards - nabhrai21

This is an example of a classic entrance in Other with a double front door and a green front door.
The Green, Refurbishment
By Michael Jones Architects

This is an example of a classic entrance in Other with a double front door and a green front door.
Outside the apartment - summer_friday

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.

Inspiration for a scandi boot room in Gloucestershire with white walls, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Arts & Crafts House
By Design Storey

Inspiration for a scandi boot room in Gloucestershire with white walls, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
like seat over boot storage and big cupboards - kavanalm

Photo of a contemporary front door in London.
RADNOR CLIFF
By AAVA Architects

Photo of a contemporary front door in London.
the Mesmerising colors, the dry Plant with the Background yellow Paint on the wall. - saad_alamkhan

Photo of a traditional front door in London with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white walls and brown floors.
Finchley Road
By Nicholas Ferris Photography LLC

Nicholas Ferris Photography LLC
Photo of a traditional front door in London with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white walls and brown floors.
Entry vestibule panelling - seanjayog

Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Other with grey floors and beige walls.
Ash Lobby
By Hout Design Ltd

Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Other with grey floors and beige walls.
Bench and hooks at back door - webuser_612331482

Traditional hallway in London with grey walls, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
South London Family Home
By Imperfect Interiors

The generous proportions of the front door and surround in the entrance hallway were emphasised by being painted black, whilst the contemporary stained glass panels add a softness. The geometric black and white tiled floor is reminiscent of an original Victorian tiled hallway, but reimagined in a more contemporary style. And the panelling underneath the stairs is in a contemporary v-groove style, which has been used to create hidden shoe & coat storage.
Hinged folding doors opening on to hall for a wider opening than a standard door - lynda_ridley26

This is an example of a medium sized scandi hallway in London with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Brixton Townhouse II
By Indie & Co.

Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a medium sized scandi hallway in London with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
White painted floorboards with a dark runner White painted stairs with stair runner Narrow bench for changing shoes White walls as it’s a dark space - lynda_ridley26

Classic entrance in London with a single front door and a black front door.
Hampstead
By Article Design Studio

Classic entrance in London with a single front door and a black front door.

Inspiration for a medium sized scandi entrance in Sussex with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Thirties Semi in Hove_Entrance Hallway
By Bean Interiors

Whitewash entrance hallway to create light and open space, enhanced with natural materials and neutral finishes.
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi entrance in Sussex with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
the carpet and white hallway - webuser_769145225

Photo of a classic entrance in Wiltshire with grey walls and beige floors.
Sims Hilditch Country House
By Adam Carter Photo

adamcarterphoto
Photo of a classic entrance in Wiltshire with grey walls and beige floors.
Either side of door to living room - coxjill

This is an example of a rural entrance in Other.
Meadow Cottage - Utility room
By Price Cabinet Makers Ltd

Chris Taylor Photo
This is an example of a rural entrance in Other.
the way it's packed - tuse_munkho

Medium sized contemporary foyer in Kent with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and a glass front door.
Kent House
By Gabriel Holland Interior Design

Storme sabine
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Kent with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and a glass front door.
size of frames and mounts plus the clock just glimpsed in the corner. - joyrutter

Photo of a traditional foyer in Cheshire with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Art & Crafts residence Hoylake
By Brownlow

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

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 398,467 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Indie & Co. and Article Design Studio. 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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