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Brixton Townhouse II
Brixton Townhouse II
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.
Hampstead
Hampstead
Article Design Studio
Classic entrance in London with a single front door and a black front door.
Magpie Farm, Appledore
Magpie Farm, Appledore
Neil Mac Photo
Neil Macaninch
Contemporary front door in Sussex with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Highgate House - hallway
Highgate House - hallway
A New Day - Interior Design Studio
Built-in coat storage in the hallway, with seating area. Tongue and groove panelling painted in a rich plum colour against soft stone coloured walls.
Woodlands Avenue
Woodlands Avenue
User
Photography by Ben Anders and Juliet Murphy
Inspiration for a contemporary hallway in London with black walls and dark hardwood flooring.
The Blue Bootroom
The Blue Bootroom
Storylines Interior Design
Photographer: James York
Small traditional boot room in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Pearl's Place
Pearl's Place
Unique Homestays
Unique Home Stays
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style foyer in Other with green walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Country House
Country House
Jojo Bradley Interiors
Craig Magee
Classic boot room in Cheshire with green walls and beige floors.
Habitat Collaboration
Habitat Collaboration
Topology Interiors
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in London.
Thirties Semi in Hove_Entrance Hallway
Thirties Semi in Hove_Entrance Hallway
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.
Cotswold Cottage refurbishment
Cotswold Cottage refurbishment
Verity & Beverley Ltd
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.
House Refurb - Victoria Park
House Refurb - Victoria Park
We Love Build - Three Arches
This is an example of a bohemian entrance in London.
Light and Airy Victorian Conversion
Light and Airy Victorian Conversion
HUX London
Kitchen, joinery and panelling by HUX LONDON https://hux-london.co.uk/ Interiors by Zulufish https://zulufishinteriors.co.uk/
BAGEL FACTORY, E9
BAGEL FACTORY, E9
ALL & NXTHING
Pixangle
This is an example of a bohemian foyer in London with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
House Rex
House Rex
Carta Nova
Developed as a Senior Architect for FT Architects Photographs: M. Clayton
Design ideas for a victorian front door in London with beige walls, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Ivy Cottage, Cheltenham
Ivy Cottage, Cheltenham
Completion Interior Design & Architecture
Traditional entrance in Gloucestershire.
Happy Place
Happy Place
Woodstock Furniture
Photo of a farmhouse boot room in Cheshire with pink walls and panelled walls.
Project for Fiona Duke
Project for Fiona Duke
Anna Stathaki | Photography
Photo of a classic foyer in London with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Porch
Porch
Wannadoo Construction Ltd
This is an example of a farmhouse entrance in London with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Aubury Place
Aubury Place
Kebbell Development Limited
Aubury Place is a collection of unique residences with a wealth of bespoke features, which also share an unrivalled level of quality and attention to detail. Kebbell’s sure touch and superior standards can be seen throughout. Your first impressions of Aubury Place will be of somewhere exceptional. Beyond the distinguished architecture of the exteriors, perfectly proportioned living spaces reveal themselves. Grand staircases sweep upwards, inviting you to discover more. With their carefully considered spaces, sumptuous interiors, and the finest quality evident in even the smallest detail, these are homes for those seeking perfection. The homes at Aubury Place have been designed to fulfil the requirements of a wide range of lifestyles. You may need space for the warm pulse of family time, the intimacy of private life, for elegant entertaining, or simply a few moments of perfect solitude. Discover your Eden at Aubury Place.
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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 422,005 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Neil Mac Photo and Bean Interiors. 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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