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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

Design ideas for a country hallway in Gloucestershire with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Cotswold Cottage refurbishment
By 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.
For downstairs toilet and hall closet, maybe - webuser_89642456

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.

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

This is an example of a small farmhouse boot room in London with white walls and grey floors.
Colour in the Country
By Woodstock Furniture

In this north country farmhouse, we have transformed what was a dreary kitchen into a bright and colourful space. As this is a period property, ceilings are undulating but the bespoke made cabinetry sits seamlessly, continuing close to the ceiling to maximise storage space. The cabinets are classic, plain fronted and hand painted createing a soft, tactile feel to the kitchen. The Aga is backed by a colourful ceramic tiles, its bright colour complementing the island. A traditional dresser was also created to house food and crockery, hidden behind bi-fold doors. Cabinetry in the adjacent utility/boot room complements the kitchen with Oak bench seat and shoe shelves hat and coat rail.
utility room panelling idea sot - caleb_wilkin

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.
Porch
By 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.
Love the door and then green bench with the hooks above - christina_heggie

This is an example of a beach style entrance in London with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
West Sussex Modern Beach House
By Lisette Voute Designs

This cosy corner of the entrance hall incorporates an antique Swedish bench in deep teal green-blue with dark bronze wall lights, providing a homely, relaxed seating area beneath a fun display of mismatched beach hats. Alongside a weathered wooden console and wicker storage baskets provide practical storage in organic textures, adding depth and decorative interest to the space. Photographer: Nick George
Письменный стол из столешницы - angen_orlova

Inspiration for a classic front door in Other with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Lifestyle and Inspiration
By From The Anvil

Inspiration for a classic front door in Other with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Climbers always give a building a stable, ageless look. - shishi_karanja

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

Design ideas for a large classic front door in Devon with brick flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
New Vaulted Green Oak Framed Entrance to Farmhouse
By 16a Architecture

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

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.
Panel, runner, pandent light, bench, door colour - shaojing_tan

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

Contemporary front door in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Luxury Garden Living
By Mozolowski & Murray

Contemporary front door in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
I like the vertical cladding as that’s how the ‘Bot’ was finished by David. Whether it could be incorporated but I don’t like an strong orange colour. - jill_brown9327

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

Expansive classic hallway in London with multi-coloured floors and beige walls.
Holland Pk, Holland Park
By Lux Construction

Expansive classic hallway in London with multi-coloured floors and beige walls.
This reminds me a lot of Lance and Aimee's - zola_simpson

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

This is an example of a large traditional hallway in Other with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Original Style Tiles
By martynhicks

Martyn Hicks Photography
This is an example of a large traditional hallway in Other with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Stunning floor, loving the border - topsta

Photo of a contemporary entrance in London with dark hardwood flooring, white walls, a single front door, a white front door and black floors.
Herne Hill Home
By Imperfect Interiors

The entrance hallway of the Edwardian Herne Hill project in London was painted in Little Greene Slaked Lime which contrasted with the dark wood floors, the black meta wall lights & pendants.It opens into the living room via sliding pocket doors
console table setup - webuser_761524129

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 407,425 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including thecaaddesigns and Nicholas Ferris Photography LLC. 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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