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Affordable Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Shabby Chic Foyer
Shabby Chic Foyer
Home ReHabIt, LLCHome ReHabIt, LLC
Foyer designed using an old chalk painted chest with a custom made bench along with decor from different antique fairs, pottery barn, Home Goods, Kirklands and Ballard Design to finish the space.
Holly Avenue Mudroom
Holly Avenue Mudroom
Albers Design LLCAlbers Design LLC
Mudroom with open storage. Mike Krivit Photography Farrell and Sons Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Minneapolis with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Sewickley Farm Project
Sewickley Farm Project
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
double door front entrance w/ covered porch
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Other with concrete flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse
Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This entry way is truly luxurious with a charming locker system with drawers below and cubbies over head, the catch all with a cabinet and drawer (so keys and things will always have a home), and the herringbone installed tile on the floor make this space super convenient for families on the go with all your belongings right where you need them.
Los Altos Hills New Build
Los Altos Hills New Build
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
This is an example of a small rural boot room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Lytton Blvd Toronto
Lytton Blvd Toronto
Emily Griffin DesignEmily Griffin Design
Virginia Macdonald
Photo of a small classic entrance in Toronto with feature lighting.
Gappa Entry
Gappa Entry
North Star RemodelingNorth Star Remodeling
Troy Thies Photagraphy
Inspiration for a medium sized country boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring and a single front door.
Front Doors
Front Doors
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Denver with red walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Edisto Drive
Edisto Drive
In Site DesignsIn Site Designs
The Entrance into this charming home on Edisto Drive is full of excitement with simple architectural details, great patterns, and colors. The Wainscoting and Soft Gray Walls welcome every pop of color introduced into this space.
Princeton- Crestview
Princeton- Crestview
Austin Impressions - A Design and Build FirmAustin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with a single front door and an orange front door.
Hearthstone Farm - Stair Hall
Hearthstone Farm - Stair Hall
Frank Shirley ArchitectsFrank Shirley Architects
Photo by Randy O'Rourke
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Boston with a single front door, a white front door, medium hardwood flooring, multi-coloured walls, beige floors and a dado rail.
Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais
Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Les portes des placards sont ornées de cannage, apportant une texture subtile et un charme rustique à l’ensemble.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian hallway in Paris with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
M.Y　HOUSE
M.Y　HOUSE
有限会社ラグデザイン有限会社ラグデザイン
Inspiration for a medium sized modern hallway in Other with beige walls, ceramic flooring and a black front door.
Open space EP
Open space EP
DOTFORM STUDIO design&interiorDOTFORM STUDIO design&interior
Un mobile vintage dipinto a mano, che lascia vedere le imperfezioni della pittura. Le linee del mobile proseguono sulla parete, dietro l'antico specchio oro, caratterizzando lo spazio.
Entryway
Entryway
Carina Vaz InteriorsCarina Vaz Interiors
Modern and clean entryway with extra space for coats, hats, and shoes. . . interior designer, interior, design, decorator, residential, commercial, staging, color consulting, product design, full service, custom home furnishing, space planning, full service design, furniture and finish selection, interior design consultation, functionality, award winning designers, conceptual design, kitchen and bathroom design, custom cabinetry design, interior elevations, interior renderings, hardware selections, lighting design, project management, design consultation
Яркий аутентичный интерьер, создающий иллюзию загородного дома
Яркий аутентичный интерьер, создающий иллюзию загородного дома
Ольга ДолидзеОльга Долидзе
Как это часто бывает, с дизайнером больше контактирует супруга, именно она имеет представление о будущем интерьере, одобряет или не одобряет рекомендации специалиста. Изначально запрос был на дизайн в спокойных светлых тонах, она хотела уютный интерьер в стиле скандинавского Хюгге. У супруга было всего 2 пожелания – «розетка» на полу и «рамочки» на стенах. Казалось, что заказчики точно знают, чего хотят. Только эти представления кардинально отличались друг от друга. Супруг не спорил с женой. Высказав 2 маленьких пожелания, которые необходимо было исполнить, отошел от проектирования. Далее предстояла нелегкая работа по удовлетворению обоих сторон. Началась подборка референсов. Но каждый предложенный вариант в спокойной светлой гамме не вызывал трепета и симпатии. Так, в процессе работы над интерьером, осознали, что хотят совсем другого. В итоге были соблюдены все условия и выполнены все пожелания, хоть и видоизмененные от изначальных представлений. Получился невероятно теплый и уютный интерьер, который дает ощущение загородного дома, розетка нашла место в прихожей, а «рамочки» - на стене в спальне. Фактура и текстура — главные понятия аутентичного интерьера. Кирпич в отделке стены гостиной, фактурная декоративная штукатурка, натуральная древесина на полу и в фасадах мебели, джутовый ковер, натуральные ткани, композиции из сухоцветов – все это призвано сделать интерьер настоящим, обжитым.
Fjord
Fjord
Юлия КарпухинаЮлия Карпухина
Small scandi front door in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a green front door and grey floors.
Апартаменты в ЖК Флотилия
Апартаменты в ЖК Флотилия
Савельева Юлия | АРТБУССавельева Юлия | АРТБУС
Вид на входную группу с зеркалом до потолка и дубовыми рейками
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Moscow with white walls and white floors.
Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
Bold blue cabinetry and an easy-to-clean patterned floor adds style in the mud room.
Small traditional boot room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Truehart
Truehart
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
The walk-through mudroom entrance from the garage to the kitchen is both stylish and functional. We created several drop zones for life's accessories.

Affordable Entrance Ideas and Designs

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!
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