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Квартира с круговой планировкой
Квартира с круговой планировкой
Интерьерная студия AIИнтерьерная студия AI
Фотограф: Максим Максимов, maxiimov@ya.ru
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with white walls and grey floors.
Henderson - Renovation
Henderson - Renovation
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Brisbane with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
A11
A11
HGK Hamburger Grundstückskontor GmbHHGK Hamburger Grundstückskontor GmbH
Inspiration for a large scandinavian foyer in Hamburg with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Neubau eines Einfamilienhaus mit dunklem Klinker
Neubau eines Einfamilienhaus mit dunklem Klinker
Architekturbüro MATTHIAS MECKLENBURGArchitekturbüro MATTHIAS MECKLENBURG
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Hamburg with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Recent Project
Recent Project
Mina KimMina Kim
Foyer Area with gorgeous light fixture
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades
New Generation Home ImprovementsNew Generation Home Improvements
Designed by Natalie Myers of Veneer Designs. Photography by Amy Bartlam.
Design ideas for a retro hallway in Los Angeles with brown walls, a single front door, an orange front door and white floors.
Kenwood Residence
Kenwood Residence
Upscale ConstructionUpscale Construction
Inspiration for a rural boot room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Port Locksleigh Custom
Port Locksleigh Custom
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Jeri Koegel
This is an example of a coastal foyer in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON
SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON
UserUser
Entryway with bench and console table in light oak. Artificial plant. Pendant lamp. Photographer: Juliette Murphy
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Orrington
Orrington
Design WorksDesign Works
Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a contemporary hallway in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Vista Residence
Vista Residence
Miró Rivera ArchitectsMiró Rivera Architects
Paul Finkel
Large retro foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.
野田の家　R house
野田の家　R house
宮徹也建築計画宮徹也建築計画
眺望を楽しむ住宅
World-inspired vestibule in Other with white walls, concrete flooring and a medium wood front door.
Cobbs Hill
Cobbs Hill
Martha's Vineyard Interior DesignMartha's Vineyard Interior Design
Interior Design: Liz Stiving-Nichols and Erin Dykman Architecture: Travis Ritchie, r+d studio Photography: Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a rural front door in Boston with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Contemporary Family Home
Contemporary Family Home
Stallard InteriorsStallard Interiors
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Adelaide with brick flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Cylinders Drive
Cylinders Drive
Sea Breeze HomesSea Breeze Homes
The Entry creates the wow-factor that this home deserves. The sliding shoji-style door, with frosted glass panels, sets the mood for the rest of the area Photography by Asher King
63rd St. Ranch Residence
63rd St. Ranch Residence
bldg.collectivebldg.collective
Contemporary hallway in Denver with beige walls, concrete flooring, grey floors, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
WayCool Home Jacksonville Florida
WayCool Home Jacksonville Florida
Browdy & BrowdyBrowdy & Browdy
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Jacksonville with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
My home
My home
Apartment ApothecaryApartment Apothecary
Photograph by KatharinePeachey.co.uk
Photo of a scandinavian entrance in London with white walls.
Haus Sch
Haus Sch
BAU-WERK-STADT Architekten Thomas BechtoldBAU-WERK-STADT Architekten Thomas Bechtold
This is an example of an expansive modern foyer in Other with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and vinyl flooring.
Long Crendon
Long Crendon
Mailen DesignMailen Design
Scandi foyer in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.

Minimalist Spaces 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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