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Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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French Chateaux Los Altos Hills
French Chateaux Los Altos Hills
AMERICA ITALIANAAMERICA ITALIANA
Inspiration for an expansive foyer in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Sophisticated Farmhouse Kitchen
Sophisticated Farmhouse Kitchen
Monika RossMonika Ross
Photography by: Sophia Hronis-Arbis
Medium sized farmhouse foyer in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Parliament Residence
Parliament Residence
Synthesis Design Inc.Synthesis Design Inc.
Large modern front door in Vancouver with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Midland South Luxury Townhome
Midland South Luxury Townhome
Everything HomeEverything Home
Explore urban luxury living in this new build along the scenic Midland Trace Trail, featuring modern industrial design, high-end finishes, and breathtaking views. The entryway features a black and white patterned carpet, complementing the sleek staircase and elegant artwork, creating a sophisticated ambience. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midland-south-luxury-townhome-westfield/
School House Eclectic
School House Eclectic
Third Coast InteriorsThird Coast Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a glass front door, multi-coloured floors and ceramic flooring.
Woodleaf Reserve
Woodleaf Reserve
HOMES BY TOWNEHOMES BY TOWNE
Jennifer Janviere
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Milwaukee with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Coan Waterfront Remodel, Camano Island WA
Coan Waterfront Remodel, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry detail. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with a single front door, a glass front door, multi-coloured walls, laminate floors and grey floors.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
A sliding door view to the outdoor kitchen and patio. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA.
Design ideas for a large modern hallway in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a glass front door, brown floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
GIL WALSH INTERIORSGIL WALSH INTERIORS
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Miami with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Coastal foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Misha Bruk
Large contemporary front door in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Luxurious & Modern Craftsman Style Woodsy Home in Bend, Oregon
Luxurious & Modern Craftsman Style Woodsy Home in Bend, Oregon
AllyBrooke Custom HomesAllyBrooke Custom Homes
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Other with multi-coloured walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Colorful Family Bungalow
Colorful Family Bungalow
Ann McCulloch Shop & StudioAnn McCulloch Shop & Studio
We designed this built in bench with shoe storage drawers, a shelf above and high and low hooks for adults and kids. Photos: David Hiser
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Portland with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Lori Backen InteriorsLori Backen Interiors
Here I was very focused on allowing the Architecture to take center stage. I kept the entry hall furnishings to a minimum. The art, the architecture, the views, the finishes,... it was all exquisite. I didn’t want the furniture to upstage any of it. I used very high quality pieces that were extremely refined yet a bit rustic. A nice juxtaposition....
Buckhead Remodel
Buckhead Remodel
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Photo of a traditional boot room in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
St Paul Charmer
St Paul Charmer
Fiddlehead Design Group, LLCFiddlehead Design Group, LLC
Design ideas for a nautical foyer in Minneapolis with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
MILFORD HOME
MILFORD HOME
RITA O'BRIEN DESIGN GROUPRITA O'BRIEN DESIGN GROUP
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Detroit with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a glass front door, wallpapered walls and a feature wall.
New Canaan Residence
New Canaan Residence
Country Club HomesCountry Club Homes
Design ideas for a classic boot room in New York with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Atlanta Home
Atlanta Home
C Weaks InteriorsC Weaks Interiors
C. Weaks Interiors is a premier interior design firm with offices in Atlanta. Our reputation reflects a level of attention and service designed to make decorating your home as enjoyable as living in it.
Our Work
Our Work
CASA V INTERIORSCASA V INTERIORS
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic hallway in Orlando with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.

Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and a Glass Front Door 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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