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Entrance with a Single Front Door and a Grey Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Red House Lane
Red House Lane
Clare Elise InteriorsClare Elise Interiors
Photo of a classic foyer in Surrey with white walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
From Tired Trad to Terrific in Clarendon Hills
From Tired Trad to Terrific in Clarendon Hills
TKS Design GroupTKS Design Group
  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   We went with a minimalist, clean, industrial look that feels light, bright and airy. The island is a dark charcoal with cool undertones that coordinates with the cabinetry and transom work in both the neighboring mudroom and breakfast area. White subway tile, quartz countertops, white enamel pendants and gold fixtures complete the update. The ends of the island are shiplap material that is also used on the fireplace in the next room. In the new mudroom, we used a fun porcelain tile on the floor to get a pop of pattern, and walnut accents add some warmth. Each child has their own cubby, and there is a spot for shoes below a long bench. Open shelving with spots for baskets provides additional storage for the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com
Compact One Room
Compact One Room
関建築設計室合同会社 / Seki Architecutural Design Office,LLC関建築設計室合同会社 / Seki Architecutural Design Office,LLC
Small modern hallway in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Five Acres Mudroom
Five Acres Mudroom
BAKER POSEY DESIGNBAKER POSEY DESIGN
custom mill work/built-in storage on the left and a live edge walnut bench with wall panel surround are some of the details that make this space work. In the back you can see the sliding doors to the playroom/office. Storage closet is on the left and powder room on the right.
Replacement Windows, Doors & Siding Projects
Replacement Windows, Doors & Siding Projects
Legacy EcoView WindowsLegacy EcoView Windows
Contemporary front door in Atlanta with concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Квартира на Гражданском проспекте
Квартира на Гражданском проспекте
Интерьерная студия AIИнтерьерная студия AI
Photo of a contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, a single front door, a grey front door, white floors and concrete flooring.
Wooden Trestle at Brasada Ranch
Wooden Trestle at Brasada Ranch
DC Fine Homes Inc.DC Fine Homes Inc.
DC Fine Homes Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery IV
Greenville, SC | Maxwell Farm Gallery IV
Goodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLCGoodwin Foust Custom Homes, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Türen
Türen
Heinzelmann GmbH&Co.KGHeinzelmann GmbH&Co.KG
Fotografie: Julia Haack
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Stuttgart with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Entry System - Door Replacement
Entry System - Door Replacement
Hamilton Building Supply / HBS Home™Hamilton Building Supply / HBS Home™
Therma-Tru exterior door and custom trim from Hamilton Building Supply
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in New York with a single front door and a grey front door.
Haus R
Haus R
be_planen Architektur GmbHbe_planen Architektur GmbH
Erich Spahn
Design ideas for a small modern front door in Munich with white walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Квартира на Дибуновской улице в Петербурге
Квартира на Дибуновской улице в Петербурге
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Прихожая с серыми стенами. Шкафы в отделке дерево и черное стекло в рамах, на полу - серый терраццо, как в гостевом санузле. Входная дверь скрытого типа.
Долгопрудный
Долгопрудный
Design by Dina VdovinaDesign by Dina Vdovina
Минималистичный дизайн. Квартира выдержана в одном стиле с общими деталями
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Projet Evry - Optimiser et Décorer une entrée
Projet Evry - Optimiser et Décorer une entrée
Houses by SHouses by S
Suite à mon intervention dans leur salon, les clients du Projet Evry ont refait appel à moi pour leur entrée. On reste sur le même "thème" que le salon, un esprit urban jungle, coloré, du bois, du blanc, du jaune moutarde. Mes clients souhaitaient une assise, des rangements astucieux et favorisant l'autonomie de leurs enfants. Des patères à leur hauteur ont été ajoutées, un étagère Kallax transformee en assise avec des rangements.
Not a Modern Farmhouse
Not a Modern Farmhouse
Reynolds Architecture- Design & ConstructionReynolds Architecture- Design & Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized rural hallway in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Classic Beauty in Rye
Classic Beauty in Rye
JWH Design and Cabinetry LLCJWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
This side entry is most-used in this busy family home with 4 kids, lots of visitors and a big dog . Re-arranging the space to include an open center Mudroom area, with elbow room for all, was the key. Kids' PR on the left, walk-in pantry next to the Kitchen, and a double door coat closet add to the functional storage. Space planning and cabinetry: Jennifer Howard, JWH Cabinet Installation: JWH Construction Management Photography: Tim Lenz.
Appartement R - Nantes (44)
Appartement R - Nantes (44)
GreenteapotGreenteapot
Photo of a medium sized foyer in Nantes with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
#rosenredo
#rosenredo
Redo Home and DesignRedo Home and Design
Aimee Mazzenga Photography Design: Mitzi Maynard and Clare Kennedy
Design ideas for a large nautical front door in Nashville with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, white walls, a grey front door and beige floors.
Evening Standard New Homes Award Project 2017
Evening Standard New Homes Award Project 2017
Dale JoineryDale Joinery
Dale Joinery
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse front door in Kent with a single front door and a grey front door.
Classico Contemporaneo
Classico Contemporaneo
Giancarlo Andreotti ArchitettoGiancarlo Andreotti Architetto
giancarlo andreotti fotografo
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Rome with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.

Entrance with a Single Front Door and a Grey 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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