Entrance with Beige Walls and a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

Shaw

Bell City Carpet One Floor & Home

Small traditional hallway in Toronto with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.

Head of Oyster Pond Maison Sirene d'Huitre

Polhemus Savery DaSilva

Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Medium sized coastal front door in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and feature lighting.

Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey

Falcon Industries

Motion City Media
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal front door in New York with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.

Continental

Soucie Horner, Ltd.

From its English-style conservatory to its wealth of French doors, this impressive family home - at once stately, yet welcoming - ushers the vitality of its premiere urban setting into historically-inspired interiors. Here, soaring ceilings, inlaid floors, and marble-wrapped, walnut-paneled, and mirror-clad walls honor the luxurious traditions of classic European interior architecture. Naturally, symmetry is its muse, evinced through a striking collection of fine furnishings, splendid rugs, art, and accessories - augmented, all, by unexpectedly fresh bursts of color and playfully retro silhouettes. Formal without intimidation -or apology- it personifies the very finest in gracious city living. Photos by Nathan Kirkman http://nathankirkman.com/

Portatec - Rocky Ridge

SIS Exterior Renovations

S.I.S. Supply Install Services Ltd.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Calgary with beige walls, a single front door and a blue front door.

nora's meadow | edgartown

sullivan + associates architects

Inspiration for a medium sized coastal front door in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.

Hidden Gem

Knight Architects LLC

Simply elegant entry hall with bronze chandelier and beautiful front hall stairway leading upstairs. Photography by Peter Rymwid
This is an example of a classic foyer in New York with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and feature lighting.

Minnetonka Metamorphosis

Hagstrom Builder

Peter VonDeLinde Visuals
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.

Edgewood in Grand Chute

Cypress Homes, Inc.

The front entrance leads into the living room and has a large unique chandelier above. To one side is a pocket office with sliding doors and the other side has stairs to the second level.

Westfield Residence

Lori Dubrow Design

Small traditional front door in New York with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.

Suburban Home Remodel

T. Moore Home ReDesign

Foyer Remodel in suburban home
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Nashville with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and orange floors.

Ellerton - Lake Cottage

Visbeen Architects

Builder: Segard Builders Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Symmetry and traditional sensibilities drive this homes stately style. Flanking garages compliment a grand entrance and frame a roundabout style motor court. On axis, and centered on the homes roofline is a traditional A-frame dormer. The walkout rear elevation is covered by a paired column gallery that is connected to the main levels living, dining, and master bedroom. Inside, the foyer is centrally located, and flanked to the right by a grand staircase. To the left of the foyer is the homes private master suite featuring a roomy study, expansive dressing room, and bedroom. The dining room is surrounded on three sides by large windows and a pair of French doors open onto a separate outdoor grill space. The kitchen island, with seating for seven, is strategically placed on axis to the living room fireplace and the dining room table. Taking a trip down the grand staircase reveals the lower level living room, which serves as an entertainment space between the private bedrooms to the left and separate guest bedroom suite to the right. Rounding out this plans key features is the attached garage, which has its own separate staircase connecting it to the lower level as well as the bonus room above.

Poinciana River House

Persimmon Interior Design, Inc

Elegant, coastal home renovation of 1980's home on the Banana River in Indian Harbour Beach, FL. Grand two story entry welcomes you with a custom stair case and railing. Wood beams accent the expansive ceiling.

Ridgeview

Steve Bumpas Custom Homes

Imagery Intelligence, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic foyer in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.

Folkstone

Design Shop Inc.

This is an example of a small midcentury foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.

Tesla 3 Model Home - Palm Desert

Abode Image

Photography by Abode Image
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, a single front door and a blue front door.

Can't Tame a Wild Thing

Morrison Interiors

A blended mixture of rustic and modern, this entry offered an interesting space to pause and take off your shoes. Photo by: Brett Hickman
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Orange County with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a blue front door.

Garden view and fresh air

Steveworks LLC

Photo of a small traditional boot room in Boston with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.

Baja Beach House

Big Sky Design

Mark Steelman
Inspiration for a large beach style front door in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.

Costa Mesa Beach Bungalow

Oxbow & Olin Design Studio

Beach style entryway with corner breakfast nook. Opening to spacious living room. Photography by Darlene Halaby
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Orange County with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Beige Walls and a Blue 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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