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Bootrooms
Bootrooms
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
This family getaway was built with entertaining and guests in mind, so the expansive Bootroom was designed with great flow to be a catch-all space essential for organization of equipment and guests. Integrated ski racks on the porch railings outside provide space for guests to park their gear. Covered entry has a metal floor grate, boot brushes, and boot kicks to clean snow off. Inside, ski racks line the wall beside a work bench, providing the perfect space to store skis, boards, and equipment, as well as the ideal spot to wax up before hitting the slopes. Around the corner are individual wood lockers, labeled for family members and usual guests. A custom-made hand-scraped wormwood bench takes the central display – protected with clear epoxy to preserve the look of holes while providing a waterproof and smooth surface. Wooden boot and glove dryers are positioned at either end of the room, these custom units feature sturdy wooden dowels to hold any equipment, and powerful fans mean that everything will be dry after lunch break. The Bootroom is finished with naturally aged wood wainscoting, rescued from a lumber storage field, and the large rail topper provides a perfect ledge for small items while pulling on freshly dried boots. Large wooden baseboards offer protection for the wall against stray equipment.
Georgian Residence
Georgian Residence
Tucker & MarksTucker & Marks
Interior Design by Tucker & Marks: http://www.tuckerandmarks.com/ Photograph by Matthew Millman
Atherton Residence
Atherton Residence
TINEKE TRIGGSTINEKE TRIGGS
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
vineyard hill
vineyard hill
Nicola Hicks DesignsNicola Hicks Designs
Photo of a victorian hallway in London with beige walls and a dado rail.
Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Danziger DesignDanziger Design
J.W. Smith Photography
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and a dado rail.
Tietjen Foyer
Tietjen Foyer
UserUser
Didn't want to take out the window or move it so I fixed the imperfection with mirrors. Photographer ~ Bob Narod.
Large traditional foyer in DC Metro with beige walls and a dado rail.
Subtle Glamor
Subtle Glamor
Ben DialBen Dial
Photo of a victorian entrance in Richmond with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
Home A Rama 2016
Home A Rama 2016
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Sliding barn doors lead the way into office space. Photo by: Thomas Graham
This is an example of a modern front door in Indianapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.
Queen Anne Shingle Style Beach House
Queen Anne Shingle Style Beach House
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Photographed by Karol Steczkowski
Design ideas for a coastal boot room in Los Angeles with limestone flooring, beige walls and a dado rail.
Holland Pk, Holland Park
Holland Pk, Holland Park
Lux ConstructionLux Construction
Expansive classic hallway in London with multi-coloured floors, beige walls and a dado rail.
Staging Projects with Coastal Decor
Staging Projects with Coastal Decor
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized nautical hallway in Other with beige walls, brown floors and a dado rail.
квартира на Профсоюзной
квартира на Профсоюзной
Сергей МоргуновСергей Моргунов
Victorian front door in Moscow with beige walls, a single front door, a grey front door, marble flooring and a dado rail.
A New Start
A New Start
Dalia Canora Design, LLCDalia Canora Design, LLC
Jane Beiles Photography
Medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and a dado rail.
Foyer
Foyer
Rachel Reider InteriorsRachel Reider Interiors
The foyer area of this Brookline/Chestnut Hill residence outside Boston features Phillip Jeffries grasscloth and an Arteriors Mirror. The welcoming arrangement is completed with an airy console table and a selection of choice accessories from retail favorites such as West Elm and Crate and Barrel. Photo Credit: Michael Partenio
Riverlake Colony Custom Home
Riverlake Colony Custom Home
Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Richmond with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Photo of a classic entrance in DC Metro with a double front door, a red front door, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a dado rail.
Minnesota Private Residence
Minnesota Private Residence
COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design StudioCOOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio
Perched on wooded hilltop, this historical estate home was thoughtfully restored and expanded, addressing the modern needs of a large family and incorporating the unique style of its owners. The design is teeming with custom details including a porte cochère and fox head rain spouts, providing references to the historical narrative of the site’s long history. For more photos of this unique estate please visit our website: http://www.cookarchitectural.com/residential-portfolio/minnesota-residence/
Andover Foyer
Andover Foyer
Allison Ducharme Interior DesignAllison Ducharme Interior Design
This is an example of a small eclectic front door in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
This checkerboard flooring is Minton marble (tumbled 61 x 61cm) and Aliseo marble (tumbled 61 x 61cm), both from Artisans of Devizes. The floor is bordered with the same Minton tumbled marble. | Light fixtures are the Salasco 3 tiered chandeliers from Premier Housewares
Project for Fiona Duke
Project for Fiona Duke
Anna Stathaki | PhotographyAnna Stathaki | Photography
Photo of a classic foyer in London with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a dado rail.

Entrance with Beige Walls and a Dado Rail 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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