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Entrance with Black Walls and Purple Walls Ideas and Designs

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Edwardian Home
Edwardian Home
Caroline Couzens Design LtdCaroline Couzens Design Ltd
A delightful project bringing original features back to life with refurbishment to encaustic floor and decor to complement to create a stylish, working home.
Remodel in Hingham, MA
Remodel in Hingham, MA
Roomscapes Cabinetry and Design CenterRoomscapes Cabinetry and Design Center
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in Bridgeport with black walls and black floors.
Balanced House Front Door
Balanced House Front Door
Source ArchitectsSource Architects
The Balanced House was initially designed to investigate simple modular architecture which responded to the ruggedness of its Australian landscape setting. This dictated elevating the house above natural ground through the construction of a precast concrete base to accentuate the rise and fall of the landscape. The concrete base is then complimented with the sharp lines of Linelong metal cladding and provides a deliberate contrast to the soft landscapes that surround the property.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Closet FactoryCloset Factory
Mudrooms are practical entryway spaces that serve as a buffer between the outdoors and the main living areas of a home. Typically located near the front or back door, mudrooms are designed to keep the mess of the outside world at bay. These spaces often feature built-in storage for coats, shoes, and accessories, helping to maintain a tidy and organized home. Durable flooring materials, such as tile or easy-to-clean surfaces, are common in mudrooms to withstand dirt and moisture. Additionally, mudrooms may include benches or cubbies for convenient seating and storage of bags or backpacks. With hooks for hanging outerwear and perhaps a small sink for quick cleanups, mudrooms efficiently balance functionality with the demands of an active household, providing an essential transitional space in the home.
Foyer
Foyer
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
This beautiful foyer is filled with different patterns and textures.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with black walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Blackshire
Blackshire
MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTIONMARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION
This is an example of a medium sized scandi hallway in Grand Rapids with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black walls and beige floors.
Humphrey House
Humphrey House
Penny Black Interiors LLC.Penny Black Interiors LLC.
The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.
Eye-catching Timber Cabin: Meadow Creek, Colorado
Eye-catching Timber Cabin: Meadow Creek, Colorado
M.T.N DesignM.T.N Design
The design of this timber cabin incorporates a practical yet charming mudroom to accommodate the busy family and its active lifestyle. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photos By: Longviews Studios, Inc.
Mace River Pend Oreille - 2021 Houzz Winner (Entry)
Mace River Pend Oreille - 2021 Houzz Winner (Entry)
Gardner HomesGardner Homes
Sunny Daze Photography
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Boise with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a feature wall.
Brutal romanticism
Brutal romanticism
Yakusha DesignYakusha Design
This is an example of a modern vestibule in Other with black walls, a black front door and black floors.
Ranch Style Conversion
Ranch Style Conversion
Reef Design BuildReef Design Build
Connie White
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Phoenix with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Inspiration for a beach style boot room in Minneapolis with black walls, light hardwood flooring, tongue and groove walls and a feature wall.
Black & Wood
Black & Wood
Bellas ArtesBellas Artes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with black walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Entry
Entry
Stig Carlson ArchitectureStig Carlson Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Seattle with purple walls.
New Rochelle Modern, Colorful Condo
New Rochelle Modern, Colorful Condo
True Identity ConceptsTrue Identity Concepts
Custom entry console in a dark wood with lacquer black extension and lacquer blue drawer. The small entry provides a wonderful landing zone, storage for mail, and hooks for your purchase. Anchored with a fun mirror that serves as art and a stool for putting on your shoes, the entry is functional with a sleek personality.
Сходненская
Сходненская
Geometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеровGeometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеров
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Moscow with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
The entry leads to an open plan parlor floor. with adjacent living room at the front, dining in the middle and open kitchen in the back of the house.. One hidden surprise is the paneled door that opens to reveal a tiny guest bath under the existing staircase. Executive Saarinen arm chairs from are reupholstered in a shiny Knoll 'Tryst' fabric which adds texture and compliments the black lacquer mushroom 1970's table and shiny silver frame of the large round mirror. Photo: Ward Roberts
Mud room
Mud room
Bryan Assoc. Inc. ArchitectsBryan Assoc. Inc. Architects
This built-in cubbie gives the kids a place to hang their coats and store their hats and gloves. Note the operable doggie door below the tilt turn window.
Entry
Entry
Kylie SargentKylie Sargent
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Geelong with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and wainscoting.
Ridgerunner Dr.
Ridgerunner Dr.
Living with LoloLiving with Lolo
Interior design scottsdale
Photo of a beach style boot room with purple walls and multi-coloured floors.

Entrance with Black Walls and Purple Walls 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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