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Entrance with Black Walls and Red Walls Ideas and Designs

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Midcentury • UWS 100s
Midcentury • UWS 100s
InsideWrightInsideWright
A warm entryway with a mixture of styles. The colors bring this story together. Photos: Brittany Ambridge
Medium sized midcentury foyer in New York with red walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
To the Last Detail: Luxurious Apartment
To the Last Detail: Luxurious Apartment
Last Detail Interior DesignLast Detail Interior Design
The small elevator vestibule was not ignored! A dramatic black metallic backed grasscloth and oval Swarvski crystal encrusted mirror welcome guests in a dramatic fashion.
Квартира 45 м2 в Москве
Квартира 45 м2 в Москве
KorenevaZhadanDesignKorenevaZhadanDesign
This is an example of a small front door in Moscow with red walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a red front door and white floors.
Contemporary Color on Fort Lauderdale Beach
Contemporary Color on Fort Lauderdale Beach
DawnElise InteriorsDawnElise Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized modern vestibule in Miami with black walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
The Barn
The Barn
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA This barn home is modeled after an existing Nebraska barn in Lancaster County. Notice the concrete patio. It is patterned after a traditional barn floor. Photo Credits: Jackson Studios
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with black walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and black floors.
Coveted journey
Coveted journey
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Large traditional foyer in Chicago with porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floors and black walls.
Riserva dell'Olmo
Riserva dell'Olmo
ImagoArchImagoArch
This is an example of a rural front door in Rome with red walls, a double front door and a green front door.
重厚感を持たせた外構工事
重厚感を持たせた外構工事
風知蒼　FUCHISO風知蒼　FUCHISO
Design ideas for a large modern entrance in Tokyo Suburbs with black walls.
НОВОЧЕРЕМУШКИНСКАЯ 17
НОВОЧЕРЕМУШКИНСКАЯ 17
TOTL-studio Дизайн интерьераTOTL-studio Дизайн интерьера
Пространство квартиры функцонально разделено на несколько зон: общая – с прихожей, санузлом и кухней-гостиной, приватная - мастер-блок с ванной комнатой и нишей для хоз инвентаря, и детская комната.
Exposed Brick Entry
Exposed Brick Entry
Lisa & LeroyLisa & Leroy
We love mixing old with new. The original exposed brick of this home pairs gorgeously with a custom chest of drawers and brass mirror.
Photo of a small eclectic foyer in DC Metro with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, brown floors and brick walls.
Décoration appartement Obernai
Décoration appartement Obernai
Maison Tania LiegeonMaison Tania Liegeon
Décoration d'un appartement neuf à Obernai dans une ambiance douce et chaleureuse
Photo of a modern entrance in Strasbourg with black walls, a medium wood front door and wallpapered walls.
Gillis
Gillis
Geneva FlooringGeneva Flooring
Nuno & Judy
Photo of a classic hallway in San Diego with red walls and multi-coloured floors.
Bold & Unexpected
Bold & Unexpected
Robin Lechner DesignsRobin Lechner Designs
Another angle of the foyer showing the antique mirror. Mirrors enlarge a space and add light and sparkle. Photo by Robin Lechner Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Miami with red walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Brookline Residence
Brookline Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Boston with black walls and marble flooring.
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.
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.
The Iron Door Store
The Iron Door Store
The Iron Door StoreThe Iron Door Store
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in Salt Lake City with red walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
焼杉と漆喰の家
焼杉と漆喰の家
株式会社 彩株式会社 彩
焼杉と漆喰に家　　 photo by : 株式会社 plus-b　watanabe bonten
This is an example of a modern front door in Other with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Farmhouse entrance in Other with black walls and a glass front door.

Entrance with Black Walls and Red 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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