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

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Lighting Design French Shore - Lighting With Panache
Lighting Design French Shore - Lighting With Panache
UserUser
Select light fixtures with shapes and lines that compliment the architectural elements - Deborah Nicholson Lighting and Interiors
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Other with blue walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Colorful in Amsterdam
Colorful in Amsterdam
Stock Dutch DesignStock Dutch Design
Photo of a bohemian vestibule in Amsterdam with blue walls, a single front door, a glass front door and white floors.
The Blue House
The Blue House
Black Cat Design Build, LLCBlack Cat Design Build, LLC
A bit of contrasting color to welcome you in to this home. Cedar ceilings under the covered entry, set off with black trim
This is an example of an eclectic entrance in Portland with blue walls, a single front door, a glass front door and a wood ceiling.
Rachel Road Remodel
Rachel Road Remodel
Valiant DesignValiant Design
This large family home was completely gutted and remodeled to be the lovely home it is today. No surface was left untouched. Timeless and bright!!!
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Seattle with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Transitional Remodel
Transitional Remodel
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Design by: Etch Design Group www.etchdesigngroup.com Photography by: www.noveldesigngroup.com
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Austin with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
The Beeches
The Beeches
Inside Story PhotographyInside Story Photography
Entrance with storage
This is an example of a medium sized modern foyer in Other with blue walls, carpet, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Shadessha
Shadessha
Westside Window CoveringsWestside Window Coverings
Photo of a medium sized romantic foyer in Vancouver with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Hill Street, New Smyrna Beach
Hill Street, New Smyrna Beach
Foxy Interiors PhotographyFoxy Interiors Photography
Jim Hays
Nautical entrance in Orlando with blue walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Projekt M&K
Projekt M&K
Meyer & KohlMeyer & Kohl
Medium sized retro foyer in Hanover with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Zero Net Energy meets Feng Shui
Zero Net Energy meets Feng Shui
Rebecca Schnier ArchitectureRebecca Schnier Architecture
This interior window is between a bathroom and the stairwell. It looks over the stair to a window on the opposite wall and through it to the front landscaping. Rebecca Schnier Architecture, Oakland, California
NYC Residence - Brooklyn Heights
NYC Residence - Brooklyn Heights
Willey Design LLCWilley Design LLC
Inspiration for a victorian hallway in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Fairway Tudor Transformation
Fairway Tudor Transformation
Architectural CraftsmenArchitectural Craftsmen
Private entry to the Guest Suite above garage.
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in Kansas City with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Stylish Master Bedroom Suite
Stylish Master Bedroom Suite
DesignAnts LLCDesignAnts LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Boxley Rd - Burlington
Boxley Rd - Burlington
EZDimensions - Home Renovation Design to PermitsEZDimensions - Home Renovation Design to Permits
New front entry brings in bright natural lighting and welcome introduction to the home.
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian front door in Toronto with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
This is an example of a beach style boot room in Boston with blue walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
bedico creek madisonville, la, traditional home build
bedico creek madisonville, la, traditional home build
Integrity BuildersIntegrity Builders
Medium sized classic foyer in New Orleans with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Country Classic Total Remodel
Country Classic Total Remodel
J. Vann, Residence DesignerJ. Vann, Residence Designer
Studio 660 Photography
Inspiration for a large country front door in Atlanta with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Country Classic Total Remodel
Country Classic Total Remodel
J. Vann, Residence DesignerJ. Vann, Residence Designer
Studio 660 Photography
Large country front door in Atlanta with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Entryways
Entryways
U.S. Brick & Block Systems, LLCU.S. Brick & Block Systems, LLC
Inspiration for a large classic front door in Miami with blue walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
South Tampa Home
South Tampa Home
Crespo Design GroupCrespo Design Group
A gorgeous coastal style home showcases the calm and relaxed atmosphere right as you walk in. We wanted to incorporate the nearby beach, so we opted for lots of organic textiles, pale blue fabrics, and easy going blonde wood furnishings. Home located in Tampa, Florida. Designed by Florida-based interior design firm Crespo Design Group, who also serves Malibu, Tampa, New York City, the Caribbean, and other areas throughout the United States.

Entrance with Blue Walls and a Glass 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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