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Entrance with Blue Walls and Lino Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Kenwood Traditional Kitchen Remodel
Kenwood Traditional Kitchen Remodel
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
A clerestory window uncovered and restored during construction, and serves as a perfect recess for a family jelly cupboard. Non-original cabinets renovated to allow for bench and coat hooks next to the back entry door.
Meuble d'entrée et escalier sur mesure
Meuble d'entrée et escalier sur mesure
Aline Frémery Architecte d'intérieurAline Frémery Architecte d'intérieur
Création d'un meuble d'entrée sur mesure. Banc avec tiroir et patères bois. Photographie : Marine Pinard Shoootin
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls and lino flooring.
Top of The Hills
Top of The Hills
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Built in shelving and drawers accommodate the kids and their various sports activities no matter what's in season. A Marmoleum tile floor is laid in a unique herringbone pattern to add interest. This home was custom built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell. David Lubin Architect and Interiors by Acadia Hahlbrocht of Soft Surroundings.
Addition & Renovation to Historic Home
Addition & Renovation to Historic Home
MB architecture + designMB architecture + design
Susan Teare Photography
Photo of a small boot room in Burlington with blue walls, lino flooring, a single front door and an orange front door.
Design & Build
Design & Build
Selma Hammer DesignsSelma Hammer Designs
Christian Scully
Small classic boot room in New York with blue walls, lino flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Bridgeport Project
Bridgeport Project
Karen Goodale DesignKaren Goodale Design
Demetri Giannitsios
Inspiration for a contemporary boot room in Edmonton with blue walls, lino flooring and grey floors.
Shaye Luxury Duplex
Shaye Luxury Duplex
Cameron Homes Inc.Cameron Homes Inc.
Photo of a medium sized coastal boot room in Edmonton with blue walls, lino flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Aménagement et décoration d'un appartement en colocation
Aménagement et décoration d'un appartement en colocation
Clémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieurClémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieur
clemence jeanjan
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian entrance in Paris with blue walls, lino flooring and beige floors.
Entrée
Entrée
Marielle Tesson Agence 5070Marielle Tesson Agence 5070
Vue de l'entrée, vers le bureau, et miroir reflétant la verrière de la cuisine. Photo Zoé Delarue
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in Bordeaux with blue walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
CBD Apartment
CBD Apartment
Jessica Chloe PhotographyJessica Chloe Photography
Small space antics, entry through storage and gallery space, kitchen to living area, packed full of detail and special items
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Auckland with blue walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and black floors.
Project 2408-1 - Eclectic Traditional Kitchen + Family Room + Mudroom Remodel
Project 2408-1 - Eclectic Traditional Kitchen + Family Room + Mudroom Remodel
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This very typical, 1947 built, story-and-a-half home in South Minneapolis had a small ‘U’ shaped kitchen adjacent to a similarly small dining room. These homeowners needed more space to prepare meals and store all the items needed in a modern kitchen. With a standard side entry access there was no more than a landing at the top of the basement stairs – no place to hang coats or even take off shoes! Many years earlier, a small screened-in porch had been added off the dining room, but it was getting minimal use in our Minnesota climate. With a new, spacious, family room addition in the place of the old screen porch and a 5’ expansion off the kitchen and side entry, along with removing the wall between the kitchen and the dining room, this home underwent a total transformation. What was once small cramped spaces is now a wide open great room containing kitchen, dining and family gathering spaces. As a bonus, a bright and functional mudroom was included to meet all their active family’s storage needs. Natural light now flows throughout the space and Carrara marble accents in both the kitchen and around the fireplace tie the rooms together quite nicely! An ample amount of kitchen storage space was gained with Bayer Interior Woods cabinetry and stainless steel appliances are one of many modern conveniences this family can now enjoy daily. The flooring selection (Red Oak hardwood floors) will not only last for decades to come but also adds a warm feel to the whole home. See full details (including before photos) on our website at http://www.castlebri.com/wholehouse/project-2408-1/ Designed by: Mark Benzell
Rio Marie
Rio Marie
a-base | büro für architektura-base | büro für architektur
Foto: © Klaus Romberg/ a-base architekten (www.a-base.de)
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Berlin with blue walls, lino flooring, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Appartement familial royal au Parc Monceau
Appartement familial royal au Parc Monceau
Laurence GarrissonLaurence Garrisson
Une entrée boite bleu orage traitée façon galerie. Le meuble créé sur mesure dans la couleur des marqueteries du salon attenant intégre une mutitude de rangements, un banc d'accueil pour se chausser et une cimaise pour poser les tableaux. Les éléments décoratifs en cuivre ressortent particulièrement bien sur cette couleur.
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
CENTRAL SAN DIEGO
Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | InteriorsSignature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors
New front door with ribbed glass Fun Paint color for the entry wall Paint Color Watson Lake DE5766
Photo of a classic entrance in San Diego with blue walls, lino flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Choisy - Rénovation totale 2 pièces 45 m2
Choisy - Rénovation totale 2 pièces 45 m2
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Atelier Germain
Photo of a small scandi hallway in Paris with blue walls and lino flooring.
Meuble d'entrée sur mesure
Meuble d'entrée sur mesure
Aline Frémery Architecte d'intérieurAline Frémery Architecte d'intérieur
Création d'un meuble d'entrée sur mesure Photographie : Marine Pinard Shoootin
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls and lino flooring.
Top of The Hills
Top of The Hills
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Built in shelving and drawers accommodate the kids and their various sports activities no matter what's in season. A Marmoleum tile floor is laid in a unique herringbone pattern to add interest. This home was custom built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell. David Lubin Architect and Interiors by Acadia Hahlbrocht of Soft Surroundings.
Bridgeport Project
Bridgeport Project
Karen Goodale DesignKaren Goodale Design
Demetri Giannitsios
Inspiration for a contemporary boot room in Edmonton with blue walls, lino flooring and grey floors.

Entrance with Blue Walls and Lino Flooring 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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