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Entrance with Carpet and All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

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Lakeside Getaway
Lakeside Getaway
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a small nautical boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Jennifer Butler DesignJennifer Butler Design
The ample, custom cabinetry in the mudroom hide all of the necessities of modern living at the "back of house" functional area. With windows and French doors flanking the long space, it is flooded with light and feels expansive. Indoor/outdoor STARK carpet is warm yet durable.
Acucraft 4-Sided Glass Fireplaces
Acucraft 4-Sided Glass Fireplaces
Acucraft FireplacesAcucraft Fireplaces
This ultra modern four sided gas fireplace boasts the tallest flames on the market, dual pane glass cooling system ensuring safe-to-touch glass, and an expansive seamless viewing area. Comfortably placed within the newly redesigned and ultra-modern Oceana Hotel in beautiful Santa Monica, CA.
Streeterville Apartment
Streeterville Apartment
Eva Quateman InteriorsEva Quateman Interiors
Werner Straube Photography
Medium sized traditional foyer in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a double front door, grey floors, wallpapered walls and a feature wall.
Modern Mesa New Build
Modern Mesa New Build
Designer Blvd.Designer Blvd.
Inspiration for an entrance in Phoenix with white walls, carpet, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Chestnut Woods Residence
Chestnut Woods Residence
At Home Design LLCAt Home Design LLC
Bright and welcoming mudroom entry features Phillip Jefferies African Raffia wall covering and a gorgeous and convenient riffed oak bench. The rustic Thinstone arched entry leads to an open, comfortable family room.
Lady and the Damp: Entryway
Lady and the Damp: Entryway
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
This is an example of a foyer in Kansas City with white walls, carpet, a single front door, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.
Queen's Gate Residence, London
Queen's Gate Residence, London
Nebihe Cihan StudioNebihe Cihan Studio
Contemporary foyer in London with brown walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Canadacraig Enterprise Ltd
Canadacraig Enterprise Ltd
ZAC and ZAC - PhotographyZAC and ZAC - Photography
Ⓒ ZAC+ZAC
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Other with pink walls, carpet, beige floors, wainscoting and wallpapered walls.
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.
New York City Combination-Renovatin
New York City Combination-Renovatin
Lauren Rubin ArchitectureLauren Rubin Architecture
An entry foyer that pops with creative energy and color. Gorgeous wallpaper surrounds the hall. Beautiful entry rug with marble accents.
Expansive traditional foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a single front door, a metal front door, beige floors, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.
SAGE BEACH
SAGE BEACH
Khadine Schultz InteriorsKhadine Schultz Interiors
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Miami with beige walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
West Village Loft
West Village Loft
Lucy Harris StudioLucy Harris Studio
Notable decor elements include: Wing chair from Gestalt, Talisman sconce by Apparatus, Full Circle mirror by Bower, Bronson console by Croft House, Nairutya Wallpaper by Eskayel, Leather Revit vase by Jenni Kayne, Static and Spring Bulb by Pilar Wiley courtesy of Uprise Art , Origin Low Vessel by Kristin Victoria Barron from The Future Perfect, Glacier runner from Crosby Street Studios
Subtle Glamour
Subtle Glamour
K Two Designs, Inc.K Two Designs, Inc.
Wallpaper could not be this amazing! The light reflects on the walls and the ceiling to give sparkle and interest to an otherwise ordinary space.
Large modern hallway in Houston with white walls, carpet, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and grey floors.
Two Story Country Estate
Two Story Country Estate
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
A two-story entry is flanked by the stair case to the second level and the back of the home's fireplace.
Large classic foyer in Indianapolis with beige walls, carpet, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Grace
Grace
Masland CarpetsMasland Carpets
Design ideas for an entrance in Atlanta with carpet and tongue and groove walls.
Church Hall Interior Design
Church Hall Interior Design
Door42 InteriorsDoor42 Interiors
After photo Accent wall built to screen off the main congregation area from the entry. Faux plant tiles were used to decorate the wall to make it a beautiful welcome feature for the church.
wall
wall
Hajara Design StudioHajara Design Studio
Required sustainable design since it is a commercial space and a school. created custom wall feature with led lighting at the back of the each letter and the feature wall was created with a message to all the student. artificial grass to bring in the nature into the space. Geometric wall to give that cool kind if a feeling to the students.
Halcyon's Haven
Halcyon's Haven
Elegant in DesignElegant in Design
Refreshing this 20 year old medical suite focussed on selecting new wall finishes to complement the carpet and joinery. The existing furniture was a selection of much-loved family heirlooms, which we restored and reupholstered to give a new lease on life. We also came up with a cost-effective solution to refresh the chipped and worn reception counter without needing to completely replace it. It was important to the client for the refurbishment to engender a sense of calm for patients and staff. Colour is a key factor in establishing mood and ambience, and we went for a refined palette featuring emerald, navy blue and tonal neutrals interspersed with natural timber grains and brassy metallic accents. These elements help establish and air of serenity amid the hustle of a busy hospital.
Empfangs-und Wartebereich
Empfangs-und Wartebereich
Kaldma InteriorsKaldma Interiors
Aus dem zuvor sehr dunklen und wenig einladenden Eingangsbereich wurde ein gut ausgeleuchteter und freundlicher Bereich, der die Mitarbeiter des Unternehmens einlädt zu socializen und Gästen die Möglichkeit gibt in einem besonderen Ambiente zu warten.

Entrance with Carpet and All Types of Wall Treatment 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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