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Entrance with a Grey Front Door and Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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CHANTIER TUILERIES
CHANTIER TUILERIES
Cristina VelaniCristina Velani
ALICE DURIEZ
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a grey front door and feature lighting.
2500 (Lakeville, MN)
2500 (Lakeville, MN)
Robert Thomas HomesRobert Thomas Homes
This home is built by Robert Thomas Homes located in Minnesota. Our showcase models are professionally staged. FOR STAGING PRODUCT QUESTIONS please contact Ambiance at Home for information on furniture - 952.440.6757. Photography by Steve Silverman
Steven Gambrel Time and Place
Steven Gambrel Time and Place
ABRAMSABRAMS
Excerpted from Steven Gambrel: Time & Place (Abrams, 2012). Photography by Eric Piasecki.
Photo of a contemporary entrance in New York with a double front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.
Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок
Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок
Kutenkovs projectKutenkovs project
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Novosibirsk with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, black floors and feature lighting.
Hampstead House
Hampstead House
STAC ArchitectureSTAC Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional hallway in London with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.
Entrée I Fassade
Entrée I Fassade
Benjamin von Pidoll I ArchitekturBenjamin von Pidoll I Architektur
Philip Kistner
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Cologne with white walls, a single front door, a grey front door, concrete flooring and feature lighting.
Red Door Interiors
Red Door Interiors
Neale Smith PhotographyNeale Smith Photography
Neale Smith
Photo of a bohemian foyer in Glasgow with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, brown floors, feature lighting and a feature wall.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, a single front door, a grey front door, porcelain flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.
Burlington New Build
Burlington New Build
Kennedy + Kenel LtdKennedy + Kenel Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Toronto with grey walls, a single front door, a grey front door, slate flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.
Priddis Cottage
Priddis Cottage
Cat HackmanCat Hackman
A practical entry way featuring storage for shoes and coats and a place to sit down while getting ready. Photos: Philippe Clairo
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse vestibule in Calgary with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Huestis Tucker Architects, LLCHuestis Tucker Architects, LLC
Photos by Nancy Elizabeth Hill
Inspiration for a traditional front door in New York with a single front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.
5th Avenue Residence
5th Avenue Residence
pulltabpulltab
Entry with custom console table by Christopher Kurtz. View towards custom curio cabinet which acts as a sentry to the bedrooms. Photo: Mikiko Kikuyama
Kent, CT
Kent, CT
Tim HineTim Hine
Farmhouse foyer in New York with brick flooring, a grey front door and feature lighting.
North Carolina Home
North Carolina Home
J. Dimas DesignJ. Dimas Design
The entry to this North Carolina home boasts a beautiful area rug and a mirror with antiqued details to coordinate with the beautiful pendant fixture.
Hampstead London NW3
Hampstead London NW3
MMM Architects LtdMMM Architects Ltd
This is an example of a modern front door in London with ceramic flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.
28 Crooked Lane
28 Crooked Lane
Champion Builders, Inc.Champion Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Boston with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.
Квартира в районе Петровского парка
Квартира в районе Петровского парка
Ira SagunIra Sagun
Яркая прихожая в современном стиле.
Small contemporary foyer in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Оттенки серого
Оттенки серого
Simple WaySimple Way
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Moscow with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Квартира 160 кв.м. Фотографии.
Квартира 160 кв.м. Фотографии.
МК-ИнтериоМК-Интерио
Авторы проекта: Александра Казаковцева и Мария Махонина. Фото: Михаил Степанов
Design ideas for an urban foyer in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, grey floors, a single front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.
2016 HOBI Best Spec Home $3-4million
2016 HOBI Best Spec Home $3-4million
Bluewater Home BuildersBluewater Home Builders
Eileen Sawyer Photography, interiors by hogueID
Photo of a beach style entrance in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.

Entrance with a Grey Front Door and Feature Lighting 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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