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Entrance with Green Walls and a Coffered Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Più funzionale, più personale
Più funzionale, più personale
GhostarchitectsGhostarchitects
foto di Cristina Galline Bohman
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Mendham Cory Lane
Mendham Cory Lane
Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.
Tall entry foyer with blank walls was awakened with panel moldings, accent paint colors and breath taking hand painted Gracie Studio wall panels.
Large traditional foyer in New York with green walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, white floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Brookfield Prairie Home
Brookfield Prairie Home
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
The front foyer is compact and as charming as ever. The criss cross beams in the ceiling give it character and it has everything a welcoming space needs. This view is from the dining room.
ZFoyer
ZFoyer
Fava Design GroupFava Design Group
French limestone flooring with re--claimed parquet floor in the foyer features vintage sconces, grey marble top entry table, coved ceiling and dramatic dark bronze chandelier. Sage green venetian plaster on the walls completes the look.
Entrée Wohnung Charlottenburg
Entrée Wohnung Charlottenburg
Britta Weißer InnenarchitektenBritta Weißer Innenarchitekten
Die günderzeitliche Altbauwohnung hat durch Farbakzente und einige Ergänzungen an Charakter gewonnen. Fotos Ines Grabner
Large eclectic entrance in Berlin with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Country Retreat
Country Retreat
Alexandra Naranjo Designs IncAlexandra Naranjo Designs Inc
English country house, featuring a beautiful plaid wallpaper by mulberry
This is an example of a large farmhouse foyer in Toronto with green walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
FIRST AVE CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR
FIRST AVE CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR
Seven Willow DesignsSeven Willow Designs
Design ideas for a large contemporary hallway in Perth with green walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a white front door, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Arrow Head
Arrow Head
Shoreline Architecture & DesignShoreline Architecture & Design
Inspiration for a large mediterranean foyer in Other with green walls, travertine flooring, beige floors and a coffered ceiling.
Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Stevenson, MD - Custom Home
Certified Luxury Builders - J Paul Builders - Stevenson, MD - Custom Home
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Tampa with ceramic flooring, a dark wood front door, beige floors, green walls, a double front door and a coffered ceiling.
Recevoir ses patients comme à la maison
Recevoir ses patients comme à la maison
Sophie Proust Architecte d'intérieurSophie Proust Architecte d'intérieur
Salle d'attente dans une entrée de cabinet médical, banquettes sur mesure, déco naturelle avec du lambris bois en châtaignier sur mesure.
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Other with green walls, lino flooring, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Mendham Cory Lane
Mendham Cory Lane
Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.
Tall entry foyer with blank walls was awakened with panel moldings, accent paint colors and breath taking hand painted Gracie Studio wall panels.
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in New York with green walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, white floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Mendham Cory Lane
Mendham Cory Lane
Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.
Tall entry foyer with blank walls was awakened with panel moldings, accent paint colors and breath taking hand painted Gracie Studio wall panels.
This is an example of a large classic foyer in New York with green walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, white floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Mendham Cory Lane
Mendham Cory Lane
Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.
Tall entry foyer with blank walls was awakened with panel moldings, accent paint colors and breath taking hand painted Gracie Studio wall panels.
Large classic foyer in New York with green walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, white floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Più funzionale, più personale
Più funzionale, più personale
GhostarchitectsGhostarchitects
foto di Cristina Galline Bohman
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Country Retreat
Country Retreat
Alexandra Naranjo Designs IncAlexandra Naranjo Designs Inc
English country house, featuring a beautiful plaid wallpaper by mulberry
Photo of a large country foyer in Toronto with green walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Brookfield Prairie Home
Brookfield Prairie Home
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
The stained front door is beautiful when paired with the thick coffered ceiling and trim detailing on this spectacular home. The round rug and front foyer table are perfectly appointed by the homeowner to greet guests.
Country Retreat
Country Retreat
Alexandra Naranjo Designs IncAlexandra Naranjo Designs Inc
English country house, featuring a beautiful plaid wallpaper by mulberry
Large country foyer in Toronto with green walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Più funzionale, più personale
Più funzionale, più personale
GhostarchitectsGhostarchitects
foto di Cristina Galliena Bohman
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Più funzionale, più personale
Più funzionale, più personale
GhostarchitectsGhostarchitects
foto di Cristina Galliena Bohman
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and wallpapered walls.

Entrance with Green Walls and a Coffered Ceiling 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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