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Entrance with Green Walls and a Vaulted Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Fox Meadow Project
Fox Meadow Project
Edgedale Development LLCEdgedale Development LLC
Glossy ceramic in dark engineered wood flooring. Wainscoting and black interior doors
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Cleveland with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
Highland Drive
Highland Drive
Reuter HomesReuter Homes
Design ideas for a midcentury foyer in Orange County with green walls, a single front door, a yellow front door, grey floors, exposed beams, a timber clad ceiling and a vaulted ceiling.
Los Altos Hills Shared Spaces
Los Altos Hills Shared Spaces
Form + FieldForm + Field
Photo of a large modern foyer in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a vaulted ceiling.
119 Captains Island Drive
119 Captains Island Drive
Cobb ArchitectsCobb Architects
Traditional foyer in Charleston with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh
1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A view of the foyer of this center-hall colonial in Ann Arbor, MI. The staircase was stripped of paint and brought back to its original glory. Anaglypta wallpaper was added to the lower walls.
architettura e natura AN
architettura e natura AN
Claudia Castelli ArchitettoClaudia Castelli Architetto
Photo of a large modern foyer in Milan with green walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, orange floors and a vaulted ceiling.
East Atlanta Ranch Rebuild
East Atlanta Ranch Rebuild
Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Atlanta with green walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and brick walls.
The Cedar
The Cedar
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Custom entry with a wood burning stove and luxury vinyl flooring.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door with green walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Lynnwood
Lynnwood
Black Ink InteriorsBlack Ink Interiors
Photo of a medium sized modern front door in Phoenix with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Contemporary Westwood Home
Contemporary Westwood Home
Silent Rivers Design+BuildSilent Rivers Design+Build
Open concept foyer, with built-in bookcases acting as a rail around the stairs to the basement
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Other with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.
Gorgeous Foyer with New Wood Windows - Renewal by Andersen New Jersey / NYC
Gorgeous Foyer with New Wood Windows - Renewal by Andersen New Jersey / NYC
Renewal by Andersen of NJ-NY MetroRenewal by Andersen of NJ-NY Metro
Large new wood interior windows we installed in this gorgeous and grand entryway. This phenomenal foyer with light-up stained glass ceiling and incredible rounded staircase looks fabulous with new wood picture windows over a double front door. New windows are just a phone call away with Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey, New York City, Staten Island and the Bronx. . . . . . . . . . . Find the perfect windows for your home -- Contact us today: (844) 245-2799
Kitchen and 2nd Floor Remodel
Kitchen and 2nd Floor Remodel
Becker Home Improvement Inc.Becker Home Improvement Inc.
Looking from the entryway into the great room of this newly remodeled home
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Other with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.
119 Captains Island Drive
119 Captains Island Drive
Cobb ArchitectsCobb Architects
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Charleston with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
architettura e natura AN
architettura e natura AN
Claudia Castelli ArchitettoClaudia Castelli Architetto
Large modern foyer in Milan with green walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, orange floors and a vaulted ceiling.
architettura e natura AN
architettura e natura AN
Claudia Castelli ArchitettoClaudia Castelli Architetto
This is an example of a large modern foyer in Milan with green walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, orange floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Contemporary Westwood Home
Contemporary Westwood Home
Silent Rivers Design+BuildSilent Rivers Design+Build
Open concept foyer, with built-in bookcases acting as a rail around the stairs to the basement
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Other with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.
Kitchen and 2nd Floor Remodel
Kitchen and 2nd Floor Remodel
Becker Home Improvement Inc.Becker Home Improvement Inc.
Looking from the entryway into the great room of this newly remodeled home
This is an example of a classic foyer in Other with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.

Entrance with Green Walls and a Vaulted 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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