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Entrance with Grey Walls and a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Квартира на ул.Удальцова, Москва
Квартира на ул.Удальцова, Москва
Катерина АрзумановаКатерина Арзуманова
Photo of a classic hallway in Moscow with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Hemlock Hill
Hemlock Hill
Bethany InteriorsBethany Interiors
Inspiration for a small bohemian hallway in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Sherman Oaks Transitional Entry
Sherman Oaks Transitional Entry
dougé + associatesdougé + associates
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, grey walls and brown floors.
Let's ROCK!
Let's ROCK!
Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»
Синяя прихожая в бетонном сером интерьере
Inspiration for a small urban front door in Moscow with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Culshaw modular Boot Room range
Culshaw modular Boot Room range
Culshaw Kitchen MakersCulshaw Kitchen Makers
A Culshaw modular Boot Room is the perfect way to organise your outdoor apparel. This elegant and stylish piece would suit a hallway, vestibule or utility room and can be configured to any layout of drawers and cupboards and to your desired sizes. This example uses components: Settle 04, Settle Back, and two Partner Cab SGL 02.
Custom Homes
Custom Homes
Creative DesignsCreative Designs
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse front door in Calgary with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Balham Traditional Home
Balham Traditional Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We installed oak parquet flooring and a steel door in the new kitchen extension, and a woven runner on the staircase & stair rods in a contemporary finish in the entrance hallway of the Balham Traditional Family Home
Maple Glen- Mudroom
Maple Glen- Mudroom
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Old Grove Partners, LLC. Landscape Architect: LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Siding Replacement Projects
Siding Replacement Projects
Chattanooga eXteriorsChattanooga eXteriors
Project Details: We completely updated the look of this home with help from James Hardie siding and Renewal by Andersen windows. Here's a list of the products and colors used. - Iron Gray JH Lap Siding - Boothbay Blue JH Staggered Shake - Light Mist JH Board & Batten - Arctic White JH Trim - Simulated Double-Hung Farmhouse Grilles (RbA) - Double-Hung Farmhouse Grilles (RbA) - Front Door Color: Behr paint in the color, Script Ink
Прихожая
Прихожая
OM DESIGNOM DESIGN
Антон Лихтарович - фото
Small scandinavian front door in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
905 Parkland Circle NE Home Staging Photos
905 Parkland Circle NE Home Staging Photos
MAP Consultants, LLCMAP Consultants, LLC
Brandon Banes, 360StyleTours.com
Photo of a small hallway in Albuquerque with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Traditional Home West U Home with a Modern Twist
Traditional Home West U Home with a Modern Twist
Mirador BuildersMirador Builders
Small classic foyer in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Entry & Hall
Entry & Hall
UserUser
A small foyer gets a hint of masculine/feminine glamour with Manuel Canovas's Sark wallpaper and a Layla Grace hanging star pendant. The Serena and Lily mirror allows the space to feel larger than it actually is greeting guests with warmth and light.
Balham Traditional Home
Balham Traditional Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We installed oak parquet flooring and a steel door in the new kitchen extension, and a woven runner on the staircase & stair rods in a contemporary finish in the entrance hallway of the Balham Traditional Family Home
Яркая квартира-студия по проекту Аллы Сеничевой
Яркая квартира-студия по проекту Аллы Сеничевой
Екатерина ТитенкоЕкатерина Титенко
фотографы: Екатерина Титенко, Анна Чернышова, дизайнер: Алла Сеничева
This is an example of a small bohemian hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door and a blue front door.
Dreams Do Come True
Dreams Do Come True
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Inspiration for a medium sized country front door in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Duke
Duke
Woodhull of MaineWoodhull of Maine
Trent Bell Photography
Nautical boot room in Portland Maine with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
The portico and corbels add dimension and detail
The portico and corbels add dimension and detail
Pfaff Color & DesignPfaff Color & Design
Layout & Design: Pfaff Color & Design Builder: The Longmeadow Group
Photo of a traditional front door in Boston with grey walls, a single front door and a blue front door.
Denver Manor Home
Denver Manor Home
Linda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior DesignLinda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior Design
Detail of new Entry with Antique French Marquis and Custom Painted Door dressed in imported French Hardware
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Denver with a single front door, a blue front door and grey walls.
Residential Exteriors
Residential Exteriors
Mark Hazeldine PhotographyMark Hazeldine Photography
Mark Hazeldine
Inspiration for a farmhouse porch in Oxfordshire with a single front door, a blue front door and grey walls.

Entrance with Grey Walls and a Blue Front Door 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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