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Entrance with Grey Walls and a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Meridian Custom Home
Meridian Custom Home
Meridian Homes Inc.Meridian Homes Inc.
Large classic foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Upper NW Hills
Upper NW Hills
Austin Impressions - A Design and Build FirmAustin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Ficus Residence
Ficus Residence
Prink and Preen, LLCPrink and Preen, LLC
Katrina Johnson
Medium sized vintage front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Golden Oak Residence-1
Golden Oak Residence-1
Ron Manzo DesignRon Manzo Design
Open metal decorative rail staircase at foyer.
Expansive mediterranean foyer in Orlando with grey walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Sinlea Vibe
Sinlea Vibe
Etched InteriorsEtched Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Charleston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Nolensville New Build
Nolensville New Build
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Because this foyer was so long, the client desired for USI to create a larger statement piece to greet their clients. This 8' console really adds a nice touch to welcome their guest. By balancing the decor and embracing contrasting colors, USI was able to create a POP that will grab anyones attention.
Glenview Classic
Glenview Classic
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
A functional mudroom with lots of storage, durable flooring, and great sunlight.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
2018 Parade of Homes
2018 Parade of Homes
Prairieland HomesPrairieland Homes
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front door in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Lakeside Bluff Point
Lakeside Bluff Point
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
This is an example of a nautical hallway in Minneapolis with grey walls, a stable front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
The Kimberley
The Kimberley
Raykon ConstructionRaykon Construction
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Contemporary Solid Wood Front Entry Door
Contemporary Solid Wood Front Entry Door
Phirst and Lassing DoorsPhirst and Lassing Doors
Napa Valley mahogany wood door with one sidelight features contemporary styling. Hand crafted in USA. Available with or without sidelights. May be ordered un-finished or pre-finished. Our in-house shop can build this door with a variety of custom options and in any size you require. Visit our website to select options and order online. Free nationwide delivery.
West Vancouver_Inglewood
West Vancouver_Inglewood
Renaissance InteriorsRenaissance Interiors
Large contemporary front door in Vancouver with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Monte Sereno Transitional New Home Build
Monte Sereno Transitional New Home Build
Charisma DesignCharisma Design
Photo of a traditional foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
North Arlington
North Arlington
Brush Arbor Home ConstructionBrush Arbor Home Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Farm House Rustic
Modern Farm House Rustic
Cabinet Concepts by DesignCabinet Concepts by Design
Photo of a medium sized rural boot room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Glenview New Construction 2015
Glenview New Construction 2015
Mandy Brown Architects, PCMandy Brown Architects, PC
Foyer
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Tuscan Farmhouse Entry
Tuscan Farmhouse Entry
Laura Lee DesignsLaura Lee Designs
A large, rustic entryway with Laura Lee Designs sconces along the staircase.
Photo of a large mediterranean vestibule in Los Angeles with grey walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and red floors.
Century Farms
Century Farms
Willis Custom Homes, Inc.Willis Custom Homes, Inc.
Photo of a traditional foyer in Kansas City with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and panelled walls.
New Project
New Project
Emperial Hardwood FlooringEmperial Hardwood Flooring
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Aspen French House Plan
Aspen French House Plan
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in Salt Lake City with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Grey Walls and a Dark Wood 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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