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

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Lush Modern Entry
Lush Modern Entry
Kym Rodger DesignKym Rodger Design
This modern entry has an exotic, organic feel thanks to custom water features, a lush and verdant green wall, and a custom front door featuring an antique hand-carved Chinese screen. Photo: Photography by Helene
Montana Glamor
Montana Glamor
Jennifer Michele InteriorsJennifer Michele Interiors
Photo of an expansive modern front door in Other with grey walls, slate flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Fenimore - Mudroom
Fenimore - Mudroom
Clean DesignClean Design
Classic boot room in New York with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Steel Windows & Doors by FireRock
Steel Windows & Doors by FireRock
FireRock Building MaterialsFireRock Building Materials
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Cleveland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Park City Showcase Home
Park City Showcase Home
Duerden's Appliance and MattressDuerden's Appliance and Mattress
This is an example of a country foyer in Salt Lake City with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Grandfather Homes - Overhill Rd
Grandfather Homes - Overhill Rd
Grandfather HomesGrandfather Homes
Classic foyer in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Our old house main living areas
Our old house main living areas
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Debbie Schwab photography
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Seattle with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Burnaby Residence
Burnaby Residence
Sarah Marie Interior DesignsSarah Marie Interior Designs
Maybelle English
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Vancouver with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
The Barcelona III
The Barcelona III
Kevco BuildersKevco Builders
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Orlando with grey walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
Whole House Addition, Kitchen, and Main Level Remodel in Minneapolis
Whole House Addition, Kitchen, and Main Level Remodel in Minneapolis
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
This is an example of a small classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Vintage Modern Model
Vintage Modern Model
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Omaha with porcelain flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, grey walls and grey floors.
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Medium sized country boot room in Other with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
BEN'S BARN
BEN'S BARN
MarvinMarvin
The owner’s goal was to create a lifetime family home using salvaged materials from an antique farmhouse and barn that had stood on another portion of the site. The timber roof structure, as well as interior wood cladding, and interior doors were salvaged from that house, while sustainable new materials (Maine cedar, hemlock timber and steel) and salvaged cabinetry and fixtures from a mid-century-modern teardown were interwoven to create a modern house with a strong connection to the past. Integrity® Wood-Ultrex® windows and doors were a perfect fit for this project. Integrity provided the only combination of a durable, thermally efficient exterior frame combined with a true wood interior.
Modern Toronto Home
Modern Toronto Home
South Park Design BuildSouth Park Design Build
This Modern home sits atop one of Toronto's beautiful ravines. The full basement is equipped with a large home gym, a steam shower, change room, and guest Bathroom, the center of the basement is a games room/Movie and wine cellar. The other end of the full basement features a full guest suite complete with private Ensuite and kitchenette. The 2nd floor makes up the Master Suite, complete with Master bedroom, master dressing room, and a stunning Master Ensuite with a 20 foot long shower with his and hers access from either end. The bungalow style main floor has a kids bedroom wing complete with kids tv/play room and kids powder room at one end, while the center of the house holds the Kitchen/pantry and staircases. The kitchen open concept unfolds into the 2 story high family room or great room featuring stunning views of the ravine, floor to ceiling stone fireplace and a custom bar for entertaining. There is a separate powder room for this end of the house. As you make your way down the hall to the side entry there is a home office and connecting corridor back to the front entry. All in all a stunning example of a true Toronto Ravine property photos by Hand Spun Films
Gallatin Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceilings and Walls Re-model
Gallatin Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceilings and Walls Re-model
Mark Templeton Designs, LLCMark Templeton Designs, LLC
Completely renovated foyer entryway ceiling created and assembled by the team at Mark Templeton Designs, LLC using over 100 year old reclaimed wood sourced in the southeast. Light custom installed using custom reclaimed wood hardware connections. Photo by Styling Spaces Home Re-design.
Executive Rambler
Executive Rambler
Norton HomesNorton Homes
Exceptional custom-built 1 ½ story walkout home on a premier cul-de-sac site in the Lakeview neighborhood. Tastefully designed with exquisite craftsmanship and high attention to detail throughout. Offering main level living with a stunning master suite, incredible kitchen with an open concept and a beautiful screen porch showcasing south facing wooded views. This home is an entertainer’s delight with many spaces for hosting gatherings. 2 private acres and surrounded by nature.
BEACH HOUSE 1
BEACH HOUSE 1
South Coast Architects, Inc.South Coast Architects, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Orange County with grey walls, a glass front door, white floors and feature lighting.
Old Greensboro
Old Greensboro
Hart ResidentialHart Residential
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Raleigh with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Transitional Remodel with Geometric Trim
Transitional Remodel with Geometric Trim
McClure Contracting, Inc.McClure Contracting, Inc.
The entrance was changed adding arches and columns to give it an open entry way feel with porcelain tile, the entry also had a wood porcelain for a more grand look as you walk in. Photo credit: Peter Obetz

Entrance with Grey Walls and a Glass 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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