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

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Bed and breakfast à la campagne - Entrée Séjour
Bed and breakfast à la campagne - Entrée Séjour
Eraya CreationEraya Creation
Création d'une entrée pour créer un réel sas entre l'extérieur et l'intérieur de l'habitat
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Other with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a stable front door, a grey front door, white floors and wainscoting.
Abbey
Abbey
Kenwood HomesKenwood Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Austin with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Entry
Entry
Houston Home Staging and DesignHouston Home Staging and Design
Medium sized traditional foyer in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.
Foyer
Foyer
UserUser
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Charlotte with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Northgate Residence - Interior
Northgate Residence - Interior
Decora PaintingDecora Painting
Walls - Sherwin Williams Duration Trim and Doors- Sherwin Williams Proclassic Ceiling - Sherwin Williams Eminence Handrail - Custom Gel Stain and Minwax Water Based Helmsman Spar Urethane
A warm welcome
A warm welcome
Living InteriorsLiving Interiors
Many say the most important area of the house is its front door - it sets the scene for what lies within. Here the double doors give a feeling of welcome and spaciousness. Large panes of glass allow-in lots of natural light. A front door mat with the owners' initials is a nice personalized touch
Прихожая в современном стиле, вид в ванную комнату
Прихожая в современном стиле, вид в ванную комнату
Атмосферный дизайн Натальи ПоляковойАтмосферный дизайн Натальи Поляковой
Прихожая в современном стиле и вид в ванную комнату
Photo of a contemporary vestibule in Moscow with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
MAYAK FLAT
MAYAK FLAT
FLATFORFOXFLATFORFOX
Inspiration for a small front door in Moscow with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and white floors.
Modern Living Updates
Modern Living Updates
Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle DesignBobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Haus in der Pfalz
Haus in der Pfalz
mayarchitekten GmbHmayarchitekten GmbH
Photo: Christian Hofmann
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with a single front door, a grey front door and grey walls.
Hampton Remodel
Hampton Remodel
David Aldrich Designs LtdDavid Aldrich Designs Ltd
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in London with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Glen Iris
Glen Iris
Signature HomesSignature Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized rural foyer in Birmingham with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
8823 Stegavik Court Delta BC
8823 Stegavik Court Delta BC
L9 Contracting and Development Ltd.L9 Contracting and Development Ltd.
Adrian Brown - Impactvisuals.ca
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Vancouver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Small contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Dunbar Exterior Repaint
Dunbar Exterior Repaint
Warline Painting Ltd.Warline Painting Ltd.
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Vancouver with grey walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
The Windsor
The Windsor
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
A mudroom in MN is a must. The open lockers provide ease for hanging coats, hats and backpacks for kids on the go. The drawers below offer nice storage for hats and mittens. Shoes can be stored under the drawers to keep them out of the walk way.
Their world
Their world
Зуева АннаЗуева Анна
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Частная баня в Подмосковье
Частная баня в Подмосковье
ART BURO 365ART BURO 365
В бане есть кухня, столовая зона и зона отдыха, спальня, туалет, парная/сауна, помывочная, прихожая.
Medium sized contemporary front door in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Anderson Custom Home
Anderson Custom Home
Brant Homes LLCBrant Homes LLC
Our Cedar Creek entry has a barn door off the main entry.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Kansas City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Taylor Lombardo Architects
Taylor Lombardo Architects
Taylor Lombardo ArchitectsTaylor Lombardo Architects
Design ideas for a classic front door in San Francisco with grey walls, a single front door and a grey front door.

Entrance with Grey Walls and a Grey 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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