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

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Villa V
Villa V
Agence Philippe Magnin Du SauzeyAgence Philippe Magnin Du Sauzey
Eric Saillet
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Lyon with grey walls, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Rustic Canyon
Rustic Canyon
Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
The 49th Symphony Designers' Showhouse in Kansas City
The 49th Symphony Designers' Showhouse in Kansas City
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Prairiebrooke Arts
Photo of a large classic foyer in Kansas City with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Maison de village
Maison de village
DabadabadaDabadabada
Les portes ont été chinées et posées simplement décapés, la rampe est décapée puis vernie. Murs enduits à la chaux.
Industrial entrance in Montpellier with grey walls, limestone flooring and a light wood front door.
Curves, Copper and Compositions (entry)
Curves, Copper and Compositions (entry)
Rhonda Knoche DesignRhonda Knoche Design
This entry hallway originally had bifold doors on an entry closet. A beloved roll-top desk was repurposed in this space, serving as a drop spot and charging station, opposite the garage door. Photography by Kevin Felts.
Redistribution d'une entrée / séjour avec création d'un meuble sur mesure
Redistribution d'une entrée / séjour avec création d'un meuble sur mesure
Alios RénovationAlios Rénovation
Christel Mauve - Le Songe du Miroir
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Lyon with grey walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Woodtop Project
Woodtop Project
Give Me ShelterGive Me Shelter
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Philadelphia with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
King Building & Remodeling LLCKing Building & Remodeling LLC
Photo of a contemporary front door in Boise with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Лазурный берег
Лазурный берег
Design Yana AstashevichDesign Yana Astashevich
Small mediterranean hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Island Series Custom Door in San Diego, CA
Island Series Custom Door in San Diego, CA
Affinity DoorsAffinity Doors
A light wood custom-made flat arch single entry door with intricate hand-carved surfboard designs. Product Number: HC 1051
Nautical front door in San Diego with a single front door, a light wood front door, grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Alvarado Arias
Alvarado Arias
Arquitecto Carlos EsquivelArquitecto Carlos Esquivel
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
portail d'entrée
portail d'entrée
Marc Lassartesse ArchitecturesMarc Lassartesse Architectures
les murs à l'entrée de la propriété accompagnent l'allée de l'entrée et permettent de bien intégrer le portail d'entrée Marc Lassartesse
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary entrance in Bordeaux with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
North Lake Family Home
North Lake Family Home
Riemco Design + BuildRiemco Design + Build
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Detroit with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
50 Maison du Lac
50 Maison du Lac
Ron Lee HomesRon Lee Homes
Traditional foyer in New Orleans with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Villa bifamiliare Q.B. | RISTRUTTURAZIONE e RIQUALIFICAZIONE
Villa bifamiliare Q.B. | RISTRUTTURAZIONE e RIQUALIFICAZIONE
Francesco Pluda Architetto_FPAFrancesco Pluda Architetto_FPA
This is an example of a small modern front door in Milan with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Modern Buckhead Loft
Modern Buckhead Loft
Robin LaMonte/Rooms RevampedRobin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped
Custom Modern light in the entrance.
Design ideas for a small modern foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Chelsea
Chelsea
Dominic Ash LtdDominic Ash Ltd
Oak and glass double front door.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in London with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Coburg Hills Residence
Coburg Hills Residence
Arbor South ArchitectureArbor South Architecture
Erik Bishoff
Large classic front door in Other with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Our Foyers & Stairs
Our Foyers & Stairs
Cypress Hill Development LLCCypress Hill Development LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Modern Farmhouse on Golf Course
Modern Farmhouse on Golf Course
BlackRock ConstructionBlackRock Construction
Mariah Baumgartle
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Burlington with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Entrance with Grey Walls and a Light 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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