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

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Wildlife
Wildlife
Brooke Wagner DesignBrooke Wagner Design
This is an example of a traditional boot room in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a black front door.
San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano
McRae Lambert DunnMcRae Lambert Dunn
Vertical Board & Batten Front Entry with Poured in place concrete walls, inviting dutch doors and a custom metal canopy
Medium sized rural front door in Orange County with grey walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door, a black front door and grey floors.
637 on De La Haye
637 on De La Haye
Crontech ConsultingCrontech Consulting
This is an example of a medium sized front door in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stable front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Modern Hawaiian Oasis
Modern Hawaiian Oasis
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Custom Dutch Door
Custom Dutch Door
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
A vibrant Dutch entry door with dental shelf and bevel insulated glass.
Design ideas for a small classic front door in San Francisco with grey walls, a stable front door and a yellow front door.
Roca Vista Residence
Roca Vista Residence
Allison Merritt Design, LLCAllison Merritt Design, LLC
Renovations + Design by Allison Merritt Design, Photography by Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a beach style front door in Orange County with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Harper Interior Transformation
Harper Interior Transformation
Dynasty DevelopmentsDynasty Developments
View of Hand Crafted Dutch Doors. Perfect for the pets to stay inside with a country touch.
This is an example of a small contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a brown front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
72 inch Entry with Dutch Door and 2 sidelights. Included retractable screen.
Large contemporary front door in Orange County with grey walls, a stable front door and a black front door.
European inspired, eclectic Bellevue Hill home
European inspired, eclectic Bellevue Hill home
Marylou Sobel Interior DesignMarylou Sobel Interior Design
Maree Homer Photography
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Sydney with grey walls, ceramic flooring and a stable front door.
Cape Dutch Residence | Burr Ridge, IL
Cape Dutch Residence | Burr Ridge, IL
Charles Vincent George Architects, Inc.Charles Vincent George Architects, Inc.
Burr Ridge, IL home by Charles Vincent George Architects. Photography by Tony Soluri. Two-story white, painted brick, the home has a mud room with shiplap siding, reclaimed brick floors, built-in bench seating, barn door closet, and a charming Dutch door to bring in the fresh air. This elegant home exudes old-world charm, creating a comfortable and inviting retreat in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Photography by Laura Hull.
This is an example of a large traditional boot room in San Francisco with grey walls, a stable front door, a white front door, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Breezing Up
Breezing Up
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Michael J. Lee Photography
Coastal foyer in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stable front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Orange County with grey walls, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Sapphire Lane Custom Home
Sapphire Lane Custom Home
E & S BuildersE & S Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary boot room in Phoenix with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a stable front door and a grey front door.
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.
Annapolis Waterfront Home
Annapolis Waterfront Home
Melissa McLay InteriorsMelissa McLay Interiors
Medium sized nautical entrance in DC Metro with grey walls, a stable front door, a white front door, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Modern Dutch Colonial Remodel
Modern Dutch Colonial Remodel
UserUser
Neil Landino
Classic boot room in New York with grey walls, a stable front door, a black front door, slate flooring and black floors.
Breezing Up
Breezing Up
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Michael J. Lee Photography
Beach style hallway in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a black front door.
Lakeview Complete Reno
Lakeview Complete Reno
Timberwolf ConstructionTimberwolf Construction
Country boot room in Los Angeles with grey walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a red front door, multi-coloured floors and tongue and groove walls.
Dutch Door Designs
Dutch Door Designs
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Dutch Door Craftsman Style with 2 side lights. installed in Orange County, CA home.
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Orange County with grey walls, a stable front door and a white front door.

Entrance with Grey Walls and a Stable 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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