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

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Brentwood Addition/Remodel + Pool
Brentwood Addition/Remodel + Pool
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Friend's entry to the pool and home addition. Interiors: Marcia Leach Design Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Cheerful Open Concept Kitchen, Millburn, NJ
Cheerful Open Concept Kitchen, Millburn, NJ
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Life has many stages, we move in and life takes over…we may have made some updates or moved into a turn-key house either way… life takes over and suddenly we have lived in the same house for 15, 20 years… even the upgrades made over the years are tired and it is time to either do a total refresh or move on and let someone else give it their touch. This couple decided to stay and make it their forever home, and go to house for gatherings and holidays. Woodharbor Sage cabinets for Clawson Cabinets set the tone. In collaboration with Clawson Architects the nearly whole house renovation is a must see.
Chevy Chase Renovation
Chevy Chase Renovation
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
The entryway, living, and dining room in this Chevy Chase home were renovated with structural changes to accommodate a family of five. It features a bright palette, functional furniture, a built-in BBQ/grill, and statement lights. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/home-renovation-la-canada/
West Clay Residence
West Clay Residence
Nystrom DesignNystrom Design
Photo of a classic hallway in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a white front door and brown floors.
СЕВЕРНАЯ ВЕСНА в СПБ
СЕВЕРНАЯ ВЕСНА в СПБ
Анастасия ВивенцоваАнастасия Вивенцова
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Medium sized farmhouse boot room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Квартира в стиле Прованс
Квартира в стиле Прованс
ST-interiorsST-interiors
Photo of a classic boot room in Moscow with a single front door, a white front door and grey walls.
Orono Custom Home
Orono Custom Home
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large nautical boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Beach House New Construction
Beach House New Construction
Jenny Madden DesignJenny Madden Design
Photo of a nautical front door in New York with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Ricordi d'infanzia | 120mq
Ricordi d'infanzia | 120mq
Emanuela TerrileEmanuela Terrile
Foto di Adriano Pecchio
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Milan with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Bulyea Heights North Renovation
Bulyea Heights North Renovation
Contact Renovations & Custom Homes Ltd.Contact Renovations & Custom Homes Ltd.
Digital Video Listings
Small contemporary boot room in Edmonton with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Townhouse Mudroom
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Townhouse Mudroom
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in New York with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Интерьер для волейболистки
Интерьер для волейболистки
Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"
Аскар Кабжан
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Townhouse - Central London
Townhouse - Central London
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd
Marco Joe Fazio
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in London with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Project IV
Project IV
Hames Custom BuildersHames Custom Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Entrance hall
Entrance hall
Sarah Finney InteriorsSarah Finney Interiors
Design ideas for a classic foyer in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Mudroom in Transitional Cambridge Townhouse
Mudroom in Transitional Cambridge Townhouse
Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.
Mudroom with custom built-in storage bench. Photo by Eric Levin Photography
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Bungaloft Living
Bungaloft Living
David Small DesignsDavid Small Designs
Jason Hartog
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Toronto with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Реализованный интерьер ЖК Армада
Реализованный интерьер ЖК Армада
studia33 Ивлева Валентинаstudia33 Ивлева Валентина
Photo of a scandi hallway in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Skyline Park at Easton Park- Avalon ll
Skyline Park at Easton Park- Avalon ll
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Classic boot room in Jacksonville with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.

Entrance with Grey Walls and a White 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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