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

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Marina Studio
Marina Studio
Jonathan Palinkas InteriorsJonathan Palinkas Interiors
Inspiration for a small coastal foyer in San Diego with grey walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Living in a Vignette
Living in a Vignette
Seldin Design StudiosSeldin Design Studios
Entry Sara Essex Bradley
This is an example of a small eclectic foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Family Friendly Home
Family Friendly Home
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Denver with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
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Rite Way Custom HomesRite Way Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with grey floors, grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
The Larabee
The Larabee
Elevation Home BuildersElevation Home Builders
Back entry mudroom with built-in lockers
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Cedar Rapids with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
New York Renovation
New York Renovation
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
This mudroom was designed to fit the lifestyle of a busy family of four. Originally, there was just a long, narrow corridor that served as the mudroom. A bathroom and laundry room were re-located to create a mudroom wide enough for custom built-in storage on both sides of the corridor. To one side, there is eleven feel of shelves for shoes. On the other side of the corridor, there is a combination of both open and closed, multipurpose built-in storage. A tall cabinet provides space for sporting equipment. There are four cubbies, giving each family member a place to hang their coats, with a bench below that provide a place to sit and remove your shoes. To the left of the cubbies is a small shower area for rinsing muddy shoes and giving baths to the family dog. Interior Designer: Adams Interior Design Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Austin with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Armonia tra Vecchio e Nuovo
Armonia tra Vecchio e Nuovo
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Photo of a large contemporary entrance in Milan with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and wallpapered walls.
Project Highbourne
Project Highbourne
Diana Bastone DesignsDiana Bastone Designs
Small classic foyer in Toronto with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Park Ave NY, NY
Park Ave NY, NY
ajr Interiors LLCajr Interiors LLC
Foyer
Large traditional foyer in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
Stickland Wright Architects + InteriorsStickland Wright Architects + Interiors
Grand Entrance Hall. Column Parquet Floor Feature mirror Pendant light Panelling dado rail Victorian tile Entrance porch Front door Original feature
Entryways
Entryways
Cipher Imaging Architectural PhotographyCipher Imaging Architectural Photography
(c) Cipher Imaging Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a small rural foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
A Blank Canvas
A Blank Canvas
Anchor BuildersAnchor Builders
The homeowners loved the location of their small Cape Cod home, but they didn't love its limited interior space. A 10' addition along the back of the home and a brand new 2nd story gave them just the space they needed. With a classy monotone exterior and a welcoming front porch, this remodel is a refined example of a transitional style home. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders Photos by Andrea Rugg Photography
The Avenue 3
The Avenue 3
Country Knole InteriorsCountry Knole Interiors
William Goddard
This is an example of a medium sized classic hallway in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Renewed, Refreshed and Lovely on Linley
Renewed, Refreshed and Lovely on Linley
kellydesignskellydesigns
Diane Wagner
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Quiet Condo | Villas at Whistlestop
Quiet Condo | Villas at Whistlestop
DK HomesDK Homes
This quiet condo transitions beautifully from indoor living spaces to outdoor. An open concept layout provides the space necessary when family spends time through the holidays! Light gray interiors and transitional elements create a calming space. White beam details in the tray ceiling and stained beams in the vaulted sunroom bring a warm finish to the home.
Birmingham Michigan
Birmingham Michigan
PRM Custom BuildersPRM Custom Builders
Inspiration for a large farmhouse boot room in Detroit with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Rolfe
Rolfe
UserUser
Qphoto
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in Richmond with grey walls, limestone flooring, a white front door and grey floors.
Transitional Complete Home Remodel
Transitional Complete Home Remodel
DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen - UtahDreamMaker Bath and Kitchen - Utah
These clients fell in love with this home in Tremonton, UT, however, they knew that it was in need of some updating. With the beautifully updated kitchen and 2 baths they can now truly call it their dream home.
Transitional Home in Atlanta
Transitional Home in Atlanta
Laurie McRae InteriorsLaurie McRae Interiors
Medium sized classic foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

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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