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Entrance with Grey Walls and an Orange Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Classic Georgian Front Door with Pop
Classic Georgian Front Door with Pop
Vujovich Design Build, Inc.Vujovich Design Build, Inc.
Upon entering through the home’s massive revitalized flame red front door, guests are greeted by the newly created classic staircase with its zebra print runner ©Spacecrafting
A LAURELHURST MID-CENTURY FOR ILLUSTRATOR IRWIN CAPLAN
A LAURELHURST MID-CENTURY FOR ILLUSTRATOR IRWIN CAPLAN
LEICHT SEATTLELEICHT SEATTLE
An original Sandy Cohen design mid-century house in Laurelhurst neighborhood in Seattle. The house was originally built for illustrator Irwin Caplan, known for the "Famous Last Words" comic strip in the Saturday Evening Post. The residence was recently bought from Caplan’s estate by new owners, who found that it ultimately needed both cosmetic and functional upgrades. A renovation led by SHED lightly reorganized the interior so that the home’s midcentury character can shine. LEICHT cabinet in frosty white c-channel in alum color. Wrap in custom VG Fir panel. DWELL Magazine article DeZeen article Design by SHED Architecture & Design Photography by: Rafael Soldi
Modern Bungalow ReDone
Modern Bungalow ReDone
habitare design studio, inc.habitare design studio, inc.
Inspiration for a small modern front door in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and an orange front door.
Lake Oswego Modern Retreat
Lake Oswego Modern Retreat
Grove Custom HomesGrove Custom Homes
Medium sized modern front door in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, an orange front door and beige floors.
Hawktree Contemporary Design
Hawktree Contemporary Design
Stoneshire BuildersStoneshire Builders
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, an orange front door and brown floors.
Front Door
Front Door
DMD General Construction, Inc.DMD General Construction, Inc.
Inviting entryway with an orange door that leads into a clean white open concept space.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in San Francisco with an orange front door, grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and multi-coloured floors.
The Heights
The Heights
Averra Developments Inc.Averra Developments Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Vancouver with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and an orange front door.
Cliff May
Cliff May
Rochelle InteriorsRochelle Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in San Francisco with grey walls, a single front door and an orange front door.
3080 e 4635 s
3080 e 4635 s
The Muve GroupThe Muve Group
Skhepnerphotography.blogspot.com
Large contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and an orange front door.
Promontory
Promontory
Gina Roberts-WagnerGina Roberts-Wagner
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Boise with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and an orange front door.
Artist Retreat
Artist Retreat
Catherine French Design, LLC.Catherine French Design, LLC.
Photo of an eclectic foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, an orange front door and brown floors.
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Utah Mid-Century Modern Entry Way Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
Квартира на ул. Чайковского
Квартира на ул. Чайковского
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Small classic entrance in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, an orange front door and multi-coloured floors.
Hall d'entrée
Hall d'entrée
franck brouillet * photographiesfranck brouillet * photographies
franck brouillet
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Bordeaux with grey walls, a single front door, an orange front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Rooftop Retreat
Rooftop Retreat
Landscape Design West, LLCLandscape Design West, LLC
Colorful entry to this central Catalina Foothills residence. Star Jasmine is trained as a vine on ground to ceiling to add fragrance, white blooming color, and lush green foliage. Desert succulents and native plants keep water usage to a minimum while providing structural interest and texture to the garden.
Bold Front Door
Bold Front Door
Warline Painting Ltd.Warline Painting Ltd.
This gorgeous front door was painted with Benjamin Moore Buttered Yam. This orange contrasts the grey exterior wonderfully and adds character to the whole exterior. Photo credits to Ina Van Tonder.
Entry
Entry
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Inside the new entry addition to the house, aluminum frame windows and orange red door welcome. A wood bench sits by the front door under an LED lit art niche. Above is a striking LED pendant light.
Le Petite
Le Petite
QuarterLab Design BuildQuarterLab Design Build
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Austin with grey walls and an orange front door.
Entry and Great Room
Entry and Great Room
Strite Design + RemodelStrite Design + Remodel
Orange for good luck as you enter into this cheery remodel. To see the full story on this remodel, hit on the link below.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Boise with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and an orange front door.
Madrona Residence
Madrona Residence
Wilkens Design StudioWilkens Design Studio
For this project, the entrance from the street is received by some steps taking you up to a custom pivotal door with a side window. The entrance canopy encloses the main entry. Photography by Charlie Schuck Photography

Entrance with Grey Walls and an Orange 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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