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Clapham Common Home
Clapham Common Home
Elena Romanova InteriorsElena Romanova Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in London with grey walls, a single front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floors, wainscoting and a dado rail.
Victorian Town House
Victorian Town House
FIONA DUKE INTERIORSFIONA DUKE INTERIORS
This is an example of a victorian hallway in London with grey walls, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.
Farmhouse Views
Farmhouse Views
Artisans of DevizesArtisans of Devizes
This Jersey farmhouse, with sea views and rolling landscapes has been lovingly extended and renovated by Todhunter Earle who wanted to retain the character and atmosphere of the original building. The result is full of charm and features Randolph Limestone with bespoke elements. Photographer: Ray Main
Chic Fishers Renovation: Entry
Chic Fishers Renovation: Entry
Everything HomeEverything Home
This home renovation project transformed unused, unfinished spaces into vibrant living areas. Each exudes elegance and sophistication, offering personalized design for unforgettable family moments. Step into luxury with this entryway boasting grand doors, captivating lighting, and a staircase view. The area rug adds warmth, inviting guests to experience elegance from the moment they arrive. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/fishers-chic-family-home-renovation/
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We laid mosaic floor tiles in the hallway of this Isle of Wight holiday home, redecorated, changed the ironmongery & added panelling and bench seats.
Inspiration for a large classic vestibule in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floors and panelled walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Christian J Anderson Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Seattle with grey walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
DSWowFactor
DSWowFactor
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Picture Perfect Home
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and black floors.
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
The Design GalleryThe Design Gallery
The original mid-century door was preserved and refinished in a natural tone to coordinate with the new natural flooring finish. All stain finishes were applied with water-based no VOC pet friendly products. Original railings were refinished and kept to maintain the authenticity of the Deck House style. The light fixture offers an immediate sculptural wow factor upon entering the home.
Winnie
Winnie
Leslie Cotter InteriorsLeslie Cotter Interiors
This is an example of a traditional foyer in Louisville with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and panelled walls.
Shagbark Residence
Shagbark Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
The large angled garage, double entry door, bay window and arches are the welcoming visuals to this exposed ranch. Exterior thin veneer stone, the James Hardie Timberbark siding and the Weather Wood shingles accented by the medium bronze metal roof and white trim windows are an eye appealing color combination. Impressive double transom entry door with overhead timbers and side by side double pillars. (Ryan Hainey)
Entry Door
Entry Door
Alegria HomesAlegria Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Complete Home Remodeling Studio City
Complete Home Remodeling Studio City
Pure Builders Inc.Pure Builders Inc.
Photo of a contemporary front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Neighborhood Charm
Neighborhood Charm
Anchor BuildersAnchor Builders
This remodel went from a tiny story-and-a-half Cape Cod, to a charming full two-story home. The mudroom features a bench with cubbies underneath, and a shelf with hooks for additional storage. The full glass back door provides natural light while opening to the backyard for quick access to the detached garage. The wall color in this room is Benjamin Moore HC-170 Stonington Gray. The cabinets are also Ben Moore, in Simply White OC-117. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.
Residential project
Residential project
Marek Sikora PhotographyMarek Sikora Photography
Marek Sikora Photography for Venessa Hermantes
Photo of a contemporary hallway in London with grey walls and painted wood flooring.
From Dark to Light - Gallatin Design Project
From Dark to Light - Gallatin Design Project
Styling Spaces Home Staging & Re-DesignStyling Spaces Home Staging & Re-Design
Kyle Gregory, Elegant Homes Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage foyer in Nashville with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Custom designed "cubbies" insure that the Mud Room stays neat & tidy. Robert Benson Photography
Large rural boot room in New York with grey walls, a single front door, medium hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Entry Design
Entry Design
Pastiche of Cape Cod, Inc.Pastiche of Cape Cod, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized coastal boot room in Boston with grey walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Southampton
Southampton
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Front entry to mid-century-modern renovation with green front door with glass panel, covered wood porch, wood ceilings, wood baseboards and trim, hardwood floors, large hallway with beige walls, built-in bookcase, floor to ceiling window and sliding screen doors in Berkeley hills, California
Traditional Custom home - Summer 2013
Traditional Custom home - Summer 2013
Matthies BuildersMatthies Builders
Matthies Builders
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls and brown floors.
Timeless
Timeless
Mowlem & CoMowlem & Co
An elegant contemporary interpretation of traditional hand-painted style, with a fresh yet sophisticated feel, classic proportions and modern powerhouse equipment Photo: Jake Fitzjones

Entrance with Brown Walls and Grey Walls 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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