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Entrance with Grey Walls and Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Bellevue NW Contemporary
Bellevue NW Contemporary
4D Architects4D Architects
Contemporary boot room in Seattle with grey walls, carpet and grey floors.
Railing
Railing
Creative Remodeling Services, LLC.Creative Remodeling Services, LLC.
Classic foyer in New York with grey walls and carpet.
Artsy Entry
Artsy Entry
Paxton Place DesignPaxton Place Design
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Dallas with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Private, Victorian Property
Private, Victorian Property
Jess Weeks InteriorsJess Weeks Interiors
Large hallway in Other with grey walls, carpet, a double front door and beige floors.
Merrion Road Modern Classic Hallway
Merrion Road Modern Classic Hallway
IRVINE NASHIRVINE NASH
Clean, neutral, pale shades accentuate this light and airy classic style entrance hallway. The timeless antique console table is the main feature of this hallway. It is gently offset by traditional accessories such as the mirror and lighting centrepiece.
Chicago Residence in Assisted Living Highrise
Chicago Residence in Assisted Living Highrise
RDK DesignRDK Design
Mike Schwartz Photography
Small contemporary foyer in Chicago with grey walls and carpet.
Millchester Showhome
Millchester Showhome
Bereco Windows & DoorsBereco Windows & Doors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic entrance in Other with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and brown floors.
Custom Wall-Mounted Entry Table - view from kitchen
Custom Wall-Mounted Entry Table - view from kitchen
James McKenna MetalJames McKenna Metal
The client was enthusiastic about an existing table design but needed a larger piece. A freestanding table turned out to be impractical, so I designed this floating, double-top shelf. The shelf has no connection to the wall visible from ordinary viewing angles. Yet it is strong enough to hold an adult sitting on it.
Christmas
Christmas
PaulPaul
Live poinsettias & succulents Paul Vella
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Toronto with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and beige floors.
Front Doors
Front Doors
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized classic entrance in Denver with grey walls and carpet.
Cambridge Dutch Colonial
Cambridge Dutch Colonial
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Boston with grey walls, carpet, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Bridgehampton Compound
Bridgehampton Compound
Michael Davis Design & ConstructionMichael Davis Design & Construction
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in New York with grey walls, carpet, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Dry Wall and Painting
Dry Wall and Painting
Genuine RenovationsGenuine Renovations
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Toronto with grey walls, carpet, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Southbank Apartment
Southbank Apartment
Lewisham InteriorsLewisham Interiors
Design ideas for a small modern foyer in Melbourne with grey walls, carpet, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Cape Cod hurricane restoration
Cape Cod hurricane restoration
Judith Taylor DesignsJudith Taylor Designs
Small coastal hallway in Other with grey walls, carpet and brown floors.
#projectcoastalchic - Blue and White Entryway
#projectcoastalchic - Blue and White Entryway
Laura Fox Interior Design, LLCLaura Fox Interior Design, LLC
Welcoming entryway with white storage cabinet and blue and white artwork Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
Classic foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, carpet and grey floors.
Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge
Graham Atkins-Hughes PhotographyGraham Atkins-Hughes Photography
This is an example of a large foyer in London with grey walls, carpet, a sliding front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Airport
Airport
David Hanckel CabinetsDavid Hanckel Cabinets
Boarding area for the Albury Airport. This space is full of natural light, architectural elements and clever cabinetry.
Photo of a modern entrance in Other with grey walls, carpet, a double front door, a glass front door and pink floors.
Chelsea Penthouse
Chelsea Penthouse
Lucy Harris StudioLucy Harris Studio
Notable decor elements include: Lee Jofa Cole and Son Salvage wallpaper, Carini Lang custom coco drum silk and wool twill rug, custom console in Tamo ash veneer, Kalmar amber glass wall sconces, vintage Kuta lamp by Vico Magistretti and custom stools in satin stainless steel with Moore and Giles Himalaya Breeze light teal shearling for the seats Photos: Francesco Bertocci
Outdoor Home Lift in Billericay
Outdoor Home Lift in Billericay
Access LiftsAccess Lifts
The lift's door acts as the main door into the flat so there is an access keypad for added security. The door is finished in the same anthracite grey to match the structure as well as a large smoked glass panel inset.

Entrance with Grey Walls and Carpet 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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