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Battersea Family Home
Battersea Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.
Mud Room with Waypoint Cream Storage Cabinets and Lockers ~ Medina, OH
Mud Room with Waypoint Cream Storage Cabinets and Lockers ~ Medina, OH
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this mud room, Waypoint Living Spaces 650F Painted Silk/Cherry Bordeaux cabinets and lockers were installed. The countertop is Wilsonart Laminate in Golden Juparana with self edge and 4” backsplash.
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.
Neutral Transitional
Neutral Transitional
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
This "friends gather here" sign is a welcoming feel when you arrive at this grand entrance...it has an inviting warm feel that everyone wants to come in and take off their shoes immediately!
Home Central
Home Central
Melissa Hill Home DesignMelissa Hill Home Design
This beautiful home located near a central Connecticut wine vineyard was purchased by a growing family as their dream home. They decided to make their informal entry into their home a priority. We truly are believers in combining function with elegance. This mudroom opens up to their kitchen so why not create some amazing storage that looks great too! This space speaks to their transitional style with a touch of tradition. From mixing the metal finishes to the herringbone floor pattern we were able to create a timeless, functional first impression to a beautiful home. Every family can benefit from having a space called “Home Central” from pre-school on…come in and take your shoes off. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639
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.
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.
Mudroom With Plenty of Storage
Mudroom With Plenty of Storage
Denver Design GroupDenver Design Group
A mudroom where the kids can shrug off their backpacks and remove their messy footwear before entering other parts of the home and a space that also serves as a functional catchall for hats, coats, pet leashes, and sports equipment.
Everett Plan
Everett Plan
Jerry's Homes IncJerry's Homes Inc
This is an example of a small modern boot room in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring and white floors.
Transitional Kitchen & 1st Floor Bonnema Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen & 1st Floor Bonnema Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Porte fibre de verre - Fiber glass door
Porte fibre de verre - Fiber glass door
Auroral Portes et FenêtresAuroral Portes et Fenêtres
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Montreal with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and black floors.
Wayzata Cottage Home - New Construction
Wayzata Cottage Home - New Construction
Grace Hill DesignGrace Hill Design
Spacecrafting
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Minneapolis with grey walls and ceramic flooring.
吹き抜けとダウンフロアのある家
吹き抜けとダウンフロアのある家
ハウスクラフト株式会社ハウスクラフト株式会社
入った瞬間から、かっこよさに見とれてしまう玄関。左側の壁は建築家からの提案で外壁用のサイディングを張ってインダストリアルに。抜け感をもたらす内窓や正面のバーンドアは施主さまのご要望。カギを置くニッチも日常的に大活躍。
Design ideas for an urban hallway in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door, a wallpapered ceiling and panelled walls.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
Victoria Waters Design Pty LtdVictoria Waters Design Pty Ltd
Entrance Hall and Stairwell Photographer - Sue Stubbs
Large classic front door in Sydney with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Classy Closets San DiegoClassy Closets San Diego
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in San Diego with grey walls, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Dorset Park - Weymouth, MA
Dorset Park - Weymouth, MA
Morr InteriorsMorr Interiors
Shelly Harrison Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Boston with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a purple front door.
Auburn Renovation 2014
Auburn Renovation 2014
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
Photos by Gwendolyn Lanstrum
This is an example of a large hallway in Cleveland with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Modern Eclectic Style Home
Modern Eclectic Style Home
Masters Properties, Inc.Masters Properties, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Raleigh with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Custom mudroom with boot bench, cubbies lots of storage space.
Photo of a large classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
South London Family Home
South London Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
The generous proportions of the front door and surround in the entrance hallway were emphasised by being painted black, whilst the contemporary stained glass panels add a softness. The geometric black and white tiled floor is reminiscent of an original Victorian tiled hallway, but reimagined in a more contemporary style. And the panelling underneath the stairs is in a contemporary v-groove style, which has been used to create hidden shoe & coat storage.

Entrance with Grey Walls and Ceramic Flooring 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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