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Entrance with Grey Walls and Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Chateau Deux
Chateau Deux
UserUser
Alise O'Brien
Photo of a vintage foyer in St Louis with a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, grey walls and feature lighting.
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.
Ricordi d'infanzia | 120mq
Ricordi d'infanzia | 120mq
Emanuela TerrileEmanuela Terrile
Foto di Adriano Pecchio
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Milan with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Grandfather Homes - Overhill Rd
Grandfather Homes - Overhill Rd
Grandfather HomesGrandfather Homes
Classic foyer in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Richard Mandelkorn With the removal of a back stairwell and expansion of the side entry, some creative storage solutions could be added, greatly increasing the functionality of the mudroom. Local Vermont slate and shaker-style cabinetry match the style of this country foursquare farmhouse in Concord, MA.
Southern Hospitality
Southern Hospitality
Loftus Design, LLCLoftus Design, LLC
Jim Schmid Photography
Photo of a classic front door in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and feature lighting.
Edisto Drive
Edisto Drive
In Site DesignsIn Site Designs
The Entrance into this charming home on Edisto Drive is full of excitement with simple architectural details, great patterns, and colors. The Wainscoting and Soft Gray Walls welcome every pop of color introduced into this space.
Whole House Addition, Kitchen, and Main Level Remodel in Minneapolis
Whole House Addition, Kitchen, and Main Level Remodel in Minneapolis
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
This is an example of a small classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Wine Country Family Home
Wine Country Family Home
Laura Lochrin InteriorsLaura Lochrin Interiors
Modern entrance in Other with grey walls and feature lighting.
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.
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Photo of a medium sized retro hallway in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Rustic and Traditional Entryway
Rustic and Traditional Entryway
The Design FirmThe Design Firm
This rustic and traditional entryway is the perfect place to define this home's style. By incorporating earth tones and outdoor elements like, the cowhide and wood furniture, guests will experience a taste of the rest of the house, before they’ve seen it.
Captivating Craftsman
Captivating Craftsman
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.
Edgewood Farm
Edgewood Farm
Meridian Design/BuildMeridian Design/Build
Nat Rea
This is an example of a country hallway in Providence with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
Lincoln Park Residence
Lincoln Park Residence
Eva Quateman InteriorsEva Quateman Interiors
Statement front entry with a bright Marilyn Monroe piece and lighted ceiling. Werner Straube Photography
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.
Penthouse Berlin
Penthouse Berlin
ATELIER RAUMFRAGENATELIER RAUMFRAGEN
Scandinavian boot room in Berlin with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
BEACH HOUSE 1
BEACH HOUSE 1
South Coast Architects, Inc.South Coast Architects, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Orange County with grey walls, a glass front door, white floors and feature lighting.
Relaxed, Elegant Vacation Home
Relaxed, Elegant Vacation Home
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
Nothing says welcome like an inviting entryway. Here you see a walnut staircase with custom runner and metal railing. To the left you are greeted with a gallery wall featuring metallic grasscloth wallpaper, modern art, with brass accents leading you down the hall to the living room. Native House Photography
The Peninsula at Rough Hollow
The Peninsula at Rough Hollow
Kelle Contine Interior Design, LLCKelle Contine Interior Design, LLC
Design ideas for a contemporary boot room in Austin with grey walls, grey floors and feature lighting.
Modern Bungalow
Modern Bungalow
Great Neighborhood HomesGreat Neighborhood Homes
Photography by Spacecrafting Real Estate Photography
Photo of a traditional entrance in Minneapolis with grey walls and feature lighting.

Entrance with Grey Walls and Feature Lighting 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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