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Entrance with Grey Walls and Lino Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Kirby Road, Mclean, VA
Kirby Road, Mclean, VA
Sidd KashyapSidd Kashyap
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door and lino flooring.
リノベで高気密高断熱住宅
リノベで高気密高断熱住宅
えぬぷらす一級建築士事務所えぬぷらす一級建築士事務所
玄関下足箱のみ再利用。
Medium sized hallway in Osaka with grey walls, lino flooring, a sliding front door, a brown front door, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
coastal revival
coastal revival
House to HomeHouse to Home
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style boot room with grey walls, lino flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Redistribution d'une entrée / séjour avec création d'un meuble sur mesure
Redistribution d'une entrée / séjour avec création d'un meuble sur mesure
Alios RénovationAlios Rénovation
Christel Mauve - Le Songe du Miroir
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Lyon with grey walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Commercial Cafeteria Remodel
Commercial Cafeteria Remodel
Sarah ThatcherSarah Thatcher
The original layout of the college café was cluttered with a dated design that had not been touched in over 30 years. Bringing life and cohesion to this space was achieved thru the use of warm woods, mixed metals and a solid color pallet. Much effort was put into redefining the layout and space planning the café to create a unique and functional area. Once this industrial café project was completed, the new layout invited community and created spaces for the students to eat, study and relax.
The Modern Farmhouse
The Modern Farmhouse
Brush Arbor Home ConstructionBrush Arbor Home Construction
Design ideas for a large modern boot room in DC Metro with grey walls and lino flooring.
Laundry / Mudroom - Ellison (Kelowna)
Laundry / Mudroom - Ellison (Kelowna)
STOR-X Organizing Systems, KelownaSTOR-X Organizing Systems, Kelowna
Convenient Pull-out Shelves for Shoe Storage. STOR-X Organizing Systems, Kelowna
Small classic entrance in Vancouver with grey walls and lino flooring.
Rose Dhu Creek Custom Home
Rose Dhu Creek Custom Home
Kelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQKelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQ
Tom Jenkins Films
Inspiration for a large contemporary boot room in Atlanta with grey walls, lino flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Stylish Living - Harding, NJ Renovation
Stylish Living - Harding, NJ Renovation
Pro Skill ConstructionPro Skill Construction
Saad Horus Gerges
Inspiration for a large bohemian foyer in New York with grey walls and lino flooring.
Nature-inspired apartment
Nature-inspired apartment
Katie Malik Design StudioKatie Malik Design Studio
http://www.houzz.co.uk/pro/maciejplatek/maciek-platek-interior-and-architecture
Musikal
Musikal
MKL Design StudioMKL Design Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Calgary with grey walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Redistribution d'une entrée / séjour avec création d'un meuble sur mesure
Redistribution d'une entrée / séjour avec création d'un meuble sur mesure
Alios RénovationAlios Rénovation
Christel Mauve - Le Songe du Miroir
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Lyon with grey walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Sundays in Patton Park
Sundays in Patton Park
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
SUNDAYS IN PATTON PARK This elegant Hamilton, MA home, circa 1885, was constructed with high ceilings, a grand staircase, detailed moldings and stained glass. The character and charm allowed the current owners to overlook the antiquated systems, severely outdated kitchen and dysfunctional floor plan. The house hadn’t been touched in 50+ years but the potential was obvious. Putting their faith in us, we updated the systems, created a true master bath, relocated the pantry, added a half bath in place of the old pantry, installed a new kitchen and reworked the flow, all while maintaining the home’s original character and charm. Photo by Eric Roth
Alexandra Floor Plan
Alexandra Floor Plan
SW Wold Construction, Inc.SW Wold Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, lino flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
galley gathering
galley gathering
Mountainwood HomesMountainwood Homes
Built-in entry bench with shoe storage and coat hooks welcome you into the home. Photo by Vern Uyetake
Medium sized traditional boot room in Portland with grey walls, lino flooring, beige floors and a dark wood front door.
Bedwyn - Professional
Bedwyn - Professional
JTWdesign LLCJTWdesign LLC
This is an example of a traditional boot room in Richmond with grey walls, lino flooring and grey floors.
Nature-inspired apartment
Nature-inspired apartment
Katie Malik Design StudioKatie Malik Design Studio
http://www.houzz.co.uk/pro/maciejplatek/maciek-platek-interior-and-architecture
The Rannock: 2015 Show Home
The Rannock: 2015 Show Home
Alair Homes Winnipeg - Moffat CrewAlair Homes Winnipeg - Moffat Crew
Jim Todd Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Other with grey walls, lino flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Bartlett at Brookfield Meadows
Bartlett at Brookfield Meadows
Natale Building Corp.Natale Building Corp.
mudroom Bartlett in New York
Photo of a modern boot room in New York with grey walls, lino flooring and a white front door.
Mudroom
Mudroom
R. Apple & Co.R. Apple & Co.
This mudroom originally had hardwood floors, we added the marmoluem floor so we could easily clean. We also had half doors installed to separate this room from the living area, and make a space for our dogs. We created a dog feeding station on the right using a book case. The rug is Flor tiles.

Entrance with Grey Walls and Lino 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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