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Entrance with Grey Walls and Red Floors Ideas and Designs

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The Finley at Fawn Lake
The Finley at Fawn Lake
J. Hall Homes, Inc.J. Hall Homes, Inc.
The Finley at Fawn Lake | Award Winning Custom Home by J. Hall Homes, Inc. | Fredericksburg, Va
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in DC Metro with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a brown front door and red floors.
English Country House | Greenville, DE
English Country House | Greenville, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a large traditional boot room in Wilmington with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and red floors.
2017 | Iroquois Park Addition: Sunroom & Mudroom
2017 | Iroquois Park Addition: Sunroom & Mudroom
Robin's Nest InteriorsRobin's Nest Interiors
The homeowners designed the cabinetry in the new Mudroom complete with decorative wire to hide doggie crates, a secret entrance to the litter box, a bench for putting on shoes, and a chalkboard for reminders. The brick flooring makes it feel like the space has been here forever. The lantern pendant is a welcoming touch. We added a cushion on the bench to bring in the orange color, and the leaf artwork on the wall ties that color to the wall color which is Sherwin Williams’ Comfort Gray (SW6205).
New Jersey Modern Rustic
New Jersey Modern Rustic
Heather Ryder DesignHeather Ryder Design
Photo of a large traditional front door in New York with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and red floors.
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
1800s Farmhouse Full Renovation & Addition
ID.ology Interiors & DesignID.ology Interiors & Design
Photo of a small rural front door in Other with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door, brick flooring and red floors.
Mapleshade
Mapleshade
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photo: Jim Graham Photography
Inspiration for a rural boot room in Philadelphia with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and red floors.
Concord Avenue
Concord Avenue
Jamie Keskin DesignJamie Keskin Design
Inspiration for a rural boot room in Boston with grey walls, brick flooring and red floors.
Weston Renovation
Weston Renovation
Fresh Start Contracting CompanyFresh Start Contracting Company
Inspiration for a large rural boot room in Boston with brick flooring, grey walls and red floors.
Summerfield
Summerfield
Greenfield DesignGreenfield Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Other with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and red floors.
G. Terbrock Luxury Homes with Schaub + Srote Architects
G. Terbrock Luxury Homes with Schaub + Srote Architects
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Large classic boot room in St Louis with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a black front door and red floors.
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Large traditional boot room in Houston with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, red floors, a wood ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Exterior Renovation, Shingle Shake Winnetka, IL
Exterior Renovation, Shingle Shake Winnetka, IL
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Other with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a black front door and red floors.
Historic Urban Neighborhood Total Renovation
Historic Urban Neighborhood Total Renovation
Fryday & DoyneFryday & Doyne
Joel Lassiter
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in Charlotte with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door and red floors.
Japanese Mountain Home
Japanese Mountain Home
A Cut AboveA Cut Above
World-inspired front door in Other with a double front door, a medium wood front door, grey walls, ceramic flooring and red floors.
46th Street - Custom Residence by Rafterhouse
46th Street - Custom Residence by Rafterhouse
RafterhouseRafterhouse
Traditional front door in Phoenix with grey walls, a single front door, a black front door and red floors.
Pinehurst New Build
Pinehurst New Build
Michaelson Homes LLCMichaelson Homes LLC
This side entry mudroom features a custom bench, brick floor, and custom storage for keys, dog leashes and umbrellas. William Manning Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Cincinnati with grey walls, brick flooring and red floors.
l'entrée
l'entrée
Un air de décoUn air de déco
Des clients expatriés charmants qui m'ont fait confiance à 100% dès la première rencontre. Dans ce grand 2 pièces d'environ 60 m2 destiné à la location meublée, on a gardé tout ce qui faisait son charme : les poutres au plafond, les tomettes et le beau parquet au sol, et les portes. Mais on a revu l'organisation des espaces, en ouvrant la cuisine, et en agrandissant la salle de bain et le dressing. Un air de déco a par ailleurs géré clé en main l'ameublement et la décoration complète de l'appartement.
The Hearst
The Hearst
Robbins ContractingRobbins Contracting
This is an example of a large farmhouse boot room in Denver with grey walls, brick flooring, a grey front door and red floors.
2017 | Iroquois Park Addition: Sunroom & Mudroom
2017 | Iroquois Park Addition: Sunroom & Mudroom
Robin's Nest InteriorsRobin's Nest Interiors
The homeowners designed the cabinetry in the new Mudroom complete with decorative wire to hide doggie crates, a secret entrance to the litter box, a bench for putting on shoes, and a chalkboard for reminders. The brick flooring makes it feel like the space has been here forever. The lantern pendant is a welcoming touch. We added a cushion on the bench to bring in the orange color, and the leaf artwork on the wall ties that color to the wall color which is Sherwin Williams’ Comfort Gray (SW6205).
Lot 10
Lot 10
Paragon Building GroupParagon Building Group
Photo of a small country foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door and red floors.

Entrance with Grey Walls and Red Floors 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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