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Travel House
Travel House
Brain Factory - Architecture & DesignBrain Factory - Architecture & Design
Marco Marotto
This is an example of a bohemian hallway in Rome with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Seashore
Seashore
Legacy Custom HomesLegacy Custom Homes
Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a nautical foyer in Orange County with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Barden's Decorating, Inc.Barden's Decorating, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Richmond with a single front door, a black front door and red walls.
Modern Custom Home
Modern Custom Home
Essick BuildersEssick Builders
Heather Cherie Photography
Design ideas for a large modern boot room in Other with grey walls and porcelain flooring.
At Ease in the Suburbs
At Ease in the Suburbs
B Fein Interiors LLCB Fein Interiors LLC
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a medium wood front door.
Edina Spring Showcase Home 2015
Edina Spring Showcase Home 2015
Great Neighborhood HomesGreat Neighborhood Homes
spacecrafting
This is an example of a classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls.
Coexisting: A stenciled foyer floor
Coexisting: A stenciled foyer floor
Kass Wilson/ WallsTreat StudioKass Wilson/ WallsTreat Studio
A two-story foyer naturally pulls the eye upward- but in this case designer Andie Anderson wanted to give the space a more intimate feel. (Photography by Doug Sturgess)
207 Melrose Ave
207 Melrose Ave
Parrague Construction, Inc.Parrague Construction, Inc.
Medium sized modern entrance in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
orange pivot gate at courtyard entry
orange pivot gate at courtyard entry
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
A custom lacquered orange pivot gate at the double-sided cedar wood slats courtyard enclosure provides both privacy and creates movement and pattern at the entry court.
New Jersey Estate
New Jersey Estate
Pleasant Living, LLCPleasant Living, LLC
The challenge with this project was to transform a very traditional house into something more modern and suited to the lifestyle of a young couple just starting a new family. We achieved this by lightening the overall color palette with soft grays and neutrals. Then we replaced the traditional dark colored wood and tile flooring with lighter wide plank hardwood and stone floors. Next we redesigned the kitchen into a more workable open plan and used top of the line professional level appliances and light pigmented oil stained oak cabinetry. Finally we painted the heavily carved stained wood moldings and library and den cabinetry with a fresh coat of soft pale light reflecting gloss paint. Photographer: James Koch
Sims Hilditch, Dorset Manor House
Sims Hilditch, Dorset Manor House
Sims HilditchSims Hilditch
Polly Eltes
This is an example of a farmhouse entrance in Dorset with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Minneapolis Custom Home
Minneapolis Custom Home
ADŌR HomesADŌR Homes
SpaceCrafting Real Estate Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
The Pennsylvania House | Mudroom
The Pennsylvania House | Mudroom
Bria Hammel InteriorsBria Hammel Interiors
Interior Designer | Bria Hammel Interiors Photographer | Gridley + Graves
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, ceramic flooring and a single front door.
Mudroom – Emerald Falls – 2014 Spring Parade
Mudroom – Emerald Falls – 2014 Spring Parade
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Built in dark wood bench with integrated boot storage. Large format stone-effect floor tile. Photography by Spacecrafting.
This is an example of a large classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Connecticut Classic
Connecticut Classic
Daniel Conlon ArchitectsDaniel Conlon Architects
Tim Lee Photography Fairfield County Award Winning Architect
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in New York with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
The Ellis Cottage Home
The Ellis Cottage Home
LAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLCLAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLC
Traditional entrance in Indianapolis with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Breezing Up
Breezing Up
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Michael J. Lee Photography
Coastal foyer in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a stable front door.
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California Closets, Santa BarbaraCalifornia Closets, Santa Barbara
Seasonal Storage with Unique "Sand Room"
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Santa Barbara with grey walls and porcelain flooring.
Legacy Ridge
Legacy Ridge
Taylor DesignTaylor Design
You enter this Mud Room from the garage and have plenty of space for storing coats, shoes, and winter accessories. The countertop features a USB charging outlet.
Modern Cape - Renovation
Modern Cape - Renovation
Laplante Construction Inc.Laplante Construction Inc.
A welcoming two story entry of renovated cape style home includes upholstered seating and flushed inset door mat. Stansbury Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Entrance with Grey Walls and Red Walls 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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