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Entrance with Grey Walls and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Colosseo Domus | 150 MQ
Colosseo Domus | 150 MQ
Fontanesi DesignFontanesi Design
Soggiorno: boiserie in palissandro, camino a gas e TV 65". Pareti in grigio scuro al 6% di lucidità, finestre a profilo sottile, dalla grande capacit di isolamento acustico. --- Living room: rosewood paneling, gas fireplace and 65 " TV. Dark gray walls (6% gloss), thin profile windows, providing high sound-insulation capacity. --- Omaggio allo stile italiano degli anni Quaranta, sostenuto da impianti di alto livello. --- A tribute to the Italian style of the Forties, supported by state-of-the-art tech systems. --- Photographer: Luca Tranquilli
Grand Entry
Grand Entry
LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASIDLORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID
A double story foyer, airy and welcoming. Bathed in natural light during the day and a triple tier crystal and gold chandelier. The crisp white wainscotting leads you throughout the halls in this home. Holger Obenaus Photography
Fix My Frankenhouse: S1/E1 Millbury, MA
Fix My Frankenhouse: S1/E1 Millbury, MA
Megan Booth, PhotographerMegan Booth, Photographer
Design ideas for a medium sized country boot room in Boston with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a stable front door, a green front door, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.
Brighton family home
Brighton family home
Fuchsia InteriorsFuchsia Interiors
Custom board and batten wall panelling was added to this very plain entry to give it character.
This is an example of a classic entrance in Melbourne with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Entryway Envy
Entryway Envy
Coyle Carpet One Floor & HomeCoyle Carpet One Floor & Home
Inspiration for a boot room in Other with grey walls, vinyl flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Wexford Home - Georgian New-Build
Wexford Home - Georgian New-Build
Joe Fallon DesignJoe Fallon Design
Entrance hall; radiator detail
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Harmony Colombes
Harmony Colombes
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Une maison de maître du XIXème, entièrement rénovée, aménagée et décorée pour démarrer une nouvelle vie. Le RDC est repensé avec de nouveaux espaces de vie et une belle cuisine ouverte ainsi qu’un bureau indépendant. Aux étages, six chambres sont aménagées et optimisées avec deux salles de bains très graphiques. Le tout en parfaite harmonie et dans un style naturellement chic.
Josie House
Josie House
Countrywide Construction & Design LLCCountrywide Construction & Design LLC
A section of the garage was converted into a mud room entry with storage for coats and a bench with storage over and under. The walnut shelf over the coat hooks adds storage and the warmth of wood in a gray and white space.
Custom Home (1RG)
Custom Home (1RG)
King's Court Builders, Inc.King's Court Builders, Inc.
Mudroom with cubby hole storage, coat hooks / locker area and a bench.
Inspiration for a large farmhouse boot room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and wainscoting.
Apartment with three bedrooms and kitchen island
Apartment with three bedrooms and kitchen island
Alexander TischlerAlexander Tischler
There is some place for storing on both sides of the hallway: on the left, there is a large wardrobe with access hatches to the electrical and low-voltage shields on the back wall. On the right, there are cabinets with glass facades for bags and shoes. We design interiors of homes and apartments worldwide. If you need well-thought and aesthetical interior, submit a request on the website.
The Custom Tudor at Baker Park
The Custom Tudor at Baker Park
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Traditional foyer in Baltimore with grey walls, a single front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling, wainscoting and a white front door.
Bed and breakfast à la campagne - Entrée Séjour
Bed and breakfast à la campagne - Entrée Séjour
Eraya CreationEraya Creation
Création d'une entrée pour créer un réel sas entre l'extérieur et l'intérieur de l'habitat
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Other with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a stable front door, a grey front door, white floors and wainscoting.
Westminster
Westminster
UserUser
8x8 Entry with pocket door. Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace Wainscoting, Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray upper wall,
Small classic foyer in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, blue floors and wainscoting.
Exterior front door
Exterior front door
Elizabeth MiesfeldElizabeth Miesfeld
Replace Southwest Style Mexican carve panel ront doorand sidelights to a contemporary style.
This is an example of a small contemporary entrance in Phoenix with grey walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, ceramic flooring, grey floors and wainscoting.
Brighton family home
Brighton family home
Fuchsia InteriorsFuchsia Interiors
Custom board and batten wall panelling was added to this very plain entry to give it character. Bright accents with padded bench seat, accessories and round rug give it warmth.
Fairfield Mudroom
Fairfield Mudroom
ReStart Home RenovationsReStart Home Renovations
Inspiration for a medium sized rural boot room in Philadelphia with grey walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Renovation in Black and White
Renovation in Black and White
Kitchens by Chapdelaine / Chapdelaine BuildersKitchens by Chapdelaine / Chapdelaine Builders
This is an example of a classic entrance in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Large traditional foyer in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
2020 {Fort Worth, TX}
2020 {Fort Worth, TX}
Salcedo HomesSalcedo Homes
{Custom Home} 5,660 SqFt 1 Acre Modern Farmhouse 6 Bedroom 6 1/2 bath Media Room Game Room Study Huge Patio 3 car Garage Wrap-Around Front Porch Pool . . . #vistaranch #fortworthbuilder #texasbuilder #modernfarmhouse #texasmodern #texasfarmhouse #fortworthtx #blackandwhite #salcedohomes
Josie House
Josie House
Countrywide Construction & Design LLCCountrywide Construction & Design LLC
A section of the garage was converted into a mud room entry with storage for coats and a bench with storage over and under.
Small traditional boot room in Other with grey walls, vinyl flooring, grey floors and wainscoting.

Entrance with Grey Walls and Wainscoting 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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