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Entrance with Grey Walls and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Upscale and Contemporary Home Renovation in Glenn Dale, MD
Upscale and Contemporary Home Renovation in Glenn Dale, MD
Calming Ground InteriorsCalming Ground Interiors
Photo of a contemporary entrance in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a white front door, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
Stunning executive home with bonus room
Stunning executive home with bonus room
Jeff Puckett Construction IncJeff Puckett Construction Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Pipersville First Floor
Pipersville First Floor
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Transitional Rustic
Transitional Rustic
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Black doors and natural wood flooring makes a big impact.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Вертикали
Вертикали
Надя КарминНадя Кармин
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, white floors and wainscoting.
2913 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
2913 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
Richmond Hill Design + BuildRichmond Hill Design + Build
Gorgeous townhouse with stylish black windows, 10 ft. ceilings on the first floor, first-floor guest suite with full bath and 2-car dedicated parking off the alley. Dining area with wainscoting opens into kitchen featuring large, quartz island, soft-close cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Uniquely-located, white, porcelain farmhouse sink overlooks the family room, so you can converse while you clean up! Spacious family room sports linear, contemporary fireplace, built-in bookcases and upgraded wall trim. Drop zone at rear door (with keyless entry) leads out to stamped, concrete patio. Upstairs features 9 ft. ceilings, hall utility room set up for side-by-side washer and dryer, two, large secondary bedrooms with oversized closets and dual sinks in shared full bath. Owner’s suite, with crisp, white wainscoting, has three, oversized windows and two walk-in closets. Owner’s bath has double vanity and large walk-in shower with dual showerheads and floor-to-ceiling glass panel. Home also features attic storage and tankless water heater, as well as abundant recessed lighting and contemporary fixtures throughout.
Foyer Before & After • Atelier Noël
Foyer Before & After • Atelier Noël
Atelier Noël, Inc.Atelier Noël, Inc.
mirrored wall
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Walla Walla residence
Walla Walla residence
Alatalo BrosAlatalo Bros
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Shear Force Construction Services, Inc.Shear Force Construction Services, Inc.
Dutch door entryway with walkthrough mudroom
Design ideas for a country entrance in San Diego with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Appartement Haussmanien Paris 9ème
Appartement Haussmanien Paris 9ème
Clémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieurClémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieur
Cet appartement offrait déjà un magnifique parquet, de très belles moulures, des cheminées en marbre, une hauteur sous plafond très agréable... tout le caractère d'un appartement Haussmanien mis en valeur par un nouvel aménagement. L'entrée a été retravaillée dans sa globalité. Une salle de bains et un WC ont été créés. Pour conserver la très belle courbe de ce couloir, chaque porte a été fabriquée sur mesure. L'ensemble du sol a été refait en respectant les codes de cet appartement.
Westminster
Westminster
UserUser
10x8 Mudroom. Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace Wainscoting, Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray upper wall,
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, blue floors and wainscoting.
彦根の家｜K house
彦根の家｜K house
プラネットリビング WARMSプラネットリビング WARMS
Inspiration for a modern entrance in Other with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, grey floors and wainscoting.
Exedra Lyon - Hotel Boscolo
Exedra Lyon - Hotel Boscolo
marco polloni architettomarco polloni architetto
Reception luminosa con grandi pavimenti in marmo nero e bianco, boiserie su tutte le pareti. Arredo classico/moderno con tavolini in metallo e marmo bianco.
Классические двери Vienna, пр-т. Московский
Классические двери Vienna, пр-т. Московский
RossaRossa
Откатные двери высотой 2850мм, увлекательнейший объект был для наших монтажников! Модель двери Vienna. Собственное производство в Санкт-Петербурге. Замеры и монтаж в Мск/СПб.
Клюква
Клюква
Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»
Inspiration for a small contemporary hallway in Moscow with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a blue front door, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.
Metro Abode
Metro Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
Via dei Galla e Sidama
Via dei Galla e Sidama
VINCENZO MEZZACANEVINCENZO MEZZACANE
L'ingresso è uno spazio definito ai due lati da boiserie in listelli di legno scuro che nascondono da una parte un armadio e dall'altro l'ingresso ad un piccolo bagno per gli ospiti della casa; la tessitura del rivestimento consente di non notare la differenza di dimensioni delle ante e nasconde alla vista la porta del bagno. il soffitto ribassato per contenere un soppalco ha 2 gole di luce laterali che illuminano le boiserie.
Glen Abbey Elegance
Glen Abbey Elegance
Bridgemont Properties Inc.Bridgemont Properties Inc.
This is an example of a foyer in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white 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
Клюква
Клюква
Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»
Small traditional hallway in Moscow with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a blue front door, multi-coloured 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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