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Willow Bend remodeled home-from the 80's to 2018 chic
Willow Bend remodeled home-from the 80's to 2018 chic
BGI DesignBGI Design
Michael Hunter Photography
Design ideas for an expansive classic hallway in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Pursuit of Happiness
Pursuit of Happiness
Casabella InteriorsCasabella Interiors
Never underestimate a foyer – it sets the tone for the entire house.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse family home remodel
Modern Farmhouse family home remodel
ABK Interiors - Annette KuesterABK Interiors - Annette Kuester
This is an example of a rural foyer in Other with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
небольшая квартира в центре Москвы
небольшая квартира в центре Москвы
Дикушина ИрадаДикушина Ирада
Дизайнер Ирада Дикушина , фот Ольга Мелекесцева
Traditional entrance in Moscow with grey walls and grey floors.
Cabinets
Cabinets
Service One Construction Inc.Service One Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Rustic Country Home
Rustic Country Home
S. D. Jessup Construction, Inc.S. D. Jessup Construction, Inc.
The front door is
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front door in Other with grey walls, a single front door and a brown front door.
Hollyberry Lane
Hollyberry Lane
KMH DesignsKMH Designs
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Studio City, New Construction Home
Studio City, New Construction Home
Precise Home BuildersPrecise Home Builders
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Mudroom & Powder Room - Naperville
Mudroom & Powder Room - Naperville
Landmark Kitchen & Bath DesignLandmark Kitchen & Bath Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls and brick flooring.
Edgewood Farm
Edgewood Farm
Meridian Design/BuildMeridian Design/Build
Nat Rea
This is an example of a country hallway in Providence with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
Traditional New Home in Bethesda by Meridian Homes Inc
Traditional New Home in Bethesda by Meridian Homes Inc
Meridian Homes Inc.Meridian Homes Inc.
Medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with grey walls and vinyl flooring.
Glass beads
Glass beads
Lake Zurich Faux Design StudioLake Zurich Faux Design Studio
Liquid wallpaper, Glass beads
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Chicago with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Woodcreek Farms Estate
Woodcreek Farms Estate
Amy Spencer InteriorsAmy Spencer Interiors
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
South Walton Coastal Cottage 2
South Walton Coastal Cottage 2
Jeff Prescott & AssociatesJeff Prescott & Associates
Photo of a small beach style hallway in Miami with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Summit, NJ
Summit, NJ
Dalliance Design LLCDalliance Design LLC
Photo of a traditional foyer in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Canyon Creek Project
Canyon Creek Project
Mission Accomplished Interior Design & StagingMission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging
Anthony Ford Photography & Tourmax Real Estate Media
Medium sized traditional hallway in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Classic Lighting & Design IncClassic Lighting & Design Inc
MAXIM LIGHITNG, FEISS LIGHITNG, CIRCA LIGHTING
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Other with a single front door, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a black front door.
Ultra Modern 1.5 Story Martin
Ultra Modern 1.5 Story Martin
Sierra Homes (Omaha, NE)Sierra Homes (Omaha, NE)
Amoura Productions
Photo of a modern foyer in Omaha with grey walls, vinyl flooring and a blue front door.
BEN'S BARN
BEN'S BARN
MarvinMarvin
The owner’s goal was to create a lifetime family home using salvaged materials from an antique farmhouse and barn that had stood on another portion of the site. The timber roof structure, as well as interior wood cladding, and interior doors were salvaged from that house, while sustainable new materials (Maine cedar, hemlock timber and steel) and salvaged cabinetry and fixtures from a mid-century-modern teardown were interwoven to create a modern house with a strong connection to the past. Integrity® Wood-Ultrex® windows and doors were a perfect fit for this project. Integrity provided the only combination of a durable, thermally efficient exterior frame combined with a true wood interior.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Quinn ConstructionQuinn Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Entrance with Grey 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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