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Whispering Meadows XX
Whispering Meadows XX
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
Large mudroom with built-in storage and a wood-topped bench leads to the laundry room
Design ideas for a medium sized rural entrance in Grand Rapids with grey walls, ceramic flooring, beige floors and panelled walls.
ЖК "Дом на Свободе"
ЖК "Дом на Свободе"
Дизайн-бюро "Arthall"Дизайн-бюро "Arthall"
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
CENTURY CITY
CENTURY CITY
STEFANI STEINSTEFANI STEIN
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Mountain Avenue
Mountain Avenue
JK interior livingJK interior living
This is an example of an expansive classic boot room in New York with slate flooring, grey floors and grey walls.
Casa de campo para una pareja joven
Casa de campo para una pareja joven
Alejandro Ortiz ARQUITECTOAlejandro Ortiz ARQUITECTO
Fotografía: Pedro Caetano (Droca).
Contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Foyer/ Entry spaces
Foyer/ Entry spaces
Sketches, An Interior View LLCSketches, An Interior View LLC
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Cincinnati with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Queensloch
Queensloch
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Tk Images
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
DSDownOnTheCorner
DSDownOnTheCorner
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Picture Perfect home
Large classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring and blue floors.
1501 Ponce de Leon Drive
1501 Ponce de Leon Drive
Rebecca L Miller InteriorsRebecca L Miller Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Miami with grey walls, painted wood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
WFB Addition
WFB Addition
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in Milwaukee with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Amarra Estate
Amarra Estate
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
Photo of a large mediterranean foyer in Austin with grey walls, a double front door, white floors and a glass front door.
Mountview
Mountview
Benedict DesignBenedict Design
Photographer: Mitchell Fong
This is an example of a medium sized retro front door in Other with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floors.
Прихожая, вид на входную дверь
Прихожая, вид на входную дверь
OH, BOY! Интерьеры с современным характеромOH, BOY! Интерьеры с современным характером
Юрий Гришко
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
James Hardie Park Ride, IL Cape Cod
James Hardie Park Ride, IL Cape Cod
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Park Ride, IL Cape Cod with James HardiePlank Lap Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Light Mist and HardieTrim in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White.
Квартира на улице 1812 года
Квартира на улице 1812 года
Porte Rouge InteriorsPorte Rouge Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Moscow with grey walls and multi-coloured floors.
Farmville Cottage
Farmville Cottage
Holland Homes LLCHolland Homes LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse front door in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Country Club Remodel
Country Club Remodel
Woita HomesWoita Homes
Traditional foyer in Other with grey walls, a double front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse Front Entry, Mudroom and Laundry Room Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Front Entry, Mudroom and Laundry Room Remodel
One-of-One Building CollectiveOne-of-One Building Collective
This is an example of a small rural boot room in Calgary with grey walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and a white front door.
Beach House New Construction
Beach House New Construction
Jenny Madden DesignJenny Madden Design
Photo of a nautical front door in New York with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Fall 2017 Parade of Homes Model
Fall 2017 Parade of Homes Model
Zehnder HomesZehnder Homes
Mudroom with built in custom enameled cabinetry, farmhouse tiles, and white shaker millwork.
Design ideas for a rural boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.

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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