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Appartement familial-Pereire-menuiserie
Appartement familial-Pereire-menuiserie
Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieurAgence KP-Architecte d'intérieur
Site internet :www.karineperez.com instagram : @kp_agence
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Williams Road Toorak
Williams Road Toorak
Pagoda InteriorsPagoda Interiors
Entrance to a traditional Victorian Terrace (National Trust Classified) - wallpaper Porters Paints "Beetle" in Aqua - sisal carpet on the stairs - Wall colour Porters Paints "Breakwater". Silk persian carpet on original pine floorboards.
Modern Classic
Modern Classic
The Highpoint HouseThe Highpoint House
All this classic home needed was some new life and love poured into it. The client's had a very modern style and were drawn to Restoration Hardware inspirations. The palette we stuck to in this space incorporated easy neutrals, mixtures of brass, and black accents. We freshened up the original hardwood flooring throughout with a natural matte stain, added wainscoting to enhance the integrity of the home, and brightened the space with white paint making the rooms feel more expansive than reality.
Garibaldi
Garibaldi
DesjoconceptionDesjoconception
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, beige floors and wainscoting.
Casa VM - Ingresso
Casa VM - Ingresso
Lorenzo Fravezzi ArchitettoLorenzo Fravezzi Architetto
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
Riverside Manor
Riverside Manor
George Pendleton & Co., Inc.George Pendleton & Co., Inc.
White Oak flooring installed in a Herringbone pattern picture framed with a Mahogany border is the frosting on the cake for this formal entry. Converging French glass pocket doors offer privacy to the study and formal dining room.
Camberwell townhouses
Camberwell townhouses
R ARCHITECTURER ARCHITECTURE
Medium sized contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Douceur scandinave, 65m2 à Paris
Douceur scandinave, 65m2 à Paris
Ameo ConceptAmeo Concept
Cet appartement de 65m2 situé dans un immeuble de style Art Déco au cœur du quartier familial de la rue du Commerce à Paris n’avait pas connu de travaux depuis plus de vingt ans. Initialement doté d’une seule chambre, le pré requis des clients qui l’ont acquis était d’avoir une seconde chambre, et d’ouvrir les espaces afin de mettre en valeur la lumière naturelle traversante. Une grande modernisation s’annonce alors : ouverture du volume de la cuisine sur l’espace de circulation, création d’une chambre parentale tout en conservant un espace salon séjour généreux, rénovation complète de la salle d’eau et de la chambre enfant, le tout en créant le maximum de rangements intégrés possible. Un joli défi relevé par Ameo Concept pour cette transformation totale, où optimisation spatiale et ambiance scandinave se combinent tout en douceur.
Luxury Condo Living
Luxury Condo Living
BENNEFIELD Construction Ltd.BENNEFIELD Construction Ltd.
Custom entry feature wall!
Inspiration for a modern entrance in Other with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and wainscoting.
Bird Rock - La Jolla
Bird Rock - La Jolla
OutstagingOutstaging
Inspiration for a medium sized modern foyer in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood flooring 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.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Paris 17 260m²
Paris 17 260m²
blackStonesblackStones
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Modern Farmhouse Entry
Modern Farmhouse Entry
JP FLOORS & DESIGNJP FLOORS & DESIGN
The entry in this home features a barn door and modern looking light fixtures. Hardwood floors, a tray ceiling and wainscoting.
Inspiration for a large farmhouse foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
C.M. House
C.M. House
Matteo CongiuMatteo Congiu
Inspiration for a large modern foyer in Cagliari with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and wainscoting.
Family Renovation Recipe: Entryway
Family Renovation Recipe: Entryway
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Inspiration for a foyer in Kansas City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Maison B&C - Vue escalier bas
Maison B&C - Vue escalier bas
ICØS ArchitectureICØS Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Montpellier with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and wainscoting.
Appartement familial-Pereire
Appartement familial-Pereire
Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieurAgence KP-Architecte d'intérieur
realisation d'un meuble sur mesure pour l'entrée en noyer. Le meuble fait une longueur de 4metres de long et habille parfaitement ce grand couloir. Le meuble a été dessiné par Karine Perez et réalisé par Materia prima
Bogart 1
Bogart 1
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Photo of a large farmhouse foyer in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, white floors and wainscoting.
Henderson
Henderson
Karly Kristina DesignKarly Kristina Design
First impressions are key! Through the use of marble tile bordered with hardwood we made a special statement and wow factor the moment you walk into the house.
Lucas Family Farmhouse
Lucas Family Farmhouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
This is an example of a medium sized rural foyer in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, exposed beams and wainscoting.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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