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Entrance with Metallic Walls and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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Shelly R. in Kinderhook
Shelly R. in Kinderhook
B Designs Interior'sB Designs Interior's
Shelly, hired me, to add some finishing touches. Everything, she tried seemed to demure for this dramatic home, but it can be scary and one may not know where to start. take a look at the before's and travel along as we take a lovely home to a spectacular home!
InterContinental Boston
InterContinental Boston
Bloomsbury DesignsBloomsbury Designs
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Boston with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Elm River Project
Elm River Project
Honeysuckle and BulldogHoneysuckle and Bulldog
Small traditional foyer in Dallas with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Rustic Elegance in Warrenton
Rustic Elegance in Warrenton
Olamar InteriorsOlamar Interiors
These clients hired us to add warmth and personality to their builder home. The fell in love with the layout and main level master bedroom, but found the home lacked personality and style. They hired us, with the caveat that they knew what they didn't like, but weren't sure exactly what they wanted. They were challenged by the narrow layout for the family room. They wanted to ensure that the fireplace remained the focal point of the space, while giving them a comfortable space for TV watching. They wanted an eating area that expanded for holiday entertaining. They were also challenged by the fact that they own two large dogs who are like their children. The entry is very important. It's the first space guests see. This one is subtly dramatic and very elegant. We added a grasscloth wallpaper on the walls and painted the tray ceiling a navy blue. The hallway to the guest room was painted a contrasting glue green. A rustic, woven rugs adds to the texture. A simple console is simply accessorized. Our first challenge was to tackle the layout. The family room space was extremely narrow. We custom designed a sectional that defined the family room space, separating it from the kitchen and eating area. A large area rug further defined the space. The large great room lacked personality and the fireplace stone seemed to get lost. To combat this, we added white washed wood planks to the entire vaulted ceiling, adding texture and creating drama. We kept the walls a soft white to ensure the ceiling and fireplace really stand out. To help offset the ceiling, we added drama with beautiful, rustic, over-sized lighting fixtures. An expandable dining table is as comfortable for two as it is for ten. Pet-friendly fabrics and finishes were used throughout the design. Rustic accessories create a rustic, finished look. Liz Ernest Photography
Appartement Paris 3 Beaumarchais
Appartement Paris 3 Beaumarchais
GenovesiDesignGenovesiDesign
Medium sized traditional foyer in Paris with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a black front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
New York City Remodel
New York City Remodel
Linda Perry Design Inc.Linda Perry Design Inc.
Sargent Photography J/Howard Design Inc
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in New York with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Entryway Update
Entryway Update
Tunde Decor, LLCTunde Decor, LLC
We added wallpaper, wall sconces, and a beautiful, practical bench in the entryway.
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Atlanta with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Ocean Drive
Ocean Drive
Donna Benedetto Designs LLC.Donna Benedetto Designs LLC.
Foyer Paul Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in New York with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Bold Bear Claw Suite Retreat
Bold Bear Claw Suite Retreat
Rumor Design + reDesignRumor Design + reDesign
The entryway to this space is fun and fresh. Set your keys down, take your shoes off and escape into this slope side ski condo with enough personality to keep the whole family entertained.
Prosper, TX
Prosper, TX
Stephanie Kratz InteriorsStephanie Kratz Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Dallas with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Gordon Terrace Condominium
Gordon Terrace Condominium
Lechman Testa & AssociatesLechman Testa & Associates
Peter Christiansen Valli
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Los Angeles with metallic walls, granite flooring, a double front door and brown floors.
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
Welcoming and bright entry covered in gold-tone patterned wallcovering, and accented by pops of rich real and fuschia colors. The large scale eglomise mirrors adorn the focal wall.
Dark & Stormy
Dark & Stormy
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Super cool entry chandelier adds to the industrial look with the vertical metal wall. View toward to the overhang over the front entry way. Photo by Brice Ferre
Residential Staircase, Entry & Hallway Wallcovering
Residential Staircase, Entry & Hallway Wallcovering
Precision Wallcovering and PaintingPrecision Wallcovering and Painting
Grasscloth Wallcovering
Contemporary foyer in Orange County with metallic walls, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Regent Place Longboat Key Club
Regent Place Longboat Key Club
Ocean Builders of S W Florida IncOcean Builders of S W Florida Inc
Custom 3D wall paneling painted with a metallic silver finish. Panels were hung individually and then finished with plaster to create a seamless look. Made to order linear lighting to accent the entry hall that was installed during framing and then finished around with drywall. Linear HVAC grills. Custom baseboard and door casing.
InterContinental Boston
InterContinental Boston
Bloomsbury DesignsBloomsbury Designs
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Boston with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Farrier
Farrier
Meadowbank DesignsMeadowbank Designs
Medium sized classic foyer in Philadelphia with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Northern California
Northern California
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs
Medium sized traditional foyer in Other with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Dover Rd. Westwood, MA
Dover Rd. Westwood, MA
Betsy Bassett InteriorsBetsy Bassett Interiors
Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Boston with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, brown floors and a white front door.
New York City Remodel
New York City Remodel
Linda Perry Design Inc.Linda Perry Design Inc.
Sargent Photography J/Howard Design Inc
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in New York with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Metallic Walls and Brown Floors 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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