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Entrance with Metallic Walls and Purple Walls Ideas and Designs

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Horizon Sideboard by Cattelan Italia
Horizon Sideboard by Cattelan Italia
RoomService 360RoomService 360
Designed by Alessio Bassan for Cattelan Italia, Horizon Sideboard / Console Table is idyllic with style and storage. Manufactured in Italy, Horizon Sideboard features an easy-to-customize structure serving as an utterly useful piece of furniture in any setting. Horizon Sideboard / Console Table is available in four sizes and two heights with top in graphite painted acid etched extra clear glass and graphite lacquered steel base. Featuring Canaletto walnut or burned oak drawers, Horizon's high versions also incorporate a lower shelf.
Chasah
Chasah
Adcock-Smith DesignAdcock-Smith Design
Entry Haley Horton/Dakota T Smith Photography
Photo of a small modern foyer in Dallas with metallic walls and limestone flooring.
black & white chair & ottoman
black & white chair & ottoman
Partners by Design & Fine Furnishings, IncPartners by Design & Fine Furnishings, Inc
Inspiration for a small contemporary entrance in Other with metallic walls and porcelain flooring.
Entries
Entries
Nancy Boughton InteriorsNancy Boughton Interiors
Medium sized bohemian front door in Boston with purple walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Chelsea Fashion Forward Interior Design
Chelsea Fashion Forward Interior Design
Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior DesignEvelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design
With an elevator that opens right into the apartment, we designed an entry with a custom faux fur bench, eggplant suede wallcovering, and jewel-like sconces. The Abstract art really sets the tone for the rest of the apartment.
Modern Luxury Entry Way Foyer Gray Design
Modern Luxury Entry Way Foyer Gray Design
Designer Modern HomeDesigner Modern Home
Medium sized modern foyer in San Francisco with metallic walls and dark hardwood flooring.
East Village apartment, NY
East Village apartment, NY
Adrian Wilson interior photography, NYAdrian Wilson interior photography, NY
Adrian Wilson
Contemporary hallway in New York with purple walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Hawthorn East Apartment
Hawthorn East Apartment
Lewisham InteriorsLewisham Interiors
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Melbourne with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
This Old House - Belmont Victorian
This Old House - Belmont Victorian
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a victorian foyer in Boston with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.
Victorian Dining Room
Victorian Dining Room
Rex Todd Rogers DesignRex Todd Rogers Design
Photo: MJKolinko Design: Rex Todd Rogers
Photo of a small traditional foyer in Other with metallic walls and light hardwood flooring.
Tuscan Hillside
Tuscan Hillside
Maggetti Construction Inc.Maggetti Construction Inc.
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean entrance in San Francisco with purple walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Gold Coast Residence
Gold Coast Residence
Eva Quateman InteriorsEva Quateman Interiors
Tony Soluri Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Chicago with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Entry door being istalled
Entry door being istalled
Bill SellarsBill Sellars
Foam being applied to area prior to wide molding being installed.
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Phoenix with purple walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Wallcovering Examples
Wallcovering Examples
Hester Painting & DecoratingHester Painting & Decorating
Hester Painting & Decorating completed this small entry room with wallpaper mother of pearl tiles.
Design ideas for a small modern entrance in Chicago with metallic walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Cape Point - Sancturary
Cape Point - Sancturary
Degnan Design Build + Degnan Design GroupDegnan Design Build + Degnan Design Group
The side entry which leads to the Mud Room and Kitchen beyond.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in New York with purple walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Front Entry
Front Entry
D U N ED U N E
Inspiration for a retro front door in Los Angeles with purple walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Whole House Renovations View of Traditional Style Foyer
Whole House Renovations View of Traditional Style Foyer
Marc Ekhause Home Builder and Custom RenovationsMarc Ekhause Home Builder and Custom Renovations
Whole House Renovations View of Traditional Style Foyer Photo: Marc Ekhause
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Other with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Eclectic Lake Home
Eclectic Lake Home
Art of Design, Jennifer CopelandArt of Design, Jennifer Copeland
Kristian Walker
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Grand Rapids with metallic walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Spring Street Rebuild
Spring Street Rebuild
G. Christianson Construction, Inc.G. Christianson Construction, Inc.
Rich and Janet approached us looking to downsize their home and move to Corvallis to live closer to family. They were drawn to our passion for passive solar and energy-efficient building, as they shared this same passion. They were fortunate to purchase a 1050 sf house with three bedrooms and 1 bathroom right next door to their daughter and her family. While the original 55-year-old residence was characterized by an outdated floor plan, low ceilings, limited daylight, and a barely insulated outdated envelope, the existing foundations and floor framing system were in good condition. Consequently, the owners, working in tandem with us and their architect, decided to preserve and integrate these components into a fully transformed modern new house that embodies the perfect symbiosis of energy efficiency, functionality, comfort and beauty. With the expert participation of our designer Sarah, homeowners Rich and Janet selected the interior finishes of the home, blending lush materials, textures, and colors together to create a stunning home next door to their daughter’s family. The successful completion of this wonderful project resulted in a vibrant blended-family compound where the two families and three generations can now mingle and share the joy of life with each other.
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.

Entrance with Metallic Walls and Purple 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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