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Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and a Red Front Door Ideas and Designs

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1435 Modern Urban
1435 Modern Urban
UserUser
Photo of a contemporary front door in Oklahoma City with multi-coloured walls, a single front door and a red front door.
Family Loft
Family Loft
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
The entry area became an 'urban mudroom' with ample storage and a small clean workspace that can also serve as an additional sleeping area if needed. Glass block borrows natural light from the abutting corridor while maintaining privacy. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.
Ralfallen Renovation/Addition
Ralfallen Renovation/Addition
Bruce Roadcap ArchitectureBruce Roadcap Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Houston with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Appartement haussmannien de 70m2
Appartement haussmannien de 70m2
Marion AlbergeMarion Alberge
Cyrille Robin
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Paris with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a red front door.
Villa Esse
Villa Esse
b5 art Arch Studiob5 art Arch Studio
photo by Adriano Pecchio armadio guardaroba sotto la rampa della scala e barra attaccapanni integrata. Palette colori: Bianco gesso, rosso scuro, pistacchio, grigio pietra
Ristrutturazione di un appartamento in Orta Nova (FG)
Ristrutturazione di un appartamento in Orta Nova (FG)
Architetto Giovanni ScopeceArchitetto Giovanni Scopece
La porta d'ingresso. Foto: Giovanni Scopece
Medium sized modern foyer in Other with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Modern Entryway with cement panel walls
Modern Entryway with cement panel walls
Simple StepsSimple Steps
This modern entryway has a textured cement wall panel called Oxiden. The color reselbles slate and has a variety of colors in each panel. There is a variety of designs and colors available. This material is for both indoor and outdoor use.
Boston Brahmin
Boston Brahmin
Heidi Pribell InteriorsHeidi Pribell Interiors
Mt Vernon Street; Boston, Massachusetts Complete Gut; Interior Architecture and comprehensive furnishings throughout. Heidi Pribell Interiors puts a fresh twist on classic design serving the major Boston metro area. By blending grandeur with bohemian flair, Heidi creates inviting interiors with an elegant and sophisticated appeal. Confident in mixing eras, style and color, she brings her expertise and love of antiques, art and objects to every project.
Art Dealer's Duplex
Art Dealer's Duplex
Krewson DesignKrewson Design
Custom dusky blue stair-runner with cherry blossoms provides a playful contrast to terra-cotta English moire wallpaper.
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Brennan Traditions - West Plano
Brennan Traditions - West Plano
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
Window replacement project in Plano, TX.
Medium sized modern front door in Dallas with multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a red front door and multi-coloured floors.
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
Beechtree Building LtdBeechtree Building Ltd
This is an example of a rustic front door in Other with multi-coloured walls, a pivot front door and a red front door.
Pennsylvania Stone & Wood Siding Farmhouse
Pennsylvania Stone & Wood Siding Farmhouse
Benjamin L. Walbert ArchitectsBenjamin L. Walbert Architects
Photo of a small country front door with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a red front door and grey floors.
Crazy Little Things
Crazy Little Things
Лисица Александр Fox HouseЛисица Александр Fox House
Лисица Александр
Design ideas for a bohemian front door in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a red front door and a feature wall.
Minden Road, Te Puna
Minden Road, Te Puna
Sarich Design and Build LtdSarich Design and Build Ltd
Entry way with interest. Welcoming large entry space
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in Hamilton with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
MCCALLUM ST. TRANSFORMATION
MCCALLUM ST. TRANSFORMATION
UserUser
SAM OBERTER
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Other with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Ristrutturazione di un appartamento in Orta Nova (FG)
Ristrutturazione di un appartamento in Orta Nova (FG)
Architetto Giovanni ScopeceArchitetto Giovanni Scopece
Gli arredi, i controsoffitti e le pareti creano gli spazi, identificandoli e collegandoli tramite sequenze di volumi e colori. Foto: Giovanni Scopece
Brennan Traditions - West Plano
Brennan Traditions - West Plano
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
Window replacement project in Plano, TX.
Photo of a medium sized modern front door in Dallas with multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a red front door and multi-coloured floors.
TRA PASSATO E PRESENTE
TRA PASSATO E PRESENTE
ESSEstudioarchESSEstudioarch
Ph: Emanuela Baccichetti
Photo of a large modern boot room in Milan with multi-coloured walls, a single front door and a red front door.
Total Tudor Victory: Entryway
Total Tudor Victory: Entryway
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Design ideas for a foyer in Kansas City with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Warrandyte Home
Warrandyte Home
Adie Courtney ArchitectAdie Courtney Architect
Matthew Seebeck
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Melbourne with multi-coloured walls, a single front door and a red front door.

Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and a Red Front Door 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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