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Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Colonial renovation
Colonial renovation
reDesign home | chicagoreDesign home | chicago
Large rural entrance in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, black floors and wainscoting.
Eugene, Oregon Dream Home - Coburg Hills Estate
Eugene, Oregon Dream Home - Coburg Hills Estate
Avant Garde Wood FloorsAvant Garde Wood Floors
Beautiful custom home by DC Fine Homes in Eugene, OR. Avant Garde Wood Floors is proud to partner with DC Fine Homes to supply specialty wide plank floors. This home features the 9-1/2" wide European Oak planks, aged to perfection using reactive stain technologies that naturally age the tannin in the wood, coloring it from within. Matte sheen finish provides a casual yet elegant luxury that is durable and comfortable.
Country Retreat
Country Retreat
Alexandra Naranjo Designs IncAlexandra Naranjo Designs Inc
English country house, featuring a beautiful plaid wallpaper by mulberry
This is an example of a large country foyer in Toronto with ceramic flooring, brown floors, wallpapered walls, wainscoting and multi-coloured walls.
Elegant Artists' Prairie
Elegant Artists' Prairie
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a contemporary boot room in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Redcliffe House
Redcliffe House
Laura Design CompanyLaura Design Company
Farmhouse entrance in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors, wainscoting and wallpapered walls.
Farmhouse Fresh
Farmhouse Fresh
Everything HomeEverything Home
This elegant home remodel created a bright, transitional farmhouse charm, replacing the old, cramped setup with a functional, family-friendly design. The main entrance exudes timeless elegance with a neutral palette. A polished wooden staircase takes the spotlight, while an elegant rug, perfectly matching the palette, adds warmth and sophistication to the space. The main entrance exudes timeless elegance with a neutral palette. A polished wooden staircase takes the spotlight, while an elegant rug, perfectly matching the palette, adds warmth and sophistication to the space. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
Down River
Down River
Live Oak Home BuildersLive Oak Home Builders
2-story open foyer with custom trim work and luxury vinyl flooring.
Inspiration for an expansive coastal foyer in Other with multi-coloured walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Craftsman: 4,022 ft²/4 BR/3.5 BA/2 ST
Craftsman: 4,022 ft²/4 BR/3.5 BA/2 ST
Genuine Custom HomesGenuine Custom Homes
We would be ecstatic to design/build yours too. ☎️ 210-387-6109 ✉️ sales@genuinecustomhomes.com
Large traditional foyer in Austin with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Porch Remodel
Porch Remodel
Larson Kerrison Design StudioLarson Kerrison Design Studio
This 1916 home received a complete Renovation of the existing 3-seasons porch which was added by a prior owner. Included is a new entry functioning as a mudroom and a 3/4 bath with laundry on the first floor, something the home was lacking.
Усово
Усово
Надя КарминНадя Кармин
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian hallway in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and wainscoting.
Boutique Store Remodel
Boutique Store Remodel
Home Design & Co ConstructionHome Design & Co Construction
Photo of a large front door in New York with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a green front door, multi-coloured floors, a drop ceiling, a wood ceiling, panelled walls, wainscoting and wood walls.
ingresso e disimpegno
ingresso e disimpegno
Michela Chiesa ArchitettoMichela Chiesa Architetto
ingresso e disimpegno con ribassamento e faretti ad incasso in gesso
Medium sized modern hallway in Milan with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
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wall
Hajara Design StudioHajara Design Studio
Required sustainable design since it is a commercial space and a school. created custom wall feature with led lighting at the back of the each letter and the feature wall was created with a message to all the student. artificial grass to bring in the nature into the space. Geometric wall to give that cool kind if a feeling to the students.
Boutique Store Remodel
Boutique Store Remodel
Home Design & Co ConstructionHome Design & Co Construction
This is an example of a large front door in New York with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a green front door, multi-coloured floors, a drop ceiling, a wood ceiling, panelled walls, wainscoting and wood walls.
Elegant Artists' Prairie
Elegant Artists' Prairie
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a contemporary boot room in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
ingresso e disimpegno
ingresso e disimpegno
Michela Chiesa ArchitettoMichela Chiesa Architetto
ingresso con boiserie, disimpegno con ribassamento e faretti ad incasso in gesso
Inspiration for a medium sized modern hallway in Milan with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Усово
Усово
Надя КарминНадя Кармин
Medium sized bohemian hallway in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and wainscoting.
L'entrée de Christophe
L'entrée de Christophe
Archy'sArchy's
Rénovation d'une entrée dans une ambiance contemporaine et chic grâce aux bicolore noir et blanc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Lyon with multi-coloured walls and wainscoting.
Boutique Store Remodel
Boutique Store Remodel
Home Design & Co ConstructionHome Design & Co Construction
Photo of a large front door in New York with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a green front door, multi-coloured floors, a drop ceiling, a wood ceiling, panelled walls, wainscoting and wood walls.
Reception
Reception
Hajara Design StudioHajara Design Studio
Required sustainable design since it is a commercial space and a school. created custom wall feature with led lighting at the back of the each letter and the feature wall was created with a message to all the student. artificial grass to bring in the nature into the space. Geometric wall to give that cool kind if a feeling to the students.

Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls 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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