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Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and Wood Walls Ideas and Designs

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Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
A sliding door view to the outdoor kitchen and patio. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA.
Design ideas for a large modern hallway in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a glass front door, brown floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
HAUS5
HAUS5
K2 Signature HomesK2 Signature Homes
"Outside Foyer" Entry, central courtyard.
Large modern foyer in Phoenix with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Living Well
Living Well
THE UP STUDIOTHE UP STUDIO
The Living Well is a peaceful, minimal coastal home surrounded by a lush Japanese garden.
This is an example of a medium sized nautical front door in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floors and wood walls.
Renovation - Remuera
Renovation - Remuera
Japan Homes LimitedJapan Homes Limited
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Auckland with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and wood walls.
Harrison Mills Home
Harrison Mills Home
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Photos by Brice Ferre
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Vancouver with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and wood walls.
Boutique Store Remodel
Boutique Store Remodel
Home Design & Co ConstructionHome Design & Co Construction
Design ideas for 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.
Alta Vista Collection | Laguna Oak | Elliot Meyers Design | Vermont
Alta Vista Collection | Laguna Oak | Elliot Meyers Design | Vermont
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Who said hardwood is meant only for floors? Elliot Meyers Design featured the Laguna Oak from the Alta Vista Collection in this condo lobby, displaying a contemporary-modern lifestyle. The walls are crafted from French White Oak and known for it's sturdy material.
Rustic Home
Rustic Home
Beam and Board Reclaimed LumberBeam and Board Reclaimed Lumber
Inspiration for a rustic entrance in Other with multi-coloured walls, brown floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
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.
Alta Vista Collection | Laguna Oak | Elliot Meyers Design | Vermont
Alta Vista Collection | Laguna Oak | Elliot Meyers Design | Vermont
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Who said hardwood is meant only for floors? Elliot Meyers Design featured the Laguna Oak from the Alta Vista Collection in this condo lobby, displaying a contemporary-modern lifestyle. The walls are crafted from French White Oak and known for it's sturdy material.
Harrison Mills Home
Harrison Mills Home
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Photos by Brice Ferre
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Vancouver with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and wood walls.
Boutique Store Remodel
Boutique Store Remodel
Home Design & Co ConstructionHome Design & Co Construction
Design ideas for 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.
Entry way HV
Entry way HV
Home by RaiyaHome by Raiya
This flor tile in this custom made entry is compiled from two different tiles. One being a large format tile that looks like concrete and insert of glass tiles to match the doors and the stair case. The lighting is custom designed and the treatment on the walls is the same on the top and bottom floor. This entry way is part of the custom designed and built home, which is being offered for sale by Sotheby's now Realtor JK.com
Alta Vista Collection | Laguna Oak | Elliot Meyers Design | Vermont
Alta Vista Collection | Laguna Oak | Elliot Meyers Design | Vermont
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Who said hardwood is meant only for floors? Elliot Meyers Design featured the Laguna Oak from the Alta Vista Collection in this condo lobby, displaying a contemporary-modern lifestyle. The walls are crafted from French White Oak and known for it's sturdy material.
Lake Desire Whole House Remodel
Lake Desire Whole House Remodel
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
We gave the entry way some life and function with a convenient walnut bench seat with basket storage underneath and a walnut shelf with coat hooks. The stand out feature is the wood-paneled accent wall with reclaimed wood set in a chevron design.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Another shot of the view from the foyer. Photo credit: Kevin Scott.
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
HAUS5
HAUS5
K2 Signature HomesK2 Signature Homes
"Outside Foyer" Entry, central courtyard.
Photo of a large modern foyer in Phoenix with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Photo credit: Kevin Scott. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Mouth-blown Glass Chandelier by Semeurs d'Étoiles. Western Hemlock walls and ceiling by reSAWN TIMBER Co.
Living Well
Living Well
THE UP STUDIOTHE UP STUDIO
The Living Well is a peaceful, minimal coastal home surrounded by a lush Japanese garden.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style front door in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floors and wood walls.
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.

Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and Wood 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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