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Entrance with Panelled Walls and All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

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Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We added tongue & groove panelling, built in benches and a tiled Victorian floor to the entrance hallway in this Isle of Wight holiday home
Medium sized traditional vestibule in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Detail shot of the completed styling of a foyer console table complete with black mirror, white table lamp, vases, books, table artwork and bowl in addition to the custom white paneling, chandelier, rug and medium wood floors in Charlotte, NC.
Appartamento Mario
Appartamento Mario
ARKISOLUTION - ArchitettiARKISOLUTION - Architetti
Parete camino
Inspiration for a medium sized modern foyer in Naples with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors, a drop ceiling, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Design Excellence Award Winners - A Sampling of 20 Years of Professional Honors
Design Excellence Award Winners - A Sampling of 20 Years of Professional Honors
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The glass entry in this new construction allows views from the front steps, through the house, to a waterfall feature in the back yard. Wood on walls, floors & ceilings (beams, doors, insets, etc.,) warms the cool, hard feel of steel/glass.
Projects by Highline Construction
Projects by Highline Construction
UserUser
Design ideas for a farmhouse hallway in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and panelled walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Photo of a large farmhouse foyer in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and panelled walls.
Midcentury inspired new build
Midcentury inspired new build
Cat Dal InteriorsCat Dal Interiors
This new build architectural gem required a sensitive approach to balance the strong modernist language with the personal, emotive feel desired by the clients. Taking inspiration from the California MCM aesthetic, we added bold colour blocking, interesting textiles and patterns, and eclectic lighting to soften the glazing, crisp detailing and linear forms. With a focus on juxtaposition and contrast, we played with the ‘mix’; utilising a blend of new & vintage pieces, differing shapes & textures, and touches of whimsy for a lived in feel.
Deloraine Residence
Deloraine Residence
Jodie Rosen DesignJodie Rosen Design
front entry w/ seating
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, porcelain flooring, black floors and panelled walls.
South Raleigh Remodel
South Raleigh Remodel
Home EnrichHome Enrich
This is an example of a large foyer in Raleigh with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
ASC Margaritaville
ASC Margaritaville
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and panelled walls.
The Wade
The Wade
Beacon StreetBeacon Street
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a black front door and panelled walls.
Barrel Foyer
Barrel Foyer
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Paneled barrel foyer with double arched door, flanked by formal living and dining rooms. Beautiful wood floor in a herringbone pattern.
Medium sized traditional foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
Stickland Wright Architects + InteriorsStickland Wright Architects + Interiors
Grand Entrance Hall. Column Parquet Floor Feature mirror Pendant light Panelling dado rail Victorian tile Entrance porch Front door Original feature
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse boot room in New York with blue walls, brick flooring, a white front door, black floors and panelled walls.
Foyer
Foyer
The Tuckerman Home GroupThe Tuckerman Home Group
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Columbus with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Moore St House
Moore St House
BD Building DesignBD Building Design
Steel Framed Entry Door
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and panelled walls.
Mudroom Hall Tree
Mudroom Hall Tree
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
This mudroom can be opened up to the rest of the first floor plan with hidden pocket doors! The open bench, hooks and cubbies add super flexible storage! Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
Vintage Charmer Home, on Hermitage, Chicago, IL
Vintage Charmer Home, on Hermitage, Chicago, IL
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
We revived this Vintage Charmer w/ modern updates. SWG did the siding on this home a little over 30 years ago and were thrilled to work with the new homeowners on a renovation. Removed old vinyl siding and replaced with James Hardie Fiber Cement siding and Wood Cedar Shakes (stained) on Gable. We installed James Hardie Window Trim, Soffit, Fascia and Frieze Boards. We updated the Front Porch with new Wood Beam Board, Trim Boards, Ceiling and Lighting. Also, installed Roof Shingles at the Gable end, where there used to be siding to reinstate the roofline. Lastly, installed new Marvin Windows in Black exterior.
Les soubassements
Les soubassements
Staff DécorStaff Décor
Photo : © Julien Fernandez / Amandine et Jules – Hotel particulier a Angers par l’architecte Laurent Dray.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Angers with blue walls, terracotta flooring, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
King Drive, New Orleans
King Drive, New Orleans
M2 StudioM2 Studio
Inspiration for a large modern front door in New Orleans with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and panelled walls.

Entrance with Panelled Walls and All Types of Wall Treatment 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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