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Entrance with Purple Walls and a White Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Park Slope Row House Entry
Park Slope Row House Entry
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Entry vestibule
This is an example of a small classic vestibule in New York with purple walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a white front door and green floors.
Waldorf Foyer
Waldorf Foyer
Unparalleled Eye Designs, LLCUnparalleled Eye Designs, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in DC Metro with vinyl flooring, brown floors, purple walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Tigertail
Tigertail
Rayna Marz InteriorsRayna Marz Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Los Angeles with purple walls, dark hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Replacement Entry Doors
Replacement Entry Doors
Door Store and WindowsDoor Store and Windows
Interior of replacement doors with clear glass, rectangular grilles and a transom window.
Photo of a traditional front door in Louisville with purple walls, a double front door and a white front door.
Jennifer Stoner Interiors Barber Project
Jennifer Stoner Interiors Barber Project
Barden's Decorating, Inc.Barden's Decorating, Inc.
John Magor Photography
Classic foyer in Richmond with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse
Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse
Carolina V. Gentry, RIDCarolina V. Gentry, RID
The textiles, wallcovering and dynamic accessories come together to create such palpable energy. Every piece in this space has some eye-catching quality, whether subtle or bold, adding layers of contrast. Our absolute favorite part of this space is the way visitors can really feel the movement and moxie of the design.
Oakville Addition #2
Oakville Addition #2
Kingsgate Construction Ltd.Kingsgate Construction Ltd.
Medium sized traditional boot room in Toronto with purple walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Utsiktsvägen 15d
Utsiktsvägen 15d
InteriorbexInteriorbex
Photo of a scandi hallway in Gothenburg with purple walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
L'organizzazione è tutto - Progetto in corso
L'organizzazione è tutto - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Milan with purple walls, vinyl flooring and a white front door.
ЖК Серебряный фонтан
ЖК Серебряный фонтан
Марина МакароваМарина Макарова
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Moscow with purple walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Townhouse Turnaround
Townhouse Turnaround
James Wagman Architect, LLCJames Wagman Architect, LLC
Photo: Sean Litchfield
Inspiration for a classic entrance in New York with purple walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a white front door and grey floors.
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.
Laundry/Mudroom After Photo
Laundry/Mudroom After Photo
North Star RemodelingNorth Star Remodeling
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with purple walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Haus W
Haus W
UserUser
René Sievert
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Hamburg with purple walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Seminary Avenue
Seminary Avenue
Jennifer Stoner InteriorsJennifer Stoner Interiors
We carried the purple from the sofa and windows in the adjoining living room onto the walls in this foyer. Then we wallpapered the ceiling the hallway in the same gold metallic paper by York. John Magor Photography
Seminary Avenue
Seminary Avenue
Jennifer Stoner InteriorsJennifer Stoner Interiors
The high ceilings in this home allowed for some dramatic details including the bold purple walls in this foyer with the metallic gold wallpapered ceiling. John Magor Photography
Purple House Entry with White Columns in Naperville
Purple House Entry with White Columns in Naperville
Opal Enterprises, Inc.Opal Enterprises, Inc.
Entry with arched wood porch ceiling, white columns, and custom purple James Hardie Siding.
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Chicago with purple walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Lawson Park Condo
Lawson Park Condo
TVL Creative Ltd.TVL Creative Ltd.
When walking in the front door you see straight through to the expansive views- we wanted to lean into this feature with our design and create a space that draws you in and ushers you to the light filled heart of the home. We introduced deep shades on the walls and a whitewashed flooring to set the tone for the contrast utilized throughout. A personal favorite- The client’s owned a fantastic piece of art featuring David Bowie that we used as inspiration for the color palette throughout the entire home, so hanging it at the entry and introducing you to the vibes of this home from your first foot in the door was a no brainer.
Greenwich Residence
Greenwich Residence
Liliane Hart InteriorsLiliane Hart Interiors
Custom made settee upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. The style is based on an English antique. The original wood floors have been stenciled & stained in two shades. The floor pattern was hand taped out. A sculptural wood sphere by a Brooklyn artist. The wallpaper is by Scalamandre.
Квартира 40 м2
Квартира 40 м2
Елена СочинскаяЕлена Сочинская
Узкая прихожая 7 м2.
Inspiration for a small classic foyer in Other with purple walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.

Entrance with Purple Walls and a White 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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