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Victorian Restoration
Victorian Restoration
Landry & Arcari Rugs and CarpetingLandry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting
Designer Amanda Reid selected Landry & Arcari rugs for this recent Victorian restoration featured on This Old House on PBS. The goal for the project was to bring the home back to its original Victorian style after a previous owner removed many classic architectural details. Eric Roth
Rich Jewel Tones
Rich Jewel Tones
Rachel Perls, Hue ConsultingRachel Perls, Hue Consulting
Deep aubergine is a welcoming, rich tone for an otherwise neglected space, linking and framing the deep teal walls in the next room.
Photo of a traditional entrance in San Francisco with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood 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.
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
Owls Nest House
Owls Nest House
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Don Pearse Photographers
This is an example of a large traditional entrance in Philadelphia with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Shore Drive
Shore Drive
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Milwaukee with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, wallpapered walls and brown floors.
Breton Bay Escape
Breton Bay Escape
LOLA BELLE CO LLCLOLA BELLE CO LLC
This gorgeous entryway features a grandfather clock, dresser, two lamps, and a stunning gold mirror. Your entryway should give your guests an idea of what to expect from your home, and this one surly makes a statement!
This Old House - Belmont Victorian
This Old House - Belmont Victorian
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a victorian foyer in Boston with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.
Cozy Chat Area and Entrance
Cozy Chat Area and Entrance
UserUser
Entrance area adjacent to cozy sitting area. Zajac Interiors, LLC
Small modern foyer in Orlando with purple walls and medium hardwood flooring.
The Whimbrel at Independence
The Whimbrel at Independence
Schell BrothersSchell Brothers
Design ideas for a small vintage foyer in Other with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
US Floors Hardwood Flooring
US Floors Hardwood Flooring
Green Building SupplyGreen Building Supply
Color:Carriage-House-Hand-Scraped-Exotics-Walnut
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian foyer in Chicago with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Additions
Additions
CPK Construction, IncCPK Construction, Inc
Fabulous new entry door Laura Dempsey Photography
Classic front door in Cleveland with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Chicago Penthouse by Expressive Interiors
Chicago Penthouse by Expressive Interiors
Expressive Interiors by Marietta CalasExpressive Interiors by Marietta Calas
Photo by: Norman Sizemore
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Chicago with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
LIVING ROOM ELEGANCE
LIVING ROOM ELEGANCE
Interiors by WendyInteriors by Wendy
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in New York with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Квартира в Старой Москве, реализованный проект
Квартира в Старой Москве, реализованный проект
Миронова ЕленаМиронова Елена
Фотограф - Пешель И.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional hallway in Moscow with purple walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Award winning Dining Pavilion Addition
Award winning Dining Pavilion Addition
Transition I SpaceTransition I Space
A dining pavilion that floats in the water on the city side of the house and floats in air on the rural side of the house. There is waterfall that runs under the house connecting the orthogonal pond on the city side with the free form pond on the rural side.
A Room With a View
A Room With a View
Dunn Development, Inc.Dunn Development, Inc.
We updated this beautiful Craftsman home with new interior and exterior paint, new carpet and flooring, as well as adding on living room and master suite additions. The two-story addition also adds a new deck upstairs with stunning views of downtown skylines. Downstairs, we updated the kitchen counter tops and back splash, the sink, and the faucet. The kitchen opens up into the new living room addition that features a three-panel Nanawall door that opens completely onto the back courtyard area. Open or closed, the Nanawall door truly invites the outdoors in! Upstairs the new master suite bath room sees a new threshold-free shower, a custom vanity and new floors. The suite boasts a coffee bar for early mornings, as well as a walk-in closet with all new custom cabinets and shelves for clothing and shoes. The French doors open onto the new deck where the homeowners can relax after work and watch the sun set over the downtown skyline. Ryan Long Photography
Stephenson
Stephenson
The CousinsThe Cousins
The family's new entryway includes a bench for pulling shoes on or off and a area covered in reclaimed wood with plenty of hooks for jackets and scarves.
34 Amanda Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
34 Amanda Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.
Large classic boot room in Boston with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Appartement 120m2 Paris XV
Appartement 120m2 Paris XV
DesjoconceptionDesjoconception
L'entrée donne les ton. Le violet St Laurent vient ré-hausser le parme.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Paris with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a purple front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Purple Walls and Medium Hardwood Flooring 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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