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Entrance with Wainscoting and All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

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Clapham Common Home
Clapham Common Home
Elena Romanova InteriorsElena Romanova Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in London with grey walls, a single front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floors, wainscoting and a dado rail.
Victorian Town House
Victorian Town House
FIONA DUKE INTERIORSFIONA DUKE INTERIORS
This is an example of a victorian hallway in London with grey walls, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.
Colonial renovation
Colonial renovation
reDesign home | chicagoreDesign home | chicago
Large rural entrance in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, black floors and wainscoting.
PRES DES BUTTES CHAUMONT
PRES DES BUTTES CHAUMONT
Estelle Chevallier Architecture IntérieureEstelle Chevallier Architecture Intérieure
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a white front door and wainscoting.
Golf Course Contemporary
Golf Course Contemporary
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Herringbone tiled entry
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Burlington with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and wainscoting.
Trocadéro
Trocadéro
BAT & COBAT & CO
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Design ideas for a small farmhouse front door in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
West Seattle Craftsman
West Seattle Craftsman
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Bohemian-style foyer in Craftsman home
Medium sized bohemian foyer in Seattle with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door, yellow floors and wainscoting.
Classic Rancher
Classic Rancher
Jeffrey Neve Interior DesignJeffrey Neve Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, beige floors and wainscoting.
Client Free as a Bird Part Two
Client Free as a Bird Part Two
Lauren DeBello InteriorsLauren DeBello Interiors
Photo of a traditional entrance in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
New Project
New Project
HoussieHoussie
Design ideas for a small scandinavian front door in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a coffered ceiling, wainscoting and feature lighting.
modern staircase, wainscot paneling
modern staircase, wainscot paneling
Nicolette Design Group, LLCNicolette Design Group, LLC
This beautiful 2-story entry has a honed marble floor and custom wainscoting on walls and ceiling
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Detroit with white walls, marble flooring, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wainscoting.
Entry
Entry
Kylie SargentKylie Sargent
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Geelong with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and wainscoting.
Bogart 1
Bogart 1
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Photo of a large rural foyer in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, white floors and wainscoting.
2913 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
2913 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
Richmond Hill Design + BuildRichmond Hill Design + Build
Gorgeous townhouse with stylish black windows, 10 ft. ceilings on the first floor, first-floor guest suite with full bath and 2-car dedicated parking off the alley. Dining area with wainscoting opens into kitchen featuring large, quartz island, soft-close cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Uniquely-located, white, porcelain farmhouse sink overlooks the family room, so you can converse while you clean up! Spacious family room sports linear, contemporary fireplace, built-in bookcases and upgraded wall trim. Drop zone at rear door (with keyless entry) leads out to stamped, concrete patio. Upstairs features 9 ft. ceilings, hall utility room set up for side-by-side washer and dryer, two, large secondary bedrooms with oversized closets and dual sinks in shared full bath. Owner’s suite, with crisp, white wainscoting, has three, oversized windows and two walk-in closets. Owner’s bath has double vanity and large walk-in shower with dual showerheads and floor-to-ceiling glass panel. Home also features attic storage and tankless water heater, as well as abundant recessed lighting and contemporary fixtures throughout.
French Riviera
French Riviera
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, blue floors and wainscoting.
Homely to Heart of the Home
Homely to Heart of the Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a classic boot room in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
SNVT - ATTICO MILANO
SNVT - ATTICO MILANO
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
Ingresso: pavimento in marmo verde alpi, elementi di arredo su misura in legno cannettato noce canaletto
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with green walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a green front door, green floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Santa Monica Modern Craftsman
Santa Monica Modern Craftsman
STUDIO ALLEN ARCHITECTS, INCSTUDIO ALLEN ARCHITECTS, INC
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, grey floors and wainscoting.
Sorrento Drive
Sorrento Drive
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
This double-height entry room shows a grand white staircase leading upstairs to the private bedrooms, and downstairs to the entertainment areas. Warm wood, white wainscoting and traditional windows introduce lightness and freshness to the space.

Entrance with Wainscoting 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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