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Entrance with Yellow Walls and a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Wells Hill Homestead
Wells Hill Homestead
Doyle Coffin Architecture LLCDoyle Coffin Architecture LLC
Doyle Coffin Architecture + George Ross, Photographer
Photo of a large rural front door in Bridgeport with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Federal Colonial
Federal Colonial
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Derived from the famous Captain Derby House of Salem, Massachusetts, this stately, Federal Style home is situated on Chebacco Lake in Hamilton, Massachusetts. This is a home of grand scale featuring ten-foot ceilings on the first floor, nine-foot ceilings on the second floor, six fireplaces, and a grand stair that is the perfect for formal occasions. Despite the grandeur, this is also a home that is built for family living. The kitchen sits at the center of the house’s flow and is surrounded by the other primary living spaces as well as a summer stair that leads directly to the children’s bedrooms. The back of the house features a two-story porch that is perfect for enjoying views of the private yard and Chebacco Lake. Custom details throughout are true to the Georgian style of the home, but retain an inviting charm that speaks to the livability of the home.
AVONDALE BUNGALOW
AVONDALE BUNGALOW
Gordon and Johnson DesignGordon and Johnson Design
JESSIE PREZA PHOTOGRAPHY
This is an example of a shabby-chic style foyer in Jacksonville with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Cox Beach House
Cox Beach House
Jamco Unlimited IncJamco Unlimited Inc
Whale Whale Whale, isn't this a beautiful area. You can bet your last sand dollar we did this on porpoise. With a home like this you can't be shellfish, This home just leaves guests tongue tide. With Jamco you wont flounder.
Interiors
Interiors
Masse GroupMasse Group
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front door in Boston with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
This Old House, Charlestown Greek Rival Row House
This Old House, Charlestown Greek Rival Row House
Kathy Marshall DesignKathy Marshall Design
Lovely front entrance with delft blue paint and brass accents. Front doors should say welcome and thank you for visiting, I think this does just that!
Avondale Residence
Avondale Residence
Carlton ConstructionCarlton Construction
Jessie Preza
Inspiration for a traditional front door in Jacksonville with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Atherton, California Estate by Markay Johnson Construction
Atherton, California Estate by Markay Johnson Construction
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
Builder: Markay Johnson Construction visit: www.mjconstruction.com Project Details: Located on a beautiful corner lot of just over one acre, this sumptuous home presents Country French styling – with leaded glass windows, half-timber accents, and a steeply pitched roof finished in varying shades of slate. Completed in 2006, the home is magnificently appointed with traditional appeal and classic elegance surrounding a vast center terrace that accommodates indoor/outdoor living so easily. Distressed walnut floors span the main living areas, numerous rooms are accented with a bowed wall of windows, and ceilings are architecturally interesting and unique. There are 4 additional upstairs bedroom suites with the convenience of a second family room, plus a fully equipped guest house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Equally impressive are the resort-inspired grounds, which include a beautiful pool and spa just beyond the center terrace and all finished in Connecticut bluestone. A sport court, vast stretches of level lawn, and English gardens manicured to perfection complete the setting. Photographer: Bernard Andre Photography
Etch House
Etch House
Shape LondonShape London
Adam Scott
Design ideas for a small contemporary boot room in London with yellow walls, a single front door, a blue front door and a feature wall.
Interiors
Interiors
THE PAINT CENTERSTHE PAINT CENTERS
Inspiration for a medium sized rural foyer in Other with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Redesign - Tamworth, NH
Redesign - Tamworth, NH
Sold By Design North - Home Staging - Real EstateSold By Design North - Home Staging - Real Estate
I designed this entryway for function. Each member of this family had space for winter boots, coats, hats gloves and I added an accordian drying rack for wet winter clothing. Photo credit: Joe Martin
New Country French Cottage
New Country French Cottage
Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.
Photographer: Anice Hoachlander from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Principal Designer: Anthony "Ankie" Barnes, AIA, LEED AP
Photo of a foyer in DC Metro with brick flooring, yellow walls, a single front door and a blue front door.
1930s New England Colonial: Exterior, Entry, Front Hall
1930s New England Colonial: Exterior, Entry, Front Hall
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
Originally designed by renowned architect Miles Standish in 1930, this gorgeous New England Colonial underwent a 1960s addition by Richard Wills of the elite Royal Barry Wills architecture firm - featured in Life Magazine in both 1938 & 1946 for his classic Cape Cod & Colonial home designs. The addition included an early American pub w/ beautiful pine-paneled walls, full bar, fireplace & abundant seating as well as a country living room. We Feng Shui'ed and refreshed this classic home, providing modern touches, but remaining true to the original architect's vision. On the front door: Heritage Red by Benjamin Moore.
Coastal Family Residence
Coastal Family Residence
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Large nautical hallway in Devon with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and panelled walls.
Contemporary Rustic Woodland Beauty
Contemporary Rustic Woodland Beauty
The Rauland Agency, Inc.The Rauland Agency, Inc.
Photo By: Bill Alexander
Photo of a medium sized rustic foyer in Milwaukee with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Mudroom Farmhouse Addition - Lancaster County, PA
Mudroom Farmhouse Addition - Lancaster County, PA
MBC Building & Remodeling, LLCMBC Building & Remodeling, LLC
Here is the front After MBC. The breakfast nook is on the right corner.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Other with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
ピッコロヴェルデ青葉台店
ピッコロヴェルデ青葉台店
デザインアース エクステリア&ガーデンデザインアース エクステリア&ガーデン
木製のウェイティングベンチです。サイドのブリキの三輪車が可愛く、愛らしい雰囲気となっています。季節の草花を添えて明るいエントランスをご提供できます。
Medium sized mediterranean hallway in Yokohama with yellow walls, brick flooring, a sliding front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
1930s New England Colonial: Exterior, Entry, Front Hall
1930s New England Colonial: Exterior, Entry, Front Hall
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
Originally designed by renowned architect Miles Standish in 1930, this gorgeous New England Colonial underwent a 1960s addition by Richard Wills of the elite Royal Barry Wills architecture firm - featured in Life Magazine in both 1938 & 1946 for his classic Cape Cod & Colonial home designs. The addition included an early American pub w/ beautiful pine-paneled walls, full bar, fireplace & abundant seating as well as a country living room. We Feng Shui'ed and refreshed this classic home, providing modern touches, but remaining true to the original architect's vision. On the front door: Heritage Red by Benjamin Moore.
MacDill Cottage
MacDill Cottage
SunsetInnTISunsetInnTI
Beach Cottage on Sunset Beach, Treasure Island, FL- This cottage was barged over from MacDill Air Force base and was once sergeant's quarters.
Small nautical front door in Tampa with yellow walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Interiors
Interiors
Hive Architecture By Becky AlexisHive Architecture By Becky Alexis
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic boot room in Denver with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.

Entrance with Yellow Walls and a Blue 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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