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

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Duntroon House, Roseville
Duntroon House, Roseville
Dieppe DesignDieppe Design
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Sydney with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Dee Why | Mid-Century Renovation
Dee Why | Mid-Century Renovation
NXN InteriorsNXN Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury foyer in Sydney with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Oakwood Historical Renovation
Oakwood Historical Renovation
Greater Dayton Building & RemodelingGreater Dayton Building & Remodeling
Medium sized classic boot room in Other with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
On Point
On Point
UserUser
Country foyer in Philadelphia with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Whole house renovation
Whole house renovation
Landmark Services IncLandmark Services Inc
Photo of a small traditional front door in Boston with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Projet Evry - Optimiser et Décorer une entrée
Projet Evry - Optimiser et Décorer une entrée
Houses by SHouses by S
Suite à mon intervention dans leur salon, les clients du Projet Evry ont refait appel à moi pour leur entrée. On reste sur le même "thème" que le salon, un esprit urban jungle, coloré, du bois, du blanc, du jaune moutarde. Mes clients souhaitaient une assise, des rangements astucieux et favorisant l'autonomie de leurs enfants. Des patères à leur hauteur ont été ajoutées, un étagère Kallax transformee en assise avec des rangements.
Home Remodel!
Home Remodel!
C-U Under ConstructionC-U Under Construction
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Chicago with yellow walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
29th ST NW
29th ST NW
Gresinger ConstructionGresinger Construction
Darko Zagar
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in DC Metro with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Vibrant!
Vibrant!
Castle Bespoke FlooringCastle Bespoke Flooring
The newest addition to Portland's Pearl District residential highrises, Vibrant! is 12-story affordable housing building featuring 93 units, community rooms, a small rooftop deck, and a second-floor outdoor play area. Build by Bremik Constructions, the project was sustainably designed to meet the Earth Advantage Gold standards. Bremik successfully exceeded the 20% MWESB utilization goal with 22.2% participation. The builder chose Castle Bespoke zero-waste uni-directional parquet product Mosaic from our Uptown Collection for the walls of the building lobby to complement their sustainability ambitions for this project. Castle Bespoke Mosaic is 100% edge grain European White Oak made from the waste material created during the hardwood plank manufacturing process, making it one of the most eco-friendly products in the market. These panels are solid and made to last with a thick wear layer that can be sanded up-to 6 times.
Trappers Cabin
Trappers Cabin
Somrak Concept and Structure, Inc.Somrak Concept and Structure, Inc.
A faux finished entry door rests in a reclaimed frame. American Clay walls with embedded straw surround the reclaimed wood. Trent Bona Photography
Inspiration for a small rustic front door in Denver with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Front view of Tuscan style Villa
Front view of Tuscan style Villa
Bella Dura Architectural StoneBella Dura Architectural Stone
Natural limestone details with natural stucco create a perfect of blending of natural materials that make this Tuscan style home so authentic in style and champion sustainable building philosophies. Photography by Bella Dura.
TriBeCa Loft Entry Gallery
TriBeCa Loft Entry Gallery
Room For Change NYCRoom For Change NYC
The bookshelf unit made from a wood carved window facade from India, kilim rugs and travel photographs set the exotic tone of this 15 ft high entry gallery.
ARTZAINAK
ARTZAINAK
BAUD - Architecture d'intérieurBAUD - Architecture d'intérieur
Rural entrance in Bordeaux with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a grey front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Custom Entry Doors
Custom Entry Doors
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Antigua Doors
Photo of a large traditional front door in San Francisco with yellow walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
433 Halsted
433 Halsted
TCAI, LLC.TCAI, LLC.
This is an example of a small modern vestibule in New York with yellow walls, ceramic flooring and a grey front door.
Whole house renovation
Whole house renovation
Landmark Services IncLandmark Services Inc
Traditional front door in Boston with yellow walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Kfar-Sirkin house
Kfar-Sirkin house
Amitzi ArchitectsAmitzi Architects
Uzi Porat
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Tel Aviv with yellow walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
ABBE - grand triplex à Paris
ABBE - grand triplex à Paris
maéma architectesmaéma architectes
Paul Allain
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Calle San Pedro 7, Verín
Calle San Pedro 7, Verín
Nuria Araujo Dos RamosNuria Araujo Dos Ramos
Nuria Araujo Dos Ramos
This is an example of a rustic front door in Other with yellow walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Holiday Lets
Holiday Lets
Property PhotographyProperty Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage front door in Cornwall with yellow walls, a double front door and a grey front door.

Entrance with Yellow Walls and a Grey 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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