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

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New Kitchen and whole house flooring, open big space at Connie ln
New Kitchen and whole house flooring, open big space at Connie ln
Premium Residential RemodelingPremium Residential Remodeling
Big country kitchen, over a herringbone pattern around the whole house. It was demolished a wall between the kitchen and living room to make the space opened. It was supported with loading beams.
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
Harbor Restoration
Harbor Restoration
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Photo of a medium sized nautical foyer in Boston with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Iron Pivot Door
Iron Pivot Door
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Giant Iron Pivot door
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Formal Entryway
Formal Entryway
SpaceCraft ArchitectureSpaceCraft Architecture
Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Boston with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Arcadia Suburban Modern | Entryway from Interior
Arcadia Suburban Modern | Entryway from Interior
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
Featured in the November 2008 issue of Phoenix Home & Garden, this "magnificently modern" home is actually a suburban loft located in Arcadia, a neighborhood formerly occupied by groves of orange and grapefruit trees in Phoenix, Arizona. The home, designed by architect C.P. Drewett, offers breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain from the entire main floor, guest house, and pool area. These main areas "loft" over a basement level featuring 4 bedrooms, a guest room, and a kids' den. Features of the house include white-oak ceilings, exposed steel trusses, Eucalyptus-veneer cabinetry, honed Pompignon limestone, concrete, granite, and stainless steel countertops. The owners also enlisted the help of Interior Designer Sharon Fannin. The project was built by Sonora West Development of Scottsdale, AZ.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Corbo Associates Inc.Corbo Associates Inc.
Photo of a rural boot room in New York with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a white front door, a pivot front door and a dado rail.
St. Joseph Cottage
St. Joseph Cottage
BDR Executive Custom HomesBDR Executive Custom Homes
This is an example of a beach style front door in Grand Rapids with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Mehaffy Project
Mehaffy Project
FORGE + BOWFORGE + BOW
Inspiration for a small foyer in Denver with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Coming Home - Total Makeover Spring 2018
Coming Home - Total Makeover Spring 2018
Infinity Construction, llc.Infinity Construction, llc.
Garage turned into Beautiful Mud Room with extra storage
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Other with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a white front door and grey floors.
appartement familial Neuilly sur Seine
appartement familial Neuilly sur Seine
Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieurAgence KP-Architecte d'intérieur
Karine PEREZ http://www.karineperez.com Aménagement d'un appartement familial élégant à Neuilly sur Seine petit placard provenant du studio des collections placé dans la salle à manger
Tsawwassen Family Rancher
Tsawwassen Family Rancher
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Large front entry with transom and side windows, black door and hardware, and sliding pocket doors leading to the living room. Photo by: Brice Ferre
This is an example of a classic hallway in Vancouver with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.
Dana Residence
Dana Residence
Peter Quinn Architects LLCPeter Quinn Architects LLC
Peter Quinn Architects LLC Photographs by Paula NIstal
Inspiration for a small victorian front door in Boston with yellow walls, brick flooring, a pivot front door and a black front door.
Heathcliff Cottage, Dorset - Entrance
Heathcliff Cottage, Dorset - Entrance
RDA ArchitectsRDA Architects
Photo by Tim Soar
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in London with yellow walls, a pivot front door and a yellow front door.
Main Entrance
Main Entrance
Savvy Selections Inc.Savvy Selections Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Calgary with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and brown floors.
Transitional Alto Residence
Transitional Alto Residence
Summit Ridge Design LLCSummit Ridge Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Portland with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Décoration d'une maison des années 80
Décoration d'une maison des années 80
Bin'Hôme TravauxBin'Hôme Travaux
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional vestibule in Lille with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Interior Architecture in the French Style
Interior Architecture in the French Style
Andrew Skurman ArchitectsAndrew Skurman Architects
Entrance Hall with an elaborate stair. Photographer: John Granen, Matthew Millman
This is an example of an expansive classic front door in San Francisco with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Historic Sears Road
Historic Sears Road
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Photo of a small coastal entrance in Boston with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Kent Island Traditional
Kent Island Traditional
Island Furniture StudioIsland Furniture Studio
Carol Sydney
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Baltimore with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance with Yellow Walls and a Pivot 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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