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Entrance with Yellow Walls and Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Arch Top White Oak Front Door with Side Lights and Ashley Norton Hardware
Arch Top White Oak Front Door with Side Lights and Ashley Norton Hardware
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Arch Top White Oak Front Door with Side Lights and Ashley Norton Hardware, distressed dark stained white oak floors.
New Home - Martha's Vineyard
New Home - Martha's Vineyard
Kemper Associates Architects, LLCKemper Associates Architects, LLC
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Bridgeport with yellow walls, a single front door and feature lighting.
Lakeside Living
Lakeside Living
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional boot room in Minneapolis with yellow walls and feature lighting.
Transition of Tradition Foyer
Transition of Tradition Foyer
LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASIDLORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID
The wainscoting and wood trim assists with the light infused paint palette, accentuating the rich; hand scraped walnut floors and sophisticated furnishings. Black is used as an accent throughout the foyer to accentuate the detailed moldings. Judges paneling reaches from floor to to the second floor, bringing your eye to the elegant curves of the brass chandelier. Photography by John Carrington
Mediterranean Home Renovation
Mediterranean Home Renovation
Christine Julian Interiors LLCChristine Julian Interiors LLC
Kristol Kumar Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean foyer in Kansas City with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, white floors, a black front door and feature lighting.
GMA
GMA
Michael Lowry PhotographyMichael Lowry Photography
Michael Lowry Photography
This is an example of a classic foyer in Orlando with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Makeover in Wilmette
Makeover in Wilmette
Roberts Architects & ConstructionRoberts Architects & Construction
Makeover of the entire exterior of this Wilmette Home. Addition of a Foyer and front porch / portico. Converted Garage into a family study / office. Remodeled mudroom. Patsy McEnroe Photography
квартира в Сколково
квартира в Сколково
Татьяна ХарченкоТатьяна Харченко
Фотограф Юрий Гришко
Photo of a small eclectic hallway in Moscow with yellow walls, marble flooring, brown floors, a single front door and feature lighting.
Arts & Crafts with Native American Accents
Arts & Crafts with Native American Accents
Nizhoni Ranch GalleryNizhoni Ranch Gallery
Photographer Robin Stancliff, Tucson Arizona
Design ideas for a medium sized foyer in Phoenix with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
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
Saint Louis Penthouse
Saint Louis Penthouse
Alan E Brainerd Interiors IncAlan E Brainerd Interiors Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Orlando with yellow walls, a single front door, multi-coloured floors, marble flooring and feature lighting.
Charming Minneapolis Bungalow
Charming Minneapolis Bungalow
Fluidesign StudioFluidesign Studio
Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in Minneapolis with yellow walls and feature lighting.
Charles River Country House
Charles River Country House
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Boston with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Front Entry to Historic Charleston Home
Front Entry to Historic Charleston Home
J. Jilich Design & AssociatesJ. Jilich Design & Associates
An antique Trumeau mirror from France and a vase of cotton boll branches greet guests in the front entry; setting the scene for the home's signature blend of formal and comfortable. Featured in Charleston Style + Design, Winter 2013 Holger Photography
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Chicago with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
East McMillan condominium
East McMillan condominium
Alto DesignAlto Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Cincinnati with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Entryway
Entryway
Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning DesignerHaus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer
The entryway is a welcoming soft yellow with contrasting black and white tile.
Expansive classic foyer with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, multi-coloured floors, a black front door and feature lighting.
Welcome Home
Welcome Home
Laura Lee HomeLaura Lee Home
Emily Minton Redfield
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional hallway in St Louis with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
5300 HR
5300 HR
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Traditional foyer with yellow walls, a dark wood front door, feature lighting, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Raised Ranch Retreat
Raised Ranch Retreat
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1960s split-level has a new Family Room addition with Entry Vestibule, Coat Closet and Accessible Bath. The wood trim, wood wainscot, exposed beams, wood-look tile floor and stone accents highlight the rustic charm of this home. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

Entrance with Yellow Walls and Feature Lighting 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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