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Entrance with Yellow Walls and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Chickadee Lane
Chickadee Lane
R.P. Morrison Builders, Inc.R.P. Morrison Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Portland Maine with yellow walls and grey floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Large classic vestibule in Phoenix with a single front door, a black front door, yellow walls, concrete flooring, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and panelled walls.
This Old House NEW
This Old House NEW
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
This bright and happy mudroom features custom built ins for storage and well as shoe niches to keep things organized. The pop of color adds a bright and refreshing feel upon entry that flows with the rest of the character this home has to offer.
Wallingford Colorful Craftsman
Wallingford Colorful Craftsman
emily lauderback stewart design and renovationemily lauderback stewart design and renovation
Mudroom area created in back corner of the kitchen from the deck. — at Wallingford, Seattle.
Design ideas for a small traditional boot room in Seattle with yellow walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Casey residence
Casey residence
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
For this new family home, the interior design aesthetic was sleek and modern. A strong palette of black, charcoal and white. Black VJ wall cladding adds a little drama to this entrance. Built by Robert, Paragalli, R.E.P Building. Wall cladding by Joe Whitfield. Photography by Hcreations.
lakeside retreat
lakeside retreat
Paramount WoodworkingParamount Woodworking
Melis Kemp
This is an example of a large classic boot room in Boston with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
POLYCHROME Un premier achat qui donne le peps !
POLYCHROME Un premier achat qui donne le peps !
Skéa - décoration et architecture d'intérieurSkéa - décoration et architecture d'intérieur
Tiphaine Thomas
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Montpellier with yellow walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door, grey floors and a feature wall.
Una casa senza tempo
Una casa senza tempo
ELENA VIDA ARCHITETTOELENA VIDA ARCHITETTO
ph. Aurora di Girolamo
Large rural foyer in Milan with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a green front door and grey floors.
Peace of the Rock
Peace of the Rock
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Medium sized nautical boot room in Boston with yellow walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Kukuiula Home
Kukuiula Home
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
This beautiful tropical home is a mix of traditional plantation and cosmo pacific design. The plantation detailing can be seen in the board and batten walls, shake roofing, and black double hung windows. While the custom tropical light fixtures, stone carved entry panels, wood doors and tiki torches speak to the tropical elegance of the place. At the entrance you are greeted by a floral motif hand carved in Indonesia on white stone panels and a clear glass water wall falling into a splash bowl. The golden yellow of the exterior and the warm reds of the natural hardwood trim is a taste of the design for the whole home which is a mix of warm cozy spaces and tropical luxury.
Park Slope Apartment
Park Slope Apartment
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Small traditional boot room in New York with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Cynthia Lynn PhotographyCynthia Lynn Photography
Cynthia Lynn Photography
Photo of a scandinavian hallway in Chicago with yellow walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Advanced Door Company Inc.Advanced Door Company Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Other with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and grey floors.
Hollins Rd. Addition #2
Hollins Rd. Addition #2
Virginia Tradition Builders LLCVirginia Tradition Builders LLC
Sara Eastman Photography
Inspiration for a boot room in Richmond with yellow walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Shared Photos
Shared Photos
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Kara Lashuay
Small contemporary boot room in New York with yellow walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh
1920s Ann Arbor Colonial Gets a Refresh
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Mudroom addition with tongue and groove wall paneling, built-in bench and drawers, dark grey porcelain floor tiles, dark stained window trim.
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Detroit with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a vaulted ceiling, a single front door, grey floors and panelled walls.
2.5層の家
2.5層の家
中尾英己建築設計事務所中尾英己建築設計事務所
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Tokyo with yellow walls, granite flooring and grey floors.
Neoclassical Home
Neoclassical Home
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
New side entry built to match existing facade. Built a new casing for elliptical window with keystones. Copper roof. Bead board ceiling in porch.
Photo of a classic front door in New York with yellow walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
This Old House NEW
This Old House NEW
Housewright Cabinetry LLCHousewright Cabinetry LLC
Inspiration for a small eclectic boot room in New York with yellow walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
lakeside retreat
lakeside retreat
Paramount WoodworkingParamount Woodworking
Melis Kemp
Design ideas for a large classic boot room in Boston with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.

Entrance with Yellow Walls and Grey Floors 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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