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Expansive Entrance with Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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Las Vegas Lifestyle Residence
Las Vegas Lifestyle Residence
Warwick Stone CreativeWarwick Stone Creative
Whole main level features eco frendly, solid bamboo floor. Photos, Jim Lindstrom.
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury foyer in Las Vegas with blue walls, bamboo flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Neoclassical Home
Neoclassical Home
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Entry hall with panted newel posts and balusters, oak flooring and stair treads, mahogany handrail. Pete Weigley
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Alexandra Rae DesignAlexandra Rae Design
Sisal stair runners and simple Cape Cod style wainscotting keep things casual. Chairs are Georgian, early 19th C antiques in worn green leather with their original caning. Handpainted chinoiserie wallpaper is from Gracie. Salvaged marble floors in the vestibule are from Exquisite Surfaces, Los Angeles.
Portatec - Willow Park
Portatec - Willow Park
SIS Exterior RenovationsSIS Exterior Renovations
S.I.S. Supply Install Services Ltd.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in Calgary with blue walls, a single front door and a red front door.
Modernized Traditional
Modernized Traditional
J Lynn Design GroupJ Lynn Design Group
This Naples home was the typical Florida Tuscan Home design, our goal was to modernize the design with cleaner lines but keeping the Traditional Moulding elements throughout the home. This is a great example of how to de-tuscanize your home.
naples Bay Colony
naples Bay Colony
BCB DecorBCB Decor
inviting foyer. Soft blues and French oak floors lead into the great room
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Miami with blue walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.
HOME BEAUTIFUL - FEBRUARY 2020
HOME BEAUTIFUL - FEBRUARY 2020
UserUser
This is an example of an expansive scandi front door in Brisbane with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Potomac Estate Traditonal Design & Build
Potomac Estate Traditonal Design & Build
Haleh Design Inc.Haleh Design Inc.
The ordered symmetry of the grand foyer conveys an overarching sense of simplicity. Murals surrounding the 32 foot-high dome depict allegories of the four elements: earth, wind, fire, and water. The curve of the sweeping stairway combines a solid mahogany handrail and hand wrought iron balusters accented with 18 K gold leaf. Column capitals and cornices are edged in 18 K gold leaf. Inset wall panels in silk add warmth. A Lalique Cactus table accented with a Lalique Angelique vase anchors the space. The floor is rare Italian Porto gold marble highlighted with honey onyx. photo: Gordon Beall
70 Blackpool Road
70 Blackpool Road
Broadpoint Custom HomesBroadpoint Custom Homes
Expansive beach style front door in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
The Downing Foyer with Chandelier
The Downing Foyer with Chandelier
Sareth Builders, LLCSareth Builders, LLC
Photo of an expansive midcentury foyer in Cleveland with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
PAUL WEBER ArchitecturePAUL WEBER Architecture
Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Providence with blue walls and slate flooring.
Sater Group's "Whitesands Cottage" Custom Home Plan
Sater Group's "Whitesands Cottage" Custom Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
The Sater Group's custom home plan "Whitesands Cottage." http://satergroup.com/
Entry
Entry
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Expansive nautical front door in Miami with blue walls, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Drayton
Drayton
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Inspiration for an expansive rural foyer in Grand Rapids with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and white floors.
Villa de 650 m2 à Saint-Germain-en-Laye - L'entrée
Villa de 650 m2 à Saint-Germain-en-Laye - L'entrée
Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieursInside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs
Design ideas for an expansive modern foyer in Paris with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and white floors.
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
PAUL WEBER ArchitecturePAUL WEBER Architecture
Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Providence with blue walls and slate flooring.
Gin Lane
Gin Lane
Telemark Inc.Telemark Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Foyer
Foyer
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
This is an example of an expansive coastal hallway in Miami with blue walls, brown floors, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Stately Elegance for the Modern Family
Stately Elegance for the Modern Family
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Denver with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Massachussetts Full Home Renovation
Massachussetts Full Home Renovation
Lisa Scheff DesignsLisa Scheff Designs
This mudroom features beautiful storage and bench seating.
Expansive traditional boot room in Boston with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and blue floors.

Expansive Entrance with Blue Walls 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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