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Two-Story Foyer with Curved Staircase with Metal Railing
Two-Story Foyer with Curved Staircase with Metal Railing
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
The graceful curve of the stone and wood staircase is echoed in the archway leading to the grandfather clock at the end of the T-shaped entryway. In a foyer this grand, the art work must be proportional, so I selected the large-scale “Tree of Life” mosaic for the wall. Each piece was individually installed into the frame. The stairs are wood and stone, the railing is metal and the floor is limestone. Photo by Brian Gassel
North Westh London Home
North Westh London Home
Lynda Raftery Interior DesignLynda Raftery Interior Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in London with beige walls and grey floors.
Lake House
Lake House
Renken Architects and Builders LLCRenken Architects and Builders LLC
Interior Design by Lauryn Pappas Interiors
This is an example of an expansive modern boot room in Chicago.
Military Rd New House
Military Rd New House
emcee designemcee design
home visit
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary boot room in DC Metro with grey walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Appartamento Haussmann | 230 mq
Appartamento Haussmann | 230 mq
Chantal Forzatti architettoChantal Forzatti architetto
Design ideas for an expansive modern entrance in Milan with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
River Point
River Point
Natalie Clayman Interior DesignNatalie Clayman Interior Design
Two story foyer with Philip Jeffires grasscloth, custom staircase, Carrera marble tile, Stanton leopard carpet runner, Currey and Co chandelier.
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Other with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Gull Lake Modern
Gull Lake Modern
New Urban Home BuildersNew Urban Home Builders
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Grand Rapids with a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
La Senda
La Senda
Aria Design IncAria Design Inc
Darlene Halaby
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Orange County with a glass front door, white walls, ceramic flooring and a pivot front door.
Custom Design - Entry - The Ridges
Custom Design - Entry - The Ridges
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Even before you open this door and you immediately get that "wow factor" with a glittering view of the Las Vegas Strip and the city lights. Walk through and you'll experience client's vision for a clean modern home instantly.
Signature | Baywood: Transitional yet luxurious home design with generous layout
Signature | Baywood: Transitional yet luxurious home design with generous layout
Divco Custom HomesDivco Custom Homes
Photo of an expansive classic entrance in Miami.
La Pintura Moderna - "The Modern Painting"
La Pintura Moderna - "The Modern Painting"
Stone Lion PropertiesStone Lion Properties
Photo of an expansive modern front door in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Real Calacatta Porcelain
Real Calacatta Porcelain
Cercan TileCercan Tile
Flora Di Menna Design designed this stunning home using the Real Calcutta polished porcelain tile. As durable as it is beautiful.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Detroit with white walls and porcelain flooring.
STONE GEORGIAN, GREENWICH, CT
STONE GEORGIAN, GREENWICH, CT
Granoff ArchitectsGranoff Architects
This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in New York with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Dream Cottage with a View
Dream Cottage with a View
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive coastal entrance in Other with a double front door and a glass front door.
Transitional Modern Design
Transitional Modern Design
Design DCADesign DCA
Photo of an expansive classic front door in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Elegant Contemporary Entrance Hallway
Elegant Contemporary Entrance Hallway
Janey Butler InteriorsJaney Butler Interiors
The newly designed and created Entrance Hallway which sees stunning Janey Butler Interiors design and style throughout this Llama Group Luxury Home Project . With stunning 188 bronze bud LED chandelier, bespoke metal doors with antique glass. Double bespoke Oak doors and windows. Newly created curved elegant staircase with bespoke bronze handrail designed by Llama Architects.
Interesting fixtures
Interesting fixtures
Classic ElectricClassic Electric
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Portland with white walls.
Cliff Side
Cliff Side
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Inspiration for an expansive classic hallway in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Foyer/ Entry spaces
Foyer/ Entry spaces
Sketches, An Interior View LLCSketches, An Interior View LLC
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Cincinnati with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills
Alan Dunn Landscape DesignAlan Dunn Landscape Design
Expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.

Expansive Grey Entrance 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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