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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.
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.
DÉMARTISTUDIO | Interior Design | Entrance T
DÉMARTISTUDIO | Interior Design | Entrance T
DÉMARTISTUDIODÉMARTISTUDIO
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front door with a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, grey walls, marble flooring and beige floors.
Barton Creek Residence
Barton Creek Residence
Nix Group ArchitectsNix Group Architects
Front entry walk and custom entry courtyard gate leads to a courtyard bridge and the main two-story entry foyer beyond. Privacy courtyard walls are located on each side of the entry gate. They are clad with Texas Lueders stone and stucco, and capped with standing seam metal roofs. Custom-made ceramic sconce lights and recessed step lights illuminate the way in the evening. Elsewhere, the exterior integrates an Engawa breezeway around the perimeter of the home, connecting it to the surrounding landscaping and other exterior living areas. The Engawa is shaded, along with the exterior wall’s windows and doors, with a continuous wall mounted awning. The deep Kirizuma styled roof gables are supported by steel end-capped wood beams cantilevered from the inside to beyond the roof’s overhangs. Simple materials were used at the roofs to include tiles at the main roof; metal panels at the walkways, awnings and cabana; and stained and painted wood at the soffits and overhangs. Elsewhere, Texas Lueders stone and stucco were used at the exterior walls, courtyard walls and columns.
Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks
Custom Home in Lake Sylvan Oaks
Tina Marie Interior DesignTina Marie Interior Design
Stephen Allen Photography
Photo of an expansive classic foyer in Orlando with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Brookline Residence
Brookline Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Photo of an expansive classic foyer in Boston with purple walls and marble flooring.
Castro House
Castro House
Republic West RemodelingRepublic West Remodeling
Expansive contemporary foyer in Phoenix with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
LAKE VIEW VILLA
LAKE VIEW VILLA
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
vista dell'ingresso; abbiamo creato un portale che è una sorta di "cannocchiale" visuale sull'esterno. Dietro il piano di lavoro della cucina.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Indian Hill Renovation
Indian Hill Renovation
Wentz DesignWentz Design
Whole-house renovation to existing Indian Hill home. Prior to the renovation, the Scaninavian-modern interiors felt cold and cavernous. In order to make this home work for a family, we brought the spaces down to a more livable scale and used natural materials like wood and stone to make the home warm and welcoming.
Stately Elegance for the Modern Family
Stately Elegance for the Modern Family
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Inspiration for an expansive traditional boot room in Denver with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and blue floors.
Organizing Projects
Organizing Projects
Davidson Organizing, LLCDavidson Organizing, LLC
This oversized mudroom features built-in lockers/cubbies, a sink with expansive counter tops for drop zones, a cleaning supplies closet, a water closet (for children and contractors), and an area for a pet feeding station. It has doors to garage and to driveway, and a cased opening into great room / kitchen.
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
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Photo of an expansive rural foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Lakefront Glimmer
Lakefront Glimmer
AOME ArchitectsAOME Architects
Mike Jensen Photography
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Seattle with dark hardwood flooring, grey walls, brown floors, a single front door and a white front door.
Built-In Sideboard Console Buffet & Side Entry Foyer
Built-In Sideboard Console Buffet & Side Entry Foyer
ChangoChango
Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, Landscape Architecture by Chango Co. Construction by Ronald Webb Builders AV Design by EL Media Group Photography by Ray Olivares
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.
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.
Other Spaces
Other Spaces
MBW DesignsMBW Designs
This is an example of an expansive classic foyer in DC Metro with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
French Chateau
French Chateau
Davis Tamburin Inc.Davis Tamburin Inc.
The entrance hall to this foyer has 10 foot high ceilings. The entrance door is in the center of the space so we flanked the door with a pair of matching conversation areas as seen in the other photos. It opens up into the dramatic two story living room.

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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