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Avatar Development Corp Custom Home
Avatar Development Corp Custom Home
Gaylord Hardwood FlooringGaylord Hardwood Flooring
Design ideas for an expansive modern front door in Ottawa with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Denver.
Welles Lane
Welles Lane
Karp Associates Inc.Karp Associates Inc.
Expansive traditional boot room in Other with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Custom Floors
Custom Floors
Modern Room RemodelsModern Room Remodels
View from above: Basket weave pattern. 12x24 Black on horizontal, 6x6 white pockets, and 12x24 Red porcelain tile on vertical
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Newark with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
North Haven Contemporary Residence- LEED Certified
North Haven Contemporary Residence- LEED Certified
RICHARD KISSANE Building Contractor LTD.RICHARD KISSANE Building Contractor LTD.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Oakland County New Construction
Oakland County New Construction
Tutto InteriorsTutto Interiors
This stunning entrance spand's across the entire footprint of this home which adds to the appeal of this atypical front foyer.
Expansive classic foyer in Detroit with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a grey front door.
Villa solaire
Villa solaire
JKA - Jérémie Koempgen ArchitectureJKA - Jérémie Koempgen Architecture
Photo: Julien Lanoo
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary hallway in Nantes with white walls and lino flooring.
Most Expensive Ceiling designs by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Most Expensive Ceiling designs by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Entry large dome ceilings surrounding over the double staircase and crystal chandelier hanging in between the two staircases.
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Tray Entry Ceiling
Tray Entry Ceiling
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Formal front entry featuring a double staircase with a custom wrought iron stair railing, vaulted tray ceiling, and marble floor.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floors and a drop ceiling.
Snowman Residence
Snowman Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
This is an example of an expansive coastal entrance in Miami with dark hardwood flooring.
Lobby & Hallways, Brooklyn Co-Op Building
Lobby & Hallways, Brooklyn Co-Op Building
Kayne DesignsKayne Designs
Refreshed lobby space with updated light fixtures and paint colors, in addition to new recessed lighting throughout the space.
This is an example of an expansive traditional hallway in New York with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Heady Residence
Heady Residence
Tascone DesignTascone Design
Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Perth with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Custom Driveway Gates and Entrance Design
Custom Driveway Gates and Entrance Design
Ornametals and Finer Welding, Inc.Ornametals and Finer Welding, Inc.
Our company designs builds and installs custom driveway and entry gates for homes and businesses alike. Every gate is handmade from the highest quality steel and are made according to our highest fabrication standards.
Encelia- Our Modern Spec Home
Encelia- Our Modern Spec Home
Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.
Martin Mann
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in San Diego with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
French Provincial Atherton Home
French Provincial Atherton Home
Staprans DesignStaprans Design
Expansive classic foyer in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Downy Residence
Downy Residence
Legacy Drafting and DesignLegacy Drafting and Design
This wonderful home features traditional architecture with a French Mansard roof, a 30' tall grand entry, and many statement making fixtures throughout the home. Many clients ask us for a larger than normal window above the kitchen sink. On this home, we eliminated all of the cabinets on the sink wall to maximize the amount of light and view out the back. Very happy with how this home turned out!
Luxury Ceilings by fratantoni Design!
Luxury Ceilings by fratantoni Design!
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Nic and Adams new home
Nic and Adams new home
B Designs Interior'sB Designs Interior's
We had so much fun decorating this space. No detail was too small for Nicole and she understood it would not be completed with every detail for a couple of years, but also that taking her time to fill her home with items of quality that reflected her taste and her families needs were the most important issues. As you can see, her family has settled in.
Entryway
Entryway
Decorative Glass SolutionsDecorative Glass Solutions
Water Glass Entryway Cheatham
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front door in Richmond with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Windswept Beach Home
Windswept Beach Home
Asher Slaunwhite + PartnersAsher Slaunwhite + Partners
Entry space with storage.
Photo of an expansive beach style foyer in Other with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a black front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.

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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