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We love this grand entryway featuring wood floors, vaulted ceilings, and custom molding & millwork!
Design ideas for an expansive vintage foyer in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
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Foyer
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This grand entryway certainly caught our eye -- the double doors, wood flooring, chandelier and custom ceiling belong on the cover of an architectural digest magazine.
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Entryway
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
French Villa entryway with a custom chandelier design and mosaic tile floor
Expansive vintage foyer in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
こだわりの格子戸
こだわりの格子戸
株式会社　僕らの家株式会社　僕らの家
内と外の自然なつながりがポイントのエントランス。こちらの格子戸は製作時に手間がかかった分、とても印象に残る素敵な一枚になった。
Photo of an expansive romantic hallway in Tokyo with white walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
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South West Note
TOLLOT&C LLC.TOLLOT&C LLC.
Expansive vintage boot room in Venice with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Rustic Elegance in Durango, Colorado
Rustic Elegance in Durango, Colorado
EdgewoodEdgewood
A passage between spaces in Durango, Colorado.
Design ideas for an expansive shabby-chic style entrance.
Staircase
Staircase
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love these curved stairs, the wrought iron stair railing, custom lighting fixtures, and arched entryways.
Expansive vintage foyer in Phoenix with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Top 5 Ceiling Designs by Fratantoni Design!
Top 5 Ceiling Designs 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!
Double Doors
Double Doors
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
We love these custom French doors with their gold hardware and custom millwork and molding, talk about a statement piece!
Photo of an expansive romantic front door in Phoenix with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design
French Modern Villa 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!
Mansion Designed by Fratantoni Design
Mansion Designed 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!
Stunning Award Winning French Modern Design by Fratantoni Interior Designers!Wor
Stunning Award Winning French Modern Design by Fratantoni Interior Designers!Wor
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
World Renowned Interior Design Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers created this beautiful French Modern Home! They design homes for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design, build and or remodel your home!
エントランスから見える青い扉
エントランスから見える青い扉
株式会社　僕らの家株式会社　僕らの家
エントランス内から見た一枚。土間部分と同じ床材を使用しているため、一つの空間のように見える。ガラスの向こうに見える青い扉は、もう一つのスタジオへの入り口。
This is an example of an expansive vintage hallway in Tokyo with white walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Top 10 Luxury Estates in the World by Fratantoni Design!
Top 10 Luxury Estates in the World 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!
格子窓のあるエントランスホール
格子窓のあるエントランスホール
株式会社　僕らの家株式会社　僕らの家
エントランスホールの格子窓。一見、金属のサッシのように見えるが実はオリジナルで製作した木製建具。
Inspiration for an expansive vintage hallway in Tokyo with white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.

Expansive Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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