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Guest House -Hartland, VT
Guest House -Hartland, VT
Housewright Construction Inc.Housewright Construction Inc.
Photo by Read McKendree
Design ideas for a farmhouse foyer in Burlington with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and wood walls.
Foyer
Foyer
BDesignBDesign
Large open contemporary foyer
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Miami with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
Appartamento Mario
Appartamento Mario
ARKISOLUTION - ArchitettiARKISOLUTION - Architetti
Parete camino
Inspiration for a medium sized modern foyer in Naples with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors, a drop ceiling, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Tree House Kitchen in Piedmont
Tree House Kitchen in Piedmont
Hanomoco DesignHanomoco Design
stone tile atruim with stairs to lower level. lareg opening to kitchen, dining room
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in San Francisco with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Foyer
Foyer
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Design ideas for a rustic foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Beaverton New Construction
Beaverton New Construction
Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, ORPangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR
The pencil thin stacked stone cladding the entry wall extends to the outdoors. A spectacular LED modern chandelier by Avenue Lighting creates a dramatic focal point.
Artist Haven
Artist Haven
Rowland+Broughton Architecture & Urban DesignRowland+Broughton Architecture & Urban Design
This is an example of a scandi foyer in Denver with white walls and grey floors.
Foothills Farmhouse
Foothills Farmhouse
Arrow Point DesignArrow Point Design
Split level entry way, This entry way used to be closed off. We switched the walls to an open steel rod railing. Wood posts with a wood hand rail, and steel metal bars in between. We added a modern lantern light fixture.
Chateau Deux
Chateau Deux
UserUser
Alise O'Brien
Photo of a vintage foyer in St Louis with a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, grey walls and feature lighting.
Atlanta Modern Farmhouse
Atlanta Modern Farmhouse
Sheehan Built HomesSheehan Built Homes
Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for a farmhouse foyer in Atlanta with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Other Rooms
Other Rooms
Knauf-Koenig GroupKnauf-Koenig Group
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Other with white walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Madison River Retreat
Madison River Retreat
Yellowstone Custom Country HomesYellowstone Custom Country Homes
Jeremy Thurston Photography
Medium sized rustic foyer in Other with white walls, slate flooring, grey floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
Vermont Modern Barn
Vermont Modern Barn
Joan Heaton ArchitectsJoan Heaton Architects
Jim Westpahlen
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Burlington with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Edmonton with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Dramatic modern home
Dramatic modern home
H.J. Martin and SonH.J. Martin and Son
Simple yet luxurious finishes and sleek geometric architectural details make this modern home one of a kind. Designer: Amy Gerber Photo: Mary Santaga
Minimalistic Wall Shelf
Minimalistic Wall Shelf
Consilium B LLCConsilium B LLC
custom wall mounted wall shelf with concealed hinges, Makassar High Gloss Lacquer
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Nîmes - Construction d'une maison individuelle neuve
Nîmes - Construction d'une maison individuelle neuve
Laurence Damour ArchitecteLaurence Damour Architecte
Claustra bois pour délimiter l'entrée du séjour.
Photo of a small modern foyer in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
modern staircase, wainscot paneling
modern staircase, wainscot paneling
Nicolette Design Group, LLCNicolette Design Group, LLC
This beautiful 2-story entry has a honed marble floor and custom wainscoting on walls and ceiling
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Detroit with white walls, marble flooring, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wainscoting.
The Point - Brentwood
The Point - Brentwood
Nate Cook PhotographyNate Cook Photography
Photo of a traditional foyer in Los Angeles with white walls and grey floors.
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

Foyer with Grey Floors 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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