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Foyer with Lino Flooring Ideas and Designs

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ASIA Brickell Key Miami
ASIA Brickell Key Miami
DIDA HomeDIDA Home
A textured wall in Split face white marble is installed piece by piece, conveying a sense of depth and dimension to the receiving area. Installed in the white marble wall is a custom-built hanging wood console supporting one of the homeowner's favorite art pieces. A recessed light is designed specially to highlight and announce the sculpture.
French Château
French Château
Buildmentor® Inc.Buildmentor® Inc.
This is an example of a large classic foyer in New York with beige walls and lino flooring.
Chulainn- A
Chulainn- A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Medium sized rustic foyer in Other with grey walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a red front door and grey floors.
Meuble d'entrée et escalier sur mesure
Meuble d'entrée et escalier sur mesure
Aline Frémery Architecte d'intérieurAline Frémery Architecte d'intérieur
Création d'un meuble d'entrée sur mesure. Banc avec tiroir et patères bois. Photographie : Marine Pinard Shoootin
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls and lino flooring.
The McDonough's
The McDonough's
Vogue KitchensVogue Kitchens
Photo of a classic foyer in London with lino flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Redistribution d'une entrée / séjour avec création d'un meuble sur mesure
Redistribution d'une entrée / séjour avec création d'un meuble sur mesure
Alios RénovationAlios Rénovation
Christel Mauve - Le Songe du Miroir
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Lyon with grey walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Riverview Pines Mountain Modern
Riverview Pines Mountain Modern
Stonebuilt HomesStonebuilt Homes
Design ideas for a large rustic foyer in Edmonton with white walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and a wood ceiling.
Décoration d'une entrée
Décoration d'une entrée
L'Atelier VML'Atelier VM
Design ideas for a small midcentury foyer in Rennes with black walls, lino flooring, black floors and wallpapered walls.
Stone Foyer Wall
Stone Foyer Wall
Interior Advisors at Murrysville Design CenterInterior Advisors at Murrysville Design Center
Small classic foyer in Other with beige walls, lino flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
相模原の動物病院
相模原の動物病院
西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
Photo of a bohemian foyer in Other with yellow walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and blue floors.
Merrick | modern meets traditional
Merrick | modern meets traditional
Huntley & Co. Interior DesignHuntley & Co. Interior Design
Kevin Allen Photography
This is an example of an eclectic foyer in DC Metro with brown walls, a stable front door, a white front door and lino flooring.
Il Colore in Vacanza
Il Colore in Vacanza
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Milan with green walls, lino flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Le cabinet médical joyeux
Le cabinet médical joyeux
ARCHINARIARCHINARI
in Nihilo
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with yellow walls, lino flooring and beige floors.
Modular Home #2 - Northern Ontario
Modular Home #2 - Northern Ontario
Grandeur Housing Ltd.Grandeur Housing Ltd.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with beige walls, lino flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Meuble d'entrée sur mesure
Meuble d'entrée sur mesure
Aline Frémery Architecte d'intérieurAline Frémery Architecte d'intérieur
Création d'un meuble d'entrée sur mesure Photographie : Marine Pinard Shoootin
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls and lino flooring.
SEGUNDA RESIDENCIA EN SANTANDER
SEGUNDA RESIDENCIA EN SANTANDER
mara pardo estudio - reformas e interiorismomara pardo estudio - reformas e interiorismo
Entrada con puertas enrasadas paneladas en madera de acceso al baño, cocina y dormitorios y abierto al salón
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Other with lino flooring, a white front door and panelled walls.
２種類の土間のある空間
２種類の土間のある空間
株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所
土間のある空間　Design by Ogino Takamitsu ATELIER ・Photo by Ippei Shinzawa
Medium sized scandinavian foyer in Tokyo Suburbs with brown walls, lino flooring, a sliding front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Kopper Mountain
Kopper Mountain
Northstar SystembuiltNorthstar Systembuilt
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Redistribution d'une entrée / séjour avec création d'un meuble sur mesure
Redistribution d'une entrée / séjour avec création d'un meuble sur mesure
Alios RénovationAlios Rénovation
Christel Mauve - Le Songe du Miroir
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Lyon with grey walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Port Moody Residence
Port Moody Residence
Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.
Silent Sama Architectural Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Vancouver with brown walls, lino flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.

Foyer with Lino Flooring 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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