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Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Miami with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Bradbury California Mega Mansion
Bradbury California Mega Mansion
Xulon FloorsXulon Floors
Xulon Floors
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Preciously Protected
Preciously Protected
Rewoodd NVRewoodd NV
www.Rewoodd-NV.com
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Las Vegas with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Birmingham House
Birmingham House
Phoebe HowardPhoebe Howard
Lisa Romerein
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Birmingham with multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Woodside, CA
Woodside, CA
Robert J. Schroeder PhotographyRobert J. Schroeder Photography
For more information on elements of this design please contact Lilia Fulton of Narrative Interiors: lilia.fulton@gmail.com Robert J. Schroeder Photography©2014
Thruston Lifestyle
Thruston Lifestyle
The Lee W. Robinson CompanyThe Lee W. Robinson Company
Medallion wall paper, white and black marble floors, a curved staircase with black handrails and a beautiful chandelier welcome you into this home.
Traditional foyer in Louisville with multi-coloured walls.
Avalanche Ranch
Avalanche Ranch
Elevation Design GroupElevation Design Group
Dick Springgate
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Larchmont Residence
Larchmont Residence
Lorla StudioLorla Studio
Small bohemian foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Keeping it Bright With Blue and Whites
Keeping it Bright With Blue and Whites
A.M. Interiors - Interior StylingA.M. Interiors - Interior Styling
Medium sized traditional foyer in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and panelled walls.
Fluido contemporaneo - Progetto in corso
Fluido contemporaneo - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Hopkinton Farmstead Renovation
Hopkinton Farmstead Renovation
Archambault ConstructionArchambault Construction
Interior of renovated barn leads into unique bathroom and uses many original materials including old roof as walls and ceilings.
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Boston with multi-coloured walls, brick flooring and red floors.
PORT CREDIT PENTHOUSE
PORT CREDIT PENTHOUSE
HARRISON FAE DESIGNHARRISON FAE DESIGN
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Re-Designed Foyer
Re-Designed Foyer
Saavy Designs, LLCSaavy Designs, LLC
This coastal inspired Foyer/Entryway was transformed with Seagrass wallpaper, new flooring, lighting & furniture!
Design ideas for a small nautical foyer in Other with multi-coloured walls, laminate floors, a double front door and multi-coloured floors.
Woodleaf Reserve
Woodleaf Reserve
HOMES BY TOWNEHOMES BY TOWNE
Jennifer Janviere
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Milwaukee with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Chatham, NJ Residence
Chatham, NJ Residence
VHZ Design GroupVHZ Design Group
Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a classic foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, grey floors and feature lighting.
Real estate photography
Real estate photography
MixMediaMixMedia
Foyer in Detroit with multi-coloured walls, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Garment District Triplex
Garment District Triplex
YDC designYDC design
Alexey Gold-Dvoryadkin
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls and light hardwood flooring.
Herb River Drive
Herb River Drive
Rethink Design StudioRethink Design Studio
Richard Leo Johnson Wallpaper: Schumacher Imperial Trellis - Charcoal Chandelier: Onda White Pendant Light Table Lamp: Barbara Cosgrove (custom base color) Rug: Yerra Rugs - Stone Herringbone Mirror: Rethink Design Studio + AWD of Savannah, Inc. Loveseat: Mr. Brown St Barts Loveseat Kidney Pillow: Rethink Design Studio (Grizzel & Mann fabric) Console: Jill Brookover Dresser No. 17
Midcentury Gut Rehab
Midcentury Gut Rehab
UnpatternedUnpatterned
Mike Kaskel
Photo of a midcentury foyer in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Lake Harriet Renovation
Lake Harriet Renovation
Fiddlehead Design Group, LLCFiddlehead Design Group, LLC
Susan Gilmore
Photo of a large eclectic foyer in Minneapolis with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.

Foyer with Multi-coloured Walls 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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