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Green Vestibule Ideas and Designs

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Westchester Chic
Westchester Chic
colleen lonergan studiocolleen lonergan studio
This is an example of a small traditional vestibule in New York with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a white front door and a single front door.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Large classic vestibule in Phoenix with a single front door, a black front door, yellow walls, concrete flooring, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and panelled walls.
Waterfall Mansion
Waterfall Mansion
Inson Dubois Wood LLCInson Dubois Wood LLC
Large modern vestibule in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Mid Century III - Entry Addition
Mid Century III - Entry Addition
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Mountain View Entry addition Butterfly roof with clerestory windows pour natural light into the entry. An IKEA PAX system closet with glass doors reflect light from entry door and sidelight. Photography: Mark Pinkerton VI360
Front Loggia Design
Front Loggia Design
Jason Longo Interior DesignJason Longo Interior Design
This front Loggia of a historic Mansion required a facelift after the homeowner's updated the surrounding gardens. It was hot pink before with original gothic style 20's lighting that was not scaled to the space. Note the Groin Vault Arched Ceiling.
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
Evan SchwartzEvan Schwartz
Entryway clad with Scalamandre Zebra Wallpaper and metallic accents. Photo by Claire Esparros for Homepolish
This is an example of a classic vestibule in New York with green walls.
野添の住宅
野添の住宅
有限会社 花田設計事務所有限会社 花田設計事務所
野添の住宅
Inspiration for a large contemporary vestibule in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
The Leisure Haven
The Leisure Haven
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates
Photo of a rural vestibule in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Warren Addition
Warren Addition
Interiors By KLM, llcInteriors By KLM, llc
Modern Entry country home
This is an example of a small modern vestibule in New York with grey walls, slate flooring and black floors.
Farmhouse Cape Renovation/Remodel, Kittery Maine
Farmhouse Cape Renovation/Remodel, Kittery Maine
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
Rob Karosis, Sabrina Inc
Inspiration for a large traditional vestibule in Boston with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Park Slope Glam
Park Slope Glam
JMorris DesignJMorris Design
Modern, Glamorous + Playful Interior Design in Historic Park Slope, Brooklyn. Photograph by Jacob Snavely
Photo of a large traditional vestibule in New York with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Stillwater
Stillwater
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photography: Andrew Pogue
Photo of a medium sized contemporary vestibule in Other with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Modern Luxury Vestibule
Modern Luxury Vestibule
DEZINE INCDEZINE INC
This is an example of a medium sized modern vestibule in Los Angeles with beige walls and concrete flooring.
Rimview Residence
Rimview Residence
A&EA&E
Whitney Kamman
Photo of a medium sized modern vestibule in Other with grey floors.
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Marc Newman ArchitectMarc Newman Architect
View of open air entry courtyard screened by vertical wood slat wall & gate.
Inspiration for a large modern vestibule in San Francisco with slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, exposed beams and wood walls.
Ristrutturazione di fabbricato agricolo
Ristrutturazione di fabbricato agricolo
Studio PinelliStudio Pinelli
Foto: © Diego Cuoghi
Design ideas for an expansive classic vestibule in Other with terracotta flooring, a double front door, a metal front door, red floors, a vaulted ceiling and brick walls.
Driveways
Driveways
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Home by FratanLuxury homes with custom driveways by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspirational photos! toni Interior Designers.
A Boheme Design
A Boheme Design
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Beautifully designed beach homes are the forte of A BOHEME Design in Inlet Beach, Florida. VIE Magazine shines a spotlight on their work along the coast with many projects featuring Bevolo lanterns. View more. http://ow.ly/KxhT30povY6 Featured Lanterns: http://ow.ly/bz5w30pow55 | http://ow.ly/LPPo30pow5Y | http://ow.ly/VkFi30pow6b | http://ow.ly/O4Gq30pow6I | http://ow.ly/w9Fa30pow7w
Side Entry: Doylestown, PA
Side Entry: Doylestown, PA
Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc.Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc.
Our Clients came to us with a desire to renovate their home built in 1997, suburban home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The owners wished to create some individuality and transform the exterior side entry point of their home with timeless inspired character and purpose to match their lifestyle. One of the challenges during the preliminary phase of the project was to create a design solution that transformed the side entry of the home, while remaining architecturally proportionate to the existing structure.
Garden Entry
Garden Entry
Terrain Construction GroupTerrain Construction Group
The side entry from the garage was built for cover but kept every inch of the existing garden intact.
Inspiration for a small traditional vestibule in New York with brick flooring.

Green Vestibule 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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