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Transitional Estate
Transitional Estate
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, brown floors and white walls.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
kds design groupkds design group
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Livorna Heights
Livorna Heights
4 Real Construction, Inc4 Real Construction, Inc
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Orange County with grey walls, multi-coloured floors, a single front door and a white front door.
Breteuil
Breteuil
Architecte d'intérieur - Marion DériotArchitecte d'intérieur - Marion Dériot
Large contemporary foyer in Paris with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
The New Southern
The New Southern
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The designers bring harmony to the home’s interior architecture with color. They choose a calming pallet of a warm grey with light lavender accents. The existing dark hardwood floors are lime washed then stained grey. Elaborate molding, chair rail and trim are painted the same pale color as the ceiling. The soft palette tames the ornate architectural accents and creates an environment that is refined and meditative. A Bonisolli Photography
Traditional Homes
Traditional Homes
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
Dino Tonn
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and feature lighting.
Two Doors Down
Two Doors Down
Romina Black InteriorsRomina Black Interiors
Medium sized classic foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Seabrook Home photoshoot
Seabrook Home photoshoot
Lea St. Germain photographyLea St. Germain photography
Design ideas for a beach style foyer in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
'N' House
'N' House
CTDCCTDC
Contemporary foyer in Mumbai with multi-coloured walls, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Kings Place
Kings Place
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
interior designer: Kathryn Smith
This is an example of a large country foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
San Ramon Design
San Ramon Design
Alina Druga InteriorsAlina Druga Interiors
Classic foyer in San Francisco with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Woodside Residence
Woodside Residence
Coddington DesignCoddington Design
The entry features a custom bench designed by Coddington Design (a chic place to store shoes), and crystal drop sconces with custom grey silk lampshades. Photo: Caren Alpert
Eric Cohler Design: Manhattan Interior Design Project
Eric Cohler Design: Manhattan Interior Design Project
Eric Cohler DesignEric Cohler Design
Eric Cohler Design: Manhattan Interior Design Project
This is an example of a traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, concrete flooring and feature lighting.
Sunny Entryway in Pale Green /Cream Wincklelmans Tile
Sunny Entryway in Pale Green /Cream Wincklelmans Tile
Herbeau - Winckelmans Tiles - Line Art VanitiesHerbeau - Winckelmans Tiles - Line Art Vanities
This bright and breezy entryway features Winckelmans' dot and octagon tile in sea green and white. Winckelmans vitrified porcelain tiles are low maintenance, water-resistant and sand-and-slip-proof.
Montclair Victorian
Montclair Victorian
Ekman Design StudioEkman Design Studio
Using an 1890's black and white photograph as a reference, this Queen Anne Victorian underwent a full restoration. On the edge of the Montclair neighborhood, this home exudes classic "Painted Lady" appeal on the exterior with an interior filled with both traditional detailing and modern conveniences. The restoration includes a new main floor guest suite, a renovated master suite, private elevator, and an elegant kitchen with hearth room. Builder: Blackstock Construction Photograph: Ron Ruscio Photography
European Inspired Transitional Home
European Inspired Transitional Home
Design DCADesign DCA
Foyer with stairs and Dining Room beyond.
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Houston with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Saline Creek Road
Saline Creek Road
Kurtz Construction, Inc.Kurtz Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a rural foyer in Austin with a double front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and a wood ceiling.
Cottonwoods Project
Cottonwoods Project
The Fox GroupThe Fox Group
Photo of a traditional foyer in Salt Lake City with grey walls, a stable front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Inner Sunset 1530
Inner Sunset 1530
SF Design BuildSF Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Madison Extension/Renovation
Madison Extension/Renovation
Feury Construction LLCFeury Construction LLC
Inspiration for a small farmhouse foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.

Grey Foyer 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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