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Victorian Town House
Victorian Town House
FIONA DUKE INTERIORSFIONA DUKE INTERIORS
This is an example of a victorian hallway in London with grey walls, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.
Perth - Beauty Salon - Parisian Chic
Perth - Beauty Salon - Parisian Chic
Despina DesignDespina Design
Beauty Salon renovation
Inspiration for a traditional hallway in Perth with grey walls, laminate floors and grey floors.
Tower Street
Tower Street
Crib CreativeCrib Creative
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Perth with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake
The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Majestic entry with high ceilings, transom over beautiful natural mahogany front door and extra set of windows above. Lots of light and "wow" factor here. Love the poplar buttboard walls and the reclaimed European white oak hardwood flooring - great details for this entry into a beautiful Southern Lowcountry custom home!
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, California
KES StudioKES Studio
The residence received a full gut renovation to create a modern coastal retreat vacation home. This was achieved by using a neutral color pallet of sands and blues with organic accents juxtaposed with custom furniture’s clean lines and soft textures.
Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais
Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Dans l’entrée, nous avons gardé le sol d’origine qui apporte une chaleur naturelle à la pièce.
Inspiration for a small scandi hallway in Paris with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Le 4LR - R1
Le 4LR - R1
Nomad ElevenNomad Eleven
L'entrée de la dernière réalisation de l'agence de rénovation Nomad Eleven ! Nous avons choisi une couleur bleu électrique qui apporte du dynamisme et de du caractère à cet appartement dès l'entrée.
Entry Hall
Entry Hall
Zume BuildersZume Builders
Welcome to the opulent world of luxury as you step into the grand hallway of this magnificent mansion. The air is infused with an aura of elegance and sophistication, beckoning you to explore further. Bathed in soft, golden light emitted from the magnificent chandelier suspended from the ornately embellished ceiling, the hallway is a testament to refined taste and exquisite craftsmanship.
Rénovation complète d'un appartement Marseillais
Rénovation complète d'un appartement Marseillais
Ateliers YOMAAteliers YOMA
This is an example of a medium sized traditional hallway in Marseille with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a grey front door and beige floors.
McGee Home - Killowen Construction
McGee Home - Killowen Construction
Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)
Studio McGee's New McGee Home featuring Tumbled Natural Stones, Painted brick, and Lap Siding.
Photo of a large traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and brick walls.
Maison 7
Maison 7
Z BuildersZ Builders
A complete renovation, this design-and-build modern two-bedroom residence incorporates the usage of local and handcrafted materials throughout its design. Featuring stone culled from the oldest quarry in the Eastern United States, Vermont grown and milled white oak, American walnut cabinetry, and Italian venetian plaster – each material was sourced from an artisan.
Enniskerry
Enniskerry
Dreyer ArchitectureDreyer Architecture
The glazed link forms the entrance to this house, with large panes of glass connecting to the covered outdoor space. The cedar soffit to the covered outdoor living space creates a soft contrast to the stone floor.
コカゲの家
コカゲの家
MIYAHOME　宮下工業株式会社MIYAHOME　宮下工業株式会社
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Aménagement complet d'un appartement
Aménagement complet d'un appartement
PEACH Patrice Vautier ArchitectePEACH Patrice Vautier Architecte
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Paris with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a black front door and brown floors.
Brookhaven Remodel
Brookhaven Remodel
Restructure StudioRestructure Studio
Restructure Studio's Brookhaven Remodel updated the entrance and completely reconfigured the living, dining and kitchen areas, expanding the laundry room and adding a new powder bath. Guests now enter the home into the newly-assigned living space, while an open kitchen occupies the center of the home.
contemporary figurative painting- Monstera leaf with fish
contemporary figurative painting- Monstera leaf with fish
Poovi ArtPoovi Art
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in New York with white walls and beige floors.
Изумрудный замок
Изумрудный замок
4room4room
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Other with blue walls, a single front door, a blue front door and white floors.
63rd St. Ranch Residence
63rd St. Ranch Residence
bldg.collectivebldg.collective
Contemporary hallway in Denver with beige walls, concrete flooring, grey floors, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Shorewood - Lake Minnetonka
Shorewood - Lake Minnetonka
Randolph Interior DesignRandolph Interior Design
Interior Designer: Randolph Interior Design Builder: Villamil Construction⁠ Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Beach style hallway in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Timeless Modern Design
Timeless Modern Design
restyle design, llcrestyle design, llc
We created a welcoming nook in this entry with a bench by Four Hands, Artwork by Uttermost and sconces by Arteriors.
Design ideas for a large modern hallway in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.

Hallway 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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