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Glendower St, PERTH
Glendower St, PERTH
LUXE Builders + DesignersLUXE Builders + Designers
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Perth with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Draper Mitchell Dean Homes Parade Home
Draper Mitchell Dean Homes Parade Home
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
Entryway by Osmond Designs.
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a brown front door.
Caufield Residence
Caufield Residence
Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.
The site’s steep rocky landscape, overlooking the Straight of Georgia, was the inspiration for the design of the residence. The main floor is positioned between a steep rock face and an open swimming pool / view deck facing the ocean and is essentially a living space sitting within this landscape. The main floor is conceived as an open plinth in the landscape, with a box hovering above it housing the private spaces for family members. Due to large areas of glass wall, the landscape appears to flow right through the main floor living spaces. The house is designed to be naturally ventilated with ease by opening the large glass sliders on either side of the main floor. Large roof overhangs significantly reduce solar gain in summer months. Building on a steep rocky site presented construction challenges. Protecting as much natural rock face as possible was desired, resulting in unique outdoor patio areas and a strong physical connection to the natural landscape at main and upper levels. The beauty of the floor plan is the simplicity in which family gathering spaces are very open to each other and to the outdoors. The large open spaces were accomplished through the use of a structural steel skeleton and floor system for the building; only partition walls are framed. As a result, this house is extremely flexible long term in that it could be partitioned in a large number of ways within its structural framework. This project was selected as a finalist in the 2010 Georgie Awards. Photo Credit: Frits de Vries
Remodel Love Story
Remodel Love Story
Damian Farrell Design GroupDamian Farrell Design Group
Inside of the home, facing the glass entry "box" on the far right, and the home's side door in the center. A wood spiral staircase leads up to the home's new study, and a closet (which has a sliding door that's open) with lots of shelving for the clients' belongings is in the entry way as well.
Balgowlah
Balgowlah
FLOW interiors and stylingFLOW interiors and styling
Eclectic home entrance Benito Martin Photographer
Small eclectic hallway in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
公園前の家
公園前の家
下村純建築設計事務所下村純建築設計事務所
エントランスホール
Design ideas for a medium sized modern hallway in Tokyo with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
HILLSIDE RESIDENCE
HILLSIDE RESIDENCE
Peter Jackson DesignPeter Jackson Design
Large contemporary hallway in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Family Room and Front Entrance Transformation
Family Room and Front Entrance Transformation
Kitchen and Bath Showcase - Rapid City, SDKitchen and Bath Showcase - Rapid City, SD
Johnny Sundby
Inspiration for a large rustic hallway in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Contemporary apartment with mid-century design
Contemporary apartment with mid-century design
TALLBOXTALLBOX
@tallbox
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury hallway in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a green front door.
Marina Arcade Show Apartment - 5* Award Winning Project
Marina Arcade Show Apartment - 5* Award Winning Project
ExA InteriorsExA Interiors
White Cube Studio
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in London with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Coastal D34
Coastal D34
Pivot HomesPivot Homes
Open2View
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Geelong with white walls, concrete flooring and a pivot front door.
NORTHCOTE
NORTHCOTE
INDIGO INTERIOR DESIGNINDIGO INTERIOR DESIGN
May Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Queencliff Residence
Queencliff Residence
IOANNA LENNOX INTERIORSIOANNA LENNOX INTERIORS
Susan Papazian Photography
Inspiration for a small world-inspired hallway in Sydney with green walls, a pivot front door, a red front door and light hardwood flooring.
Pandanus - Hervey Bay
Pandanus - Hervey Bay
Charlie Sprake Designer HomesCharlie Sprake Designer Homes
Charlie Sprake
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Sunshine Coast with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
An Anglo-Grecian House
An Anglo-Grecian House
Andrew Skurman ArchitectsAndrew Skurman Architects
Central stair hall and curved balcony. Photographer: Mark Darley
Inspiration for a large traditional hallway with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a white front door, brown floors and a pivot front door.
Portsea House
Portsea House
FMSA ArchitectureFMSA Architecture
Photo by: Rhiannon Slatter Photography Formal entry to the home is via an open walkway and stairs clad in natural sandstone with feature garden beds and natural timber pergola.
Palmview Residence
Palmview Residence
Nick Hayes ConstructionsNick Hayes Constructions
Inspiration for a small contemporary hallway in Sunshine Coast with white walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Samara in Midtown in Airdrie Duplexes
Samara in Midtown in Airdrie Duplexes
Shane Homes Ltd.Shane Homes Ltd.
Eymeric Widling
Design ideas for a small classic hallway in Calgary with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Family Room and Front Entrance Transformation
Family Room and Front Entrance Transformation
Kitchen and Bath Showcase - Rapid City, SDKitchen and Bath Showcase - Rapid City, SD
Johnny Sundby
Large rustic hallway in Other with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Beachside Front Entry
Beachside Front Entry
Creative Style Interior DesignCreative Style Interior Design
This is an example of a large classic hallway in Sydney with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.

Hallway with a Pivot Front Door 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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