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Franklin, TN Estate
Franklin, TN Estate
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Front door/ Great Room entry - hidden doors are located on either side of the front door to conceal coat closets. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Lucas Family Farmhouse
Lucas Family Farmhouse
BGI DesignBGI Design
Inspiration for a large rural boot room in Dallas with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Rippleside
Rippleside
Dennehy Builders Pty LtdDennehy Builders Pty Ltd
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Geelong with concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, white walls and a feature wall.
Marquette | 2017
Marquette | 2017
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary hallway in Dallas with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Modern Home with Wide Plank Dark Brown Hickory Hardwood Flooring
Modern Home with Wide Plank Dark Brown Hickory Hardwood Flooring
Revel Woods Hardwood FlooringRevel Woods Hardwood Flooring
Wide plank dark brown hickory - our Crescent City hardwood floor: https://revelwoods.com/products/864/detail?space=e1489276-963a-45a5-a192-f36a9d86aa9c
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.
Upper Arlington Luxury Home Staging
Upper Arlington Luxury Home Staging
Sanctuary Staging and Styling, LLCSanctuary Staging and Styling, LLC
Photo by Karli Moore Photography, Renovations by Gruebmeyer Builders, Staging by Sanctuary Staging
Large modern boot room in Columbus with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
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
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Boston with a single front door, a medium wood front door, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a dado rail.
Georgian Residence
Georgian Residence
Tucker & MarksTucker & Marks
Interior Design by Tucker & Marks: http://www.tuckerandmarks.com/ Photograph by Matthew Millman
DS Chicago to Birmingham
DS Chicago to Birmingham
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
This Foyer had to be a show stopper. It's the first thing you see when you enter this custom built, 12,000 square foot home. The marble border in the foyer was made to custom fit this space, with 3 different colors of marble, perfectly complementing the carrara tile. The gray painted and applied moulding clad walls complement the hand applied silver leaf ceiling. The Aerin Lauder Chandelier from Circa lighting shines beautifully in this space. There is no detail left undone in this Foyer, we think it makes a lasting impression! Joe Kwon Photography
The Country House
The Country House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
Large rural boot room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a grey front door and brown floors.
Andalusian Hilltop Estate
Andalusian Hilltop Estate
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Grand entry with stairway Photography: Jim Bartsch
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Delray Beach Residence
Delray Beach Residence
Hubley Design Interiors, LLCHubley Design Interiors, LLC
Foyer
Design ideas for a large contemporary entrance in New York with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
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.
Our Portfolio
Our Portfolio
Creative Concrete and MasonryCreative Concrete and Masonry
Photo of a large modern front door in Phoenix with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Gallery of modern entry doors
Gallery of modern entry doors
Foret DoorsForet Doors
Modern double door.Side panel with vertical window and clear laminated security glass
This is an example of a large modern front door in Miami with a double front door.
Angelo Residence
Angelo Residence
Boswell ConstructionBoswell Construction
Contemporary entry with floating, curved staircase. 7" Engineered Walnut, slightly rustic with a Satin Clear Coat Porcelain tile with wood grain 4" canned recessed lights #buildboswell
Tupelo - Duneside Cottage
Tupelo - Duneside Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
This four-story cottage bungalow is designed to perch on a steep shoreline, allowing homeowners to get the most out of their space. The main level of the home accommodates gatherings with easy flow between the living room, dining area, kitchen, and outdoor deck. The midlevel offers a lounge, bedroom suite, and the master bedroom, complete with access to a private deck. The family room, kitchenette, and beach bath on the lower level open to an expansive backyard patio and pool area. At the top of the nest is the loft area, which provides a bunk room and extra guest bedroom suite.

Large Grey Entrance 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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