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NYC Apartment
NYC Apartment
Patdo Light StudioPatdo Light Studio
Interior Design: Planned Space Inc. Greenwich, CT Lighting Design: Patdo Light Studio
Design ideas for a large contemporary hallway in New York with beige walls and porcelain flooring.
Radnor Renovation
Radnor Renovation
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Philadelphia with brown walls, a single front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Bay Pearl
Bay Pearl
Kirsten Johnstone ArchitectureKirsten Johnstone Architecture
Photo of a large modern hallway in Melbourne with porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Ｔ字路の家
Ｔ字路の家
西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
Large industrial hallway in Tokyo with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
The Whitsunday
The Whitsunday
Oswald HomesOswald Homes
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Perth with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Villanova Great Room
Villanova Great Room
Deconstructed Living DesignDeconstructed Living Design
Large rustic hallway in Philadelphia with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Custom White Oak Hardwood Floors
Custom White Oak Hardwood Floors
Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.
7" Engineered Wire Brushed White Oak with a Custom Stain & Finish
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Orange County with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Cardinal woods lot #2
Cardinal woods lot #2
JB Partners LLCJB Partners LLC
Inspiration for a large rural hallway in Indianapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
The Vistas at Highland Ridge
The Vistas at Highland Ridge
W.B. Homes, Inc.W.B. Homes, Inc.
Large classic hallway in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Mid Town Masterpiece
Mid Town Masterpiece
David L. Smith InteriorsDavid L. Smith Interiors
A 2-story foyer and wall of glass greets you at the entry. Smoke glass pendants are suspended from above. A teak and resin bench rests on modern chrome legs to the left with sleek black wood sideboard wrapped in branches directly ahead.
Hamptons inspired for contemporary Australia
Hamptons inspired for contemporary Australia
Horizon HomesHorizon Homes
Hamptons inspired with a contemporary Aussie twist, this five-bedroom home in Ryde was custom designed and built by Horizon Homes to the specifications of the owners, who wanted an extra wide hallway, media room, and upstairs and downstairs living areas. The ground floor living area flows through to the kitchen, generous butler's pantry and outdoor BBQ area overlooking the garden.
River Oaks Condo
River Oaks Condo
Zogheib, Necessary LuxuryZogheib, Necessary Luxury
Michael Hunter
Large modern hallway in Other with white walls, carpet and blue floors.
Avenue Malakoff Paris 16
Avenue Malakoff Paris 16
Mary ReilleMary Reille
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Karastan Carpet
Karastan Carpet
Coles Fine FlooringColes Fine Flooring
This entry features a beautiful oriental carpet over hardwood floors.
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in San Diego with carpet and white walls.
Entries & Living Spaces
Entries & Living Spaces
Hamer Interior DesignHamer Interior Design
This is an example of a large eclectic hallway in Orange County with white walls, carpet and beige floors.
Entry Hall, Stair and Bridge frame panoramic view
Entry Hall, Stair and Bridge frame panoramic view
Stephen Rhoads Architect LLCStephen Rhoads Architect LLC
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Lake Shore Drive Residence
Lake Shore Drive Residence
Wheeler Kearns ArchitectsWheeler Kearns Architects
Pivoting louvers were devised inside the Entry, providing shading for the S façade, and privacy from the busy street and neighbors. As the louvers pivot, it transforms the Entry from transparent to opaque, reinforcing a welcoming gesture as an extension of the public spaces, or conveying privacy desired as an extension of the plinth mass. Steve Hall - Hedrich Blessing
East Hampton Beach Cottage
East Hampton Beach Cottage
ChangoChango
Entry foyer view. Living room in the distance. Grasscloth covered walls, bleached oak floors. See more at: http://chango.co/portfolio/east-hampton-beach-cottage/ Ball & Albanese
Jourdan Dunn's Home - Period Property in Statement Colours with a Luxurious Twis
Jourdan Dunn's Home - Period Property in Statement Colours with a Luxurious Twis
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
Design ideas for a large bohemian hallway in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Entrance Hall, Stairs and Landing
Entrance Hall, Stairs and Landing
Aspire DesignAspire Design
Photographer Derrick Godson Clients brief was to create a modern stylish interior in a predominantly grey colour scheme. We cleverly used different textures and patterns in our choice of soft furnishings to create an opulent modern interior. Entrance hall design includes a bespoke wool stair runner with bespoke stair rods, custom panelling, radiator covers and we designed all the interior doors throughout. The windows were fitted with remote controlled blinds and beautiful handmade curtains and custom poles. To ensure the perfect fit, we also custom made the hall benches and occasional chairs. The herringbone floor and statement lighting give this home a modern edge, whilst its use of neutral colours ensures it is inviting and timeless.

Large 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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