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Large Hallway Ideas and Designs

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Kapok
Kapok
Smith and Moore ArchitectsSmith and Moore Architects
This is an example of a large traditional hallway in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Natural Stone Look
Natural Stone Look
Floor Coverings International of West CountyFloor Coverings International of West County
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in St Louis with orange walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Weston 10
Weston 10
Sanford Custom Builders, IncSanford Custom Builders, Inc
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Boston with green walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Badger Hill Farm
Badger Hill Farm
Neumann Lewis Buchanan ArchitectsNeumann Lewis Buchanan Architects
© Gordon Beall
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in DC Metro with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
A sliding door view to the outdoor kitchen and patio. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA.
Design ideas for a large modern hallway in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a glass front door, brown floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Loudoun Valley Floors
Loudoun Valley Floors
Loudoun Valley FloorsLoudoun Valley Floors
Photo of a large classic hallway in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
Chello Interior DesignChello Interior Design
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in Sussex with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
200 East 57th Street -Lobby
200 East 57th Street -Lobby
Rockline Corp.Rockline Corp.
Gut Renovation of the buildings lobby.
This is an example of a large modern hallway in New York with grey walls, terrazzo flooring, a double front door, a metal front door, white floors and panelled walls.
Country Luxe
Country Luxe
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
Only the principle designers & founder of April Hamilton favourite photographer, could fill the space in the entrance hall echoing the stunning countryside surrounding this property.
IRELAND | ONE
IRELAND | ONE
BOX Design StudioBOX Design Studio
Inspiration for a large traditional hallway in Other with a single front door, a medium wood front door, porcelain flooring, beige walls and white floors.
Martha's Vineyard Residence
Martha's Vineyard Residence
Liliane Hart InteriorsLiliane Hart Interiors
18th Century bleached oak Dutch commode Bisque ceramic lamp Ebonized teak and bone Indian mirror Photographer Carter Berg
This is an example of a large coastal hallway in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Dress Up Your Entry with Millwork
Dress Up Your Entry with Millwork
Lowe's Home ImprovementLowe's Home Improvement
Get the architectural details you crave with a trip to the trim aisle.
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in Charlotte with brown walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Scottsdale Horse Property
Scottsdale Horse Property
Cosa Belle InteriorsCosa Belle Interiors
Plain Jane Photography
This is an example of a large traditional hallway in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling, panelled walls and feature lighting.
Crooksbury
Crooksbury
Hallpark ConstructionHallpark Construction
Entrance Hallway
Design ideas for a large modern hallway in London with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Entry Weston Hills
Entry Weston Hills
Bliss Designs - Decorating Den InteriorsBliss Designs - Decorating Den Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary hallway in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Un bel haussmannien Paris 8
Un bel haussmannien Paris 8
Sylvie BagrosSylvie Bagros
Yves Bagros
Large contemporary hallway in Paris with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Central Avenue
Central Avenue
Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.
This is an example of a large beach style hallway in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and beige 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. Table base is Palecek with custom glass top.
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.
Inspiration for a large modern hallway in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.

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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