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Medium Sized Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Entradas- recibidores modernos
Entradas- recibidores modernos
Zadise Muebles Auxiliares, S.L.uZadise Muebles Auxiliares, S.L.u
Espejo para pasillo, entrada, recibidor, comedor, salón,... se adapta a los distintos espacios de nuestro hogar. Su diseño moderno hace que le de un toque muy actual al epacio Acabados en chapa natural con detalle en laca.
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
Welcoming and bright entry covered in gold-tone patterned wallcovering, and accented by pops of rich real and fuschia colors. The large scale eglomise mirrors adorn the focal wall.
Franklin Park Mudroom
Franklin Park Mudroom
JS Interiors LLCJS Interiors LLC
Medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with grey walls, brick flooring, beige floors and tongue and groove walls.
Traditional Farmhouse New Construction
Traditional Farmhouse New Construction
Amy Peltier Interior Design & HomeAmy Peltier Interior Design & Home
This farmhouse designed by our interior design studio showcases custom, traditional style with modern accents. The laundry room was given an interesting interplay of patterns and texture with a grey mosaic tile backsplash and printed tiled flooring. The dark cabinetry provides adequate storage and style. All the bathrooms are bathed in light palettes with hints of coastal color, while the mudroom features a grey and wood palette with practical built-in cabinets and cubbies. The kitchen is all about sleek elegance with a light palette and oversized pendants with metal accents. --- Project designed by Pasadena interior design studio Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home. They serve Pasadena, Bradbury, South Pasadena, San Marino, La Canada Flintridge, Altadena, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Los Angeles, as well as surrounding areas. --- For more about Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home, click here: https://peltierinteriors.com/
Silo Ridge, Amenia, New York
Silo Ridge, Amenia, New York
Raychel Wade DesignRaychel Wade Design
Light and airy entrance.
Medium sized traditional foyer in New York with white walls, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
The Design GalleryThe Design Gallery
The original mid-century door was preserved and refinished in a natural tone to coordinate with the new natural flooring finish. All stain finishes were applied with water-based no VOC pet friendly products. Original railings were refinished and kept to maintain the authenticity of the Deck House style. The light fixture offers an immediate sculptural wow factor upon entering the home.
Braemar Lane Home Remodel
Braemar Lane Home Remodel
Studio SteidleyStudio Steidley
This entry table is hair-on-hide with a glass top and a trio of little gumdrop stools underneath. The mirror is perfect to open up the space and highlight the horse sculpture. Photographer: Michael Hunter Photography
Outer Richmond Residence
Outer Richmond Residence
James Hill Architect, AIAJames Hill Architect, AIA
Entry way illuminated with natural light from skylight above stairwell. Open floor plan allows you to see through the living space to the back yard. Photo credit: James Zhou
Mt. Washington Ski House
Mt. Washington Ski House
Randy TrainorRandy Trainor
Project designed by Franconia interior designer Randy Trainor. She also serves the New Hampshire Ski Country, Lake Regions and Coast, including Lincoln, North Conway, and Bartlett. For more about Randy Trainor, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://crtinteriors.com/mt-washington-ski-house/
New Farmhouse - Front Entry
New Farmhouse - Front Entry
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
Bright and airy Foyer with stair open to Family Room.
Photo of a medium sized country foyer in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and exposed beams.
Wildwood - Entry - Kitchen
Wildwood - Entry - Kitchen
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a wood ceiling.
Трёхкомнатная квартира в Шуваловском парке
Трёхкомнатная квартира в Шуваловском парке
Lares DesignLares Design
Дизайнер Анна «растворила» верхние шкафы в пространстве холла, выкрасив их в цвет стен. Можно сказать, что холл - это одна большая гардеробная. С единой системой хранения, зеркалом, диванчиком. Отсутствие ручек шкафов усиливает эффект визуального слияния со стеной. Зеркало в пол дополнительно расширяет пространство и наполняет холл светом и воздухом.
Queen Anne Contemporary Craftsman Remodel
Queen Anne Contemporary Craftsman Remodel
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
This mud room has a bold twist with black painted drawers, paneling, and cabinets over head. The wood tones and white walls help lighten up the space and create balance.
Modern Mudroom Design
Modern Mudroom Design
Labra Design BuildLabra Design Build
Modern mudroom lockers design with walnut bench that wraps up the cabinetry and frames the coat hanging space with shiplap wall surface.A space under the drawers for shoes keeps things organized.
Шкаф купе в прихожую (не обычный)
Шкаф купе в прихожую (не обычный)
J-UNOJ-UNO
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Moscow with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and beige floors.
Kitchen Addition in Milton, MA
Kitchen Addition in Milton, MA
Almar Building and RemodelingAlmar Building and Remodeling
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Warm Craftsman Entry
Warm Craftsman Entry
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Medium sized traditional foyer in Seattle with a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Woodlands 1st Floor Remodel, Hinsdale
Woodlands 1st Floor Remodel, Hinsdale
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with white walls, travertine flooring and multi-coloured floors.
First Impressions - Entry
First Impressions - Entry
DESIGN 4 CORNERSDESIGN 4 CORNERS
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Medium Sized 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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