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Medium Sized Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Edge Hill Project
Edge Hill Project
Natural Selections LLCNatural Selections LLC
Entryway with 5" white oak flooring and black stair railing. Hardwood flooring and door hardware provided and installed by Natural Selections.
Medium sized traditional foyer in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Softly & Swiftly
Softly & Swiftly
Masa Studio ArchitectsMasa Studio Architects
AMBIA Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Houston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Shagbark Residence
Shagbark Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
The large angled garage, double entry door, bay window and arches are the welcoming visuals to this exposed ranch. Exterior thin veneer stone, the James Hardie Timberbark siding and the Weather Wood shingles accented by the medium bronze metal roof and white trim windows are an eye appealing color combination. Impressive double transom entry door with overhead timbers and side by side double pillars. (Ryan Hainey)
Friendly Bungalow
Friendly Bungalow
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
The mudroom features a bathroom
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Kansas City with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Transitional Kitchen & 1st Floor Bonnema Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen & 1st Floor Bonnema Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Inner Sunset 1530
Inner Sunset 1530
SF Design BuildSF Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem.
Saddle Rock Hampton style Estate
Saddle Rock Hampton style Estate
Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in New York with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and black floors.
North Fork Waterfront
North Fork Waterfront
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Vedder Home Renovation
Vedder Home Renovation
Alair Homes HudsonAlair Homes Hudson
This traditional full home renovation features a modern kitchen, elegant foyer, and a luxurious master suite.
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Cleveland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Prospect House
Prospect House
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
Medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, grey floors and a light wood front door.
Rockville
Rockville
Jennifer Radakovic DesignJennifer Radakovic Design
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Richmond with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and porcelain flooring.
Rhoads Residence
Rhoads Residence
J 3 ArchitectsJ 3 Architects
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Seattle with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Black Point Road Project
Black Point Road Project
Kara Theresa LLCKara Theresa LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in New York with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
F-House
F-House
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Tokyo Suburbs with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Classy Colonial
Classy Colonial
Moser Architects PLLCMoser Architects PLLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Rénovation complète d'un appartement à Marseille
Rénovation complète d'un appartement à Marseille
Un jour d'avrilUn jour d'avril
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Marseille with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Sherwood
Sherwood
Burton Works: Designer CabinetryBurton Works: Designer Cabinetry
Mudroom Coat Hooks
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Beach House
Beach House
Nick George | PhotographerNick George | Photographer
Nick George | Photographer
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal entrance in Sussex with white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Exteriors
Exteriors
360 Painting of Naperville360 Painting of Naperville
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Chicago with brown walls, a single front door and a black front door.

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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