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Warrior Drive Residence - Franklin
Warrior Drive Residence - Franklin
Eric Ross Interiors, LLCEric Ross Interiors, LLC
This foyer was previously dark and uninviting, but with the use of lighter finishes, graphic wallpaper and a large mirror to reflect light, the space has completely transformed into a stunning entryway. photo credit Neely Catignani
Entrance
Entrance
Amy Kartheiser DesignAmy Kartheiser Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic entrance in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
In the entry hall, a variety of patterns and finishes play off of one another with a sense of ease, and sets the tone for the rest of the house. Bisazza's Vienna Nero floor mosaics give the decor vintage appeal, while mirrored globe pendants and ornamental wallpaper lend a dash of opulence. Taking advantage of the hall's length, the Novogratzes installed a series of coat hooks for easy access. With a fast-paced family of nine, keeping organized is crucial, and practical ideas such as this make it possible to minimize clutter. Pendant lights by Tom Dixon, Y Lighting; Wallpaper, Flavor Paper Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz
Sycamores
Sycamores
Richard Manion Architecture Inc.Richard Manion Architecture Inc.
This brick and stone residence on a large estate property is an American version of the English country house, and it pays homage to the work of Harrie T. Lindeberg, Edwin Lutyens and John Russell Pope, all practitioners of an elegant country style rooted in classicism. Features include bricks handmade in Maryland, a limestone entry and a library with coffered ceiling and stone floors. The interiors balance formal English rooms with family rooms in a more relaxed Arts and Crafts style. Landscape by Mark Beall and Sara Fairchild
Indianola Avenue
Indianola Avenue
Studio M InteriorsStudio M Interiors
Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Family Loft
Family Loft
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
The entry area became an 'urban mudroom' with ample storage and a small clean workspace that can also serve as an additional sleeping area if needed. Glass block borrows natural light from the abutting corridor while maintaining privacy. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.
Globally Influenced Remodel
Globally Influenced Remodel
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
360-Vip Photography - Dean Riedel Schrader & Co - Remodeler
Medium sized bohemian boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Lake House Living in Horseshoe Bay
Lake House Living in Horseshoe Bay
Natalie Howe DesignNatalie Howe Design
This fully renovated lake house outside of Austin, Texas was a labor of love. After a year and a half, the house had been gutted and built back to a wonderful weekend retreat for the clients. The entry sets the tone as playful, bold but still classy. Wallpaper by Lindsay Cowles.
Casa en San Miguel, Asturias
Casa en San Miguel, Asturias
David Calaveras FotografíaDavid Calaveras Fotografía
David Calaveras
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Madrid with grey walls.
Warren Street Townhouse
Warren Street Townhouse
Ghislaine Viñas Interior DesignGhislaine Viñas Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a black front door, porcelain flooring and a feature wall.
The Lake House - Dining Room
The Lake House - Dining Room
Noble Interiors Inc.Noble Interiors Inc.
Landmark Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic hallway in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Rock and Roll Condo in Chicago featured in Luxe
Rock and Roll Condo in Chicago featured in Luxe
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Photo of a medium sized retro hallway in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Boråstapeter Wallpaper
Boråstapeter Wallpaper
Brewster Home FashionsBrewster Home Fashions
A perfect match in any entryway, this fresh herb wallpaper adds a fun vibe to walls that makes preparing meals much more enjoyable!
Design ideas for a medium sized rural boot room in Boston with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
New House - Fairfield, CT
New House - Fairfield, CT
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane - Tom Crane photography
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in New York with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Bunny Run Residence
Bunny Run Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Photography by Ann Hiner
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Austin with concrete flooring and multi-coloured walls.
Carter
Carter
Gray Walker InteriorsGray Walker Interiors
Mix of antiques and modern touches French settee Vintage chandelier and rug
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Charlotte with medium hardwood flooring and multi-coloured walls.
Katherine & Robert's Rowhouse
Katherine & Robert's Rowhouse
Residents UnderstoodResidents Understood
Bonnie Sen
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in DC Metro with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Harbour – Primavera Verano 2016
Harbour – Primavera Verano 2016
Laura Ashley MallorcaLaura Ashley Mallorca
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical entrance in Palma de Mallorca with multi-coloured walls.
Пастель и геометрия - Квартира для семьи с двумя детьми
Пастель и геометрия - Квартира для семьи с двумя детьми
Юлия КаманинаЮлия Каманина
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Moscow with porcelain flooring, a grey front door, grey floors, a single front door and multi-coloured walls.

Whimsical Wallpaper 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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