Medium Sized Entrance with a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

Medium sized victorian hallway in Sussex with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and a dado rail.

Family House - Richmond

Mia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd

Marco Joe Fazio
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in London with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white walls and a dado rail.

Atherton Residence

TINEKE TRIGGS

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a dado rail.

Garrison Landing Unit (Wayzata)

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photographer: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and a dado rail.

Edwardian Seaside Home Revamp!

Holly Christian | PLUCKED + STUFF LTD

Medium sized eclectic hallway in Kent with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, an orange front door, multi-coloured floors and a dado rail.

Historic Farm House Renovations and Additions

KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS

Frank Shirley Architects
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured walls and a dado rail.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

This checkerboard flooring is Minton marble (tumbled 61 x 61cm) and Aliseo marble (tumbled 61 x 61cm), both from Artisans of Devizes. The floor is bordered with the same Minton tumbled marble. | Light fixtures are the Salasco 3 tiered chandeliers from Premier Housewares

Westchester Country Home

J. F. Roesemann Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dado rail.

Whole Home Renovation - Newton, MA

Cutting Edge Homes Inc.

Photo: Patrick O'Malley
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic boot room in Boston with grey walls, marble flooring, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.

New Waterfront Home

J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.

Photography: Stacy Bass New waterfront home in historic district features custom details throughout. Classic design with contemporary features. State-of-the-art conveniences. Designed to maximize light and breathtaking views.

Battersea Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.

美しいエントランス

安藤眞代デザイン　 studio Ma(スタジオ・エムエー）

イギリスの壁紙と、新しく白いエレガンスな腰壁を造作、ホールにはスーツケースも入る大きなシューズクローゼットを備えた、美しいエントランスホール
Medium sized victorian hallway in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a white front door, beige floors and a dado rail.

Stair Hall

J Steven Kemp Architect

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a dado rail.

Hampton Creek

New Image Construction

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and a dado rail.

Colonial Comfort

Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc

Photography by Sam Gray
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with slate flooring, white walls, a single front door, a white front door, black floors and a dado rail.

House on the Lake- Shorewood

Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.

Inviting entry to this lake home. Opening the front door, one is greeted by lofted lake views out the back. Beautiful wainscot on the main entry and stairway walls

Stone Colonial in Sterling Ridge Harrison, NY

Georgio Home

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.

Hearthstone Farm - Stair Hall

Frank Shirley Architects

Photo by Randy O'Rourke
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Boston with a single front door, a white front door, medium hardwood flooring, multi-coloured walls, beige floors and a dado rail.

Garrison Landing Unit (Wayzata)

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photographer: Landmark Photography
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and a dado rail.

Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design

Danziger Design

J.W. Smith Photography
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and a dado rail.

Medium Sized Entrance with a Dado Rail 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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