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Medium Sized Entrance with a Feature Wall Ideas and Designs

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Kent House
Kent House
Gabriel Holland Interior DesignGabriel Holland Interior Design
Storme sabine
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Kent with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a glass front door and a feature wall.
Two Doors Down
Two Doors Down
Romina Black InteriorsRomina Black Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, beige floors and a feature wall.
Modern Ranch Renovation
Modern Ranch Renovation
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This family home in a Denver neighborhood started out as a dark, ranch home from the 1950’s. We changed the roof line, added windows, large doors, walnut beams, a built-in garden nook, a custom kitchen and a new entrance (among other things). The home didn’t grow dramatically square footage-wise. It grew in ways that really count: Light, air, connection to the outside and a connection to family living. For more information and Before photos check out my blog post: Before and After: A Ranch Home with Abundant Natural Light and Part One on this here. Photographs by Sara Yoder. Interior Styling by Kristy Oatman. FEATURED IN: Kitchen and Bath Design News One Kind Design
Greenbank Development
Greenbank Development
Westeck Windows and DoorsWesteck Windows and Doors
Modern Living in Mercer Island Washington. http://www.greenbankdevelopment.com/
Extension, loft conversion & renovation - Russell Road
Extension, loft conversion & renovation - Russell Road
MAC Building Solutions LtdMAC Building Solutions Ltd
Nathalie Priem
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in London with light hardwood flooring, black walls and a feature wall.
1950's House Refurb
1950's House Refurb
Born Designers LtdBorn Designers Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized retro front door in Sussex with orange walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, brown floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Mudroom
Mudroom
MSiegel DesignMSiegel Design
Photography by: Mark Lohman Styled by: Sunday Hendrickson
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Little Rock with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.
Brentwood 2-story Family Home
Brentwood 2-story Family Home
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and a feature wall.
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We added tongue & groove panelling, built in benches and a tiled Victorian floor to the entrance hallway in this Isle of Wight holiday home
Medium sized traditional vestibule in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Mt Eliza Home Entry way
Mt Eliza Home Entry way
Brickworks Building ProductsBrickworks Building Products
Gorgeous entry way that showcases how Auswest Timber Wormy Chestnut can make a great focal point in your home. Featured Product: Auswest Timbers Wormy Chestnut Designer: The owners in conjunction with Modularc Builder: Whiteside Homes Benchtops & entertainment unit: Timberbench.com Front door & surround: Ken Platt in conjunction with Excel Doors Photographer: Emma Cross, Urban Angles
PORT CREDIT PENTHOUSE
PORT CREDIT PENTHOUSE
HARRISON FAE DESIGNHARRISON FAE DESIGN
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, wallpapered walls and a feature wall.
Franks Off Fifth
Franks Off Fifth
Zimmerman and AssociatesZimmerman and Associates
Medium sized modern front door in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and a feature wall.
Transitional Entrance
Transitional Entrance
Hout Design LtdHout Design Ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Other with grey floors, beige walls and a feature wall.
Georgian townhouse in the heart of Canonbury
Georgian townhouse in the heart of Canonbury
JLV Design LtdJLV Design Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary entrance in London with marble flooring, a single front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling, a feature wall and white walls.
wohnhaus b
wohnhaus b
sebastian kolm architekturfotografiesebastian kolm architekturfotografie
sebastian kolm architekturfotografie
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Nuremberg with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a feature wall.
St Ives House
St Ives House
Libby Winberg InteriorsLibby Winberg Interiors
Thomas Dalhoff
Medium sized traditional foyer in Sydney with grey walls and a feature wall.
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a feature wall.
Entrance design
Entrance design
Xenas InteriorsXenas Interiors
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in London with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a grey front door, grey floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
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.
Full House Renovation + Partition Walls removal + New Cloakroom
Full House Renovation + Partition Walls removal + New Cloakroom
Costa Builders GroupCosta Builders Group
Accupanel concealed the cloakroom entrance, giving the entrance/corridor a clean, neat appearance. The long led light in the ceiling and wall is clean and modern

Medium Sized Entrance with a Feature Wall 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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