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Orange Entrance with Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Whimsical East Atlanta Cottage Renovation
Whimsical East Atlanta Cottage Renovation
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Bohemian entrance in Atlanta with blue walls, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floors, wainscoting and a dado rail.
Nic and Adams new home
Nic and Adams new home
B Designs Interior'sB Designs Interior's
We had so much fun decorating this space. No detail was too small for Nicole and she understood it would not be completed with every detail for a couple of years, but also that taking her time to fill her home with items of quality that reflected her taste and her families needs were the most important issues. As you can see, her family has settled in.
Farmhouse Fresh
Farmhouse Fresh
Everything HomeEverything Home
This elegant home remodel created a bright, transitional farmhouse charm, replacing the old, cramped setup with a functional, family-friendly design. This beautifully designed mudroom was born from a clever space solution for the kitchen. Originally an office, this area became a much-needed mudroom with a new garage entrance. The elegant white and wood theme exudes sophistication, offering ample storage and delightful artwork. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
Zinc House
Zinc House
Ande Bunbury ArchitectsAnde Bunbury Architects
Black walls and narrow timber steps create drama in the approach to the front door of this house
Medium sized industrial vestibule in Melbourne with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a wood ceiling and wainscoting.
Samsonite
Samsonite
Enfort HomesEnfort Homes
PNW Modern entry way with double height ceiling, black board & batten accent walls and large modern LED chandelier. Kirkland, WA new construction built by Enfort Homes in 2023.
Rénovation d'une maison - Clarisse Pons architecture décoration intérieure Paris
Rénovation d'une maison - Clarisse Pons architecture décoration intérieure Paris
CP Design InterieurCP Design Interieur
L'entrée est séparée de la salle à manger par un muret bas, supportant en partie haute une claustra sur mesure. un petit banc coffre et un meuble à clefs assortis on été ajoutés pour un côté pratique.
Une entrée bleue
Une entrée bleue
Céline Marie GESSIERCéline Marie GESSIER
Entrée bleue repensée entièrement au sein d'un appartement de 114 m2. Cet axe central incontournable, donne le ton et l'ambiance du lieu, dès l'arrivée des visiteurs. Les boiseries créées pour l'occasion, répondent aux poufs et miroirs ronds. La console chinée, permet de casser la linéarité du couloir. Pour plus de confort, la porte donnant sur le couloir a été enlevée. Le luminaire aux 4 ampoules donne son identité à l'entrée. La porte coulissante blanche de la cuisine permet de laisser passer la lumière. Elle est également un élément gain de place. La verrière du dressing (fond de couloir) rappelle l'ambiance d'artiste, en écho de la porte de la cuisine.
UN BB AL DUOMO_HALL
UN BB AL DUOMO_HALL
Daniela Perrella_DArt architetturaDaniela Perrella_DArt architettura
Large eclectic foyer in Naples with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and wainscoting.
FZ Experience Care
FZ Experience Care
Studio Zay MilanoStudio Zay Milano
Dettaglio della boiserie in rovere naturale in ingresso realizzata su misura
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Other with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Family Home Renovation
Family Home Renovation
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Photos by Brice Ferre
Large contemporary foyer in Vancouver with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, black floors and wainscoting.
軽井沢の別荘
軽井沢の別荘
株式会社 ART-SESSION株式会社 ART-SESSION
玄関は、無垢板張りの床、杉板張りの壁、杉板張りの天井で構成され山小屋の雰囲気を出しています。
Small scandinavian hallway in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling and wainscoting.

Orange Entrance with Wainscoting 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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