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Red Foyer Ideas and Designs

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Lake Margerethe Cottage Renovation
Lake Margerethe Cottage Renovation
Sidock GroupSidock Group
Classic foyer in Other with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Artisian Woodworker's Home
Artisian Woodworker's Home
ESM ArchitectsESM Architects
Arts & Crafts
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Cincinnati with a single front door.
W Haus
W Haus
Engelman Construction LtdEngelman Construction Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized modern foyer in Edmonton with red walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Berkshire
Berkshire
Acorn Deck House CompanyAcorn Deck House Company
The Bershire Deck House is a perfect escape, located in a remote mountain town in western Massachusetts. It features a welcoming great room, which greets visitors with spectacular, floor-to-ceiling views of the landscape beyond; a deck for relaxing and entertaining; and a private, entry-level master suite. The lower level also features two additional bedrooms, a family room and unfinished space for future expansion.
Butterfly House
Butterfly House
Spears Horn ArchitectsSpears Horn Architects
Main entrance highlighted by butterfly roof and red accent wall. Photo credit: Karen Novotny and Spears Horn Architects
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Albuquerque with red walls, concrete flooring and a double front door.
Home in Santa Monica Mountains
Home in Santa Monica Mountains
Catherine S. Grasso, Design For LivingCatherine S. Grasso, Design For Living
This beautifully built 4000 sq. ft. home was a big project requiring every last one of my design skills. Designed from the ground up, using best quality materials, craftspeople and custom finishes, the house became a unique blend of loftiness and coziness. Plastered walls and beautiful pecan wood floors give way to exceptional views of the mountains through oversized wood windows. The overall feel is European with a modern American mountain home twist. Classic beauty is timeless! Photo by Don Holtz
Bradbrook House
Bradbrook House
Granit Architects + InteriorsGranit Architects + Interiors
Photo Credit - Andrew Beasley
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in London with red walls, marble flooring, a single front door and white floors.
Just Press One Button
Just Press One Button
Procom Enterprises, Ltd.Procom Enterprises, Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Chicago with red walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
CASA MNTG
CASA MNTG
STUDIO OIKOSSTUDIO OIKOS
Inspiration for a medium sized modern foyer in Milan with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Grandfather Mountain Townhouse
Grandfather Mountain Townhouse
Morehouse InteriorsMorehouse Interiors
The foyer of the eclectic art collectors' mountain get-away. Featuring the original work of Bob Eoff, Bob Timberlake, Wiili. Pottery by Joe Comeau, Remo Pirraci.
Meuble sur-mesure / entrée
Meuble sur-mesure / entrée
Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieurCécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur
Medium sized industrial foyer in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Home Offices and Built-Ins
Home Offices and Built-Ins
Macik Custom Woodworking & Contracting, LLCMacik Custom Woodworking & Contracting, LLC
Craftsman style columns and built in lighted shelving create a dramatic focal point all using quarter sawn white oak with a rich custom stain.
Photo of a large classic foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Lockers with boot drawers
Lockers with boot drawers
Johannings Custom CabinetsJohannings Custom Cabinets
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Cleveland with beige walls and travertine flooring.
Entrée gaie avec toilettes et placards
Entrée gaie avec toilettes et placards
Nonjetable architecture d'intérieurNonjetable architecture d'intérieur
Entrée ouverte avec des nombreux rangements et des toilettes.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern foyer in Paris with orange walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Rooms: ENTER
Rooms: ENTER
Haas Habitats LLCHaas Habitats LLC
Haas Habitat Room: ENTER ( Entry) F2FOTO
This is an example of a medium sized rustic foyer in Burlington with red walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Dramatic Entry Ceiling
Dramatic Entry Ceiling
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
An entry dome rich in design and colors. We used a variety of hand troweled, hand painted, and leafing techniques in the creation of this beautiful entry dome. It perfectly reflected the bold, colorful personality of these special clients. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands
Mise en couleur d'une maison d'architecte à la campagne
Mise en couleur d'une maison d'architecte à la campagne
ESCALES COULEURSESCALES COULEURS
Un orange élégant donne le ton dès l'entrée Crédit photos Sophie de Vismes
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Other with ceramic flooring, grey floors and orange walls.
Netherhall Gardens - Hampstead
Netherhall Gardens - Hampstead
DMJ designDMJ design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in London with beige walls.
Modern Meets Craftsman - Winchester, MA
Modern Meets Craftsman - Winchester, MA
SWZ Architects LLC (merging with LFA)SWZ Architects LLC (merging with LFA)
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Asian Entry
Asian Entry
Photo of a world-inspired foyer in Hawaii with a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Red Foyer 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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