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Thirties Semi in Hove_Entrance Hallway
Thirties Semi in Hove_Entrance Hallway
Bean Interiors
Whitewash entrance hallway to create light and open space, enhanced with natural materials and neutral finishes.
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi entrance in Sussex with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
No.84 - The Hallway with original front door
No.84 - The Hallway with original front door
Hope Lucia Design
Scandinavian foyer in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Brixton Townhouse II
Brixton Townhouse II
Indie & Co.
Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a medium sized scandi hallway in London with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Vermont Remodel
Vermont Remodel
Lexi Westergard Design
John Woodcock
This is an example of a scandinavian boot room in Phoenix with white walls.
Adventurous Family Home
Adventurous Family Home
JOURNEY HOME INTERIORS
Daniel Blue Architectural Photography
Photo of a small scandinavian foyer in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Larchmont Village House
Larchmont Village House
Stephen Moser Architect
View of back mudroom
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian boot room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Rénovation complète d'un Studio
Rénovation complète d'un Studio
Maison Auvray Architecture Intérieure
Inspiration for a scandi entrance in Paris.
玄関
玄関
ココチの家 × こども未来設計事務所　(株)中村
Photo of a scandinavian entrance in Kyoto.
402 MUSASHINO RESIDENCE
402 MUSASHINO RESIDENCE
RYO ASO DESIGN OFFICE
Inspiration for a small scandinavian boot room in Tokyo Suburbs with ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Aménagement et décoration d'une maison de vacances
Aménagement et décoration d'une maison de vacances
L'Atelier D. - Architecture & Déco d'intérieur
Création d'un espace bureau dans le dégagement de la maison. L'escalier est isolé et sécurisé grâce à un agencement en bois façon claire-voie.
Photo of a small scandinavian vestibule in Bordeaux with ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Friluftsliv Renovation
Friluftsliv Renovation
Story LLC
This "drop zone" for coats, hats and shoes makes the most of a tight entry area by providing a well-lit place to sit and transition to home. The sconces are West Elm and the coat hooks are Restoration Hardware in the Dover line.
Apartamento Riberas
Apartamento Riberas
ilia estudio interiorismo
Iñaki caperochipi
Inspiration for a scandi entrance in Other.
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Cynthia Lynn Photography
Cynthia Lynn Photography
Photo of a scandinavian hallway in Chicago with yellow walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Rénovation épurée pour cet appartement sur l'île de la Jatte
Rénovation épurée pour cet appartement sur l'île de la Jatte
Mon Concept Habitation
Nos équipes ont utilisé quelques bons tuyaux pour apporter ergonomie, rangements, et caractère à cet appartement situé à Neuilly-sur-Seine. L’utilisation ponctuelle de couleurs intenses crée une nouvelle profondeur à l’espace tandis que le choix de matières naturelles et douces apporte du style. Effet déco garanti!
Une entrée tout en subtilité
Une entrée tout en subtilité
Marion Galline - Architecte d'intérieur
L'entrée est décloisonnée mais conserve sa fonction, elle est matérialisée par un faux plafond peint dans un bleu profond et un claustra de bois. Le placard attenant est peint dans la même teinte afin de créer une cohérence dans la lecture des espaces. Un tabouret et un miroir complète cet espace pour le rendre fonctionnel. Lorsque l'on rentre chez soi, on peut se déchausser tranquillement, se recoiffer et aller déposer ses effets dans le placard, le tout en profitant d'une belle lumière naturelle.
玄関
玄関
KEIJI 一級建築士事務所
「子供たちが帰宅後すぐに手洗いできるように」と設置したエントランスの手洗い場。お客様を迎える場所だから、デザインや素材にもこだわっている
Inspiration for a scandi entrance in Kyoto.
Projet Maison La Puisaye
Projet Maison La Puisaye
studio LA maison
Rénovation totale d'une maison de 90m2 + création d'un extension de 30m2 au sol.
Photo of a small scandi foyer in Other with pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
神戸市北区ナテュラルデザインの家
神戸市北区ナテュラルデザインの家
ココチイエ　株式会社ウィズ建築設計
Scandi entrance in Kobe.
Blackshire
Blackshire
MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION
Medium sized scandi boot room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a single front door and a black front door.
Hygge
Hygge
Birdseye Design
Design ideas for a small scandi front door in Burlington with white walls, a single front door and a glass front door.

Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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