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Simple and clean one bedroom apartment
Simple and clean one bedroom apartment
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Прихожая с узким комодом
Design ideas for a small scandinavian entrance in Saint Petersburg with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Forest Retreat
Forest Retreat
ALTER Design StudioALTER Design Studio
Reimagined entrance with a gorgeous 4' wide Douglas Fir door and window seat with hidden storage for shoes and coats.
This is an example of a medium sized scandi foyer in Vancouver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Ул. Островитянова - 48,5 кв.м.
Ул. Островитянова - 48,5 кв.м.
PORUBLEV INTERIORSPORUBLEV INTERIORS
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi front door in Moscow with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
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ハンズデザイン一級建築士事務所/Mさんの家
ハンズデザイン一級建築士事務所/Mさんの家
株式会社ハンズデザイン一級建築士事務所株式会社ハンズデザイン一級建築士事務所
キャットウォークのある家　Photo by Kuroda Sakurako
Photo of a scandi hallway with white walls.
豊橋 牛川町の家2014
豊橋 牛川町の家2014
株式会社kotori株式会社kotori
製作の格子戸を引いて玄関に入ると、正面にはアオダモとモミジの見える大きな窓があります。 玄関の軒は垂木を見せるデザインとすることで、趣の感じられる空間になりました。
Large scandinavian front door in Other with a sliding front door, white walls and a medium wood front door.
Trädgård
Trädgård
Blackbird Garden ArchitectsBlackbird Garden Architects
Scandi entrance in Stockholm.
Bring in the light - Genesee home
Bring in the light - Genesee home
Constructive BuildersConstructive Builders
Scandi entrance in Denver.
Projet Valérie
Projet Valérie
Studio G-DesignStudio G-Design
Inspiration for a scandi entrance in Bordeaux.
Douceur scandinave, 65m2 à Paris
Douceur scandinave, 65m2 à Paris
Ameo ConceptAmeo Concept
Cet appartement de 65m2 situé dans un immeuble de style Art Déco au cœur du quartier familial de la rue du Commerce à Paris n’avait pas connu de travaux depuis plus de vingt ans. Initialement doté d’une seule chambre, le pré requis des clients qui l’ont acquis était d’avoir une seconde chambre, et d’ouvrir les espaces afin de mettre en valeur la lumière naturelle traversante. Une grande modernisation s’annonce alors : ouverture du volume de la cuisine sur l’espace de circulation, création d’une chambre parentale tout en conservant un espace salon séjour généreux, rénovation complète de la salle d’eau et de la chambre enfant, le tout en créant le maximum de rangements intégrés possible. Un joli défi relevé par Ameo Concept pour cette transformation totale, où optimisation spatiale et ambiance scandinave se combinent tout en douceur.
Майский
Майский
Tom homeTom home
Photo of a scandinavian entrance in Other.
Striking Minimalism | Lakeville, MN
Striking Minimalism | Lakeville, MN
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Design ideas for a scandi entrance in Minneapolis.
Bedford
Bedford
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
Inspiration for a small scandi foyer in Toronto with a single front door.
Однушка трансформер в ЦАО / 32м2 / блочный дом II-18
Однушка трансформер в ЦАО / 32м2 / блочный дом II-18
UserUser
Brainstorm Buro +7 916 0602213
Design ideas for a small scandinavian front door in Moscow with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Totalrenovering av vackert 50 tals parhus i Göteborg
Totalrenovering av vackert 50 tals parhus i Göteborg
Studio A3Studio A3
Hall med originaldörr och originalgolv i kalksten
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian front door in Gothenburg with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
The charming melody
The charming melody
JoinForces studioJoinForces studio
Дизайн Марина Назаренко Фото Валентин Назаренко
Inspiration for a small scandinavian entrance in Other with feature lighting.
Double Entry Door With Transom
Double Entry Door With Transom
TLG Doors and HardwareTLG Doors and Hardware
Design ideas for a scandinavian entrance in Charlotte with a double front door.
Houzz reportage - Hemma hos Dorotea Malmegård
Houzz reportage - Hemma hos Dorotea Malmegård
KronfotoKronfoto
Kronfoto / Adam Helbaoui© Houzz 2017
This is an example of a medium sized scandi entrance in Stockholm with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Fereinwohnung in Westerland
Fereinwohnung in Westerland
Home Staging SyltHome Staging Sylt
Lars Neugebauer
This is an example of a scandinavian entrance in Other.
Apartments for young family
Apartments for young family
Diamir InteriorsDiamir Interiors
Amir Kabulov
This is an example of a small scandinavian hallway in Other.

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!
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian entrance in Other.
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