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Декорирование квартиры в ЖК НЕО
Декорирование квартиры в ЖК НЕО
Anna KorolevaAnna Koroleva
Photo of a scandi entrance in Saint Petersburg.
Wollongong
Wollongong
Adlington HomesAdlington Homes
Inspiration for a scandinavian entrance in Wollongong.
Thirties Semi in Hove_Entrance Hallway
Thirties Semi in Hove_Entrance Hallway
Bean InteriorsBean 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.
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Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Medium sized scandinavian front door in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Field Scandinavian
Field Scandinavian
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
This is an example of a small scandi boot room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and grey floors.
Meadowbrook Bothy
Meadowbrook Bothy
UserUser
Lucy Walters Photography
Inspiration for a scandi boot room in Oxfordshire with a single front door and a glass front door.
Box in Box - monolocale | 26 mq
Box in Box - monolocale | 26 mq
Fo.Ca | Studio d'architetturaFo.Ca | Studio d'architettura
Vista dall'ingresso al monolocale sulla libreria e, attraverso l'apertura delle ante scorrevoli, sulla cucina.
Design ideas for a small scandi foyer in Milan with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Cedarview Residence
Cedarview Residence
Root ArchitectureRoot Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian front door in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Glen Park Cottage
Glen Park Cottage
Lotta Coffey Design & InteriorsLotta Coffey Design & Interiors
This is an example of a small scandinavian entrance in San Francisco.
Sunnyside addition
Sunnyside addition
Marlo Creative InteriorsMarlo Creative Interiors
An addition to the front of the home allowed for a beautiful new entryway.
Small scandinavian foyer in Calgary with a single front door, green walls, ceramic flooring, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Espace de vie dans une maison de ville
Espace de vie dans une maison de ville
Agence LALMAgence LALM
Design ideas for a scandi entrance in Paris with feature lighting.
Banc Porte-manteau "Maxi Hall"
Banc Porte-manteau "Maxi Hall"
RIEN A CIRERRIEN A CIRER
Lauriane Thiriat
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi boot room in Paris with orange walls and light hardwood flooring.
Branislav
Branislav
LeviArs Floors & InteriorsLeviArs Floors & Interiors
​Scandinavian​ Design The walls moved 8 feet in back and 10 feet to right, to have a larger Kitchen and Living Room with adding in the right side of the house 3 more Bedrooms. Benjamin Moore Paint. Elegant Engineered wood. New solid Kitchen Cabinets.
Modern Ski Chalet is meant to be played in
Modern Ski Chalet is meant to be played in
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
getting into the lower floor means you've likely come from the pond, the ski hill, snow shoeing etc therefore the inset grill keeps the house clean and tidy up to 25 lbs of dirt a year are removed from these grill pans
Falsterbogatan 22b
Falsterbogatan 22b
Bjurfors SkåneBjurfors Skåne
Bjurfors/ SE360
Design ideas for a small scandi entrance in Malmo with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Fastighetsfoto Mariehäll
Fastighetsfoto Mariehäll
Skenbild Produktion, Fotograf Ingemar EdfalkSkenbild Produktion, Fotograf Ingemar Edfalk
Ingemar Edfalk
Design ideas for a small scandinavian entrance in Stockholm with laminate floors, white walls and white floors.
Olssons (Sweden)
Olssons (Sweden)
BetterGharBetterGhar
Inspiration for a scandi entrance in Mumbai.
Swedish Summer Cabin in Sydney
Swedish Summer Cabin in Sydney
MR.FRÄGMR.FRÄG
Terence Chin
Inspiration for a scandi entrance in Sydney with white floors.
Réhabilitation maison E&A à Vincennes (94) -
Réhabilitation maison E&A à Vincennes (94) -
AAACSC Christelle Serres-ChabrierAAACSC Christelle Serres-Chabrier
christelle Serres-Chabrier ; guillaume Leblanc
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian boot room in Paris with white walls.

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!
Scandinavian Entry
Scandinavian Entry
Inspiration for a small scandinavian boot room in Ottawa with white walls and porcelain flooring.
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