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Ames
Ames
Drake+Khan DesignDrake+Khan Design
Vintage entrance in Toronto.
Karen Joy Interiors
Karen Joy Interiors
Karen Joy InteriorsKaren Joy Interiors
A warm and inviting entry.
This is an example of a romantic foyer in Boston with light hardwood flooring.
French Farmhouse - Entry Hall
French Farmhouse - Entry Hall
Linda Woods DesignLinda Woods Design
A French Country Renovation by Interior Designer Linda Woods based in Perth Hills. Unique and wonderful elements to tie it all together to express unique style.
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Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation
Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation
Jetton Construction, Inc.Jetton Construction, Inc.
This property was transformed from an 1870s YMCA summer camp into an eclectic family home, built to last for generations. Space was made for a growing family by excavating the slope beneath and raising the ceilings above. Every new detail was made to look vintage, retaining the core essence of the site, while state of the art whole house systems ensure that it functions like 21st century home. This home was featured on the cover of ELLE Décor Magazine in April 2016. G.P. Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Frederika Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse
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Design ideas for a medium sized romantic hallway in Austin with white walls, brick flooring and a medium wood front door.
Old Tayport Pl
Old Tayport Pl
Lauren Nicole DesignsLauren Nicole Designs
Photo of a large shabby-chic style foyer in Charlotte.
My Houzz: Devotion Shows in a 19th-Century Belgian Home
My Houzz: Devotion Shows in a 19th-Century Belgian Home
Holly MarderHolly Marder
Holly Marder © 2012 Houzz
Photo of a romantic entrance in Amsterdam.
Kent Cottage
Kent Cottage
Chris SnookChris Snook
Chris Snook © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a romantic entrance in London.
Country Living
Country Living
Modern Kitchen DesignModern Kitchen Design
Becca Feauto
Photo of a medium sized romantic boot room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Mudroom Wall
Mudroom Wall
My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMy Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style entrance in San Diego.
Foyer
Foyer
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this grand entryway featuring wood floors, vaulted ceilings, and custom molding & millwork!
Design ideas for an expansive vintage foyer in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
3708 Hilltop Ln
3708 Hilltop Ln
Gill Design Co.Gill Design Co.
Carrie Buell
Design ideas for a small romantic foyer in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
My Houzz: An Eclectic 1920s Farmhouse in Georgia
My Houzz: An Eclectic 1920s Farmhouse in Georgia
Corynne PlessCorynne Pless
Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Vintage entrance in New York.
West Road Cottage
West Road Cottage
RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTSRAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS
The mudroom of a little cottage nestled into a picturesque Vermont village. Photo: Greg Premru
Design ideas for a small romantic boot room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
8ft. Classic-Craft Rustic door
8ft. Classic-Craft Rustic door
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8ft. Therma-Tru Classic-Craft Rustic Collection fiberglass round-top door featuring casually elegant wood graining. and decorative strap hinges.
This is an example of a shabby-chic style front door in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Exterior Doors
Exterior Doors
ELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by MyersELEVATIONS | Design Solutions by Myers
Visit Our Showroom 8000 Locust Mill St. Ellicott City, MD 21043 Masonite White Exterior Front Door - 1 panel, 1/2 lite, 106, 129, 6'8\", 80, Beauty, Belleville, BLS, bty, EXT, Exterior, Fiberglass, Foyer, Rectangular, Sidelite Door Sidelite, Sidelite Door Sidelite Transom, Smooth, T, Transom, Aria, 455, Expo Elevations Design Solutions by Myers is the go-to inspirational, high-end showroom for the best in cabinetry, flooring, window and door design. Visit our showroom with your architect, contractor or designer to explore the brands and products that best reflects your personal style. We can assist in product selection, in-home measurements, estimating and design, as well as providing referrals to professional remodelers and designers.
Entryway Hallway Closet
Entryway Hallway Closet
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This is an example of a romantic entrance in Atlanta.
マンションアンティークリノベーション　Ａ様邸
マンションアンティークリノベーション　Ａ様邸
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アンティークリノベ
Inspiration for a small vintage hallway in Fukuoka with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
15 Engle Road, San Mateo, CA
15 Engle Road, San Mateo, CA
Mary Ann Teixeira, REALTORMary Ann Teixeira, REALTOR
Romantic entrance in San Francisco.

Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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!
House Plan 928-13
House Plan 928-13
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Photo of a vintage entrance in San Francisco.
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