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Artists House Lewes
Artists House Lewes
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2015 Houzz
Shabby-chic style entrance in London with white walls, painted wood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
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
Design ideas for a romantic entrance in Amsterdam.
Regal kreativ
Regal kreativ
Xilobis Deutschland GmbHXilobis Deutschland GmbH
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style entrance in Stuttgart.
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Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This grand entryway certainly caught our eye -- the double doors, wood flooring, chandelier and custom ceiling belong on the cover of an architectural digest magazine.
The Cottage
The Cottage
Brewster Home FashionsBrewster Home Fashions
Such a beautiful entryway! A lovely mix of blue shades paired with a refreshing wallpaper design creates a fabulous space to walk into.
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style entrance in Boston.
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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.
Квартира на Патриарших
Квартира на Патриарших
Alexey Trofimov PhotographyAlexey Trofimov Photography
Photo of a shabby-chic style entrance in Moscow.
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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
Romantic entrance in Amsterdam.
интерьер квартиры 75квм. п.Речкуновка, Новосибирская область
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Студия 3D дизайн-бюроСтудия 3D дизайн-бюро
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage hallway in Novosibirsk with brown walls, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and brick walls.
Door Ideas
Door Ideas
Coastal GroupCoastal Group
This is an example of a romantic entrance in Cornwall.
PROJET TOURNELLES, Architectes d'intérieur: Carla Lopez et Margaux Meza
PROJET TOURNELLES, Architectes d'intérieur: Carla Lopez et Margaux Meza
Transition Interior DesignTransition Interior Design
Shoootin
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style entrance in Paris with white walls and grey floors.
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Babin's Cabinet Works, IncBabin's Cabinet Works, Inc
Photo of a romantic entrance in Minneapolis.
Beautiful Interiors
Beautiful Interiors
Adrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+BuildAdrian S. Cutchshaw Architectural Design+Build
Adrian Cutchshaw
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic foyer in Atlanta with white walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
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Kate Hansen PhotographyKate Hansen Photography
Kate Hansen (The Room Illuminated)
Inspiration for a romantic entrance in Melbourne with a blue front door.
The Fixer Upper
The Fixer Upper
The Rustic Warehouse DesignsThe Rustic Warehouse Designs
DIY shabby chic hall tree made from old door and bench repainted with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. Perfect affordable statement pieces.
Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style foyer in Dallas.
My Houzz: Gentleness and Comfort for a Rustic Vermont Barn House
My Houzz: Gentleness and Comfort for a Rustic Vermont Barn House
Theresa FineTheresa Fine
Photo: Tess Fine © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for a vintage entrance in Burlington with white walls.
Green Hills Makeover
Green Hills Makeover
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
These beautiful, black outlined, glass doors really set the stage for not only this foyer but for the home. Fresh white walls and trim really allows all the beautiful colors to pop upon entering this eclectic home.

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!
Ira Lippke
Ira Lippke
Ira LippkeIra Lippke
Photo Credit: Ira Lippke for the New York Times
Inspiration for a romantic entrance in Other with white walls.
美しい造形と本物の質感が空間に奥行きを生む〜K様邸〜
美しい造形と本物の質感が空間に奥行きを生む〜K様邸〜
有限会社グリーンアンドハウス有限会社グリーンアンドハウス
エントランスホールの様子。右手からリビング、ダイニング、キッチン、ストックルームを回って、一周できる間取りとなっている。
Inspiration for a romantic entrance in Tokyo Suburbs.
My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial
My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style entrance in New York.
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