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Melbourne photo shoot #2
Melbourne photo shoot #2
Kate Hansen PhotographyKate Hansen Photography
Kate Hansen (The Room Illuminated)
Inspiration for a romantic entrance in Melbourne with a blue front door.
French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design
French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe
Soucie Horner, Ltd.Soucie Horner, Ltd.
Shabby-chic style hallway in Chicago with travertine flooring and a double front door.
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Belgian Chic in a 1970's Ranch
Belgian Chic in a 1970's Ranch
Kristie Barnett, The DecorologistKristie Barnett, The Decorologist
Melanie G Photography
Photo of a romantic entrance in Nashville.
#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch
#RaspberryHillHouse - Main Floor and Porch
Alma HomesAlma Homes
Laura Rae Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage front door in Minneapolis with a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors, grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Beautiful Interior Doors
Beautiful Interior Doors
HomeStory Doors of ChicagoHomeStory Doors of Chicago
Beautiful interior door by HomeStory Doors
Inspiration for a vintage entrance in Chicago.
Academy
Academy
Daniel Rodriguez PhotographyDaniel Rodriguez Photography
Design ideas for a large vintage foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a glass front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
French Country Westchase
French Country Westchase
Interior Design ConsultingInterior Design Consulting
This is an example of a shabby-chic style entrance in Tampa.
Pineville 12
Pineville 12
Mission Accomplished Interior Design & StagingMission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging
Short term rental
Small shabby-chic style front door in New Orleans with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Christmas in Saratoga Springs
Christmas in Saratoga Springs
Randall Perry PhotographyRandall Perry Photography
This is an example of a medium sized vintage foyer in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
2305 Ridgewood Drive, Plano, TX
2305 Ridgewood Drive, Plano, TX
Diana Clary-Keller Williams BoerneDiana Clary-Keller Williams Boerne
Diana Clary
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic foyer in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Custom Home "M"
Custom Home "M"
Cooper Jones LLCCooper Jones LLC
Shabby-chic style front door in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Bathroom Design - Wolfeboro, NH
Bathroom Design - Wolfeboro, NH
Wysteria DesignWysteria Design
Shane Corcoran
Photo of a shabby-chic style front door in Boston with a single front door and a white front door.
Gary + Gayle: Cincinnati, Ohio
Gary + Gayle: Cincinnati, Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
As an attractive solution to the catch-all area of the home, the back entry, Gayle employs an antique wooden tray from the flea market. Used to corral everything from spare change to cell phones, the tray sits atop a cherished family relic. "It is an old cabinet from my grandmother', explains Gayle. "It has moved with me and been repainted a couple different times, when it's found a new resting spot." A floral sconce from Arhaus contains hydrangeas that Gayle brings in from the garden. Found throughout the home, the blooms inject each space with a dose of soft color and texture, while upholding a notion of ambiguity between indoors and out. Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz
B&B La Rinascita
B&B La Rinascita
ZanellaZanella
Vintage front door in Other.
My Houzz: a casa di Hariet
My Houzz: a casa di Hariet
Elisabetta Gazziero PhotographerElisabetta Gazziero Photographer
Elisabetta Gazziero © 2017 Houzz
This is an example of a shabby-chic style entrance in Florence.
Gibson & Rayner Interior Design - Coach House
Gibson & Rayner Interior Design - Coach House
Jamie Hunter ImagesJamie Hunter Images
Mirror detail. Jamie Hunter Images copyright 2013
Design ideas for a romantic entrance in Other.
アイアンと塗り壁のシンプルな外観
アイアンと塗り壁のシンプルな外観
株式会社ハウスウェル株式会社ハウスウェル
Vintage entrance in Other with white walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Shabby Chic Foyer
Shabby Chic Foyer
Home ReHabIt, LLCHome ReHabIt, LLC
Foyer designed using an old chalk painted chest with a custom made bench along with decor from different antique fairs, pottery barn, Home Goods, Kirklands and Ballard Design to finish the space.

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!
Shabby Chic Foyer
Shabby Chic Foyer
Home ReHabIt, LLCHome ReHabIt, LLC
Foyer designed using an old chalk painted chest with a custom made bench along with decor from different antique fairs, pottery barn, Home Goods, Kirklands and Ballard Design to finish the space.
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