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Shabby-Chic Style Entrance with Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Chateau Deux
Chateau Deux
UserUser
Alise O'Brien
Photo of a vintage foyer in St Louis with a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, grey walls and feature lighting.
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.
Timberwall Reclaimed Collection - Cube
Timberwall Reclaimed Collection - Cube
TimberwallTimberwall
Photo of a medium sized vintage hallway with white walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Certified Luxury Builders - G Terbrock Luxury Homes - St. Louis, MO - Cus Rem 1
Certified Luxury Builders - G Terbrock Luxury Homes - St. Louis, MO - Cus Rem 1
Aurora BuildersAurora Builders
This is an example of a shabby-chic style foyer in Other with a single front door, a dark wood front door, white walls and grey floors.
土間キッチンの家
土間キッチンの家
タイラヤスヒロ建築設計事務所タイラヤスヒロ建築設計事務所
のどかな田園風景の中に建つ、古民家などに見られる土間空間を、現代風に生活の一部に取り込んだ住まいです。 本来土間とは、屋外からの入口である玄関的な要素と、作業場・炊事場などの空間で、いずれも土足で使う空間でした。 そして、今の日本の住まいの大半は、玄関で靴を脱ぎ、玄関ホール／廊下を通り、各部屋へアクセス。という動線が一般的な空間構成となりました。 今回の計画では、”玄関ホール／廊下”を現代の土間と置き換える事、そして、土間を大々的に一つの生活空間として捉える事で、土間という要素を現代の生活に違和感無く取り込めるのではないかと考えました。 土間は、玄関からキッチン・ダイニングまでフラットに繋がり、内なのに外のような、曖昧な領域の中で空間を連続的に繋げていきます。また、”廊下”という住まいの中での緩衝帯を失くし、土間・キッチン・ダイニング・リビングを田の字型に配置する事で、動線的にも、そして空間的にも、無理なく・無駄なく回遊できる、シンプルで且つ合理的な住まいとなっています。
Appartamento FG
Appartamento FG
DOOT studioDOOT studio
Small vintage foyer in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
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Роман СпиридоновРоман Спиридонов
Design ideas for a vintage front door in Other with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Sonate en gris mineur - YVELINES (78)
Sonate en gris mineur - YVELINES (78)
SIGNATURE ARCHITECTESSIGNATURE ARCHITECTES
ENTREE - Vue sur le dégagement, l'escalier et sa rampe en métal sur-mesure et sur la cuisine © Hugo Hébrard - www.hugohebrard.com
Design ideas for a medium sized shabby-chic style foyer in Paris with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Glam Entrance | National Harbor, MD
Glam Entrance | National Harbor, MD
The Interior Design FirmThe Interior Design Firm
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
こだわりの格子戸
こだわりの格子戸
株式会社　僕らの家株式会社　僕らの家
内と外の自然なつながりがポイントのエントランス。こちらの格子戸は製作時に手間がかかった分、とても印象に残る素敵な一枚になった。
Photo of an expansive romantic hallway in Tokyo with white walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Piano Rooms
Piano Rooms
NF INTERIORS, LLCNF INTERIORS, LLC
Design ideas for a small vintage entrance in Jacksonville with grey walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Little Bay
Little Bay
Henry and Co InteriorsHenry and Co Interiors
Inspiration for a small shabby-chic style foyer in Wollongong with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Chiswick Town House
Chiswick Town House
Yorick Bespoke FurnitureYorick Bespoke Furniture
Kerem Yoruk
Photo of a small vintage hallway in London with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
episode 48 「月が輝く家」
episode 48 「月が輝く家」
（株）Life with Style（株）Life with Style
瀬戸内に浮かぶ風光明媚な島の一角に、光溢れる平屋が建ちました　Photo by Hitomi Mese
Photo of a shabby-chic style entrance in Other with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Foyers/ Front Entrances
Foyers/ Front Entrances
L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.
Home Builder 17 Stones Contracting
Photo of a medium sized vintage front door in Edmonton with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a green front door and grey floors.
Shabby-chic - романтика старины
Shabby-chic - романтика старины
Лариса ЯкушенокЛариса Якушенок
Лариса Якушенок
Photo of a small romantic front door in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Einfamilienhaus CUK
Einfamilienhaus CUK
Ulrich Herbst - Architekt BDAUlrich Herbst - Architekt BDA
Tom Schrade, Nürnberg
Small shabby-chic style front door in Nuremberg with concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Colorado Urban
Colorado Urban
John Dengler & AssociatesJohn Dengler & Associates
Design ideas for a large vintage vestibule in Denver with concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
ペットと暮らす、おうちカフェスタイル
ペットと暮らす、おうちカフェスタイル
アルフレッシュアルフレッシュ
ナチュラルで明るくなった玄関。 コンポリアを壁面いっぱいに取り付けて、大容量の収納を確保しました。
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style hallway in Other with white walls, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
りすと暮らすいえ
りすと暮らすいえ
スピカ建築工房 一級建築士事務所スピカ建築工房 一級建築士事務所
Photo by 今長谷 スケルトンリノベーションですが、階段のみき既存のままです。
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style hallway in Tokyo with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a red front door and grey floors.

Shabby-Chic Style Entrance with Grey Floors 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!
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