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Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Labra Design BuildLabra Design Build
This mudroom had a typical closet that was removed to make way for full height cabinetry in black with a white oak frame around the coat hanging space. Drawers under the bench provided added space for shoes and accessories.
Синее зазеркалье
Синее зазеркалье
Dasha UkhlinovaDasha Ukhlinova
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Toronto with blue walls, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Lakeside Getaway
Lakeside Getaway
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a small nautical boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
My House
My House
Design SodaDesign Soda
This is an example of a small bohemian hallway in Other with blue walls, ceramic flooring and black floors.
Invicta Construction to completion
Invicta Construction to completion
Brittany C Wallace InteriorsBrittany C Wallace Interiors
Foyer entry with double doors, extra detail on trim with a shoulder casing, plinth blocks, columns separating dining room, paneled trim breaking up the large two story space.
Matte Black & Textured Wood Kitchen
Matte Black & Textured Wood Kitchen
Rock Counter Kitchen & Bath ChicagoRock Counter Kitchen & Bath Chicago
Matte Black with Textured wood Mudroom with frosted glass door storage.
Small classic boot room in Chicago.
SUMMER FLAT (фото)
SUMMER FLAT (фото)
TOTL-studio Дизайн интерьераTOTL-studio Дизайн интерьера
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with black walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
CRUMPET COTTAGE
CRUMPET COTTAGE
Dyer Studio Inc.Dyer Studio Inc.
In small spaces, areas or objects that serve more than one purpose are a must. Designed to fit the average suitcase and house a few pair of shoes, this custom piece also serves as a bench for additional seating, acts as an entertainment unit, and turns into a counter height seating peninsula on the kitchen side.
Mid Century III - Entry Addition
Mid Century III - Entry Addition
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Mountain View Entry addition Butterfly roof with clerestory windows pour natural light into the entry. An IKEA PAX system closet with glass doors reflect light from entry door and sidelight. Photography: Mark Pinkerton VI360
Sunset Blvd
Sunset Blvd
Alpine LumberAlpine Lumber
Builder | Thin Air Construction | Electrical Contractor- Shadow Mtn. Electric Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Photo of a small rustic boot room in Denver with beige walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Wicker Park Painted MDF Mudroom
Wicker Park Painted MDF Mudroom
Brier and Blue Interiors for elements inc.Brier and Blue Interiors for elements inc.
Libbie Holmes
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Denver with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Квартира для программиста
Квартира для программиста
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Deer Vue Estates
Deer Vue Estates
Anne Marie Design Studio, LLCAnne Marie Design Studio, LLC
Design ideas for a small traditional boot room in St Louis with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
TRANSITIONAL - Laundry Room - Stevensville Baroda Rd
TRANSITIONAL - Laundry Room - Stevensville Baroda Rd
Priebe's Creative WoodworkingPriebe's Creative Woodworking
Photo of a small traditional boot room in Other with ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Studio M Kitchen & BathStudio M Kitchen & Bath
This mudroom is perfect for organizing this busy family's shoes, jackets, and more! Don't be fooled by the compact space, this cabinetry provides ample storage.
Полный балет
Полный балет
Марина ЧерноваМарина Чернова
This is an example of a small bohemian boot room in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and multi-coloured floors.
Lake Ridge View
Lake Ridge View
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Ranch Home
Modern Ranch Home
Workshop Cabinets & Design Inc.Workshop Cabinets & Design Inc.
Inspiration for a small rural boot room in Calgary with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Luxurious Home in London (3024)
Luxurious Home in London (3024)
Braam's Custom CabinetsBraam's Custom Cabinets
Photo of a small boot room in Toronto.
Dunckley
Dunckley
Donna DuFresne Interior DesignDonna DuFresne Interior Design
Sally Painter
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Portland with grey walls, granite flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.

Small Black 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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