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Bright and Fun Transitional Entry - Dallas, TX
Bright and Fun Transitional Entry - Dallas, TX
Design Lifestyles, LLCDesign Lifestyles, LLC
Inspiration for a small front door in Dallas with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Modern Craftsman Farmhouse
Modern Craftsman Farmhouse
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Designer: Honeycomb Home Design Photographer: Marcel Alain This new home features open beam ceilings and a ranch style feel with contemporary elements.
Modern Foyer in a Historic Townhouse
Modern Foyer in a Historic Townhouse
Michael Molesky Interior DesignMichael Molesky Interior Design
Historic townhouse small enclosed foyer made modern with new marble geometric tile floor, open caged pendant and shagreen console table.
Small classic foyer in DC Metro with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
СЕВЕРНАЯ ВЕСНА в СПБ
СЕВЕРНАЯ ВЕСНА в СПБ
Анастасия ВивенцоваАнастасия Вивенцова
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Gilbert Farmhouse
Gilbert Farmhouse
Alisha Taylor InteriorsAlisha Taylor Interiors
Joshua Caldwell
Photo of a small farmhouse boot room in Phoenix with grey walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
This is an example of a small traditional entrance in Denver with multi-coloured walls and beige floors.
Pepperrell Road, Kittery Point
Pepperrell Road, Kittery Point
Stoney Brook LandscapingStoney Brook Landscaping
Stoney Brook Landscaping Location: Kittery Point, Kittery, ME, USA Chimney restoration and new chimney instillations. Pool patio, staircases, walkways and entries. This house was built in 1662 and the original fire place and chimney were restored. Photographed by: John Bedford Photography
Modern Bohemian Remodel
Modern Bohemian Remodel
KH Home Design and FurnishingsKH Home Design and Furnishings
This mudroom opens directly to the custom front door, encased in an opening with custom molding hand built. The mudroom features six enclosed lockers for storage and has additional open storage on both the top and bottom. This room was completed using an area rug to add texture.
2018 Home Show
2018 Home Show
Unique Homes IowaUnique Homes Iowa
Photo of a small traditional boot room in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
entry foyer
entry foyer
Ying Li ArchitectYing Li Architect
Amandakirkpatrick Photo
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Glen Park Residence
Glen Park Residence
National Association of Home BuildersNational Association of Home Builders
Photography by Eric Laignel
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and beige floors.
Небольшая квартира на Петроградке
Небольшая квартира на Петроградке
Архитектурное бюро КартунАрхитектурное бюро Картун
Иван Сорокин
Photo of a small contemporary vestibule in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
Millpond Residence | Mamaroneck, NY
Millpond Residence | Mamaroneck, NY
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Photos by: Angle Eye Photography Interior Decor by: Francesca Rudin
Design ideas for a small coastal boot room in New York with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Culshaw modular Boot room in Oval Room Blue
Culshaw modular Boot room in Oval Room Blue
Culshaw Kitchen MakersCulshaw Kitchen Makers
This recently installed boot room in Oval Room Blue by Culshaw, graces this compact entrance hall to a charming country farmhouse. A storage solution like this provides plenty of space for all the outdoor apparel an active family needs. The bootroom, which is in 2 L-shaped halves, comprises of 11 polished chrome hooks for hanging, 2 settles - one of which has a hinged lid for boots etc, 1 set of full height pigeon holes for shoes and boots and a smaller set for handbags. Further storage includes a cupboard with 2 shelves, 6 solid oak drawers and shelving for wicker baskets as well as more shoe storage beneath the second settle. The modules used to create this configuration are: Settle 03, Settle 04, 2x Settle back into corner, Partner Cab DBL 01, Pigeon 02 and 2x INT SIT ON CORNER CAB 03. Photo: Ian Hampson (iCADworx.co.uk)
Some of Our Most Recent Work
Some of Our Most Recent Work
Angelletta, Inc.Angelletta, Inc.
Photo of a small classic front door in Tampa with beige walls, a double front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Clean Lined Classic
Clean Lined Classic
Traci Connell InteriorsTraci Connell Interiors
A simple, classic entry to greet each and every guest entering this home with a taste of the beautiful design to come!
Small contemporary foyer in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Casa estilo contemporaneo - nórdico
Casa estilo contemporaneo - nórdico
Muebles de Diseño Luis GuerreroMuebles de Diseño Luis Guerrero
Small scandi foyer in Other with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Masculine Contemporary Apartment
Masculine Contemporary Apartment
Dona Rosene InteriorsDona Rosene Interiors
Michael Hunter
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Built ins
Built ins
Davisson & Son MillworkDavisson & Son Millwork
Small traditional boot room in Cedar Rapids with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Rustic Farmhouse
Rustic Farmhouse
McCue Construction, Inc.McCue Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a small rustic boot room in Other with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Small 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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