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Small Entrance with a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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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.
10m² Saint-germain Paris 7ème
10m² Saint-germain Paris 7ème
Agence Crea3Agence Crea3
Sas d'entrée avec rangement de stockage au-dessus de la porte...
Photo of a small foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation
De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
The entrance of the property was tiled with original Georgian black and white checked tiles. The original stairs were painted brown and the walls kept neutral to maximises the sense of space.
McKenzie Heights 2
McKenzie Heights 2
Alex Glegg DesignAlex Glegg Design
Barry Calhoun Photography Sophie Burke Interior Design
Design ideas for a small classic entrance in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Keon House
Keon House
Demardi.Demardi.
Photo of a small front door in Melbourne with a single front door and a blue front door.
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
Manly House | Upper Floor Addition
Manly House | Upper Floor Addition
Michelle Walker architectsMichelle Walker architects
The orginal floorboards, blue door and pendant light work otgether to cerate a welcoming first entrace into the hallway.tania niwa photography
Inspiration for a small coastal hallway in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Reviving a Tired Colonial
Reviving a Tired Colonial
Wilets ArchitectureWilets Architecture
Mudroom addition with IPE wood deck. Mudroom connects existing garage to kitchen and features a wall of storage cabinets. Photo by Allen Russ
Photo of a small traditional boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Vestibule
Vestibule
Jules Duffy DesignsJules Duffy Designs
Photographed by Laura Moss
Design ideas for a small classic hallway in New York with multi-coloured walls, a single front door, a blue front door and blue floors.
Weldon
Weldon
Blissful Design StudioBlissful Design Studio
Photo of a small country front door in Phoenix with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
Inspiration for a small mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with terracotta flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Folkstone
Folkstone
Design Shop Inc.Design Shop Inc.
This is an example of a small midcentury foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Hemlock Hill
Hemlock Hill
Bethany InteriorsBethany Interiors
Inspiration for a small bohemian hallway in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Sherman Oaks Transitional Entry
Sherman Oaks Transitional Entry
dougé + associatesdougé + associates
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, grey walls and brown floors.
Let's ROCK!
Let's ROCK!
Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»
Синяя прихожая в бетонном сером интерьере
Inspiration for a small urban front door in Moscow with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Welcome Home
Welcome Home
LTB DesignsLTB Designs
When you walk into your home, make sure it welcomes you with open arms. Then it needs to wrap its arms around you and give a warm hug.
Inspiration for a small classic foyer in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Greenbush Residence
Greenbush Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Interior entry
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in Los Angeles with blue walls, a single front door, a blue front door, beige floors, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Freddy's House
Freddy's House
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Inspiration for a small scandinavian foyer in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Luxurious Home Renovation
Luxurious Home Renovation
I Know A Guy RenovationsI Know A Guy Renovations
Inspiration for a small midcentury front door in Calgary with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Loft sur-mesure
Loft sur-mesure
Décoration & architecture d'intérieur • ChichichicDécoration & architecture d'intérieur • Chichichic
Design ideas for a small hallway in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a blue front door and beige floors.

Small Entrance with a Blue Front Door 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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