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North Vancouver Interior Update
North Vancouver Interior Update
LCI DesignLCI Design
The entry tile floor was updated with concrete flooring and the wood spindle stair guardrail was replaced with metal posts and wire and stair treads were updated with ash risers and treads. The windows and sliding doors in the living room were replaced with a pair of larger sliding doors.
Historic Summit Hill Boiler House Remodel 2019
Historic Summit Hill Boiler House Remodel 2019
Titus ContractingTitus Contracting
Design ideas for a small rustic hallway in Minneapolis with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Acuario Bajo
Acuario Bajo
RH DesignRH Design
Small scandi foyer in Malaga with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Portland Hawthorne District Updated Craftsman Renovation Renovation
Portland Hawthorne District Updated Craftsman Renovation Renovation
Craftsman Design and RenovationCraftsman Design and Renovation
Craftsman style house opens up for better connection and more contemporary living. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dinning room and reconfiguring the stair layout allowed for more usable space and better circulation through the home. The double dormer addition upstairs allowed for a true Master Suite, complete with steam shower! Photo: Pete Eckert
KI-HOUSE
KI-HOUSE
今井賢悟建築設計工房今井賢悟建築設計工房
Small world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Family home
Family home
Пустий профільПустий профіль
Small classic vestibule in Other with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and a drop ceiling.
エントランス
エントランス
株式会社ハンズデザイン一級建築士事務所株式会社ハンズデザイン一級建築士事務所
玄関土間を隣のトイレとつなげてタイルにしました。視線が抜けるだけで広がりを感じます。
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Tokyo with white walls, porcelain flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Новогодняя съемка студии 30 кв.м.
Новогодняя съемка студии 30 кв.м.
Женя ПостуховаЖеня Постухова
Галкина Ольга
Inspiration for a small scandi hallway in Moscow with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Remaniement d’un appartement haussmannien
Remaniement d’un appartement haussmannien
Mélanie Gonin Architecte d'IntérieurMélanie Gonin Architecte d'Intérieur
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Ritto House
Ritto House
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
Design ideas for a small hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Дизайн квартиры студии 30 квм в Туле. Холл
Дизайн квартиры студии 30 квм в Туле. Холл
студия Модус Интерьерыстудия Модус Интерьеры
Вид из прихожей на дверь со скрытым коробом под покраску, ведущую в санузел. Плинтусы из LDF фабрики Ultrawood. Вешалка Ikea Книппе. Дизайн: студия Модус Интерьеры Фотограф: Ирина Хасаншина
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Chuckanut BuildersChuckanut Builders
This mid century modern entry is welcoming and minimal. It is also the perfect example of the simplicity and beauty of the entire home.
Small retro front door in Seattle with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
N-K House Remodel
N-K House Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Architect: Grouparchitect. General Contractor: S2 Builders. Photography: Grouparchitect.
This is an example of a small traditional vestibule in Seattle with green walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Новогодняя съемка студии 30 кв.м.
Новогодняя съемка студии 30 кв.м.
Женя ПостуховаЖеня Постухова
Галкина Ольга
Small scandi hallway in Moscow with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Entryway
Entryway
DuLany DesignDuLany Design
DuLany Design Entryway interior design.
This is an example of a small traditional front door in Houston with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Реалити шоу "Народный ремонт" на ТНТ
Реалити шоу "Народный ремонт" на ТНТ
Архитектурное бюро Владимира ЛюбарскиАрхитектурное бюро Владимира Любарски
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Moscow with red walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and wainscoting.
Harringay Victorian Flat
Harringay Victorian Flat
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
Kasia Fiszer
Photo of a small bohemian hallway in London with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and white floors.
アプローチ
アプローチ
豊田一級建築士事務所豊田一級建築士事務所
前面道路から、玄関まではコンクリート刷毛引き仕上げ。
This is an example of a small entrance in Tokyo Suburbs with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
North Vancouver Interior Update
North Vancouver Interior Update
LCI DesignLCI Design
Entry was updated to incorporate a whimsical screen to hang coats and keys.
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Vancouver with white walls, concrete flooring, beige floors, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Городские джунгли.Шкаф в прихожей
Городские джунгли.Шкаф в прихожей
Leytan DesignLeytan Design
Шкаф изготовлен полностью из фанеры, так же фанера использована в облицовке колонны справа- так прихожая становится визуально больше. Еще нам хотелось, чтобы при входе в квартиру сразу был эффект радостного удивления. Квартира очень солнечная. И сочетание сложно голубых стен и принта полностью справляются с этим эффектом.

Small Entrance with a Light Wood 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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