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Mud Room Cabinets
Mud Room Cabinets
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Entering from the garage, this mud area is a welcoming transition between the exterior and interior spaces. Since this is located in an open plan family room, the homeowners wanted the built-in cabinets to echo the style in the rest of the house while still providing all the benefits of a mud room. Kara Lashuay
Прихожая
Прихожая
Татьяна Вакуева | Abwarten!Татьяна Вакуева | Abwarten!
Крупноформатные зеркала расширяют небольшую прихожую
Inspiration for a small classic hallway in Moscow with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
San Mateo Bathroom Transformation
San Mateo Bathroom Transformation
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
This is an example of a small midcentury front door in San Francisco with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Coastal Family Retreat
Coastal Family Retreat
Pamela Neel InteriorsPamela Neel Interiors
Inspiration for a small nautical front door in Jacksonville with brown walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
G & P
G & P
G & P Contracting Inc.G & P Contracting Inc.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean front door in Other with brown walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Integrity Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors
Integrity Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors
AVI Windows & DoorsAVI Windows & Doors
Photo of a small rustic front door in Nashville with brown walls, a double front door, a glass front door, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Beautiful Ski Locker Room featuring over 500 skis from the 1950's & 1960's and lockers named after the iconic ski trails of Park City. Photo credit: Kevin Scott.
Northpoint Lodge
Northpoint Lodge
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Ski Mirror
Design ideas for a small rustic hallway in Other with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Cozy Country Home
Cozy Country Home
Cranberry Hill KitchensCranberry Hill Kitchens
Photographer: Hailey Hill
Photo of a small traditional boot room in Toronto with brown walls, a single front door and beige floors.
Greene
Greene
Stonehearth RemodelingStonehearth Remodeling
John Ray
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Minneapolis with brown walls, ceramic flooring and feature lighting.
Packard Cottage
Packard Cottage
Amalia Gal Interior DesignAmalia Gal Interior Design
Stephen Busken
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Los Angeles with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Single Door - Castle 2 Full Arch by Porte, Color Dark Bronze
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Eclectic City Farmhouse
Eclectic City Farmhouse
LMOH HomeLMOH Home
A 700 square foot space in the city gets a farmhouse makeover while preserving the clients’ love for all things colorfully eclectic and showcasing their favorite flea market finds! Featuring an entry way, living room, dining room and great room, the entire design and color scheme was inspired by the clients’ nostalgic painting of East Coast sunflower fields and a vintage console in bold colors. Shown in this Photo: color and pattern play that steps from the painting to the console and into the custom pillows all anchored by neutral shades in the custom Chesterfield sofa, chairs, area rug, dining banquette, paint color and vintage farmhouse lamps and accessories. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.
Windows and Doors
Windows and Doors
Imperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door SuppliersImperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door Suppliers
Design ideas for a small traditional front door in Los Angeles with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a glass front door, brown floors and a sliding front door.
False Bay Writers Cabin
False Bay Writers Cabin
Olson KundigOlson Kundig
Photos by Tim Bies Photography
Photo of a small modern front door in Seattle with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Entry Hall - 1
Entry Hall - 1
GMG ArchitectsGMG Architects
Inside the leaded stained glass 3-panel entry door is framed by painted side casings, bullnose fillet, 8” frieze and an overhanging cap. The flooring is a warm taupe sealed and filled travertine marble.
Apartment on Washington Square New York
Apartment on Washington Square New York
Studio 511Studio 511
The entry hall is sparsely furnished to display three beautiful pieces: the elm veneer antique table, the over-sized carved and guilded mirror, and the brass lantern.
MRDW
MRDW
MRD WoodworkingMRD Woodworking
Inspiration for a small coastal boot room in Providence with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Chobi Ziegler Rugs
Chobi Ziegler Rugs
RugKnots | Area RugsRugKnots | Area Rugs
Soft beiges and creams form the cozy base of this rug, which features a traditional floral design and thick red border. Touches of gold and lavender add a rustic feel, and detailed motifs around the rug's border highlight the level of skill that went into this handmade work of art. 100% wool fibers are perfectly knotted across the rug's 5x3 canvas, making this rug durable and comfortable. A touch of fringe on the rug's vertical ends adds character and casualness to this beautiful piece. Item Number: AP97-6-15-1335 Collection: Chobi-Ziegler Size: 3.08x5.17 Material: Wool Knots: 9/9 Color: Beige Comes with a FREE 30-DAY RETURN Guarantee!
Treehouse Masters Project
Treehouse Masters Project
Kauai Eco Builders LLCKauai Eco Builders LLC
This is an example of a small world-inspired front door in Hawaii with brown walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.

Small Entrance with Brown Walls 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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