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Small Entrance with White Walls Ideas and Designs

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Cosy and artistic entrance hall
Cosy and artistic entrance hall
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
This navy and white hallway oozes practical elegance with the stained glass windows and functional storage system that still matches the simple beauty of the space.
Oak Pond Home Remodel
Oak Pond Home Remodel
Green Couch DesignGreen Couch Design
Design ideas for a small retro boot room in Oklahoma City with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The original foyer of this 1959 home was dark and cave like. The ceiling could not be raised because of AC equipment above, so the designer decided to "visually open" the space by removing a portion of the wall between the kitchen and the foyer. The team designed and installed a "see through" walnut dividing wall to allow light to spill into the space. A peek into the kitchen through the geometric triangles on the walnut wall provides a "wow" factor for the foyer.
Rosslyn Cabin
Rosslyn Cabin
Studio MielStudio Miel
Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in DC Metro with white walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
Pendrith Residence
Pendrith Residence
PLANT Architect Inc.PLANT Architect Inc.
Replacing a small, tacked-on mudroom, the new mudroom addition at the rear of the house is a functional yet polished space that combines ample open and concealed storage with bamboo plywood bench seating, in-floor heating, and a slate floor.
California Modern comes to Texas
California Modern comes to Texas
SPRUCED Interior Design and ConstructionSPRUCED Interior Design and Construction
This family moved from CA to TX and wanted to bring their modern style with them. See all the pictures to see the gorgeous modern design.
Inspiration for a small modern foyer in Dallas with white walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
Three Arch Cottage
Three Arch Cottage
Nate Fischer InteriorsNate Fischer Interiors
Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural accents and a pop of color.
Photo of a small nautical boot room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
アジアン 玄関
アジアン 玄関
This is an example of a small world-inspired hallway in Osaka with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Photo of a small country boot room in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
和モダン平屋お家
和モダン平屋お家
”健康志向”特化　トス設計”健康志向”特化　トス設計
玄関・木製玄関戸・網戸取付
Design ideas for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door, beige floors and a single front door.
Esher
Esher
HoltHolt
Cloakroom with bespoke joinery by Five Furniture.
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Surrey with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Fairfield Modern Farmhouse
Fairfield Modern Farmhouse
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
This is an example of a small rural boot room in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Rhoads Design & ConstructionRhoads Design & Construction
Small foyer in Other with white walls.
schmaler Flur
schmaler Flur
Innenausbau Binder GmbHInnenausbau Binder GmbH
Schmaler Flur in dem kein Platz für klassische Schränke ist. Innovative Aufbewahrung von Accessoires
This is an example of a small eclectic hallway in Cologne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Sunroom Mudroom
Sunroom Mudroom
Bailey Davol Studio BuildBailey Davol Studio Build
Jamaica Plain, MA -- "Sunroom mudroom." This back entry expansion project transformed a cramped doorway into a welcoming and functional vestibule for this bustling family home.
Park Ave Modern
Park Ave Modern
Natural Instincts Interior DesignNatural Instincts Interior Design
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Great Room Renovation
Great Room Renovation
Coxson McInnis Kitchens, Cabinetry & MillworkCoxson McInnis Kitchens, Cabinetry & Millwork
Mud Room entrance for children with a shoe closet for everyone's shoes and a bench for extra mitt and sports storage.
This is an example of a small classic boot room in Toronto with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Glenelg- Addition
Glenelg- Addition
DESIGNTECH studioDESIGNTECH studio
Photos: Scott Harding www.hardimage.com.au Styling: Art Department www.artdepartmentstyling.com
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Adelaide with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Val David Country Home
Val David Country Home
Laura Sehn Design GroupLaura Sehn Design Group
General Contractor: Irontree Construction; Photographer: Camil Tang
Inspiration for a small scandi vestibule in Montreal with white walls, limestone flooring and multi-coloured 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.

Small Entrance with White 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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