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DANTON- Aménagement d'un appartement acheté sur plan
DANTON- Aménagement d'un appartement acheté sur plan
Esprit GaïaEsprit Gaïa
Inspiration for a small scandinavian entrance in Paris with pink walls, light hardwood flooring, wallpapered walls and a feature wall.
Design Project of the Apartment with loggia
Design Project of the Apartment with loggia
DEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGNDEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGN
Modern hallway cloak room storage in Scandinavian style, wooden hander.
Design ideas for a small scandi hallway in London.
New Project
New Project
HoussieHoussie
Design ideas for a small scandinavian front door in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a coffered ceiling, wainscoting and feature lighting.
Projet Maison La Puisaye
Projet Maison La Puisaye
studio LA maisonstudio LA maison
Rénovation totale d'une maison de 90m2 + création d'un extension de 30m2 au sol.
Photo of a small scandinavian foyer in Other with pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Интерьер AV
Интерьер AV
INT2architectureINT2architecture
INT2architecture
Design ideas for a small scandinavian front door in Saint Petersburg with a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Un appartement et un studio réunis pour une famille
Un appartement et un studio réunis pour une famille
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
Stéphane Vasco
Inspiration for a small scandinavian hallway in Paris with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Apartment in Vnukovo
Apartment in Vnukovo
Anna Kovalchenko InteriorsAnna Kovalchenko Interiors
Design ideas for a small scandinavian entrance in Malaga with multi-coloured walls and light hardwood flooring.
Coastal Entry
Coastal Entry
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
Coastal, beach artwork, clean lines, Faux plants, boho, and cement key drop
Design ideas for a small scandinavian foyer in Phoenix with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Adventurous Family Home
Adventurous Family Home
JOURNEY HOME INTERIORSJOURNEY HOME INTERIORS
Daniel Blue Architectural Photography
Photo of a small scandinavian foyer in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Une entrée astucieuse
Une entrée astucieuse
SOHA conceptionSOHA conception
La création d’un SAS, qui permettrait à la fois de délimiter l’entrée du séjour et de gagner en espaces de rangement.
Photo of a small scandinavian foyer in Lyon with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
桜上水の住宅
桜上水の住宅
森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS
Photo Copyright Satoshi Shigeta
Design ideas for a small scandi hallway in Tokyo with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Bryant Residence
Bryant Residence
Kefi HomeKefi Home
Small changes for a big impact! This entry space was updated with a modern black sputnik entry light, a warm honey oak console with additional storage, bold shapely lamps with a pop of acrylic, a warm turkish rug to ground the space, and a beautiful pencil reed mirror for some texture and interest.
402 MUSASHINO RESIDENCE
402 MUSASHINO RESIDENCE
RYO ASO DESIGN OFFICERYO ASO DESIGN OFFICE
Inspiration for a small scandinavian boot room in Tokyo Suburbs with ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Basiq Blaq Residence
Basiq Blaq Residence
Habanero Architecture, PLLCHabanero Architecture, PLLC
The project’s goal is to introduce more affordable contemporary homes for Triangle Area housing. This 1,800 SF modern ranch-style residence takes its shape from the archetypal gable form and helps to integrate itself into the neighborhood. Although the house presents a modern intervention, the project’s scale and proportional parameters integrate into its context. Natural light and ventilation are passive goals for the project. A strong indoor-outdoor connection was sought by establishing views toward the wooded landscape and having a deck structure weave into the public area. North Carolina’s natural textures are represented in the simple black and tan palette of the facade.
Квартира под сдачу в г.Видном
Квартира под сдачу в г.Видном
Надя КарминНадя Кармин
This is an example of a small scandi front door in Moscow with black walls, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and ceramic flooring.
Linnéstaden, Hedåsgatan4A
Linnéstaden, Hedåsgatan4A
Entrance FastighetsmäkleriEntrance Fastighetsmäkleri
Design ideas for a small scandinavian entrance in Gothenburg with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Vly Haus Cabin
Vly Haus Cabin
Freestyle RestyleFreestyle Restyle
Mudroom Entry. Light renovation and full redesign of an open plan cabin nestled in the quiet woods of Ulster County, New York. Complete kitchen restyling and budget friendly furnishings, art and décor for a second home used as a weekend retreat
Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais
Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Dans l’entrée, nous avons gardé le sol d’origine qui apporte une chaleur naturelle à la pièce.
Inspiration for a small scandi hallway in Paris with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
59 метров для девушки
59 метров для девушки
Ирина Халезова | iDworkshopИрина Халезова | iDworkshop
Вешалка, шкаф и входная дверь в прихожей
Design ideas for a small scandinavian hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Planning of the compact Apartment 35 sq.m
Planning of the compact Apartment 35 sq.m
DEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGNDEZAI | ONLINE INTERIOR DESIGN
Colour block style in the hallway like in the whole apartment. Emerald green wall decorated with a simple clothes hooks and paintings. Compact shoe cupboard, terrazzo floor. Big full-wall mirror to add some light and the feeling of the bigger space.

Small Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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