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Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We added tongue & groove panelling, built in benches and a tiled Victorian floor to the entrance hallway in this Isle of Wight holiday home
Medium sized traditional vestibule in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Victorian Entrance
Victorian Entrance
Victorian vestibule in Other with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives Images
Atlantic Archives, Inc.Atlantic Archives, Inc.
richard leo johnson/atlantic archives
This is an example of an eclectic vestibule in Atlanta with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Eastlake Houseboat
Eastlake Houseboat
K&L InteriorsK&L Interiors
Photo of a small nautical vestibule in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a red front door, a wood ceiling and beige floors.
Квартира для молодой семьи
Квартира для молодой семьи
4КОМНАТЫ4КОМНАТЫ
Справа - входная дверь. Напротив неё - дверь в кладовую.
Inspiration for a medium sized vestibule in Other with blue walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Небольшая квартира на Петроградке
Небольшая квартира на Петроградке
Архитектурное бюро КартунАрхитектурное бюро Картун
Иван Сорокин
Photo of a small contemporary vestibule in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
Квартира на Малоохтинском пр.
Квартира на Малоохтинском пр.
Студия дизайна интерьера Екатерины БилозорСтудия дизайна интерьера Екатерины Билозор
Прихожая в стиле прованс. Автор интерьера - Екатерина Билозор.
Medium sized country vestibule in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Brutal romanticism
Brutal romanticism
Yakusha DesignYakusha Design
This is an example of a modern vestibule in Other with black walls, a black front door and black floors.
Uptown Family Room
Uptown Family Room
Homecorp - Sandy TabacinicHomecorp - Sandy Tabacinic
Design ideas for a medium sized classic vestibule in Dallas with porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, white floors and beige walls.
"One Room Challenge" May 2015 - Vestibule
"One Room Challenge" May 2015 - Vestibule
Kelly Rogers InteriorsKelly Rogers Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
Inspiration for a classic vestibule in Boston with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a medium wood front door.
Enclosed Breezeway
Enclosed Breezeway
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The stone archway frames the entrance into the breezeway from the garage. Tuscan columns, clearstory glass and 12-lite windows and doors, and the blue stone and field stone walkway enhance the breezeway conencting the house to the home.
Création d’une grande ouverture sur le jardin et Rénovation d’une cuisine
Création d’une grande ouverture sur le jardin et Rénovation d’une cuisine
Marie VerthuyMarie Verthuy
Photo de l'entrée fermée par une verrière type atelier. Le verre est structuré afin de ne pas être parfaitement transparent. Un empilement de valises d'époques incitent au voyage.
Lewis Avenue
Lewis Avenue
Westbrook InteriorsWestbrook Interiors
Photography by Erica George Dines
Classic vestibule in Atlanta with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
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.
Bellairs Apartments, Guildford
Bellairs Apartments, Guildford
Urban Green DevelopmentsUrban Green Developments
Photo of a medium sized victorian vestibule in Surrey with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Сказочный прованс
Сказочный прованс
Евгения ШимкевичЕвгения Шимкевич
Design ideas for a traditional vestibule in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Modern English
Modern English
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Reception with Study to left
Inspiration for a classic vestibule in Minneapolis with white walls, a single front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
https://www.lowellcustomhomes.com Photo by www.aimeemazzenga.com Interior Design by www.northshorenest.com Relaxed luxury on the shore of beautiful Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.
Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel
Rustic Farmhouse with a Bohemian Feel
Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.Allen's Fine Woodworking, Inc.
Sitting just off the kitchen, this entry boasts Medallion cabinetry that turns a small space into a repository of storage and functionality. The cabinets frame the window beautifully and provide a place to sit to prepare oneself for the elements, whatever they may be.
Реализованный проект загородного дома из бруса
Реализованный проект загородного дома из бруса
Откидач Вера частный дизайнер интерьераОткидач Вера частный дизайнер интерьера
This is an example of a small country vestibule in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.

Vestibule 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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