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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.
Двухкомнатная квартира в МФК "Савеловской Сити"
Двухкомнатная квартира в МФК "Савеловской Сити"
Элина МусинаЭлина Мусина
фотограф Виталий Доможиров
Medium sized contemporary front door in Moscow with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Jourdain
Jourdain
NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior DesignNEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design
Une jolie entrée séparée du reste de l'appartement par un mur porteur donnant sur le séjour, marquée par ses murs de couleur miel-ambre, en contraste avec la pièce où elle nous amène !
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Photo of a contemporary front door in Houston with brown walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Pennington Mudroom
Pennington Mudroom
AJ Margulis InteriorsAJ Margulis Interiors
The unused third bay of a garage was used to create this incredible large side entry that houses space for two dog crates, two coat closets, a built in refrigerator, a built-in seat with shoe storage underneath and plenty of extra cabinetry for pantry items. Space design and decoration by AJ Margulis Interiors. Photo by Paul Bartholomew. Construction by Martin Builders.
WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE
WIMBLEDON FAMILY HOUSE
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
A Victorian semi-detached house in Wimbledon has been remodelled and transformed into a modern family home, including extensive underpinning and extensions at lower ground floor level in order to form a large open-plan space. Photographer: Nick Smith
土間収納
土間収納
セイワビルマスター株式会社セイワビルマスター株式会社
有孔ボード壁によって自分流の収納スペースにできる土間。 シューズクロークと収納棚もあります。
Photo of a bohemian boot room in Tokyo with brown walls.
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.
Dress Up Your Entry with Millwork
Dress Up Your Entry with Millwork
Lowe's Home ImprovementLowe's Home Improvement
Get the architectural details you crave with a trip to the trim aisle.
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in Charlotte with brown walls and medium hardwood flooring.
高槻の家（takatsuki hause）
高槻の家（takatsuki hause）
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)
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Osaka with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Stone and Cedar Colonial in Purchase, NY
Stone and Cedar Colonial in Purchase, NY
Georgio HomeGeorgio Home
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in New York with brown walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Classy Colonial
Classy Colonial
Moser Architects PLLCMoser Architects PLLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Mud Room Cabinets
Mud Room Cabinets
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
The floor-to-ceiling cabinets provide customized, practical storage for hats, gloves, and shoes and just about anything else that comes through the door. To minimize scratches or dings, wainscoting was installed behind the bench for added durability. Kara Lashuay
Draper Manor
Draper Manor
Adan Creative DesignsAdan Creative Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Sydney with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Lizzie Green
Lizzie Green
Ben Sage PhotographyBen Sage Photography
Victorian hallway in London with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
Mohawk Flooring Design Gallery
Mohawk Flooring Design Gallery
Collins & Sons Flooring AmericaCollins & Sons Flooring America
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional hallway in St Louis with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Ashland I Traditional I Interior Design I Cedar Hill Residence
Ashland I Traditional I Interior Design I Cedar Hill Residence
Sarah Patrick Fine HomesSarah Patrick Fine Homes
Grand two story foyer in front entry
Classic foyer in Boston with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
San Mateo Bathroom Transformation
San Mateo Bathroom Transformation
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Small retro 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.
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate DoorUpstate Door
Upstate Door makes hand-crafted custom, semi-custom and standard interior and exterior doors from a full array of wood species and MDF materials. Custom white painted single 20 lite over 12 panel door with 22 lite sidelites
Calle Tuberia 2
Calle Tuberia 2
RafterhouseRafterhouse
Farmhouse boot room in Phoenix with brown walls.

White 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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