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Appartement Paris 7
Appartement Paris 7
Béatrice SchmidtBéatrice Schmidt
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Paris with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
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)
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Osaka with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
BOURDALOUE APPARTEMENT PARIS 9EME
BOURDALOUE APPARTEMENT PARIS 9EME
THIERRY POUBEAU - Architecte d'intérieurTHIERRY POUBEAU - Architecte d'intérieur
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Paris with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Jade Signature
Jade Signature
Stol Design GroupStol Design Group
Paneling in glass and wood give light and privacy to the foyer and dining behind.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Miami with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a glass front door, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
玄関から見たインナーテラス
玄関から見たインナーテラス
Mie Design & Co.Mie Design & Co.
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Tokyo with brown walls, plywood flooring, a single front door, white floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Holmes House
Holmes House
Boutique Architectural Design StudioBoutique Architectural Design Studio
Boutique Architectural Design Studio
Large contemporary foyer in Toronto with brown walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Aménagement complet résidence Rosemère
Aménagement complet résidence Rosemère
Marlène St-Jean, Designer d'intérieurMarlène St-Jean, Designer d'intérieur
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary vestibule in Montreal with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Mohawk Flooring Design Gallery
Mohawk Flooring Design Gallery
Collins & Sons Flooring AmericaCollins & Sons Flooring America
This is an example of 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.
Traditional Transformation in Woburn
Traditional Transformation in Woburn
Halco ShowroomHalco Showroom
Photo of a traditional front door in Boston with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a white front door and brown floors.
Park Avenue Apartment 3
Park Avenue Apartment 3
David Estreich ArchitectsDavid Estreich Architects
The reconstruction begins with the elevator lobby which is made to feel spacious and airy with the introduction of a curved glass block wall. The inside of this curved wall becomes a prominent feature of the new kitchen / dining area which is created from the apartment's formal dining room.
Anamosa Family-Centric Remodel
Anamosa Family-Centric Remodel
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
Our clients sought a welcoming remodel for their new home, balancing family and friends, even their cat companions. Durable materials and a neutral design palette ensure comfort, creating a perfect space for everyday living and entertaining. The entryway exudes sophistication, with an elegant rug anchoring the space. A sleek console table adorned with carefully curated decor stands beneath striking lighting, setting the tone for a stylish welcome. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/anamosa-iowa-family-home-remodel
Dixon Lake Residence
Dixon Lake Residence
Sidock GroupSidock Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Other with brown walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Дизайн-проект трёхкомнатной квартиры с яркой кухней
Дизайн-проект трёхкомнатной квартиры с яркой кухней
Юлия СоколоваЮлия Соколова
Юлия Соколова
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Moscow with brown walls, laminate floors and a white front door.
Rustic Farmhouse for Those Who Love the Sun
Rustic Farmhouse for Those Who Love the Sun
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
This passive solar ICF home is not only extremely energy efficient, it is beautiful, comfortable, quiet, and healthy. Antiques and reclaimed materials make it feel like home.
Niar Ave - 3
Niar Ave - 3
New Age DesignNew Age Design
New Age Design
Large traditional front door in Toronto with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Pennington Renovation and Redesign
Pennington Renovation and Redesign
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Osaka with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood 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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