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White Entrance with Purple Walls Ideas and Designs

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Hollywood Regency Residence
Hollywood Regency Residence
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with purple walls and light hardwood flooring.
New Rochelle Modern, Colorful Condo
New Rochelle Modern, Colorful Condo
True Identity ConceptsTrue Identity Concepts
Custom entry console in a dark wood with lacquer black extension and lacquer blue drawer. The small entry provides a wonderful landing zone, storage for mail, and hooks for your purchase. Anchored with a fun mirror that serves as art and a stool for putting on your shoes, the entry is functional with a sleek personality.
Ridgerunner Dr.
Ridgerunner Dr.
Living with LoloLiving with Lolo
Interior design scottsdale
Photo of a beach style boot room with purple walls and multi-coloured floors.
Chelsea Fashion Forward Interior Design
Chelsea Fashion Forward Interior Design
Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior DesignEvelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design
With an elevator that opens right into the apartment, we designed an entry with a custom faux fur bench, eggplant suede wallcovering, and jewel-like sconces. The Abstract art really sets the tone for the rest of the apartment.
Seminary Avenue
Seminary Avenue
Jennifer Stoner InteriorsJennifer Stoner Interiors
We carried the purple from the sofa and windows in the adjoining living room onto the walls in this foyer. Then we wallpapered the ceiling the hallway in the same gold metallic paper by York. John Magor Photography
mix with vintage
mix with vintage
Ample DESIGNAmple DESIGN
Designed by Louis Lau
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Hong Kong with purple walls, light hardwood flooring and a feature wall.
Tigertail
Tigertail
Rayna Marz InteriorsRayna Marz Interiors
Traditional foyer in Los Angeles with purple walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Haus W
Haus W
UserUser
René Sievert
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Hamburg with purple walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Old Hollywood Glamour Purple + Green Entry Hall
Old Hollywood Glamour Purple + Green Entry Hall
Beverly BrownBeverly Brown
Chic entry hall with pale purple walls, zebra striped side chairs, dark floors and dramatic oversized framed fashion art in shades of purple and bottle green. Framed art print © Beverly Brown
Park Slope Row House Entry
Park Slope Row House Entry
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Entry vestibule
This is an example of a small classic vestibule in New York with purple walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a white front door and green floors.
New Construction South St Residence (Needham, MA)
New Construction South St Residence (Needham, MA)
Federow DevelopmentFederow Development
This large mudroom neatly conceals all of this family's gear with the large custom built-in lockers/cabinets. The bench provides seating with open storage above and below. The wall color is Misty Memories by Benjamin Moore and the grey/blue tile hides dirt in this busy entryway.
Scottish Castle restoration
Scottish Castle restoration
Malcolm Duffin DesignMalcolm Duffin Design
malcolm duffin design
This is an example of a classic hallway in Other with purple walls.
Beautiful Sliding Door in Vestibule Style Entryway - Renewal by Andersen Long Is
Beautiful Sliding Door in Vestibule Style Entryway - Renewal by Andersen Long Is
Renewal by Andersen Long IslandRenewal by Andersen Long Island
Amazing new sliding glass door, and matching sliding window, in a wonderful back vestibule style entryway. With an open feel and vaulted ceiling, this small and welcoming room with wood-look ceramic floors looks amazing with this new white patio door and sliding window, both with colonial grilles. Find out more about getting new windows from Renewal by Andersen of Long Island, serving Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Brooklyn.
Entry
Entry
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Photography: Ben Gebo
Inspiration for a victorian entrance in Boston with purple walls.
Utsiktsvägen 15d
Utsiktsvägen 15d
InteriorbexInteriorbex
Photo of a scandi hallway in Gothenburg with purple walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse
Traditional Home Dallas Showhouse
Carolina V. Gentry, RIDCarolina V. Gentry, RID
The textiles, wallcovering and dynamic accessories come together to create such palpable energy. Every piece in this space has some eye-catching quality, whether subtle or bold, adding layers of contrast. Our absolute favorite part of this space is the way visitors can really feel the movement and moxie of the design.
The Whimbrel at Independence
The Whimbrel at Independence
Schell BrothersSchell Brothers
Design ideas for a small vintage foyer in Other with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Entry door After
Entry door After
Bill SellarsBill Sellars
Finished front Door. Is Knotty Alder with stain to match new wood floors inside home
Large mediterranean front door in Phoenix with purple walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Квартира мечты для семьи из 3-х человек.
Квартира мечты для семьи из 3-х человек.
Алина ЗабровскаяАлина Забровская
Прихожая и коридор выполнены в теплых сливовых оттенках.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional hallway in Moscow with purple walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
625 Aquitania Blvd W
625 Aquitania Blvd W
Stranville Living Ltd.Stranville Living Ltd.
Large classic foyer in Calgary with purple walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.

White Entrance with Purple 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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