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White Vestibule Ideas and Designs

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Квартира для студента
Квартира для студента
Мария БезруковаМария Безрукова
Шангина Ольга
Inspiration for a contemporary vestibule in Moscow with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Magnolia-Inspired Farmhouse
Magnolia-Inspired Farmhouse
Ashley J. DesignAshley J. Design
A sign of good luck and a family artifact displayed over the entry door.
Design ideas for a large farmhouse vestibule in Charlotte with white walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Modern Lakehouse
Modern Lakehouse
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
Entry maximizes glazing, but achieves privacy to main living spaces via new gallery wall - Architecture/Interiors/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Manager: WERK | Building Modern
Baskerville Road Joinery
Baskerville Road Joinery
Jamie Peel Carpentry, Joinery & Fitted FurnitureJamie Peel Carpentry, Joinery & Fitted Furniture
Photo of a medium sized classic vestibule in London with ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
The Maple Building: Reception
The Maple Building: Reception
Gordon-Duff & LintonGordon-Duff & Linton
Reception featuring grey marquina and white carrara marble geometric patterned tiles. The bespoke reception desk is clad in grey marquina marble and sold antique bronze central section. The mezzanine level has antique mirror panels and bespoke artwork by Simon Dodsworth, commissioned by Gordon-Duff & Linton. Photographs by David Butler
Квартира на Московском
Квартира на Московском
Архитектурная студия АВТОРАрхитектурная студия АВТОР
Архитектор-дизайнер: Ирина Килина Дизайнер: Екатерина Дудкина
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary vestibule in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, black floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Mid Century III - Entry Addition
Mid Century III - Entry Addition
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Mountain View Entry addition Butterfly roof with clerestory windows pour natural light into the entry. An IKEA PAX system closet with glass doors reflect light from entry door and sidelight. Photography: Mark Pinkerton VI360
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
Meadow Crossing Modern Farmhouse
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
Vestibule in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Sagaponack Cottage
Sagaponack Cottage
Michael Davis Design & ConstructionMichael Davis Design & Construction
Inspiration for a large country vestibule in New York with white walls, ceramic flooring, a stable front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
2017 Entire House COTY award winners
2017 Entire House COTY award winners
NARI Bucks-Mont ChapterNARI Bucks-Mont Chapter
Pinemar, Inc. 2017 Entire House COTY award winner
Photo of a victorian vestibule in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, brown floors, a black front door and a dado rail.
Summit Drive - Fairfax, VA
Summit Drive - Fairfax, VA
Zelaya Properties LLCZelaya Properties LLC
Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Meeting House White 50YY 74/069 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography
Photo of a large traditional vestibule in DC Metro with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Cambridge Victorian Duplex
Cambridge Victorian Duplex
Sam Kachmar ArchitectsSam Kachmar Architects
Photo of a traditional vestibule in Boston.
Surrey Family Home
Surrey Family Home
Anna Wilson InteriorsAnna Wilson Interiors
Emma Lewis
Photo of a large traditional vestibule in Surrey with light hardwood flooring, grey floors, grey walls and feature lighting.
Resort Custom Homes Photo Shoot
Resort Custom Homes Photo Shoot
Tom Jenkins FilmsTom Jenkins Films
Photo: Tom Jenkins TomJenkinsksFilms.com
Farmhouse vestibule in Atlanta with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Lakehouse
Modern Lakehouse
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Front gallery foyer is open, yet private, with wall separating entry from main living spaces - Architecture/Interiors/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Manager: WERK | Building Modern
Jackson St. Residence, San Francisco, CA
Jackson St. Residence, San Francisco, CA
Bakamis Design GroupBakamis Design Group
David Duncan Livingston
Design ideas for a large classic vestibule in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
Hillcrest Residence
Hillcrest Residence
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
Stephani Buchman Photography
This is an example of a small bohemian vestibule in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Lake Forest French Chateau
Lake Forest French Chateau
New Style CabinetsNew Style Cabinets
Design ideas for a large traditional vestibule in Chicago with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Riverdale Reno & Carport
Riverdale Reno & Carport
ASQUITH ArchitectureASQUITH Architecture
Photography: Nanne Springer
Photo of a scandi vestibule in Toronto with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a glass front door.
Entryway
Entryway
Atelier RouxAtelier Roux
Large contemporary vestibule in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.

White 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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