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World-Inspired Boot Room Ideas and Designs

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Sullivan's Island Beach House
Sullivan's Island Beach House
Ink Architecture + InteriorsInk Architecture + Interiors
Sullivan's Island Private Residence Completed 2013 Photographer: Charleston Home + Design Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr: inkarchitecture
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired boot room in Charleston with white walls and slate flooring.
Doonan
Doonan
Instyle HabitatsInstyle Habitats
Instyle Habitats built a privacy screen and entry way using reclaimed materials, lighting and greenery.
Medium sized world-inspired boot room in Sunshine Coast.
塩屋新田の家
塩屋新田の家
kinoie -キノイエ- (株式会社カネタ建設)kinoie -キノイエ- (株式会社カネタ建設)
大谷石の土間が美しい玄関ホール。 何ともいえない独特な風合いが特徴の大谷石(おおやいし)は木の家との相性抜群です。
This is an example of a world-inspired boot room in Other with white walls and a sliding front door.
玄関
玄関
一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ
ランマのガラス越しにリビングへつながる大屋根の斜め天井が見えます。 下駄箱と収納の扉は山桜の板戸。
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired boot room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
玄関～終の棲家と木の蔵～
玄関～終の棲家と木の蔵～
株式会社マクス株式会社マクス
玄関引戸はヒバで制作。障子でＬＤＫと区切ることも出来る。
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired boot room in Other with a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, black floors and beige walls.
光が降り注ぐ大きな吹抜けと囲い庭のある家
光が降り注ぐ大きな吹抜けと囲い庭のある家
株式会社　アイスタイル株式会社　アイスタイル
This is an example of a world-inspired boot room in Other with white walls and brown floors.
Arlington Addition
Arlington Addition
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Jeeheon Cho
Photo of a large world-inspired boot room in Detroit with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
住宅玄関見返し
住宅玄関見返し
中飯賀業建築研究所中飯賀業建築研究所
整骨院併用住宅　　　撮影者　幸田青滋 中央の大きな大黒柱はケヤキで二階まで伸びている。地震時の浮き上がりを止める役割。
Inspiration for a world-inspired boot room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
New Milford Whole Home Remodel
New Milford Whole Home Remodel
Zentz and Associates, Inc.Zentz and Associates, Inc.
Medium sized world-inspired boot room in Chicago with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
千駄木の３つの中庭をもつ住宅
千駄木の３つの中庭をもつ住宅
8d一級建築士事務所8d一級建築士事務所
This is an example of a large world-inspired boot room in Tokyo with white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Pool House
Pool House
Tracey Rapisardi DesignTracey Rapisardi Design
Tracey Rapisardi Design
Design ideas for a small world-inspired boot room in Tampa.
春風の家　中庭を外玄関に！光を取り込む住まい
春風の家　中庭を外玄関に！光を取り込む住まい
樋口章建築アトリエ樋口章建築アトリエ
平井美行
This is an example of a world-inspired boot room in Other with a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
和処 -wadocoro- No.021 -浪漫-
和処 -wadocoro- No.021 -浪漫-
和処-wadocoro-(株式会社Q-be)和処-wadocoro-(株式会社Q-be)
Design & Planning : Atsushi Enomoto（「和処 -wadocoro-」-(株)Q-be) Construction : (株)H Create Photos : Jun Matsuoka（Foto Folly)
This is an example of a world-inspired boot room in Tokyo.
Shaughnessy Luxe
Shaughnessy Luxe
Van Arbour DesignVan Arbour Design
Paul Grdina Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired boot room in Vancouver with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door and brown floors.
オリジナルの木の引手
オリジナルの木の引手
一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired boot room in Nagoya with medium hardwood flooring and a sliding front door.
つなぐいえ
つなぐいえ
北村建築工房北村建築工房
This is an example of a large world-inspired boot room in Other with white walls, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
和処 -wadocoro- No.021 -浪漫-
和処 -wadocoro- No.021 -浪漫-
和処-wadocoro-(株式会社Q-be)和処-wadocoro-(株式会社Q-be)
Design & Planning : Atsushi Enomoto（「和処 -wadocoro-」-(株)Q-be) Construction : (株)H Create Photos : Jun Matsuoka（Foto Folly)
Inspiration for a world-inspired boot room in Tokyo.
玄関の格子戸
玄関の格子戸
多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所
Design ideas for a world-inspired boot room in Yokohama with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
おうちカフェを実現した大人かわいい家
おうちカフェを実現した大人かわいい家
株式会社ライフ・ステージ株式会社ライフ・ステージ
Photo of a world-inspired boot room in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Ажурный стиль для путешестенников
Ажурный стиль для путешестенников
Ната ВолковаНата Волкова
Светлана Маликова
Small world-inspired boot room in Moscow with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.

World-Inspired Boot Room 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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