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World-Inspired Entrance with Black Walls Ideas and Designs

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黒の家
黒の家
空間工房　用舎行蔵　一級建築士事務所空間工房　用舎行蔵　一級建築士事務所
黒の家　撮影/岡田大次郎
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Nagoya with black walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door and black floors.
cocokala
cocokala
ica associates inc.ica associates inc.
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Nagoya with black walls, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
二間続きの和室が安らぐ大正ロマンの家
二間続きの和室が安らぐ大正ロマンの家
サイエンスホームサイエンスホーム
木の葉の色づきに季節が感じられる趣ある玄関先
Photo of a world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
episode 54 「幸せのいとを紡ぐ暮らし」
episode 54 「幸せのいとを紡ぐ暮らし」
（株）Life with Style（株）Life with Style
赤い玄関ドアと六角形のタイルのコンビネーションに、ルイスポールセンの照明器具がアクセント　Photo by Hitomi Mese
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other with black walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
親世代から子世代へ住み継ぐ家
親世代から子世代へ住み継ぐ家
株式会社　五条建設株式会社　五条建設
株式会社　五条建設
Photo of a small world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, granite flooring, a light wood front door, a sliding front door and grey floors.
外観　玄関
外観　玄関
アデッソデザイン一級建築士事務所　ADESSO DESIGNアデッソデザイン一級建築士事務所　ADESSO DESIGN
セカンドハウス
World-inspired entrance in Other with black walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
052いすみ岬町Oさんの家
052いすみ岬町Oさんの家
アトリエ137 | atelier137 Architectural Design Officeアトリエ137 | atelier137 Architectural Design Office
写真＠安田誠
This is an example of a world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and black floors.
成長する家（三木の家）
成長する家（三木の家）
株式会社　創芸株式会社　創芸
三木の家　　成長する家
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
モリキズナの家
モリキズナの家
アトリエ・カムイアトリエ・カムイ
Photo by　齋藤写真事務所　齋藤貞幸
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
エントランスホール
エントランスホール
アークス建築デザイン事務所アークス建築デザイン事務所
玄関ホールは段差なしでバリアフリーとしています。
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with black walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
D-house
D-house
稲沢設計室稲沢設計室
D-house 改修工事
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
書斎茶藝館
書斎茶藝館
アトリエハコ建築設計事務所アトリエハコ建築設計事務所
平屋部分は、自転車や外道具も入れられる大きめの土間玄関。床は墨入りモルタルです。 全面ガラス張りの玄関に、黒塗装した木ルーバーを設置しています。 アプローチスロープは、豆砂利洗い出し。 Photography by shinsuke kera/urban arts
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Tokyo with black walls, a sliding front door and a glass front door.
板倉造りの家
板倉造りの家
サイトウ建築株式会社サイトウ建築株式会社
Design ideas for a small world-inspired front door in Nagoya with black walls, granite flooring, a stable front door, a brown front door and pink floors.
西念寺　庫裏
西念寺　庫裏
建築設計事務所イデアル建築設計事務所イデアル
玄関を見る。 ［Ｐｈｏｔｏ　辰巳和良］
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with black walls, dark hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a black front door and black floors.
中庭を持った平屋のデイサービス
中庭を持った平屋のデイサービス
角倉剛建築設計事務所角倉剛建築設計事務所
正面奥の扉を開けると、施設のメイン空間へ。左手の扉を開けると、中庭へ。
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Tokyo Suburbs with black walls, porcelain flooring, a sliding front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
皆賀の家
皆賀の家
Pleasant DesignPleasant Design
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a red front door and grey floors.
寺津の家／墨色の押縁板壁の家
寺津の家／墨色の押縁板壁の家
松原建築計画／matsubara architect design office松原建築計画／matsubara architect design office
玄関ポーチ
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Nagoya with black walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
KI-HOUSE
KI-HOUSE
今井賢悟建築設計工房今井賢悟建築設計工房
This is an example of a small world-inspired front door in Other with black walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
春日部の家
春日部の家
木々設計室木々設計室
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other with black walls and a sliding front door.
中庭を持った平屋のデイサービス
中庭を持った平屋のデイサービス
角倉剛建築設計事務所角倉剛建築設計事務所
黒い杉板と同じように作られた扉を開けると、玄関ホールがあります
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Tokyo Suburbs with black walls, porcelain flooring, a sliding front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.

World-Inspired Entrance with Black 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 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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