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World-Inspired Entrance with Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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Sea Watch, Lake Ida, Delray Beach FL 2010
Sea Watch, Lake Ida, Delray Beach FL 2010
RTG CONSTRUCTION INCRTG CONSTRUCTION INC
Andy Frame Photography
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Miami with blue walls, brown floors and feature lighting.
Coastal Living | Davis Island | Interior Design
Coastal Living | Davis Island | Interior Design
Studio M Interior DesignStudio M Interior Design
Daniel Newcomb
This is an example of a world-inspired foyer in Tampa with blue walls and a glass front door.
Relooking et aménagement d'une entrée
Relooking et aménagement d'une entrée
Marie-Amelie Home DesignMarie-Amelie Home Design
L'entrée a gagné en caractère et en chaleur grâce à un parti prix coloré dans les tons bleus, verts et rosés. Un meuble, des paniers, une banquette sur mesure, un grand miroir rond et des patères viennent ajouter de la fonctionnalité à cet espace.
若い夫婦がヴィンテージカーと暮らすW House
若い夫婦がヴィンテージカーと暮らすW House
ライフタイム株式会社ライフタイム株式会社
若い夫婦がヴィンテージカーと暮らすW House
Photo of a small world-inspired hallway in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a metal front door and beige floors.
インテリアを楽しむ西海岸ハウス
インテリアを楽しむ西海岸ハウス
Home Design CASTLEE｜ホーム デザイン キャスリー株式会社Home Design CASTLEE｜ホーム デザイン キャスリー株式会社
ご入居後
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Other with blue walls and concrete flooring.
IMG_1800.HEIC
IMG_1800.HEIC
Susan Corsten InteriorsSusan Corsten Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front door with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and wallpapered walls.
Fresh and Cool!
Fresh and Cool!
Decor EnvyDecor Envy
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Miami with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Chinese Antique Altar Cabinet and Wall Panels
Chinese Antique Altar Cabinet and Wall Panels
Shimu Oriental FurnitureShimu Oriental Furniture
Room set showing antique Chinese altar cabinet with antique wooden lattice wall panels
World-inspired entrance in Other with blue walls.
Chicago Luxury Condo - Foyer
Chicago Luxury Condo - Foyer
Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.
Chicago luxury condo on the lake has been recognized in publications, received an award and and was featured on tv. the client wanted family friendly yet cutting edge design. Our design team was asked to create an unexpected yet inviting atmosphere that reflects the owner’s ethnic heritage, and a living space that provides comfort, functionality, and the durability to stand up to frequent use from international guests and college students. [chicago interior designer]-
Colorful Entry
Colorful Entry
Natalie Younger Interior Design, Allied ASIDNatalie Younger Interior Design, Allied ASID
Grass Cloth Wallpaper, Rattan Chairs, Bamboo Shades, Mid Century Clock, Colorful Paint, Beach, Blue, Green Photo By Travis Rowan
Small world-inspired front door in Los Angeles with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Lands End
Lands End
D'Asign SourceD'Asign Source
An open tower was enclosed to create a stunning entryway.
Photo of a large world-inspired front door in Miami with blue walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and porcelain flooring.
Existing Work
Existing Work
Eurasian InteriorsEurasian Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Denver with blue walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Tarrytown House
Tarrytown House
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
© Casey Dunn Photography
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Austin with blue walls, a black front door and beige floors.
Japanese Wall Stencils
Japanese Wall Stencils
Royal Design Studio StencilsRoyal Design Studio Stencils
Our Japanese Wall Stencil Collection allows you to explore your inner Geisha. These delicate, lovely stencil motifs taken from classic Japanese designs were traditionally used to decorate Kimonos, lacquer boxes, and ornamental floor screens. Mix these Japanese wall stencils designs with other stencil patterns, or use alone for a contemporary graphics style design.
Olde Naples Florida
Olde Naples Florida
Malibu West InteriorsMalibu West Interiors
www.openclosedoors.com
Inspiration for a small world-inspired foyer in Miami with blue walls, ceramic flooring and a pivot front door.
アジアンテイストリフォーム
アジアンテイストリフォーム
ギルド・デザイン一級建築士事務所ギルド・デザイン一級建築士事務所
撮影；小川重雄
Design ideas for a large world-inspired hallway in Tokyo with blue walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Front Entrance Renovation
Front Entrance Renovation
Specialty GardensSpecialty Gardens
Paul Kiefer, Specialty Gardens LLC
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Grand Rapids with blue walls.
Lands End
Lands End
D'Asign SourceD'Asign Source
A beautiful entryway feature was created by enclosing an outside stairway.
Inspiration for a large world-inspired front door in Miami with a double front door, a dark wood front door, blue walls, beige floors and marble flooring.
Wisteria Table
Wisteria Table
Grovewood GalleryGrovewood Gallery
Wisteria Table. Handcrafted in North Carolina.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired foyer in Other with blue walls and beige floors.
Tropical Abode (Extension)
Tropical Abode (Extension)
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
B n A Photography, Mackay
Large world-inspired front door in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

World-Inspired Entrance with Blue 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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