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World-Inspired Entrance with Red Walls Ideas and Designs

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Delisle
Delisle
re:source lifestylesre:source lifestyles
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired front door in Toronto with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and feature lighting.
Whole House Interior Design in Larchmont, New York
Whole House Interior Design in Larchmont, New York
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
Asian- Eclectic Entry Vestibule Photo Credit: Denison Lourenco
Design ideas for a small world-inspired vestibule in New York with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and green floors.
S様マンションリノベーション
S様マンションリノベーション
3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE
玄関の片面に民芸家具（ケヤキ）と墨画をディスプレイ。「オークションサイトで一目惚れして設計士さんに相談して入念に仕上がりを練りました」
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Fukuoka with red walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Diele mit vintage Tapete
Diele mit vintage Tapete
Smetek Home DesignSmetek Home Design
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired hallway with red walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a green front door, red floors and wallpapered walls.
130年の歴史を引き継ぐ
130年の歴史を引き継ぐ
新井律子建築設計事務所新井律子建築設計事務所
土間は三和土、壁は弁柄色に。古材の大梁・柱は圧巻の存在感を示す。
World-inspired entrance in Osaka with red walls, a dark wood front door, beige floors and concrete flooring.
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
広めの土間玄関。大きめ収納の下は地窓で南側からの光を取り入れています。 Photography by shinsuke kera/urban arts
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Tokyo Suburbs with red walls, concrete flooring and a glass front door.
Appartement Nice Cimiez
Appartement Nice Cimiez
Smalt DesignSmalt Design
Franck Minieri
Inspiration for a world-inspired vestibule in Nice with red walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and light hardwood flooring.
茶畑の家
茶畑の家
原空間工作所 一級建築士事務所原空間工作所 一級建築士事務所
茶畑の家　photo原空間工作所
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with red walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, black floors, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.
Männerhaushalt
Männerhaushalt
gabirisse interiorsgabirisse interiors
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Munich with red walls and light hardwood flooring.
Mid Wilshire Residence
Mid Wilshire Residence
Atelier Derek UskertAtelier Derek Uskert
Medium sized world-inspired foyer in San Francisco with red walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
LED鴨居照明
LED鴨居照明
本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所
玄関ホールの鴨居（LED照明）
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired entrance in Other with red walls, grey floors, a sliding front door and a light wood front door.
Delisle
Delisle
re:source lifestylesre:source lifestyles
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired hallway in Toronto with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Delisle
Delisle
re:source lifestylesre:source lifestyles
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired front door in Toronto with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Delisle
Delisle
re:source lifestylesre:source lifestyles
Expansive world-inspired front door in Toronto with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
130年の歴史を引き継ぐ
130年の歴史を引き継ぐ
新井律子建築設計事務所新井律子建築設計事務所
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Osaka with red walls, a sliding front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
S様マンションリノベーション
S様マンションリノベーション
3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE
玄関の片面に民芸家具（ケヤキ）と墨画をディスプレイ。「オークションサイトで一目惚れして設計士さんに相談して入念に仕上がりを練りました」
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Fukuoka with red walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.

World-Inspired Entrance with Red 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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