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World-Inspired Entrance with White Floors Ideas and Designs

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Bridle Trails
Bridle Trails
AOME ArchitectsAOME Architects
Photography by Mike Jensen
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Seattle with a single front door, white walls, porcelain flooring, a glass front door and white floors.
Ocean Front Condominium
Ocean Front Condominium
Linda Perry Design Inc.Linda Perry Design Inc.
Sargent Photography J/Howard Design Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Miami with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and white floors.
Zeus Park - Foyer
Zeus Park - Foyer
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Miami with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, white floors and a drop ceiling.
Rosedale Aurora Entry Door Renovation
Rosedale Aurora Entry Door Renovation
Ninzan Studio, LLCNinzan Studio, LLC
Interior view.
Inspiration for a world-inspired hallway in Tampa with beige walls, a double front door, a medium wood front door and white floors.
Ibirapuera House
Ibirapuera House
Gui Rebelo | Architecture PhotographyGui Rebelo | Architecture Photography
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired front door in Berlin with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, white floors and a grey front door.
Kahala Thai LEED Platinum Residence
Kahala Thai LEED Platinum Residence
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects
Kyle Rothenborg
Design ideas for a world-inspired front door in Hawaii with beige walls, a double front door, a medium wood front door and white floors.
Rénovation 2 Pièces AIR BNB RONSARD
Rénovation 2 Pièces AIR BNB RONSARD
KS HOME DESIGNKS HOME DESIGN
@KSHOMDESIGN Rénovation d'un 2P pour un AIRBNB
This is an example of a small world-inspired foyer in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, white floors and wallpapered walls.
Coquinna Sands
Coquinna Sands
CRC Builders, Inc.CRC Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired front door in San Francisco with white walls, slate flooring, a medium wood front door, white floors and a double front door.
Isle of Palms Master Bath and Foyer
Isle of Palms Master Bath and Foyer
Kalman ConstructionKalman Construction
This is an example of a world-inspired foyer in Charleston with porcelain flooring and white floors.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Titan Impact LLC - Windows and DoorsTitan Impact LLC - Windows and Doors
Medium sized world-inspired front door in Miami with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
塩浜のリノベーション
塩浜のリノベーション
note architectsnote architects
Inspiration for a small world-inspired foyer in Tokyo with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, white floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Britannia Residence
Britannia Residence
Amanda HamiltonAmanda Hamilton
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired front door in Calgary with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door, white floors and wallpapered walls.
Salon cocooning.
Salon cocooning.
ATELIER DES TUILERIESATELIER DES TUILERIES
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired foyer in Paris with green walls, marble flooring and white floors.
小粋な和室と蔵のある、南国リゾートハウス
小粋な和室と蔵のある、南国リゾートハウス
納得住宅工房株式会社納得住宅工房株式会社
玄関ホールは白いタイルを敷き詰めた上品な佇まいに。 たっぷりしまえるシューズクローゼットと洗面台をつくり、暮らしやすさも大切にしています。
Inspiration for a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls and white floors.
ガレージで愛車の手入れを楽しむ
ガレージで愛車の手入れを楽しむ
株式会社住工房スタイル株式会社住工房スタイル
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, a black front door and white floors.
YH様邸
YH様邸
しっくいの家　iestory　by 篠田工務店しっくいの家　iestory　by 篠田工務店
Inspiration for a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
マンションのフルリノベーション｜施工例
マンションのフルリノベーション｜施工例
快適杉フロアー「やすら樹」快適杉フロアー「やすら樹」
マンションのフルリノベーション 無垢杉材のフルオーダー家具
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, white floors, beige walls and a light wood front door.
ORIENTAL SKY HOUSE
ORIENTAL SKY HOUSE
株式会社横山浩介建築設計事務所株式会社横山浩介建築設計事務所
Photo by 小島純司
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Yokohama with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
アトリエのある住宅
アトリエのある住宅
大橋史人建築設計 Fumihito Ohashi Architecture Studio大橋史人建築設計 Fumihito Ohashi Architecture Studio
既存建物は、大手メーカーの規格住宅。内部の仕上げ、間取りの一部、外部は玄関周りのみ、改修をおこなった。 玄関建具は、米松で建具枠ともに製作。土間部分も新たに左官職人に色モルタルに洗い出し仕上げとし、既存部分との変化をつけた。
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Other with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and white floors.
塩浜のリノベーション
塩浜のリノベーション
note architectsnote architects
Small world-inspired foyer in Tokyo with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, white floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.

World-Inspired Entrance with White Floors 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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