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Entrance with Grey Floors and Wood Walls Ideas and Designs

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Park Creek New Home
Park Creek New Home
Love Your Room LLCLove Your Room LLC
We assisted with building and furnishing this model home. The entry way is two story. We kept the furnishings minimal, simply adding wood trim boxes.
Contemporary New Construction
Contemporary New Construction
Single Source BuildersSingle Source Builders
Front covered entrance to tasteful modern contemporary house. A pleasing blend of materials.
Mount Albert House
Mount Albert House
Milieu: Architecture + DesignMilieu: Architecture + Design
Custom Black Forest Home
Custom Black Forest Home
KLo Home DesignKLo Home Design
Owners entry/ mudroom with wood slats and wood hooks, custom bench and key drop countertop with storage
Feathertop Chalet
Feathertop Chalet
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
A custom bootroom with fully functional storage for a family. The boot and glove dryer keeps gear dry, the cubbies and drawers keep the clutter contained. With plenty of storage, this room is build to function.
Brae Burn Modern
Brae Burn Modern
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This new house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood developed in the 1920’s, that is in transition, with new larger homes replacing the original modest-sized homes. The house is designed to be harmonious with its traditional neighbors, with divided lite windows, and hip roofs. The roofline of the shingled house steps down with the sloping property, keeping the house in scale with the neighborhood. The interior of the great room is oriented around a massive double-sided chimney, and opens to the south to an outdoor stone terrace and gardens. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Aménagement et décoration d'une maison de ville
Aménagement et décoration d'une maison de ville
AJM DesignAJM Design
L'entrée est une vraie pièce de la maison il est important de décorer son entrée et de la rendre fonctionnelle selon vos besoins. Ici placard pour les manteaux avec de grands miroirs, une banquette pour se déchausser.
玄関ポーチ。雨でも濡れないよう庇（ひさし）をかけ、ベビーカーがにとめられる広さとし、買物カゴを置ける大きなベンチを設けました
玄関ポーチ。雨でも濡れないよう庇（ひさし）をかけ、ベビーカーがにとめられる広さとし、買物カゴを置ける大きなベンチを設けました
市中山居市中山居
Birch Knoll Restoration
Birch Knoll Restoration
k YODER design, LLCk YODER design, LLC
A new full-height steel-and-glass pivot door marks the front entry. Original stone was restored. Walnut wall panels were replicated to match originals that had been removed. Element by Tech Lighting recessed lighting; Lea Ceramiche Waterfall porcelain stoneware tiles; quarter-sawn walnut wall panels; Kolbe VistaLuxe fixed windows and pivot door via North American Windows and Doors
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Greet guests in this open entry foyer while enjoying the beauty of the front yard. Photos: Reel Tour Media
Devlin Drive
Devlin Drive
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Gear Loft
Gear Loft
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
Brae Burn Modern
Brae Burn Modern
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This new house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood developed in the 1920’s, that is in transition, with new larger homes replacing the original modest-sized homes. The house is designed to be harmonious with its traditional neighbors, with divided lite windows, and hip roofs. The roofline of the shingled house steps down with the sloping property, keeping the house in scale with the neighborhood. The interior of the great room is oriented around a massive double-sided chimney, and opens to the south to an outdoor stone terrace and gardens. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Belvidere place
Belvidere place
Portland building and remodelingPortland building and remodeling
Original trio of windows, with new muranti siding in the entry, and new mid-century inspired front door.
Full House Renovation + Partition Walls removal + New Cloakroom
Full House Renovation + Partition Walls removal + New Cloakroom
Costa Builders GroupCosta Builders Group
Accupanel concealed the cloakroom entrance, giving the entrance/corridor a clean, neat appearance. The long led light in the ceiling and wall is clean and modern
Western Red Cedar Built Out Exterior Entry with Grey Double 5-Lite Doors
Western Red Cedar Built Out Exterior Entry with Grey Double 5-Lite Doors
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Town Mountain Modern
Town Mountain Modern
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
A Modern Ski Cabin
A Modern Ski Cabin
MB Builders and DevelopmentMB Builders and Development
A modern ski cabin with rustic touches, gorgeous views, and a fun place for our clients to make many family memories.
Via Balboa
Via Balboa
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
The cantilevered roof draws the eye outward toward an expansive patio and garden, replete with evergreen trees and blooming flowers. An inviting lawn, playground, and pool provide the perfect environment to play together and create lasting memories.
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Velin HomesVelin Homes
Designed by Pico Studios, this home in the St. Andrews neighbourhood of Calgary is a wonderful example of a modern Scandinavian farmhouse.

Entrance with Grey Floors and Wood 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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