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Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Beaverton New Construction
Beaverton New Construction
Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, ORPangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR
A large tilt out shoe storage cabinet fills a very shallow niche in the entryway
Picturesque Lake Estate
Picturesque Lake Estate
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Expansive 2-story entry way and staircase opens into a formal living room with fireplace and two separate seating areas. Large windows across the room let in light and take one's eye toward the lake. Tom Grimes Photography
Entry Bench_Wabi Sabi_Home Renovation
Entry Bench_Wabi Sabi_Home Renovation
Adella DesignAdella Design
As you step inside this home, you are greeted by a whimsical foyer that reflects this family's playful personality. Custom wallpaper fills the walls and ceiling, paired with a vintage Italian Murano chandelier and sconces. Journey father into the entry, and you will find a custom-made functional entry bench floating on a custom wood slat wall - this allows friends and family to take off their shoes and provides extra storage within the bench and hidden door. On top of this stunning accent wall is a custom neon sign reflecting this family's way of life.
Entheogenic Design
Entheogenic Design
The Vrindavan ProjectThe Vrindavan Project
#thevrindavanproject ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com thevrindavanproject@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/The.Vrindavan.Project
Bones & Shores
Bones & Shores
elena del bucchia DESIGNelena del bucchia DESIGN
Having lived in England and now Canada, these clients wanted to inject some personality and extra space for their young family into their 70’s, two storey home. I was brought in to help with the extension of their front foyer, reconfiguration of their powder room and mudroom. We opted for some rich blue color for their front entry walls and closet, which reminded them of English pubs and sea shores they have visited. The floor tile was also a node to some classic elements. When it came to injecting some fun into the space, we opted for graphic wallpaper in the bathroom.
SE Bungalow
SE Bungalow
Buckenmeyer ArchitectureBuckenmeyer Architecture
Jeff Amram Photography
Prairie-Style Front Door
Prairie-Style Front Door
Marshall ArchitectsMarshall Architects
The Cliffs at Mountain Park: Private Residence
The Cliffs at Mountain Park: Private Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
The design of this refined mountain home is rooted in its natural surroundings. Boasting a color palette of subtle earthy grays and browns, the home is filled with natural textures balanced with sophisticated finishes and fixtures. The open floorplan ensures visibility throughout the home, preserving the fantastic views from all angles. Furnishings are of clean lines with comfortable, textured fabrics. Contemporary accents are paired with vintage and rustic accessories. To achieve the LEED for Homes Silver rating, the home includes such green features as solar thermal water heating, solar shading, low-e clad windows, Energy Star appliances, and native plant and wildlife habitat. All photos taken by Rachael Boling Photography
Городские джунгли.Шкаф в прихожей
Городские джунгли.Шкаф в прихожей
Leytan DesignLeytan Design
Шкаф изготовлен полностью из фанеры, так же фанера использована в облицовке колонны справа- так прихожая становится визуально больше. Еще нам хотелось, чтобы при входе в квартиру сразу был эффект радостного удивления. Квартира очень солнечная. И сочетание сложно голубых стен и принта полностью справляются с этим эффектом.
Carr Mid-Century Modern Rennovation
Carr Mid-Century Modern Rennovation
To the T Construction, LLCTo the T Construction, LLC
Реализация, проект "Бирюзовая история"
Реализация, проект "Бирюзовая история"
Студия дизайна "Три кита"Студия дизайна "Три кита"
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry Way
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry Way
Cielo Home Interior DesignCielo Home Interior Design
David Papazian
Décoration d'une entrée
Décoration d'une entrée
"Sur mesure" - Décoratrice d'intérieur"Sur mesure" - Décoratrice d'intérieur
Décoration d'une entrée avec élégance et sobriété.
HAUS5
HAUS5
K2 Signature HomesK2 Signature Homes
"Outside Foyer" Entry, central courtyard.
Before & After Home Addition
Before & After Home Addition
Meeder Design & RemodelingMeeder Design & Remodeling
Entry Bench_Wabi Sabi_Home Renovation
Entry Bench_Wabi Sabi_Home Renovation
Adella DesignAdella Design
As you step inside this home, you are greeted by a whimsical foyer that reflects this family's playful personality. Custom wallpaper fills the walls and ceiling, paired with a vintage Italian Murano chandelier and sconces. Journey father into the entry, and you will find a custom-made functional entry bench floating on a custom wood slat wall - this allows friends and family to take off their shoes and provides extra storage within the bench and hidden door. On top of this stunning accent wall is a custom neon sign reflecting this family's way of life.
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry way
RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE - Entry way
Cielo Home Interior DesignCielo Home Interior Design
David Papazian
HAUS5
HAUS5
K2 Signature HomesK2 Signature Homes
"Outside Foyer" Entry, central courtyard.
Donovan's
Donovan's
JITA Contracting, IncJITA Contracting, Inc
Mexican Tile
アジアン 玄関
アジアン 玄関

Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and a Light Wood Front Door 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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