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Entrance with White Walls and a Single Front Door Ideas and Designs

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laguna beach hillside renovation
laguna beach hillside renovation
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
Laguna Beach, California Custom Home: New smooth stucco on all exterior walls, including low walls at the downhill entry area, highlight the contemporary, planar elements of this unique entry design. Custom metal window and door systems enhance the minimalist aesthetic, while a natural wood bench in a bed of tumbled white stones softens the entry area and invites visitors to rest and gather.
Modern Chic
Modern Chic
The Couture Haus Interior DesignThe Couture Haus Interior Design
Modern back entry in a neutral color palette, wooden door and black accents.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
A new 3,200 square foot 2-Story home with full basement custom curated with color and warmth. Open concept living with thoughtful space planning on all 3 levels with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Architect + Designer: Arch Studio, Inc. General Contractor: BSB Builders
Nakan Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | KS
Nakan Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | KS
FlooretFlooret
Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Entryway
Entryway
Carina Vaz InteriorsCarina Vaz Interiors
Modern and clean entryway with extra space for coats, hats, and shoes. . . interior designer, interior, design, decorator, residential, commercial, staging, color consulting, product design, full service, custom home furnishing, space planning, full service design, furniture and finish selection, interior design consultation, functionality, award winning designers, conceptual design, kitchen and bathroom design, custom cabinetry design, interior elevations, interior renderings, hardware selections, lighting design, project management, design consultation
Smythe Street Farmhouse
Smythe Street Farmhouse
Faye Cowie DesignsFaye Cowie Designs
Entry with black farmhouse door, wide plank oak flooring, barrel ceiling painted black
Modern Regency Home
Modern Regency Home
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Streeter Homes, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Swan Architecture, Architect | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Projet Groussay - Aménagement d'un deux pièces à Rambouillet
Projet Groussay - Aménagement d'un deux pièces à Rambouillet
Houses by SHouses by S
Une entrée fonctionnelle et lumineuse : papier peint "années folles" de chez Bilboquet Déco
Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA
Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA
J.P. Hoffman Design BuildJ.P. Hoffman Design Build
As seen in this photo, the front to back view offers homeowners and guests alike a direct view and access to the deck off the back of the house. In addition to holding access to the garage, this space holds two closets. One, the homeowners are using as a coat closest and the other, a pantry closet. You also see a custom built in unit with a bench and storage. There is also access to a powder room, a bathroom that was relocated from middle of the 1st floor layout. Relocating the bathroom allowed us to open up the floor plan, offering a view directly into and out of the playroom and dining room.
Orr Residence
Orr Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Dachterrassenwohnung München Stadt Mitte
Dachterrassenwohnung München Stadt Mitte
freudenspiel - interior designfreudenspiel - interior design
Unter der Schwarzstahltreppe befinden sich versteckt die Garderobenauszüge, wo Mäntel, Schuhe, Taschen ihren Platz finden. Design: freudenspiel - interior design Fotos: Zolaproduction
CH Low Country
CH Low Country
aaNovoaaNovo
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Bloomsbury DesignsBloomsbury Designs
Linden Shore Retreat, Branford, CT
Linden Shore Retreat, Branford, CT
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsJoseph Sepot Architects
Protecting the north-facing entry is a gable-shaped canopy with a standing-seam metal roof supported by decorative wooden brackets. Dennis M. Carbo Photography
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The original foyer of this 1959 home was dark and cave like. The ceiling could not be raised because of AC equipment above, so the designer decided to "visually open" the space by removing a portion of the wall between the kitchen and the foyer. The team designed and installed a "see through" walnut dividing wall to allow light to spill into the space. A peek into the kitchen through the geometric triangles on the walnut wall provides a "wow" factor for the foyer.
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
香川県に建つ、「和を感じる平屋のおうち」のシューズクローク
香川県に建つ、「和を感じる平屋のおうち」のシューズクローク
吉田建設株式会社吉田建設株式会社
Visual Project Match
Visual Project Match
designs by human.designs by human.
Alabaster and Oak
Alabaster and Oak
Schrock's WoodworkingSchrock's Woodworking

Entrance with White Walls and a Single 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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