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Entrance with White Walls and All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

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Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We added tongue & groove panelling, built in benches and a tiled Victorian floor to the entrance hallway in this Isle of Wight holiday home
Contemporary Renovation and Second Floor Addition
Contemporary Renovation and Second Floor Addition
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
A custom walnut slat wall feature elevates this mudroom wall while providing easily accessible hooks.
My Houzz: Modernized Tudor-Inspired Family Home in Chicago
My Houzz: Modernized Tudor-Inspired Family Home in Chicago
Rachel Loewen PhotographyRachel Loewen Photography
Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2019 Houzz
Cardiff Custom Home
Cardiff Custom Home
ProPacific Builders, Inc.ProPacific Builders, Inc.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.
Entry Foyer
Alabaster and Oak
Alabaster and Oak
Schrock's WoodworkingSchrock's Woodworking
Willowbridge
Willowbridge
Andrea Leigh InteriorsAndrea Leigh Interiors
The Charles House
The Charles House
Z+ InteriorsZ+ Interiors
From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation
From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.
Red Hill House
Red Hill House
Bella Vie InteriorsBella Vie Interiors
This classic Queenslander home in Red Hill, was a major renovation and therefore an opportunity to meet the family’s needs. With three active children, this family required a space that was as functional as it was beautiful, not forgetting the importance of it feeling inviting. The resulting home references the classic Queenslander in combination with a refined mix of modern Hampton elements.
Roselena
Roselena
Michelle Berwick DesignMichelle Berwick Design
Classic Shaker Blue Island Kitchen
Classic Shaker Blue Island Kitchen
Rehome RemodelingRehome Remodeling
Classic modern entry room with wooden print vinyl floors and a vaulted ceiling with an exposed beam and a wooden ceiling fan. There's a white brick fireplace surrounded by grey cabinets and wooden shelves. There are three hanging kitchen lights- one over the sink and two over the kitchen island. There are eight recessed lights in the kitchen as well, and four in the entry room.
Adirondack Style Custom Home
Adirondack Style Custom Home
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
Front Entry Interior leads to living room. White oak columns and cofferred ceilings.
Macleod Residence
Macleod Residence
DSdezines InteriorsDSdezines Interiors
Custom build mudroom a continuance of the entry space.
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
Belgrave Mansion
Belgrave Mansion
Tollgard Design GroupTollgard Design Group
CH Low Country
CH Low Country
aaNovoaaNovo
Traditional Silhouette with a Contemporary Edge
Traditional Silhouette with a Contemporary Edge
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
A timeless entry with a modern Charcoal finish, this sleek traditional style door features a double entry, insulated glass panels, and custom door hardware.
Alabaster and Oak
Alabaster and Oak
Schrock's WoodworkingSchrock's Woodworking
Leslie
Leslie
Anderson Homes Pty LtdAnderson Homes Pty Ltd

Entrance with White Walls and All Types of Wall Treatment 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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