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445 Molino Avenue
445 Molino Avenue
MO DesignMO Design
Inspiration for a large traditional entrance in San Francisco with white walls, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
2018 Glen Ellyn Remodel
2018 Glen Ellyn Remodel
Picture Perfect HousePicture Perfect House
Picture Perfect House
Photo of a rural boot room in Chicago with grey floors.
Greenlea
Greenlea
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Inspiration for a small rural foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and blue floors.
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5,100 Sq. Ft. Modern Farmhouse Showcase Home
5,100 Sq. Ft. Modern Farmhouse Showcase Home
Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & DesignWendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design
The grand entry sets the tone as you enter this fresh modern farmhouse with high ceilings, clerestory windows, rustic wood tones with an air of European flavor. The large-scale original artwork compliments a trifecta of iron furnishings and the multi-pendant light fixture.

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Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Closet Factory (Richmond, VA)Closet Factory (Richmond, VA)
Custom designed mudroom in stain and painted wood. This luxurious space is incorporated into a laundry room.
Design ideas for a small boot room in Richmond.
Exteriors | Facades
Exteriors | Facades
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Mark Tanner Photography
Large traditional front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a black front door.
House in Westport, Connecticut
House in Westport, Connecticut
Gary Brewer Robert A.M. Stern ArchitectsGary Brewer Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Peter Aaron
Design ideas for a classic entrance in New York.
Model Home- Herriman, Utah (31)
Model Home- Herriman, Utah (31)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Ann Parris
Inspiration for a country boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Sherwood
Sherwood
Burton Works: Designer CabinetryBurton Works: Designer Cabinetry
Mudroom Coat Hooks
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Atlanta Kitchen Renovation and Basement Design
Atlanta Kitchen Renovation and Basement Design
Built Tough Construction of North GeorgiaBuilt Tough Construction of North Georgia
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Atlanta with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Coastal Craftsman
Coastal Craftsman
Matthies BuildersMatthies Builders
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Travelers Run Lane
Travelers Run Lane
George Asher Custom Homes LLCGeorge Asher Custom Homes LLC
Mud Room entry from the garage. Custom built in locker style storage. Herring bone floor tile.
Medium sized traditional boot room in Other with ceramic flooring, beige walls and beige floors.
Standfast Residence
Standfast Residence
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in Philadelphia with a single front door, a blue front door and black floors.
Concord Avenue
Concord Avenue
Jamie Keskin DesignJamie Keskin Design
Inspiration for a rural boot room in Boston with grey walls, brick flooring and red floors.
Holly Springs
Holly Springs
Avan Construction Inc.Avan Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Foyer 1
Foyer 1
Lisa OBrien Interior DesignsLisa OBrien Interior Designs
Small contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Kirby Road, Mclean, VA
Kirby Road, Mclean, VA
Sidd KashyapSidd Kashyap
Photo of a large classic foyer in DC Metro with white walls, a double front door, a black front door and marble flooring.
Organic Modern on Honeysuckle Lane
Organic Modern on Honeysuckle Lane
Vintage ElementsVintage Elements
Large scandinavian foyer in Minneapolis with a double front door.
Casco Bay Island Retreat
Casco Bay Island Retreat
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
This is an example of a coastal entrance in Portland Maine with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.

Entrance 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!
French Country Estate
French Country Estate
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
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