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In open-plan homes, the entryway may not have any logical starting and stopping point for a flooring change. In this home a tile rectangle large enough for a handful of people to stand on defines the entry area. The tiles form a path leading to the hallway. Hardwood is used for the remaining areas. A couple of things I like about this example: The darker shade in the diamond pattern is very close to the color of the wood flooring, so they work well next to each other with regard to color. The diamond pattern is also a nice contrast to the linear pattern of the wood.
Entryway China cabinet.
Entryway China cabinet.
Desk and mirror option
10. Leaning Into Green Emerald details pop throughout this Boise, Idaho, modern farmhouse, but the entryway’s barn door, complemented by potted plants and a green velvet pillow, is especially striking. It caught the eye of so many Houzz users that this picture was the most-saved entry photo of the last three months. “We felt like the green was an up-and-coming accent color and thought it went really well with the white paint and trim,” Cody Weight of Solitude Homes says. “Plus, once we added the brass hardware with the green barn door, we really knew we had something great.” Designer Kerri Ramey dreamed up the home’s color design and door and hardware selection, Weight says, and pairing those choices with the wall texture in this space added just the right amount of dimension. More on Houzz 105 Ideas for Entryway Mirrors Key Entryway Dimensions for Homes Large and Small Get more entry design ideas Find an interior designer Shop for entryway accessories
8. Light and Bright To achieve “a casually elegant look that was also practical,” designer JC Riccoboni of Ricco Style Interior Design started with a light blue woven wallpaper with a natural linear texture and layered in a beachy console table. “I love adding a bench under entry console tables for folks to sit and take their shoes off,” Riccoboni says. “It’s much more comfortable and also acts as a visual cue to guests so the homeowners don’t have to ask.” More refined elements like an alabaster table lamp, a simple brass mirror, some decorative books and a huge jug of leafy branches infuse the space with life and movement.
6. Coastal Texture Coastal-inspired decor drove the design for this home in Laguna Beach, California. Designer Courtney Thomas and her team played up beachy texture and nautical tones in the entry, including a Dutch door painted a glossy navy (Novelty Navy by Dunn-Edwards).
5. Ceiling Swirls Summer Thornton and her team at Summer Thornton Design wanted to make a statement with this serene yet stylish foyer in a Chicago home. “With this space, our goal was to create an entry that feels bright, airy and fresh but still has a lot of personality,” Thornton says. Shades of green stand out in the rug, the fresh bouquet and the Italian scene on the wall. The swirling ceiling pattern and furry bench also add to the personality. “The owners love to travel, so the Slim Aarons photograph of the Italian coast reminded them of vacations, and we added applied moldings to the walls to add architectural interest,” Thornton says. “But we kept the edge and fashion-forward direction with the table and ceiling treatment.”
9. Wood That Wows With a few simple decorative pieces on top, the narrow metal console table in this Maryland entryway sets a soft industrial tone for the rest of the house. Designer Kirsten Kaplan of Haus Interior Design says the composition of tabletop elements deliberately follows the angle of the stairway.
2. Seeing Red “This entry is bright, airy, high-energy and high-contrast,” architect Jimmy Crisp says of this modern farmhouse entry his team created with Chango & Co. interior design and Structure Works Construction. The custom mahogany door with extra-large glazing and accompanying transom adds light and a view of the surrounding countryside. The bold red color on the door (Heritage Red by Benjamin Moore) gives off a modern vibe and the 11-foot ceilings elevate the space, Crisp says. The V-groove walls (painted in Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore) and ceiling add texture and contrast against the dark-stained wood floors. When to Paint Your Door Bright Red
Entryway/ front door / foyer - Tiles of varied sizes
Tiles to wood
The architects at Bevan + Associates set up this entry for an easy traffic flow and to frame the expansive views through the house out to the Napa Valley landscape. - The green shiplap complements the colors of the foliage outside. - And the designers incorporated hooks for coats and bags and baskets for corralling shoes.
The view from the front door of this Texas Hill Country house extends all the way through the house to the yard. And the front door and the wall of doors seen here create a breezeway when all the doors are open. This is a wonderful way to help air circulate through a house in a warm climate.
3. Framed Views The designers at Big House Little House created an entry area for this Brisbane, Australia, home that provides lovely views from inside and out. For those approaching the front door, there’s a view straight through the house to the backyard. And for those heading out, there’s a framed, forced-perspective view up the sidewalk to the street and a framed view of the sky above it.
The elegant chest in this Virginia entry can conceal bags, gloves, scarves and shoes . Houzz users were also drawn to the sea-inspired tones in the area rug, the lovely banister and the divided sidelights on the front door.
In this entry by Lauren Nelson Design, the front door is a work of art. And she incorporated another important functional piece in the space: a bench for putting on and taking off shoes. Along with the door, the rustic wood of the bench, soft sheepskin, crystal chandelier, juju hat, patterned rug and gallery wall make a strong first impression on visitors.
2. Eye-Catching Front Doors This stunning entry by Kingswood Custom Homes has a set of beautiful arched glass doors. The long, narrow volume of the space extends high to an eye-catching groin ceiling, and a combination of stones and woods makes it feel warm and inviting. The console table provides a landing zone, while a large painting complements the natural materials and soft color palette. The large lanterns highlight the beautiful architecture of the ceiling. Find the right console table for your entry in the Houzz Shop
1. Beauty and Functionality The front entry is a place to make a good first impression on guests, but it also needs to function for homeowners. Designer Lisa Furey successfully mixed beauty and functionality in this entry area. There’s a mirror for checking your appearance before heading out the door and a spot to drop keys and mail on the way in. The stone-topped console table with rustic wood base, the large arched mirror and the organic touches such as the wreath and branch make this entry truly welcoming.
Wood stairs & tiled entryway
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Wood & brick combo?!
Tile to wood stairs transition
Tiled with wood stairs
Hutch w/ hooks
Hutch with picture frame - In the entryway, a regal rug the homeowners purchased on a trip to Morocco grounds the space, while a geometric metal chandelier by Reborn Antiques gives the room a modern edge. In the stairwell, intricate custom pendant lighting from Noor adds a sophisticated touch. The lighting company, based in Denver and Cairo, imports from Egypt
Hutch & picture combo.
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