Entrance flooring ideas

27 Flooring Ideas for Entryways

Deirdre Sullivan

Deirdre Sullivan is an interior design expert and features writer who specializes in home improvement as well as design. She began her career as an assistant editor at Elle magazine and has more than a decade of experience. Deirdre contributes content for brands including The Spruce and Realtor.com, and has been a featured speaker at various conferences.

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Updated on 06/16/21

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Floors, in general, take a lot of abuse. But if there is a single spot in your home that begs for beautiful, high-traffic flooring, it is the entryway, especially in busy households.

The best entryway floors stand up to all the moisture and dirt that gets tracked through a threshold. They are also a snap to clean, so there is no stress about (uh-oh!) mud or puddles.

Whatever the size of your entryway—whether it is a pint-size vestibule or cavernous foyer—these smart flooring ideas will help you create a more functional and stylish entryway.

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Cement Floor Tile
Jillian Harris
There is so much to adore in the above cheerful entryway by blogger Jillian Harris. For starters, behold the cement tile floor. The pattern tiles are from the Cement Tile Shop, and the style is called Atlas 1. Equally welcoming is the bright yellow door in Hannah banana by Benjamin Moore.
These particular tiles are made of Portland white cement, which is a mixture of limestone, marble, and natural colorants. The latter creates the baked-in pattern on top of each tile.
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Beach Pebble Floor Tile
Richard Moody and Sons Construction
Son's Up is a beach house built by Richard Moody and Sons Construction. One of the home's luxurious touches is the beach pebble entryway floor. The smooth stones provide a little grip that keeps wet feet from slipping. Pebble tiles like these are sold by the foot on a mesh backing for quick installation.
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Two Smart Entryway Ideas
Zoë Feldman Design
Zoë Feldman Design is the Washington, D.C.-based firm that gut renovated this gorgeous Capitol Hill townhouse. There are two things we love about the entryway shown above: the black-and-white-patterned floor tile and the inner glass door that provides an extra layer of insulation.
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Porch and Patio Floor Paint
Alvhem Makleri
If you do not have the budget to replace the old wood floor in your entryway, consider refreshing it with paint and a stencil.
In this Swedish apartment spotted on Alvhem Makleri, antique flooring gets revived using porch and patio floor paint. It is perfect for creating a durable surface that can handle the beating that comes with heavy foot traffic.
It is important to note that most types of porch and patio floor paint are oil-based and paints like these pollute indoor air. But if you are looking for something that offers long-term protection and coverage without the harmful fumes, there is a growing number of water-based paint options on the market. Two brands currently selling more environmentally friendly porch and patio paints are ECOS Paints and Rust-Oleum.
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Polished Concrete Floor
A House in the Hills
In this Palm Springs home by Sarah Mora, the blogger behind A House in the Hills, the polished concrete floor in the entryway makes a stylish first impression.
Polished concrete floors come with lots of benefits. They are incredibly durable and relatively cheap to install—you can expect to pay around six dollars or less per square foot. Plus, unlike other types of flooring including wood or tile, minor imperfections such as subtle cracks will enhance the beauty of a concrete floor. They also are easy to clean.
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Marine Paint for Wood Floors
Boligcious
The wood floor in this bright entrance seen on Boligcious got a colorful lift using a water-based marine paint in high gloss turquoise. As its name implies, marine paint protects boats above and below the waterline. Because it is designed to shield surfaces from the damaging effects of moisture, it is an excellent paint for entryway floors.
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Slate Floor Tile
Christopher Burns Interiors
Christopher Burns Interiors based in New York installed a slate tile floor in this charming entryway. Because the slate tiles are in several different shapes, they lend pattern to the entrance.
What makes slate tile so great? First off, slate is a durable natural stone. Combined with its classic good looks, slate flooring is an excellent choice that can increase the value of your home.
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Brick Pavers for Interior Floors
Patrick Ahearn Architecture
Add a little old-world appeal to an entryway with a brick paver floor like this one installed by Patrick Ahearn Architecture based in Boston, Massachusetts. Because bricks can absorb moisture, it is best to protect them with a waterproof sealer especially if you live in an area prone to wet weather. You will need to apply a fresh coat of sealer every couple of years to prevent wear and tear.
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Small Hexagon Floor Tile in Retro Patterns
Tim Barber Ltd
You can get mighty creative with small hexagon floor tiles. They are an old-school favorite typically found in decades-old buildings. You can arrange them in a nearly endless number of patterns.
In this small entryway, Tim Barber Ltd combined black and white hex tiles to create a historic cross and floral design. Many home improvement stores sell teensy black and white tiles like these arranged in retro patterns. They come on mesh sheets for quick installation.
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Patterned Porcelain Floor Tile
Homepolish
The porcelain floor tiles in this small entryway by Homepolish will stand up to muddy shoes and wet boots. Why is that you may be thinking? Compared to ceramic tile, porcelain is stronger and more stain resistant making it a better choice for hardworking entryways. Porcelain floor tile has its pros and cons.
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Scored Polished Concrete Floor
Havenly
In this home, by Havenly the polished concrete floor, which covers both the entryway and living room, has a simple scored pattern (as shown on the left) that resembles large format tiles.
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Geometric Pattern Floor Tiles
Centered by Design
Claire Staszak, the Chicago based interior designer, behind Centered by Design made this entryway pictured above more welcoming with ceramic floor tiles by Merola Tile. The geometric pattern is called Twenties Petal.
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Small Entryway Tile Floor Idea
And Christina
Christina Blake, the blogger who pens And Christina, covered the old wood floor in her extremely bitsy entryway with black hexagon floor tiles. To minimize her time spent cleaning, she went with black grout. It hides dirt better than grout in light shades. The project was done and dusted in five hours, not including the two days it took for the mortar and grout to dry.
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Put Your House Number on Your Entryway Floor
Kathryn Ivey Interiors
Turn your address into a striking statement with this entryway idea by Kathryn Ivey Interiors based in Washington D.C. The hexagon tile floor features the home's house number.
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Paint the Floor Tiles
Moon and Me
Let's say that you hate the ceramic tile in your entryway—and you cannot afford to rip it all out—what to do? Kelly from the crafty blog Moon and Me gave her blah, neutral tiles a spanking new look with chalk paint. Afterward, she protected her checkered creation with a water-based sealer.
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Wood Floor with Faux Stone Inlay
The Sunny Side Up Blog
This entryway floor by Erin at The Sunny Side Up Blog only looks insanely expensive. Her thrifty idea combines affordable, wood laminate flooring with faux stone tiles to create an elegant inlay pattern.
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Naturally Slip-Resistant Slate Floor Tile
The Lily Pad Cottage
Slate tile floors like this one installed by Kelly at The Lily Pad Cottage are perfect for entryways. The natural stone material is both slip and stain resistant. It also has a lovely grooved texture that adds a little character to spaces. To keep a slate floor looking like new, you should maintain it well and apply a stone sealer every year.
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Stencil a Cool Pattern on a Tile Floor
Aratari at Home
Blogger, Lindsay Aratari from Aratari at Home, despised the green tiles covering the floor in her small entryway. Unfortunately, replacing them was not within her budget. So she gave them a face-lift with chalk paint. It is a decorative paint that will adhere to most clean surfaces. She created the pattern with a reusable stencil called August by Cutting Edge Stencils.
To get started she gave her old tile floor a good scrubbing. Afterward, she prepped the floor with an all surface primer. Next, she applied three layers of white chalk paint. Then she got stenciling using charcoal chalk paint. Once her new floor was thoroughly dry, Lindsay protected the surface with a clear top coat.
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Make the Entryway Neutral (But Not Boring)
David Michael Miller Associates
With the right flooring, a beige entryway is anything but boring. Instead of installing plain, square tile, David Michael Miller Associates based in Scottsdale, Arizona gave this neutral entryway extra zing with a diamond pattern floor.
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Herringbone Tile Floor
Daniel Heckscher
Interior architect Daniel Heckscher transformed his white, cookie-cutter entryway with porcelain tile. The floor features a white brick tile in a herringbone layout. The dark gray grout enhances the pattern with a pop of dark color.
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Slate Tile Planks
Amy Vermillion
In this small entryway, Amy Vermillion–an interior designer based in Charlotte, North Carolina– installed gorgeous slate planks in charcoal black.
For the most bang for your remodeling dollars, consider slate tiles rated for both commercial and residential use.
Another good slate tile tip to know, slate floors require daily sweeping. It is especially true for the first six months. Newly installed stale goes through a flaking process called spalling, which generates dust.
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DIY Shale Stone Floor
Merry Pad
Emily, the home improvement blogger from Merry Pad, always wanted a stone entryway in her home. But it had to be done on the cheap. What was her solution? She picked up dozens of shale stones from the shores of Lake Erie and got to work.
You might be thinking that shale stones break easily. And you are right. That is why Emily did a few tests to see how the rock would stand up as a flooring material. She discovered that packing the stones in mortar prevented cracking and chipping.
The flat gray stones were installed over her old tile floor. After mortaring them into place, she let her project dry for two days before grouting.
Emily loves how her project come out. Not only does her new floor look great, but she says it also feels good underfoot—win-win.
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Stop Worrying About Water Damaged Floors
Vintage Meets Glam
Jolie Dionne from Vintage Meets Glam had hardwood flooring in her entryway, but it was not working out. Water damage left the planks cracked, buckled, and warped.
She and her husband Dan tore out the old floor in the entryway. Because the wood floor extended into the living room, they created a transition line with a plunge cutter.
Next, they installed a cement-based board to tile over. The couple chose grippy, slate tile by Daltile in black. Jolie finished up her project with dark grout gray, which will hide dirt and stains.
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Cover a Laminate Floor With Vinyl Wallpaper
Grillo Designs
We have no problem with renting unless you are stuck living with an eyesore entryway floor you cannot tear out. If that is your situation, it is time to rejoice. This idea by Medina at Grillo Designs shares how to hide an unattractive laminate floor with wallpaper—yes—wallpaper.
Unlike painting a wall a super dark color, her idea is 100 percent removable. So no worries about your security deposit.
Medina says this project is best suited for small square footage. For best results use removable, peel-and-stick vinyl wallpaper. Vinyl is easy to clean and is far more resilient than other wallpaper materials. And unlike wallpapers that require a paste to hang, peel-and-stick options come with a sticky backing.
After Medina covered her entryway floor with wallpaper, she protected her new surface with fast-drying polyurethane with a satin finish.

22 Functional Entryway Ideas That Make a Beautiful First Impression

11 modern designs for your entrance |

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Entryway floor ideas should be chosen with careful consideration.

An entryway floor’s appearance is important, naturally, but so too is how it feels to walk on, how it will stand up to the room’s activities, how much maintenance it will require, and how it will look on entry into the home. After all, is it the first thing anyone will see when they enter.

To help you get started we've curated a selection of different entryway ideas and materials to add to your list of flooring ideas, along with some advice from the experts.

Entryway floor ideas

From hardwood and natural stone to statement parquet and soft carpet and area rugs, these entryway floor ideas can help inspire an entryway room remodel.

1. Be as authentic as possible

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Sometimes old is best when it comes to entryway floor ideas. 'If you can keep your entryway's original flooring then do, because there's nothing more characterful than what may have been there for a centuries,' says Melanie Griffiths, editor, Period Living. 'It might look worn, but that's part of its charm and if it can withstand all those years it can take a few more.'

2. Add a geometric element to a dark and dramatic entryway

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'Practical and beauty can co-exist in harmony,' says Patrick O'Connell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball .

'The thing to bear in mind about small entryway ideas is that we don’t tend to spend long periods of time in them, so you can be a bit bolder with strong or oversized patterns and colors that, in time, might become overpowering in another room, says Dean Keyworth, director, Armstrong Keyworth. 'A large repeat-patterned hallway wallpaper idea or dark stair paint idea is particularly effective for your staircase ideas, as you have a long drop to show off its full glory. '

3. Add character with a textured stone tile

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Put stone on your list of possible hallway flooring ideas. Using any of the different stone flooring types ensures your entryway floor has the unique beauty that comes with a natural material. Natural stone will also stand up to the foot traffic of a busy family home – and is a wonderful flooring idea for entryways and landings.

'Stone is one of my favorite things, and I especially enjoy visiting stone yards,' says interior designer Fran Hickman. 'They’re extraordinary places and the slabs are like works of art. We often use stone for areas such as entryway mudrooms, because it helps create a feeling of grandeur in a home.'

4. Get the luxury look with vinyl flooring

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‘'When it comes to choosing flooring for an entryway, opting for quality, durable, low maintenance style is essential,' says David Snazel, hard flooring buyer at Carpetright .

'Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is an elegant choice that effectively emulates more expensive design styles, whilst being incredibly hardwearing. If are working to a tighter budget, there have been many developments in recent years to durable laminate designs where the effects they can achieve, such as wood, are incredibly realistic.'

'It’s worth investing in underlay as it helps reduce wear of the flooring, making it more resilient whilst offering a more luxurious feel. Opting for a thicker underlay will boost the longevity of your flooring and a good underlay can make a big difference to a value carpet, helping to make it feel plusher underfoot.'

5. Give your entryway a classic finish with marble

(Image credit: Quorn Stone)

'Marble flooring takes very well to neoclassical designs, including chequerboards and diamond-laid formats with cabochon inserts,' says Isabel Fernandez, director at Quorn Stone . 'This can help achieve a classic yet contemporary feel and is the perfect stone for a timeless floor full of grandeur. We often find the most practical stone finish is tumbled. A softly tumbled, imperfect finish makes for a forgiving choice in busy areas.'

6. Lay down carpet

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Choosing a carpet in a classic base note will bring a sense of calm to your entryway. A neutral shade is a wise investment too, as its versatility and longevity add value to your property. It will also make co-ordinating the flooring in different rooms a breeze – with a neutral palette, everything goes – enabling you to combine plains and subtle patterns, while keeping a consistent flow throughout the house

'Carpet is a fantastic option for high traffic areas like entryways and stairways due to its ability to withstand natural wear and tear,' says Jodie Hatton, a Residential Designer at heritage carpet company Brintons .

7. Add a silk rug for a luxe touch on top of tiles

(Image credit: Dennis E. Zirbel Architect/Katey Hamill)

'In terms of flooring for entryways, you'll want to keep in mind that there will be a lot of foot traffic, so you'll want something strong,' says Natalie Zirbel of Dennis E. Zirbel Architect . 'Hardwood and tile are always great options. We went for elegance in this formal entry space, so we incorporated a stunner of a silk rug for a luxurious touch along with a crystal chandelier and shiny brass accents.'

8. Use a natural flooring like sisal for a high-traffic entryway

(Image credit: Crucial Trading )

'When choosing a floor covering for the entryway and stairs, we’d recommend opting for either sisal or wool,' say the in-house design team at Crucial Trading . 'Sisal is a hardwearing durable option while if looking for something a little softer wool is a good option.'

9. Make symmetry your friend

(Image credit: Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop/Chad Mellon)

Get symmetry right and you can create harmony in your entryway – and make this small space feel bigger and tidier.

'To offset the angled ceiling, we went with a symmetrical entryway design,' says Lindye Galloway, founder and chief creative officer at Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop . 'The wood floors complemented the wood panel walls to open up the space which made the illusion of a bigger area. We added a rug to help bring in warmth and a more lived in look.'

10. A striped runner will make a narrow entryway appear wider

(Image credit: Kersaint Cobb)

'A playful runner can provide an attractive focal point in the home and is an ideal way to experiment with pattern on a smaller scale without dominating the area,' says Jon Flannigan, product manager at Kersaint Cobb . 'The entryway is often the first thing seen when entering a home, so it is important that your choice of flooring reflects your personal style and taste.'

'Stripes add visual interest to the floor and for those tight on space, it is worth remembering that linear stripes can help to enlarge the appearance of a room, this is especially effective in entryways as the stripe draws the eye along the design and therefore appears to elongate the area. Striped flooring is also ideal in high traffic areas of a busy home as it will withstand the effects of dirt and wear better than plain and flat single color flooring. '

11. Introduce plenty of pattern

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There’s a lot of interest in patterned flooring and in surface design in general, believes Mark Findlay, founder of vinyl flooring specialists Harvey Maria. ‘Entryway floor ideas are no longer an afterthought; they’ve become an integral part of interior design and are now seen as a key feature,’ he says.

Harriet Goodacre of Topps Tiles agrees: ‘We often associate patterned flooring with Victorian-era design and for good reason; they are famed for their use of refined yet intricate patterns in the home to bring an air of timeless luxury.’

'Patterned floors, especially tiles, are forgiving and practical but they can also visually link spaces, creating a continuous vista between the interior and the exteriors, says Sophie coller, managing director, Kitesgrove.

What kind of flooring is best for an entryway?

The best flooring for an entryway is one that will stand the test of time – durability, maintenance and materials should all be considered when choosing the best entry floor ideas.

More than any other floorcovering, entryway floor tiles have undergone a renaissance, becoming a design favorite whether used in a new build or to revamp an existing home. While there are plenty of choices for popular neutral tones, the big trend is for tiles that mimic natural stone and timber, cement, metals and fabrics. These offer all the advantages of a hardwearing, easy to maintain, long-lasting tile with the look of a luxury material. And, making a surprise comeback, patterned tiles celebrate the glory of modern, geometric designs and opulent colors.

When it comes to size, large format tiles are increasingly popular and no longer limited to the kitchens and bathrooms where their practical advantages have always been appreciated.

'More people are tiling their entryway floor,' says Jules Archard, sales manager at Surface. 'As rooms are opened up, a large format tile used throughout creates a seamless look that unites the whole space.' If you are worried that your entryway floor tiles will feel cold underfoot, remember that many work well with underfloor heating.

Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.

Design of an entrance hall in a private house with a photo - INMYROOM

Hence the increased attention to the arrangement of the very first room in every sense in a country house.

Entrance hall in a private house: from a style decision to a project

Modern style solutions are so diverse that they give the designer a large number of tools to implement any bold idea. But there is a catch: the design must "weave" into the overall concept of a country house and meet the requirements of the residents. If guests primarily pay attention to the appearance, then the owners of suburban real estate, along with beauty and aesthetics, want to get functionality and comfort. To design, make, furnish, equip, taking into account all the subtleties of the approach to the hallway of a country house - still that task and a headache!

The vast experience accumulated by the contemporary architecture and design community comes to the rescue. For specialists, the entrance hall in the house has already been repeatedly tested architectural object. Numerous photos on the Internet are a vivid confirmation of this.

Designers celebrate some of the most modern and popular styles.

Art Nouveau style, which involves smooth lines in decoration, a combination of glass and metal, the use of innovative technological solutions in materials, furniture and decor. The finish welcomes floral prints on walls, curtains and upholstery.

In the photo: entrance hall in a private house: Art Nouveau decoration

The classic style was and remains not only optimal, but also universal. It allows you to smoothly move from the hallway to various style solutions in other rooms of a private house. The corridor is especially suitable for this style

The retro style has received a second wind. Antiques find a second life and adequately decorate the interiors of the hallway in the house. The industry also responds to the request of society: the production of artificially aged things is put on stream. The popular colors of the style are white and beige. Grandma's chest, an old chest of drawers, yellowed photos in designer frames will always find their rightful place in the retro style hallway.

In the photo: entrance hall in a house with elements of retro style

Country style is very appropriate in the entrance hall of private houses in the bosom of nature in wooden design. The style is distinguished by exquisite simplicity and sensitive comfort. He is echoed by the Provence style. Allegedly rough materials in the decoration, massive cabinet doors, the possible use of brick and stone in the interior - these are the distinctive qualities of the style. It can be safely called environmentally friendly, although imitation materials for wood and stone are allowed, but of very high quality. A rough fake is immediately noticeable, and this will not add charm to the hallway.

In the photo: the entrance hall in the house in the country style direction

Design: Elena Lapshina and BERLOGA design studio

In the photo: the entrance hall in the house design in the country style

Author - Sergey Ozhogin

Scandinavian style has found its regular admirers . The entrance hall in a private house, made according to the northern canons, gets a strict look and increased functionality. The main focus is on flawless and rich flooring. Furniture is selected exclusively in one stylistic solution and the same color scheme. Particular attention is paid to storage areas. All kinds of designer boxes and boxes help to gracefully hide a lot of gizmos from the eyes.

In the photo: the entrance hall in the house, made in the Scandinavian style

Design: Alena Yudina and Nadezhda Kireeva , country or village house), or its special part, different from other interiors. In the first case, the repair of the hallway becomes the result of construction, completes the design of all rooms. When the rooms have already taken on a complete image and the general stylistic mood is clear. The second case requires additional study and financial costs.

Before approaching the design of the hallway in a private house, it will not be superfluous to think about what you expect from this room.

How many people can be in the hall at the same time if necessary, how will they be located?
Will things be stored in the corridor? their possible volume. Is there a need for a storage room?
Does the size of the entrance hall allow you to place everything planned and necessary?
Will the hallway be a continuation of the overall design or is it intended to carry an independent interior load?

After answering the questions, it is worth exploring possible finishing options, looking at photos of completed objects. Match what you read and see with financial opportunities. Approaching the design of the hallway in a country house, pay attention to the lighting. It's great if there is a window in the corridor. Dark corners are undesirable: dirt and insects are favorites of such places.

On the photo: entrance hall for a private house

On the photo: decoration of the entrance hall in the house

On the photo: corridor in a private house

In the photo: the interiors of the entrance hall in the house

In the photo: the design of the entrance hall in the private house

The authors of the project: designers of the Semper Arte studio, Alesya Sakhno and Nina Davydova

In the photo: the interior of the entrance hall in the house

Design: Victoria Zhiryakova and Maria Martyniuk, creators of VIZIMA interior design studio

In the photo: entrance hall in the house design

The entrance hall in a private house requires special attention from the design side. In a wooden house and in the country, where comfort comes to the fore, high-tech style is hardly suitable. Here, practicality is more likely to be taken into account. A cottage and palace with large areas can afford much more when choosing design and decoration options.

It is possible to effectively equip the entrance hall in a wooden house only after carefully working out the architectural project, paying attention to all the nuances of the finishing material, observing the design rules. The entrance hall of a village house or cottage will require taking into account the frequency of entry and exit. From this comes the idea for a design based on the practicality of the room, the durability of finishing materials and the functionality of the furniture.

The entrance hall in the cottage involves various projects, given the volume of the room. It is usually large, differing in geometry and orientation to other rooms. Design approaches are similar to urban design options. Or maybe vice versa?

On the photo: the entrance hall in the house design

On the photo: the interior of the entrance space

Design: Elena Chalenko.

Photo: first room

Design: Elena Chalenko

Photo: beautiful interior

Photo: interior with natural light

Photo: country house corridor

Floors, ceiling:

entrance hall in a private house under finishing. Photos of completed projects

The design project has been accepted, repairs are coming - the most crucial moment. Finishing the hallway in a private house begins with the choice of building material. It is selected based on the developed project. First of all, factors such as strength, reliability, aesthetics, value for money are taken into account. It must be remembered that it is not the method of construction work that is important, but their quality.

Here are just a few tips to help you prepare for your holiday home renovation:

pay close attention to the color scheme: light and warm colors visually enlarge the space, add comfort, but are not practical;
do not save on finishing materials: the entrance hall is the most exposed part of the house;
select finishing materials, taking into account: wear resistance, the possibility of cleaning and special treatment with detergents, not forgetting fashion trends;
remember: tiles without a heating system are not suitable for cold floors in the hallway, the class of the laminate board must have increased moisture resistance, fixtures for spotlights are best installed on plasterboard panels or suspended structures.

Finishing work in the hallway of a private house begins with the walls. Choose for them:

Vinyl wallpapers: economical, washable, more durable than paper wallpapers, but "breathe" much worse.
Liquid wallpaper: smoothes the surface, is easy to repair or change, becomes moisture resistant when varnished.
Decorative plaster: easy to work, durable, does not require additional care.
Paint: requires a perfectly prepared surface, inexpensive.
MDF and PVC panels: there are three types (sheet, tile, typesetting) and differ in the degree of moisture resistance, not suitable for eco-style.
Lining: remains relevant for rural and wooden houses, summer cottages, environmentally friendly and "breathes".

A private entrance hallway requires durable flooring that can be easily wiped off. Therefore, in their choice, designers and builders often stop at the following options:

Linoleum: hardwearing, practical, with many pattern options, available in domestic (least durable), semi-commercial and commercial.
Laminate: characterized by wear and moisture resistance, durability. For the hallway of a country house, you should choose the most durable, not exposed to liquids.
Ceramic tiles: wear resistance is measured in conventional units 1-5. For a hallway in a private house, tiles of 4 groups are chosen.
Combined version: suitable for the hallway of a private house with an increased square and allows you to apply the method of zoning the area.

After laying the floors, the entrance hall in a private house is ready for the arrangement of the ceiling according to the design idea:

Finishing the ceiling: the ceiling can be painted or whitewashed, pasted over with wallpaper or ceiling tiles, it is possible to use decorative plaster or lining. Whitewashing and painting is carried out on a prepared, perfectly leveled surface.
Stretch ceiling: low maintenance, durable, made of plasterboard or special panels. Drywall requires finishing work - painting.
Stretch ceiling: practical, perfect appearance, but installation is possible only by specialists, but provides a wide range of color options.

In the photo: a simple interior of a summer house

In the photo: stylish simplicity

In the photo: a Provence style room

Photo: hallway decoration

Photo: color zoning

Photo: design in light colors

Color: how to achieve the best result. Entrance hall in a house photo

The design of an entrance hall in a private house suggests a color palette somewhat different from the color schemes of other rooms. However, the trend is that the style of the space of the whole house should be organic, made in a single way. The entrance hall does not require special conditions, the final decision remains with the customer of the interior design of the house.

According to the canons of design, the ceiling is the lightest area, the walls are somewhat muted in color tones, and the floor is the darkest fragment. In this case, it will always seem that the hallway is much larger in volume than it really is.

No one forbids, if you wish, to decorate the room in flashy bright colors or make the room in contrasting colors. If it doesn’t cause irritation after entering the house after a hard day at work, why not turn to a similar color scheme?

In the photo: an entrance hall in a private house with a pronounced opening

Design: Anna Vasilyeva

In the photo: a room in bright colors

Authors: Shperling Design studio designers

In the photo: dark color is compensated by light Design: Anna Ilyina, Anton Ramazanov, A-Remstroy

In the photo: decoration with “soft” contrasts

In the photo: corridor in “flashy” colors

Furnishing. Entrance hall in a private house photo

The large entrance hall of the house allows you to treat the furnishing creatively and fundamentally. If you have an understanding of what furniture will be present in the room, the layout will take a little time. You can provide furniture for the area where it is possible to undress several guests at once: hangers, wardrobes, ottomans, couches. Gathering area: couches, table, mirrors, door to the toilet room. The smoking room is equipped with armchairs, sofas, a table or tables. In a word, you can fantasize and realize your plans here without limit. A beautiful interior will be provided!

A small hallway in the house dictates only the necessary set of furniture. Let's talk about it in more detail. The entrance hall, like the theater, begins with a hanger. It is indispensable for quickly throwing off wet clothes. There are few options: these are either hooks with a shelf for hats, or a rack equipped with devices for receiving clothes. A closet to hide all seasonal things is very necessary in a country hallway. Depending on the style, it can be either a separate object or a coupe version. A homemade closet made with soul can also fit perfectly into the common space.

Shoe rack is an indispensable furniture accessory in the interior. Special lockable cabinets provide ventilation for shoes and are sold in various sizes and types.

Headwear can be placed in the wardrobe. If there is none, a special shelf will do, which is often installed above the hooks for outerwear.

Umbrellas can be stored in a special niche provided in the rack-hanger, in a closet, chest of drawers, on a special shelf. If the style decision allows, a special designer basket is suitable for umbrellas. This detail will finalize the space.

A chest of drawers can serve not only as a storage for small things, but you can always put a notebook, pen, keys, glasses, mobile phone on it ... Depending on the height, it can serve as a secretary or a bench.

At least one seat must be provided for changing shoes. Suitable ottomans, small stools, banquettes, low cabinets. Today mass production of puffs with an opening top has been established. There will easily enter a lot of things that should remain at hand.

A rare entrance hall in the house does without a mirror. Stylish when it allows you to look at full height. The wardrobe itself solves the issue of a mirror surface. A picture or photo wallpaper in front of a mirror “spreads” the space.

In the photo: furniture in a small space

In the photo: furniture in the hallway of a private house

In the photo: emphasis on built-in wardrobes

In the photo: open wardrobe under the stairs

In the photo: guest area

On the photo: chest of drawers in the interior

On the photo: ascetic entrance

Light is important

The hallway in a private house often has insufficient lighting. And she needs light. If suspended or stretch ceilings are chosen, the option with built-in spotlights suggests itself, which does not negate the possibility of installing a chandelier. LED strips can be another help. They can be installed around the entire perimeter of the ceiling. They are economical, can change the brightness of the light and its color.

Bulky chandeliers are not suitable for cottages. They are not always appropriate in cottages. Wall lamps along with spotlights can fill the room with sufficient light. In a narrow corridor, lighting directed in one direction increases the space. A sconce looks attractive near the mirror and shelves.

Window provides natural light during the day. At night, the room lives according to the same laws of illumination as the "deaf" hallways. The main difference is that in the second case more electricity is spent.

Size affects the design

If the entrance to the house is small, it doesn't matter. And for her there are nice solutions in decoration and arrangement. Floors in this case are selected practical and durable. A suitable option is ceramic tile or commercial linoleum. The color of the walls is better to choose not radically light. It is better to give vertical surfaces for painting - both practical and aesthetically pleasing at the same time. In the choice of light, it is better to stop at not too bright or dim - this is where the golden mean is appropriate. Soft moderate light will hide the lack of footage.

A small entrance hall in a private house implies ascetic furnishing. All the essentials in the right place. You will have to abandon the closet in favor of hangers and bulky things. A small and cramped corridor can make you think about moving the hallway to another space at the expense of other rooms.

A fairly large entrance hall of the house allows you to add additional interior elements to the necessary pieces of furniture. Grandfather clock emphasize the classic style. Two soft armchairs with a coffee table will create an additional business area. Vases and figurines on chests of drawers, additional mirrors in chic frames will emphasize the richness of the decoration of the room.

Multi-level ceilings, podiums, niches, zoning and different colors are possible in the large entrance hall. A variety of light sources with a dimming system will create a unique feeling of spaciousness.

The long entrance hall of the house allows you to make zoning and highlight the hall. The border can be finishing with different materials, the color of the walls and the intensity with the direction of artificial lighting. A multi-level floor with a separate floor covering is also possible. In the long hallway "begs" a mirrored wardrobe.

The square entrance hall of a private house also allows for space zoning. Each of the two opposite walls can become an attraction for different functional loads.

Entrance hall in the house under the sight of decor

To decorate the entrance hall of a private house, you can find a lot of elegant and useful things and objects. The choice should be stopped only on those that correspond to the design style.

The mirror can be used as a decorative element in the living room at home. The cutoff pattern, frame, installation locations will help decorate the room, make it more expressive.

If you risk on carpeting, you should remember that the entrance hall is one of the rooms with increased pollution.

Textiles are available not only as curtains and window curtains. They can drape part of the wall, creating the illusion of a window opening. But you should choose materials that are easy to maintain and clean.

Chandeliers, wall and table lamps, sconces are also decorative elements. They create additional cosiness and comfort.

Living plants, if space and natural light allow, will fill the room with freshness and beauty

The entrance hall in the house is a place where we always return. And leaving, according to the old tradition, we stealthily look in the mirror. As if we promise to return. And if you return to your favorite cozy place, it's doubly nice!

Entrance hall of a private house photo

Combination of wallpaper in the entrance hall. Video

A beautiful and stylistically adjusted design of the hallway is necessary for a comfortable life. The trend and coziness of the room are charged with positive, make life brighter.

Entrance hall in Khrushchev — INMYROOM

To this day, a small-sized corridor remains a priority object inside apartments in the vastness of the country, leaving relevant a gray-haired anecdote about fishermen who do not like to talk about fishing in the entrance hall of Khrushchev due to the impossibility of demonstrating the size of the catch with their hands. But, despite the limited space, designers have long unraveled the secrets of arranging a small room, located just outside the front door.

How to visually expand the space: hallway design features in Khrushchev

Simplicity, asceticism, practicality, imagination, skillful hands - these are the words that can characterize the main approaches to the design of hallways in Khrushchev. When choosing a future project, it is not superfluous to get acquainted with the many available solutions, look at more than one hundred photos and videos of examples of completed repairs of small hallways.

In the photo: a minimalistic design of the entrance hall in Khrushchev: a realized idea

In the photo: exquisite design of the hallway in Khrushchev in the classical style

The design features of the hallways in Khrushchev are based on the basic principles of the approach to the reorganization of a small apartment space.

The architectural plan of a small hallway requires every centimeter of space to be considered from a practical point of view. It is preferable to make furniture to order according to the project. It will cost more, but it will allow you to effectively "fit" into the tightness of the quadrature. It will not be superfluous to remember the competent use of all vertical surfaces up to the ceiling. Why not remember the practical possibilities of forgotten mezzanines? But with a new design based on advanced technological solutions.
Redevelopment of a Khrushchev apartment in favor of the entrance hall, especially if it is 2. 5 - 3 sq. m, will help to solve the issue of lack of space for the most necessary equipment in the corridor. Expensive but effective! Taking into account that the walls of the bathrooms are not load-bearing structures, like many partitions in the Khrushchev rooms, the task of redevelopment is quite feasible even for a wallet below the average standard of living with a desire to reorganize the apartment. The most important thing here, if you follow the letter of the law, is to get a positive response to the re-equipment of living space from the permitting authorities.
The color scheme allows you to make the hallway both cozy and visually spacious.
Thoughtful lighting helps to reveal the color scheme. The harmonious combination of natural and artificial light can work wonders in tight spaces.
A careful choice of building and finishing materials, although illusory, will bring the entrance hall in Khrushchev closer to the design of an apartment of the most modern house.
Techniques of visual "expansion" of space should be used in large quantities and with maximum efficiency. Let's talk about them in more detail.

Techniques for visually increasing the space on the example of a hallway in Khrushchev:

the color scheme of the walls is plain, made in light colors, preferably: beige, peach, cream, pastel pink, pale yellow and green - all this is a win-win option for a small-sized hallway;
choose small and unobtrusive wallpaper pattern;
preference for white or light beige ceiling, glossy surface as opposed to matte;
the transverse wall is lighter than the longitudinal vertical surfaces;
mirrored doors and doors, mirrors opposite each other, mirror inserts, together with lighting and glossy surfaces of the ceiling and furniture, expand the spatial framework;
niche lighting (if present), lamps along the long wall of the corridor, spotlights, upward lighting complement the airiness of the small hallway;
point zoning of a narrow long hallway in Khrushchev will create a feeling of additional space;
narrow vertical lines on the wallpaper, supposedly creating a three-dimensional effect, in conditions of limited ceiling height and space geometry are perceived as a kind of well, and horizontal lines with a high ceiling can steal the volume - these effects should be considered carefully in each case;
murals, photo gallery, paintings will help increase the space on only one wall surface and in combination with a mirror reflection with a lighting solution: a design technique that is complex and requires careful study. The picture in front of the mirror is a small detail from a fan of ways to increase the possibilities of volumetric perception;
The idea of a color solution for the design of small room furniture is based on the same principle of light interior shades.

Equipping the entrance hall in Khrushchev: features of decoration, color scheme and lighting

Entrance hall for Khrushchev - a polygon of special decoration. Plastic or wooden panels, drywall, decorative stone or tiles are inappropriate here: not every meter counts, but a centimeter and a much-needed feeling of spaciousness. Wallpaper is the best option for wall decoration.

Non-woven wallpaper, just like vinyl, has always been distinguished by its practicality and patient acceptance of wet cleaning, in contrast to the paper surface.

Paintable wallpaper allows you to choose any color scheme and change the color scheme of a small corridor at any time.

Liquid wallpaper will help to cope with uneven walls and can be easily repaired in a variety of colors.

Bamboo wallpapers, together with a high price bonus, provide durability, environmental friendliness and a great look for the general interior.

Glass fiber, linkrust, metallized wallpaper are very practical and suitable for finishing the walls of the hallway, but they “breathe” very poorly, which is important for the hallway, which is most exposed to external influences.

For finishing the floor in the Khrushchev corridor, the most durable moisture-resistant materials are chosen: high-strength laminate, ceramic and PVC tiles, linoleum.

Laminate is used as flooring in the hallway. It has a presentable appearance and sufficient strength for the corridor. Laminate is also combined with tiles: at the entrance, where it is most dirty and damp, a ceramic coating is used, followed by a laminate surface.

Insulated linoleum is popular. It complements the sound insulation, is easy to clean from dirt, and the feet are warm and comfortable. Color solutions often found in small hallways: under light wood, beige and light brown, which visually increases the height of a small space.

The ceiling is increasingly made stretch. It does not require processing of the surface to be closed, it looks beautiful and is quite practical. Of the shortcomings, which are few, the stretch ceiling device will “steal” about 20 centimeters of the height of the corridor. However, a glossy surface with built-in spotlights is able to "push" the space. Modern technologies make it possible to make stretch ceilings multi-level, which has noticeably squeezed the use of drywall in finishing.

Decorative plaster on the walls and ceiling will create a feeling of a single space in the hallway and visually expand the boundaries of the room.

A small hallway has a light color scheme. First of all, pastel colors, beige, light gray, pink, peach, muted blue or yellow are suitable. The dominant white color in the hallway is not a practical option. The ceiling is given to him.

In the photo: a classic entrance hall in bright colors

In the photo: a corridor in a solid color

In the photo: a narrow hallway in Khrushchev, made in dark cold colors

In the photo: a corridor in contrasting colors

. Plain walls and ceiling visually increase the height. A large pattern on the wallpaper, on the contrary, reduces this height. Therefore, the ornament should be chosen with a small pattern.

Lighting helps color to “open up”. Hallways in Khrushchev are experiencing a shortage of natural light. Artificial light is called upon to fill this shortage. With it, you can change the shape of the room. The upward light of wall lamps will give more space. Diffused and reflected light will also increase volume. Lighting in narrow hallways is recommended to be directed in one direction. Spotlights on the ceiling will allow you to zone the flooring.

In the photo: a lighting solution in a dark hallway

We select furniture for a small hallway

The repair is completed, it is necessary to select furniture and furnish, equip the corridor. Furniture in a narrow hallway is placed in one line. A closet with mirrored sliding doors is perfect here. But if there is not enough space for fundamental furniture, floor or wall hangers with a shelf for hats and umbrellas will come to the rescue. In free corners, you can install built-in corner cabinets, made to order in the size of a particular hallway.

A relatively spacious square corridor will allow you to place a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a shoe rack, an ottoman, even an armchair with a small table.

Corner hallways are the most challenging furniture design. It is best to install a compact wardrobe in the corner. The cabinet corners are rounded for ease of passage in tight spaces.

The mirror in the hallway of Khrushchev is an important and necessary attribute of the interior. Whatever the size of the corridor, the mirror surface will make the room more spacious. Shelves and lamps are provided next to the mirror.

Sliding doors leading to rooms are selected with glass or mirror inserts. An arch to a large room may be preferable in a small hallway. A one-room apartment seems to be the most suitable. When the corridor becomes an organic "prelude" of the living room.

In the photo: decorative elements

Design: Sergey and Olesya Malitsky, Malitsky Studio

In the photo: sophistication in design

In the photo: an original open wardrobe in a narrow hallway

In the photo: a multifunctional wardrobe in a modern style

Design: Inna Makarova

In the photo: minimalism in furniture

In the photo: decoration of the corridor

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