The entrance of a home is the prologue to the design story that lies within. It creates the first impression on any onlooker and tells him or her about the personality and aesthetic sense of the residents of the house. So naturally, your house needs a pretty entrance to make the right impact on your guests and enhance the style quotient of your facade. With the baffling array of designs available for gates, doors and boundary walls nowadays, this task can be accomplished with ease even for small homes. The right entrance, rather, can turn a small and modest abode into a stunner when rendered with thoughtfulness and creativity. So check out these 13 brilliant ideas for small home entrances which will surely inspire you for your own project.
The large and generous wooden door of this residence stands out against the pale grey and white facade, and creates a warm inviting aura. The use of different textures like stone, wood and concrete make the entrance visually intriguing, while the lush greens dotting the modern minimalistic garden add to the liveliness of the home.
The simple but elegant porch, the large glass window, and the neat lines of the residence enhance the beauty of the entrance and make the entire structure attractive. Intelligent lighting and landscaping take care of the rest.
Elegant hues like dark blue, dark brown and white mark the facade of this abode, while a Louvre door defines the entrance. Louvre windows line the upper storey too, producing a peek-a-boo effect, ensuring privacy, and yet allowing sunlight to infiltrate the interiors and the interior lights to shine through the blinds.
The moment you enter the house, slatted accents greet you and remind you of the Louvre door and windows you saw from outside. A lush and lively wall of greens also makes sure that nature bestows its boons on this contemporary urban home.
While cosy lighting engulfs the warm wooden door, pebbles and natural wooden planks line the approach to the home. Verdant greenery adorns the way, while the lighting accentuates the contrast between the grey concrete wall on the left and creamy stone wall on the right.
The slim slats on the left side of the entrance allow the magical power play of light and shade, while the heavy wooden beams shading it make a robust but stylish statement of their own. A wall lined with beige stones introduces texture play and separates the slatted contraption from the white wall on the right. The white wall is also lined with stone tiles and houses a compact garden for a refreshing green touch.
A dark stone wall flanks the wooden entrance door on the right for this minimalistic abode, and contrasts its stark whiteness amazingly well. It also matches step with the simple but quirkily laid steps leading to the door.
This residence with its shingle-lined roof, wooden beam lined eaves and pale yellow walls, exudes rustic charm and flaunts the beauty of simplicity. But what deserves special attention is the large wooden entrance surrounded by sandy-hued stones. The overall look rendered by the designers at Riba Massanell S.L. is further complemented by the lush green bushes lining the approach.
Note how sleek panels have been carved on the wooden door for a subtly stylish look, while slim sconce lights on the stone walls help in brightening up the entrance in the evening. The earthy stone tiles on the floor go well with the rustic bearings of the entrance too.
The quirky appeal of the simple but eccentric home, its unique design, the intricate wrought iron pergola and the verdant bushes make for a peerless entrance. A wooden door that says “helo”, a glass and iron window, and pretty dangling lanterns add to the rustic but exclusive charm of the house.
The peppy yellow door contrasts the grey concrete structure of this abode nicely, while a vibrant purple wall stands by for company. The cosiness of this entrance is enhanced by the pebbles for the approach, the barbeque nook, the rustic wooden bench and the single potted green.
The exposed brick facade of this simple but elegant home has been aesthetically enhanced by the chic wooden door, the earthy ceramic floor tiles, and the gorgeous bevy of potted greens. The splash of buttery yellow at the entrance lends a cheerful note to the entire look.
A trendy cream, grey and glass door with sleek chrome detailing marks the entrance of this contemporary but charming home. Slim glass door and windows flank the main entrance, while a minimalistic planter holds a verdant shrub for natural relief. The dark grey and creamy white palette of the house is nicely complemented by the industrial chic appeal of the pipes too.
The natural wood entrance door is a warm and cosy part of the structural layers that define the ground storey of this abode. Sleek and low steps lead to the raised approach, while the beauty of layering again becomes evident through the different shades of grey and white marking the facade.
While a neutral but sophisticated tone of grey marks the exterior of this house, tall and lush plants enhance the subtle charm of the unassuming entrance. A neutral hue and natural elements come together for an attractive final result.
Tall and verdant greenery line the earthy and welcoming entrance of this house, and make it seem like a tropical paradise. Wooden planks and pebbles adorn the floor, while a traditional wood and glass door lets you inside the residence.
We hope that the entrance ideas discussed above have been able to inspire you with their varied designs, textures, colours and frills! Here’s another ideabook that might interest you too - 8 Stunning Facades That Are Sure To Impress You.