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Affordable Green Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Barossa House
Barossa House
Wolf ArchitectsWolf Architects
Bayview Project
Bayview Project
Glow LightingGlow Lighting
OCTOBER 2014 The challenge for the foyer of the Bayview Project was to tie the space together and have the light fixture work with and not compete against the feature wall. The Customized light fixture tied the room together. The 42”w Midnight Pearl ceiling flush mount was trimmed with iridescent dark hued Mother of Pearl shell and Swarovski® ELEMENTS Golden Teak colored crystal. The shell and crystal strands had a 60” extension added to make even more of a statement. The stunning 45”w shimmery sheer taupe shade topped off the dramatic shell ceiling mounted fixture.
Our Work
Our Work
Roy Talmage BuildersRoy Talmage Builders
Zehr Residence
Zehr Residence
Estate Builders Inc.Estate Builders Inc.
very welcoming front entrance
Reconfiguring Cyclops - revamping of a facade and front garden
Reconfiguring Cyclops - revamping of a facade and front garden
Optic Verve LLCOptic Verve LLC
The Cyclopian, out-of-scale window above the front door was replaced with two smaller windows that work proportionally better with the house. The curved steps gave way to new rectangular ones, and to add three-dimensionality, the entire entry way was extruded from the wall to form a small front porch, protecting users from the elements, as well as adding visual depth. Photo by Optic Verve LLC.
Entry Way to Car Lot Upgraded with Fake Green Walls
Entry Way to Car Lot Upgraded with Fake Green Walls
UpScapers - Authorized Vistafolia PartnerUpScapers - Authorized Vistafolia Partner
Vistafolia is the easiest, most practical and attractive solution to creating stunning environments with a natural looking green wall. Our seamless foliage panels create the look of a lush, vibrant and energizing green wall that instantly refreshes featureless spaces. We provided the perfect cladding solution to dress up the length of this entry ramp, softening the brick pillars and concrete walls with elegant, welcoming greenery as the landscape designer specified for the privacy screening brief. The various textures and shadings of the foliage provide a pleasing visual experience and uplift, enhancing the customer journey through the space.
Shingle Style By The Sea
Shingle Style By The Sea
Christopher Hall Architect, Inc.Christopher Hall Architect, Inc.
Eric Roth
Воспоминания о Гауди
Воспоминания о Гауди
Светлана ЧерноваСветлана Чернова
Иван Сорокин
Punta Chullera 1
Punta Chullera 1
Ana Bejar InteriorismoAna Bejar Interiorismo
Fotografía: Masfotogenica fotografia
Mudroom Built in
Mudroom Built in
Creative Closets and MoreCreative Closets and More
Quakers Hill
Quakers Hill
JAG Constructions Group Pty LtdJAG Constructions Group Pty Ltd
New Door & Decking.
Commercial - Entry SIgn
Commercial - Entry SIgn
Neil Podoll PhotographyNeil Podoll Photography
Neil Podoll Photography
Utah Valley Parade of Homes Mud Room
Utah Valley Parade of Homes Mud Room
Titan HomesTitan Homes
Beautiful mud room lockers make a space for each family member to store their coats, shoes, etc. Located right as you walk in from the garage for easy access. Also features a beautiful wallpaper accent wall and a comfy chair to put on and take off your shoes.
Attractive In-Town Residence
Attractive In-Town Residence
GreenHeart, LLCGreenHeart, LLC
The yard used to just fall off to the sidewalk. A flagstone capped brick wall looks like it's always been there. DESIGN: Cathy Carr, APLD Photo and installation by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
VILLA LA RICA
VILLA LA RICA
ORTHER architectsORTHER architects
Vista del Jardín hacia Acceso Principal
CC822D Lucerna Classic-Craft Oak Collection Doors
CC822D Lucerna Classic-Craft Oak Collection Doors
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
Therma-tru
Dentist Office
Dentist Office
Mimi Wilson - MW Design GroupMimi Wilson - MW Design Group
A busy dental office gets a dramatic makeover! This small practice spent years perfecting their services and solidified their name as one of the top dentists in the area. Dentist and owner of the office decided to thank his patients by providing a beautiful yet comfortable waiting room.
Oriental House | 240 MQ
Oriental House | 240 MQ
Guglielmi ProgettazioniGuglielmi Progettazioni
Pannelli in muschio nordico e pietre pomice trattato per renderle eterne, senza alcuna manutenzione , garanzia ventennale.
VistaFolia Green Wall - Privacy Fence
VistaFolia Green Wall - Privacy Fence
UpScapers - Authorized Vistafolia PartnerUpScapers - Authorized Vistafolia Partner
Vistafolia's unified foliage panels create the look of a lush, vibrant and invigorating green wall that instantly refreshes featureless spaces. When it comes to decorative screening for exteriors, Vistafolia's instant, easily customizable panel system provides the perfect cladding solution for creating interest along light-sensitive, confined spaces such as corridors and stairways. Our flexible Vistafolia artificial green wall panels, which can be cut systematically along grid lines to fit any surface dimension, liven up dull passages and generate new, attractive wall-display possibilities to heighten the user experience of a space. The beautiful, organic forms of our greenery soften hardscape elements such as concrete and enhance the warmth of natural surfaces such as hardwood slating
Custom Red Oak Door
Custom Red Oak Door
Brian Terranova Construction LLCBrian Terranova Construction LLC
Brian Terranova

Affordable Green 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!
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