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Contemporary Entrance with Cork Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Overlook Guest House
Overlook Guest House
Schwartz and ArchitectureSchwartz and Architecture
Despite an extremely steep, almost undevelopable, wooded site, the Overlook Guest House strategically creates a new fully accessible indoor/outdoor dwelling unit that allows an aging family member to remain close by and at home. Photo by Matthew Millman
Soft Contemporary - Gray
Soft Contemporary - Gray
San Luis Kitchen Co.San Luis Kitchen Co.
Display hutch in a warm finish on maple wood.
Beach House
Beach House
Mike Warshaw ArchitectsMike Warshaw Architects
Fairfield Residence - Elemental Interiors
Fairfield Residence - Elemental Interiors
Elemental InteriorsElemental Interiors
Project featured in TownVibe Fairfield Magazine, "In this home, a growing family found a way to marry all their New York City sophistication with subtle hints of coastal Connecticut charm. This isn’t a Nantucket-style beach house for it is much too grand. Yet it is in no way too formal for the pitter-patter of little feet and four-legged friends. Despite its grandeur, the house is warm, and inviting—apparent from the very moment you walk in the front door. Designed by Southport’s own award-winning Mark P. Finlay Architects, with interiors by Megan Downing and Sarah Barrett of New York City’s Elemental Interiors, the ultimate dream house comes to life." Read more here > http://www.townvibe.com/Fairfield/July-August-2015/A-SoHo-Twist/
Albuquerque Foothills Townhouse SOLD
Albuquerque Foothills Townhouse SOLD
Robert Carmody and ABQ Real EstateRobert Carmody and ABQ Real Estate
New Stucco, Private Patio with Stained Concrete and FREE Staging provided with listing!
Staircase and seating area
Staircase and seating area
KuDa PhotographyKuDa Photography
KuDa Photography
Shopping déco pour une suite parentale : entrée
Shopping déco pour une suite parentale : entrée
Cube Blanc IntérieurCube Blanc Intérieur
Planche shopping pour l'aménagement d'une suite parentale, ici l'entrée de la suite.
Curves, Copper and Compositions (entry)
Curves, Copper and Compositions (entry)
Rhonda Knoche DesignRhonda Knoche Design
This entry hallway originally had bifold doors on an entry closet. A beloved roll-top desk was repurposed in this space, serving as a drop spot and charging station, opposite the garage door. Photography by Kevin Felts.
Leyland Crescent
Leyland Crescent
Paul McStay HomesPaul McStay Homes
Сколково
Сколково
Living EasyLiving Easy
лаконичный интерьер в серых тонах автор: Кульбида Татьяна LivingEasy фото: Светлана Игнатенко
Entry Remodel
Entry Remodel
Powell ConstructionPowell Construction
Wonderful storage and cubbies are added to the entry.
Complete Home Redesign
Complete Home Redesign
Gail Gross Design and InteriorsGail Gross Design and Interiors
Library/Guest Room off the main entry Foyer; Pocket doors for privacy; full guest bath Photo Credit: Mike Irby Photography
New Modern House 1
New Modern House 1
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
View of Entry Door, Entry Bridge, and Front Drive from Living Space - Architecture/Interiors: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Construction Management: WERK | Building Modern - Photography: HAUS
Прихожая
Прихожая
LAMA DESIGNLAMA DESIGN
GA 26, Pretoria, South Africa
GA 26, Pretoria, South Africa
Nadine Engelbrecht ArchitectNadine Engelbrecht Architect
Western entrance facade with a transparent entrance link accentuating the view of the Bronberg ridge. Natural stone ahrvested on site is used on the exterior. A green roof allows natural vegetation to grow integrated with the house facade.
Scheurich Remodel
Scheurich Remodel
brittanysdesignbrittanysdesign
There were a few goals for this main level living space remodel, first and for most to enhance the breath taking views of the Tacoma Narrows Strait of the Puget Sound. Secondly to also enhance and restore the original mid-century architecture and lastly to modernize the spaces with style and functionality. The layout changed by removing the walls separating the kitchen and entryway from the living spaces along with reducing the coat closet from 72 inches wide to 48 wide opening up the entry space. The original wood wall provides the mid-century architecture by combining the wood wall with the rich cork floors and contrasting them both with the floor to ceiling crisp white stacked slate fireplace we created the modern feel the client desired. Adding to the contrast of the warm wood tones the kitchen features the cool grey custom modern cabinetry, white and grey quartz countertops with an eye popping blue crystal quartz on the raise island countertop and bar top. To balance the wood wall the bar cabinetry on the opposite side of the space was finished in a honey stain. The furniture pieces are primarily blue and grey hues to coordinate with the beautiful glass tiled backsplash and crystal blue countertops in the kitchen. Lastly the accessories and accents are a combination of oranges and greens to follow in the mid-century color pallet and contrast the blue hues.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Pinnacle DesignPinnacle Design
Dan Denardo
From Foyer Looking into Great Room
From Foyer Looking into Great Room
CCI Design, Inc.CCI Design, Inc.
CCI Design Inc.
Complete Home Redesign
Complete Home Redesign
Gail Gross Design and InteriorsGail Gross Design and Interiors
Library/Guest Room off the main entry Foyer; Pocket doors for privacy; full guest bath Photo Credit: Mike Irby Photography
Квартира в квартале на Декабристов
Квартира в квартале на Декабристов
АрхиКузняАрхиКузня
Фотограф: Ирина Поповская

Contemporary Entrance with Cork Flooring 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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