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Contemporary Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Karine et Damien
Karine et Damien
Charlotte FequetCharlotte Fequet
Rénovation d'un appartement en duplex de 200m2 dans le 17ème arrondissement de Paris. Design Charlotte Féquet & Laurie Mazit. Photos Laura Jacques.
Puteaux - Rénovation intégrale d'une maison de 110m²
Puteaux - Rénovation intégrale d'une maison de 110m²
Heimat DesignHeimat Design
Rénovation totale d'une maison de 110m² des années 20, pour une famille avec deux enfants. Objectif du projet : Transformer une maison vieillissante en un lieu de vie ouvert, moderne et lumineux tout en en optimisant au maximum les rangements et les circulations. Pour répondre à cet objectif, voici ce qui a été fait : - Refonte complète du plan de la maison, - Conception des verrières sur-mesure, - Création d'un espace de vie ouvert type loft comprenant une salle TV, une salle à manger et une cuisine, - Création de deux salles de bain, - Rénovation des chambres. Tous les meubles ont été pensés sur-mesure par Heimat Design : Dressing, rangements et bibliothèque sous-verrière, ainsi qu'un escalier sur-mesure.
Wimbledon House - entrance
Wimbledon House - entrance
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Entrance. Photo by Chris Snook
Bond Street Loft
Bond Street Loft
Axis MundiAxis Mundi
This NoHo apartment, in a landmarked circa 1870 building designed by Stephen Decatur Hatch and converted to lofts in 1987, had been interestingly renovated by a rock musician before being purchased by a young hedge fund manager and his gallery director girlfriend. Naturally, the couple brought to the project their collection of painting, photography and sculpture, mostly by young emerging artists. Axis Mundi accommodated these pieces within a neutral palette accented with occasional flashes of bright color that referenced the various artworks. Major furniture pieces – a sectional in the library, a 12-foot-long dining table–along with a rich blend of textures such as leather, linen, fur and warm woods, helped bring the sprawling dimensions of the loft down to human scale. Photography: Mark Roskams
Loft Entry
Loft Entry
Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.
© Robert Granoff www.robertgranoff.com http://prestigecustom.com/
Palme d'or
Palme d'or
WOM DESIGNWOM DESIGN
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Residenza - Roma, Cinecittà
Residenza - Roma, Cinecittà
Patrizia BuratoPatrizia Burato
Starr Homes for 2018 Artisan Home Tour in Kansas City
Starr Homes for 2018 Artisan Home Tour in Kansas City
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Byron st. Palo Alto
Byron st. Palo Alto
Green Circle Construction, Inc.Green Circle Construction, Inc.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Durham renovation
Durham renovation
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
This renovation consisted of a complete kitchen and master bathroom remodel, powder room remodel, addition of secondary bathroom, laundry relocate, office and mudroom addition, fireplace surround, stairwell upgrade, floor refinish, and additional custom features throughout.
The Monument Series - Potomac Overlook Townhomes in National Harbor, MD
The Monument Series - Potomac Overlook Townhomes in National Harbor, MD
Integrity Homes Of VirginiaIntegrity Homes Of Virginia
The Cedar Hill Foyer
Blue Ridge III
Blue Ridge III
Dyna BuildersDyna Builders
Eva et Grégoire
Eva et Grégoire
Charlotte FequetCharlotte Fequet
L'entrée principale dessert à gauche la grande pièce de séjour avec la salle à manger et le salon et à droite on retrouve la verrière qui donne le nouvel accès à la cuisine. Console AM PM, tabouret Vyrile design et miroir chiné. Crédits photo Anthony Delanoix Design Charlotte Féquet
Swinn Residence
Swinn Residence
Designs AustraliaDesigns Australia
Home office in entry hallway. Drop down doors to form desk and hide office equipment, reverse hinged doors to store seating. Central IT tower housing modems and GPO’s. Five file drawers, four general drawers and one drawer for printer. Storage cupboards and shelving above, large cupboard with hanging rail for coats beside front door. Size: 4.3m wide x 2.6m high x 0.7m deep Materials: Stained American oak veneer with solid front edge to bench top, clear satin lacquer finish. Painted Dulux Silkwort, 30% gloss.
Un quatre pièces tout en finesse, 87m2 à Paris
Un quatre pièces tout en finesse, 87m2 à Paris
Ameo ConceptAmeo Concept
Cet appartement situé dans le XVe arrondissement parisien présentait des volumes intéressants et généreux, mais manquait de chaleur : seuls des murs blancs et un carrelage anthracite rythmaient les espaces. Ainsi, un seul maitre mot pour ce projet clé en main : égayer les lieux ! Une entrée effet « wow » dans laquelle se dissimule une buanderie derrière une cloison miroir, trois chambres avec pour chacune d’entre elle un code couleur, un espace dressing et des revêtements muraux sophistiqués, ainsi qu’une cuisine ouverte sur la salle à manger pour d’avantage de convivialité. Le salon quant à lui, se veut généreux mais intimiste, une grande bibliothèque sur mesure habille l’espace alliant options de rangements et de divertissements. Un projet entièrement sur mesure pour une ambiance contemporaine aux lignes délicates.
Wellesley Residence 2
Wellesley Residence 2
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael. J Lee Photography
Rich Comfort
Rich Comfort
Design & StrokesDesign & Strokes
Appartement Michel Ange 140m2 à Paris 16 ème
Appartement Michel Ange 140m2 à Paris 16 ème
Isabelle Le Trung studioIsabelle Le Trung studio
SIMPLETTE - work in progress
SIMPLETTE - work in progress
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Contemporary Entrance with Light Hardwood 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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