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LAKE ELMO GREEK REVIVAL FARMHOUSE
LAKE ELMO GREEK REVIVAL FARMHOUSE
Ron Brenner ArchitectsRon Brenner Architects
Troy Thies Photography - Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hendel Homes - Wayzata, Minnesota
Exquisite Equestrian Ranch
Exquisite Equestrian Ranch
Paulina Perrault InteriorsPaulina Perrault Interiors
Joe Burull
Eclectic City Farmhouse
Eclectic City Farmhouse
LMOH HomeLMOH Home
A 700 square foot space in the city gets a farmhouse makeover while preserving the clients’ love for all things colorfully eclectic and showcasing their favorite flea market finds! Featuring an entry way, living room, dining room and great room, the entire design and color scheme was inspired by the clients’ nostalgic painting of East Coast sunflower fields and a vintage console in bold colors. Shown in this Photo: color and pattern play that steps from the painting to the console and into the custom pillows all anchored by neutral shades in the custom Chesterfield sofa, chairs, area rug, dining banquette, paint color and vintage farmhouse lamps and accessories. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.
Hallway - Berkshire
Hallway - Berkshire
Fowler Architecture & PlanningFowler Architecture & Planning
Minimal Modern Farmhouse
Minimal Modern Farmhouse
Veronica Sanders, Allied ASIDVeronica Sanders, Allied ASID
Modern Farmhouse with minimalist flair. A long entryway with high ceilings was given a makeover. Crisp clean white walls are lifted with new industrial geometric lighting, custom mirror, bench and farmhouse style textiles. Custom abstract art frame the entry with a beautiful black door as a focal point.
Mountain View Modern & Classic Home
Mountain View Modern & Classic Home
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Builder Model | Copper Ridge | New Braunfels, Texas
Builder Model | Copper Ridge | New Braunfels, Texas
MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORSMSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
A hill country farmhouse at 3,181 square feet and situated in the Texas hill country of New Braunfels, in the neighborhood of Copper Ridge, with only a fifteen minute drive north to Canyon Lake. Three key features to the exterior are the use of board and batten walls, reclaimed brick, and exposed rafter tails. On the inside it’s the wood beams, reclaimed wood wallboards, and tile wall accents that catch the eye around every corner of this three-bedroom home. Windows across each side flood the large kitchen and great room with natural light, offering magnificent views out both the front and the back of the home.
Luandry/Mudroom Renovation
Luandry/Mudroom Renovation
Taryn DeVincent InteriorsTaryn DeVincent Interiors
Taryn DeVincent
Pierre apparente
Pierre apparente
Tiphaine PENNECTiphaine PENNEC
The Savannah: Best of Ohio Custom Home Over 5,000 SF
The Savannah: Best of Ohio Custom Home Over 5,000 SF
Justin Doyle HomesJustin Doyle Homes
As soon as you step into this home, the 23' cathedral ceilings with custom beams take your breath away. The openness provides the most inviting space for friends and family.
On the Bluff
On the Bluff
UserUser
Mud Room
Mud Room
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
This efficient mud room really maximizes the space. There are lockers directly opposite base cabinets, desk and laundry sink. There is a full size broom closet for additional storage. Lakewest Custom Homes
Singing Tree Studio & Hone
Singing Tree Studio & Hone
Adelaine Construction, Inc.Adelaine Construction, Inc.
Built by Adelaine Construction, Inc. in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Drafted by ZKE Designs in Oden, Michigan and photographed by Speckman Photography in Rapid City, Michigan.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Groskopf Construction, IncGroskopf Construction, Inc
Walk in to this spacious foyer to find a mix of dark, medium, and light warm tones. On the floor there is a dark wood-look porcelain and travertine stone tile checkered pattern, on 2 walls there is stone installed floor to ceiling. There are large distressed wood beams for support. You will also see the front entrance door which is a Douglas Fir wood with baroque seedy style glass surrounding it. To the left, white closet doors with dark, rustic hardware keep organization in this area a breeze. On the ceiling, there is a custom painted pattern surrounding a copper-trimmed chandelier. For decoration, there is a mix of french provincial country style furniture pieces with fresh flowers in vases to welcome in guests.
Enties, Foyers and Staircases
Enties, Foyers and Staircases
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker
Builder Model | Copper Ridge | New Braunfels, Texas
Builder Model | Copper Ridge | New Braunfels, Texas
MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORSMSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
A hill country farmhouse at 3,181 square feet and situated in the Texas hill country of New Braunfels, in the neighborhood of Copper Ridge, with only a fifteen minute drive north to Canyon Lake. Three key features to the exterior are the use of board and batten walls, reclaimed brick, and exposed rafter tails. On the inside it’s the wood beams, reclaimed wood wallboards, and tile wall accents that catch the eye around every corner of this three-bedroom home. Windows across each side flood the large kitchen and great room with natural light, offering magnificent views out both the front and the back of the home.
Coastal Hideaway
Coastal Hideaway
Dall Designer HomesDall Designer Homes
Black painted double doors with symetrical pots on either side bring a hint of drama to the entrance of this superb home.
Mountain View Modern & Classic Home
Mountain View Modern & Classic Home
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Groskopf Construction, IncGroskopf Construction, Inc
Walk in to this spacious foyer to find a mix of dark, medium, and light warm tones. On the floor there is a dark wood-look porcelain and travertine stone tile checkered pattern, on 2 walls there is stone installed floor to ceiling. You will also see the front entrance door which is a Douglas Fir wood with baroque seedy style glass surrounding it. On the ceiling there is elmwood, an antique natural barn-wood. For decoration, there is a mix of french provincial country style furniture pieces with fresh flowers in vases through-out to welcome in guests. Photography by Rathbun Photography
Woodside French Farmhouse rehab and preservation
Woodside French Farmhouse rehab and preservation
HPS Palo Alto-Home Preservation StewardshipHPS Palo Alto-Home Preservation Stewardship
Main entry and parking Photo: Steve Spratt

Country Entrance with Travertine 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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