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Entrance - Front Door and Foyer Ideas and Designs

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Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
The dutch door open
The dutch door open
DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORPDUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP
Modern Classic Design
Modern Classic Design
BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.
Flavian, main floor renovation, North York
Flavian, main floor renovation, North York
Alair Homes Aurora NewmarketAlair Homes Aurora Newmarket
New front door, white on the inside and vibrant red on the outside. Removed a small wall opening up the entrance. New closet doors and hardware to finish off this tidy entrance of small split level bungalow.
Sea Breeze
Sea Breeze
Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.
Also known as Seabreeze, this award-winning custom home, in collaboration with Andrea Burrell Design, has been featured in the Spring 2020 edition of Boulevard Magazine. Our Genoa Bay Custom Home sits on a beautiful oceanfront lot in Maple Bay. The house is positioned high atop a steep slope and involved careful tree clearing and excavation. With three bedrooms and two full bathrooms and a powder room for a total of 2,278 square feet, this well-designed home offers plenty of space. Interior Design was completed by Andrea Burrell Design, and includes many unique features. The hidden pantry and fridge, ship-lap styling, hallway closet for the master bedroom, and reclaimed vanity are all very impressive. But what can’t be beat are the ocean views from the three-tiered deck. Photos By: Luc Cardinal
Our Projects
Our Projects
Transform Home ImprovementsTransform Home Improvements
Seaside Retreat
Seaside Retreat
Interior Vision Design StudioInterior Vision Design Studio
This coastal inspired interior reflects the bright and lively personality of the beachy casual atmosphere in St. James Plantation. This client was searching for a design that completed their brand new build adding the finishing touches to turn their house into a home. We filled each room with custom upholstery, colorful textures & bold prints giving each space a unique, one of a kind experience.
Eclectic & Simple Home with Mantel over a Brick Fireplace, Moulding, and a Gorge
Eclectic & Simple Home with Mantel over a Brick Fireplace, Moulding, and a Gorge
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
If you want a look like this eclectic foyer/living room, the key elements are: Mantel: MANCM73O-5 Crown: 462MUL-4 Case: 154MUL Door: FO6821-306 These seemingly small details are great at enhancing simple design elements within the home.
Woodside House 2
Woodside House 2
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Hampton's Style Traditional
Hampton's Style Traditional
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
Entry
Entry
Make ArchitectureMake Architecture
Cascading water and landscaping flank a large wood slab entry door. Our design incorporated an operable Ipe wood screening system allowing natural light to filter into the space, much the experience of standing within a grove of Redwood Trees
Breakwater
Breakwater
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
Una nuova organizzazione - Progetto in corso
Una nuova organizzazione - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Altadena Modern Farmhouse
Altadena Modern Farmhouse
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
This Altadena home is the perfect example of modern farmhouse flair. The powder room flaunts an elegant mirror over a strapping vanity; the butcher block in the kitchen lends warmth and texture; the living room is replete with stunning details like the candle style chandelier, the plaid area rug, and the coral accents; and the master bathroom’s floor is a gorgeous floor tile. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/new-construction-altadena-rustic-modern/
Зеркальная квартира
Зеркальная квартира
Braginskaya & ArchitectsBraginskaya & Architects
semi detached house in Holon, Israel
semi detached house in Holon, Israel
BGSDesignBGSDesign
2 Infiniti wall lamps by Davide Groppi were used in the living room to give indirect soft subdued lighting, together with 2 Sampei floor lamps to project direct light on the floor. Iron mesh red statues with LED bulbs are hanging from an iron beam. Natural light comes in by the large loft-like windows and glass made entrance door.
Palm Desert California
Palm Desert California
Collaborative HouseCollaborative House
1959 classic palm desert home featuring an eclectic array of midcentury, european and contemporary design. The entry double copper doors add an elegance to the home as you walk up the circular driveway
Dreamy Blue & Taupe Foyer
Dreamy Blue & Taupe Foyer
Jennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior DesignJennifer Grey Color Specialist & Interior Design
New Buckhead Home
New Buckhead Home
Kat Nelson DesignsKat Nelson Designs
Portola Valley Ranch
Portola Valley Ranch
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Front Entry Gable on Modern Farmhouse

Entrance - Front Door and Foyer 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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