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Victorian Town House
Victorian Town House
FIONA DUKE INTERIORSFIONA DUKE INTERIORS
Galleried entrance hall
Galleried entrance hall
Balance Interior DesignBalance Interior Design
Neutral, modern entrance hall with styled table and mirror.
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We added tongue & groove panelling, built in benches and a tiled Victorian floor to the entrance hallway in this Isle of Wight holiday home
Brixton Townhouse II
Brixton Townhouse II
Indie & Co.Indie & Co.
Anna Stathaki
Tall Timbers, WaterColor
Tall Timbers, WaterColor
Anthony J. ValléeAnthony J. Vallée
Visual Project Match
Visual Project Match
designs by human.designs by human.
Short Hills, NJ
Short Hills, NJ
Amy Kalikow DesignAmy Kalikow Design
Regan Wood photo credit
Palmetto Bluff - South Carolina Low Country Home
Palmetto Bluff - South Carolina Low Country Home
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lisa Carroll
Attention to details
Attention to details
Mandy Brown Architects, PCMandy Brown Architects, PC
Foyer
Classic Cotswold Home
Classic Cotswold Home
Gasson & Phillips InteriorsGasson & Phillips Interiors
This listed property underwent a redesign, creating a home that truly reflects the timeless beauty of the Cotswolds. We added layers of texture through the use of natural materials, colours sympathetic to the surroundings to bring warmth and rustic antique pieces.
Light Engineered Hardwood Floors
Light Engineered Hardwood Floors
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
The Laguna Oak from the Alta Vista Collection is crafted from French white oak with a Nu Oil® finish.
Réhabilitation complète d'une maison de maitre près d'Apt
Réhabilitation complète d'une maison de maitre près d'Apt
Inspirations d'Intérieurs • Agence & Boutique •Inspirations d'Intérieurs • Agence & Boutique •
South London Semi Detached House
South London Semi Detached House
Beacham ArchitectsBeacham Architects
Extension and refurbishment of a semi-detached house in Hern Hill. Extensions are modern using modern materials whilst being respectful to the original house and surrounding fabric. Views to the treetops beyond draw occupants from the entrance, through the house and down to the double height kitchen at garden level. From the playroom window seat on the upper level, children (and adults) can climb onto a play-net suspended over the dining table. The mezzanine library structure hangs from the roof apex with steel structure exposed, a place to relax or work with garden views and light. More on this - the built-in library joinery becomes part of the architecture as a storage wall and transforms into a gorgeous place to work looking out to the trees. There is also a sofa under large skylights to chill and read. The kitchen and dining space has a Z-shaped double height space running through it with a full height pantry storage wall, large window seat and exposed brickwork running from inside to outside. The windows have slim frames and also stack fully for a fully indoor outdoor feel. A holistic retrofit of the house provides a full thermal upgrade and passive stack ventilation throughout. The floor area of the house was doubled from 115m2 to 230m2 as part of the full house refurbishment and extension project. A huge master bathroom is achieved with a freestanding bath, double sink, double shower and fantastic views without being overlooked. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe room with its own window. The children's bathroom is fun with under the sea wallpaper as well as a separate shower and eaves bath tub under the skylight making great use of the eaves space. The loft extension makes maximum use of the eaves to create two double bedrooms, an additional single eaves guest room / study and the eaves family bathroom. 5 bedrooms upstairs.
Amueblamiento de vivienda familiar en Madrid
Amueblamiento de vivienda familiar en Madrid
Mexid InteriorismoMexid Interiorismo
Amueblamiento de vivienda aprovechando algunos muebles preexistentes, cambiando los que consideramos más importantes, y dando nuestro toque de estilismo, decoración renovada y mejora del funcionamiento y circulaciones para que todo resulta más funcional y armónico.
Seahorse
Seahorse
Warren French InteriorsWarren French Interiors
Boasting a large terrace with long reaching sea views across the River Fal and to Pendennis Point, Seahorse was a full property renovation managed by Warren French.
Wellington Place - Morris Window Display
Wellington Place - Morris Window Display
OnTheSquare EmporiumOnTheSquare Emporium
Creating window display concept based on idea of planning, designing and executing an interior space using the Morris & Co fabric, wallpaper and paint range available at On The Square Emporium
Proyecto Escipió, un interiorismo sereno y funcional para un ático barcelonés
Proyecto Escipió, un interiorismo sereno y funcional para un ático barcelonés
Tinda's Project S.L.Tinda's Project S.L.
El recibidor, de líneas sencillas, cuenta con sendos armarios roperos a lado y lado de una consola, todo diseñado a medida por Tinda’s Project y con el acabado gris topo que caracteriza la paleta cromática de todos sus proyectos. En estos mismos tonos se ha elegido también el papel de rayas horizontales de la pared. Mobiliario diseñado a medida por Tinda ́s Project. Lámpara de sobremesa, de Flos. Espejo, de Schuller. Libros y vela, de Luzio.
Sherwood Family Queenslander
Sherwood Family Queenslander
Studio LifestylingStudio Lifestyling
Apartments Neva Towers 1
Apartments Neva Towers 1
Архитектурная мастерская Мартынова и ГатиловойАрхитектурная мастерская Мартынова и Гатиловой
Вместительная прихожая смотрится вдвое больше за счет зеркала во всю стену. Цветовая гамма теплая и мягкая, собирающая оттенки всей квартиры. Мы тщательно проработали функциональность: придумали удобный шкаф с открытыми полками и подсветкой, нашли место для комфортной банкетки, а на пол уложили крупноформатный керамогранит Porcelanosa. По пути к гостиной мы украсили стену элегантной консолью на латунных ножках и картиной, ставшей ярким акцентом.
Entranceway
Entranceway
I Am NomadI Am Nomad
Woodwork colour | Inchyra Blue, Farrow & Ball Wall mural | Leila Talmadge Interiors Accessories | www.iamnomad.co.uk

Entrance - Hallway and Vestibule 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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