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Projet d'agencement et de décoration haut de gamme
Projet d'agencement et de décoration haut de gamme
Mathilde DesignMathilde Design
M. et Mme B. ont fait l’acquisition d’un appartement neuf (résidence secondaire) dans le centre-ville de Nantes. Ils ont fait appel à notre agence afin de rendre ce lieu plus accueillant et fonctionnel. M. et Mme B. ont souhaité donner à leur nouveau lieu de vie une ambiance sobre, chic et intemporelle. Le défi majeur pour notre équipe a été de s’adapter à la structure actuelle et par conséquent, redéfinir les espaces par de l’agencement sur-mesure et rendre l’ensemble chaleureux. Notre proposition En prenant en considération le cahier des charges de nos clients, nous avons dessiné un projet chaleureux et élégant marqué par l’ensemble de nos agencements sur-mesure. - L’ambiance chic et sobre a été apportée par le bois et la couleur grise. - Un meuble de rangement et des patères pouvant accueillir sacs, chaussures et manteaux ainsi qu’une assise permet de rendre l’entrée plus fonctionnelle. - La mise en œuvre d’un claustra en chêne massif qui permet de délimiter la cuisine de la salle à manger tout en conservant la luminosité. - L’espace TV est marqué par un bel et grand agencement sur-mesure alternant des placards et des niches, permettant de créer une belle harmonie entre le vide et le plein. - La tête de lit ainsi que les tables de chevet ont été imaginés pour apporter de l’élégance et de la fonctionnalité dans un seul et même agencement. Le Résultat La confiance de M. et Mme B. nous a permis de mettre en œuvre un projet visant à améliorer leur intérieur et leur qualité de vie. Plus fonctionnel par les divers rangements et plus chaleureux grâce aux couleurs et matériaux, ce nouvel appartement répond entièrement aux envies et au mode de vie de M. et Mme B.
Rising Ridge
Rising Ridge
Z+ InteriorsZ+ Interiors
Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Modern Porch
Modern Porch
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
The shape of the angled porch-roof, sets the tone for a truly modern entryway. This protective covering makes a dramatic statement, as it hovers over the front door. The blue-stone terrace conveys even more interest, as it gradually moves upward, morphing into steps, until it reaches the porch. Porch Detail The multicolored tan stone, used for the risers and retaining walls, is proportionally carried around the base of the house. Horizontal sustainable-fiber cement board replaces the original vertical wood siding, and widens the appearance of the facade. The color scheme — blue-grey siding, cherry-wood door and roof underside, and varied shades of tan and blue stone — is complimented by the crisp-contrasting black accents of the thin-round metal columns, railing, window sashes, and the roof fascia board and gutters. This project is a stunning example of an exterior, that is both asymmetrical and symmetrical. Prior to the renovation, the house had a bland 1970s exterior. Now, it is interesting, unique, and inviting. Photography Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography Contractor: Owings Brothers Contracting
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Park Avenue Apartment in Rosario Candela Building
Park Avenue Apartment in Rosario Candela Building
Studio 511Studio 511
The hall table is a custom made piece design by in collaboration with the interior designer, Ashley Whittaker. The floor has an inlay Greek key border, and the walls are covered hand painted Gracie paper.
Birmingham, MI Mud/Laundry Room Addition
Birmingham, MI Mud/Laundry Room Addition
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
The unique design challenge in this early 20th century Georgian Colonial was the complete disconnect of the kitchen to the rest of the home. In order to enter the kitchen, you were required to walk through a formal space. The homeowners wanted to connect the kitchen and garage through an informal area, which resulted in building an addition off the rear of the garage. This new space integrated a laundry room, mudroom and informal entry into the re-designed kitchen. Additionally, 25” was taken out of the oversized formal dining room and added to the kitchen. This gave the extra room necessary to make significant changes to the layout and traffic pattern in the kitchen. Beth Singer Photography
2018 Glen Ellyn Remodel
2018 Glen Ellyn Remodel
Picture Perfect HousePicture Perfect House
Picture Perfect House
A Designer's Family Home
A Designer's Family Home
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Dutch Door Designs
Dutch Door Designs
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
This amazing door is a 3/0x6/8 Masonite Fiberglass dutch entry door system. Rain privacy glass with custom SDL design. Smooth, factory painted Black exterior, Patio White interior. Kwikset Ashfield hardware in Matte Black. ClearView retractable screen in Black. Installed in San Pedro, CA.
Balanced House Front Door
Balanced House Front Door
Source ArchitectsSource Architects
The Balanced House was initially designed to investigate simple modular architecture which responded to the ruggedness of its Australian landscape setting. This dictated elevating the house above natural ground through the construction of a precast concrete base to accentuate the rise and fall of the landscape. The concrete base is then complimented with the sharp lines of Linelong metal cladding and provides a deliberate contrast to the soft landscapes that surround the property.
Peachtree City
Peachtree City
Elle Du Monde LLCElle Du Monde LLC
NW Idea House 2023
NW Idea House 2023
Space Lab Design Services LLCSpace Lab Design Services LLC
West Rim Home
West Rim Home
Skelly BuildSkelly Build
Cabinet color: Sherwin Williams SW 7622 Homburg Gray
Offset House
Offset House
Amrish Maharaj ArchitectureAmrish Maharaj Architecture
With side access, the new laundry doubles as a mudroom for coats and bags.
Truehart
Truehart
Clearcut Construction, Inc.Clearcut Construction, Inc.
The walk-through mudroom entrance from the garage to the kitchen is both stylish and functional. We created several drop zones for life's accessories.
PAML SPRINGS MEETS PACIFIC NORTHWEST
PAML SPRINGS MEETS PACIFIC NORTHWEST
BRIAN PAQUETTE INTERIORSBRIAN PAQUETTE INTERIORS
HARIS KENJAR
Greenlea
Greenlea
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor
Marianne Simon DesignMarianne Simon Design

Entrance 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!
Mudroom
Mudroom
Mackin ArchitectsMackin Architects
Mudroom with Dutch Door, bluestone floor, and built-in cabinets. "Best Mudroom" by the 2020 Westchester Magazine Home Design Awards: https://westchestermagazine.com/design-awards-homepage/
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