Entrance Ideas and Designs

Magnolia Way Whole Home Renovation
Magnolia Way Whole Home Renovation
TVL Creative Ltd.TVL Creative Ltd.
This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life. The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time. The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room. Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage. Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee. We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces. In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color. The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook! Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home. The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client. Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients! We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms. This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.
Freddie Mo
Freddie Mo
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
The mudroom includes a ski storage area for the ski in and ski out access. Photos by Gibeon Photography
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St. Paul Summit Kitchen Renovation
St. Paul Summit Kitchen Renovation
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Added cabinetry for each of the family members and created areas above for added storage. Patterned porcelain tiles were selected to add warmth and a traditional touch that blended well with the wood floor.
Hadley Flush-Mount
Hadley Flush-Mount
HinkleyHinkley
Hinkley Lighting Hadley Flush-Mount 3300CM
A Farmhouse In The Middle of Florida
A Farmhouse In The Middle of Florida
Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.
Kelly: “We wanted to build our own house and I did not want to move again. We had moved quite a bit earlier on. I like rehabbing and I like design, as a stay at home mom it has been my hobby and we wanted our forever home.” ************************************************************************* Transitional Foyer featuring white painted pine tongue and groove wall and ceiling. Natural wood stained French door, picture and mirror frames work to blend with medium tone hardwood flooring. Flower pattern Settee with blue painted trim to match opposite cabinet. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.
Buderim House
Buderim House
Tim Bennetton ArchitectsTim Bennetton Architects
The house was designed while Tim was still working on the Sunshine Coast for Gabriel Poole. Interestingly the original house had an initial design done by Gabriel many years ago (at our first site visit Elizabeth commented, ""he was drinking a lot back then!""). An additional level was added to take advantage of the long views to the north and the house was extensively remodelled. Poor soil conditions meant that reuse of existing concrete slab construction was a more cost effective option (which was good as it fitted in with our philosophy of reusing materials where possible). All ventilation was natural, without any artificial airconditioning. We undertook the sketch design for both the hard and soft landscaping. Plant selection for the garden was done in conjunction with the owners and Barry Armfield Landscaping. Floor Areas: existing -m2; new internal: -m2; new external -m2. Collaborators: Builder: JWC Constructions (Qld.); Colours: Elizabeth Poole; Landscape Contractor: Barry Armfield Landscaping; Cabinets: G and M Craftsman Cabinets; Sheet Metal: Studio Steel. Status: completed (2007).
Lake House Living in Horseshoe Bay
Lake House Living in Horseshoe Bay
Natalie Howe DesignNatalie Howe Design
This fully renovated lake house outside of Austin, Texas was a labor of love. After a year and a half, the house had been gutted and built back to a wonderful weekend retreat for the clients. The entry sets the tone as playful, bold but still classy. Wallpaper by Lindsay Cowles.
Renovation - impressive front entrance portico
Renovation - impressive front entrance portico
Tony Moyes DesignsTony Moyes Designs
The impressive new entrance portico with the heavy timber beams and separate gable roof creates a focal point to the massive front facade. The double width front door in matching timber commands attention. The gently sloping lawn leads the eye down to the sinuous curve of the retaining wall.
South East Oakville Home
South East Oakville Home
The Brown and Keyes TeamThe Brown and Keyes Team
Custom front door entry system with side light. Extensive mill-work, suspended wrought iron chandelier and herringbone marble flooring.

Entrance Ideas and Designs

Northern Virginia Entry
Northern Virginia Entry
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
Antilocarpa by Stark carpet runner over black and white painted stairs gives a fresh take on a traditional colonial-style entry. Photo: Robert Radifera Styling: Charlotte Safavi
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