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Middle Road Landscaping
Middle Road Landscaping
Melissa Blackwood Homes & InteriorsMelissa Blackwood Homes & Interiors
Hollywood Regency Residence
Hollywood Regency Residence
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
North Oaks - Rustic Remodel
North Oaks - Rustic Remodel
Michels HomesMichels Homes
The entrance into a home plays a significant role in how a home flows and the feeling it emits. We took existing millwork and added paint grade pieces mixed with existing stained pieces to create a comfortable, warm, and inviting space. | Photography: Landmark Photography
Exterior Breezeway
Exterior Breezeway
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Tuscan columns, clearstory glass and 12-lite windows and doors, enhance the breezeway conencting the house to the home.
Farmhouse Architecture Custom Lighting Design
Farmhouse Architecture Custom Lighting Design
Meadowbank DesignsMeadowbank Designs
Foyer of new construction farmhouse in Chester County, PA features custom lighting design and fixtures from Winterhur Museum's Archives Collection. The chandelier was a custom designed and fabricated piece, one of a kind. The bench and rug are antiques.
Chilliwack Modern Mountain
Chilliwack Modern Mountain
Alair Homes ChilliwackAlair Homes Chilliwack
Front entry with custom rift sawn white oak door in an ebony stain, cast in place concrete feature wall, and large skylight over stairwell. PC Carsten Arnold
Utah St. Arlington, VA
Utah St. Arlington, VA
UserUser
Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn
Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Amazing Colorado Lodge Style Custom Built Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography
Foyer
Foyer
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Traditional Two-Story Foyer
Simple Entrance
Simple Entrance
Rose & Lily InteriorsRose & Lily Interiors
simple and practical entry space.
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Down River
Down River
Live Oak Home BuildersLive Oak Home Builders
2-story open foyer with custom trim work and luxury vinyl flooring.
This Old House NEW
This Old House NEW
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
This bright and happy mudroom features custom built ins for storage and well as shoe niches to keep things organized. The pop of color adds a bright and refreshing feel upon entry that flows with the rest of the character this home has to offer.
C-Cross Ranch
C-Cross Ranch
Marlena Design GroupMarlena Design Group
Entry/Formal Living Space
Entry/Formal Living Space
Homes by DesignHomes by Design
This two story entry features a combination of traditional and modern architectural features. To the right is a custom, floating, and curved staircase to the second floor. The formal living space features a coffered ceiling, two stories of windows, modern light fixtures, built in shelving/bookcases, and a custom cast concrete fireplace surround.
Onyx Rod FLIGHT Switchback
Onyx Rod FLIGHT Switchback
ViewrailViewrail
Black onyx rod railing brings the future to this home in Westhampton, New York. . The owners of this home in Westhampton, New York chose to install a switchback floating staircase to transition from one floor to another. They used our jet black onyx rod railing paired it with a black powder coated stringer. Wooden handrail and thick stair treads keeps the look warm and inviting. The beautiful thin lines of rods run up the stairs and along the balcony, creating security and modernity all at once. . Outside, the owners used the same black rods paired with surface mount posts and aluminum handrail to secure their balcony. It’s a cohesive, contemporary look that will last for years to come.
Beaverton New Construction
Beaverton New Construction
Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, ORPangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR
A large tilt out shoe storage cabinet fills a very shallow niche in the entryway
European Stone and Stucco Manor in Bannockburn
European Stone and Stucco Manor in Bannockburn
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Elegant Oak & Glass Entrance Hallway
Elegant Oak & Glass Entrance Hallway
Janey Butler InteriorsJaney Butler Interiors
Working alongside Riba Llama Architects & Llama Projects, the construction division of The Llama Group, in the total renovation of this beautifully located property which saw multiple skyframe extensions and the creation of this stylish, elegant new main entrance hallway. The Oak & Glass screen was a wonderful addition to the old property and created an elegant stylish open plan contemporary new Entrance space with a beautifully elegant helical staircase which leads to the new master bedroom, with a galleried landing with bespoke built in cabinetry, Beauitul 'stone' effect porcelain tiles which are throughout the whole of the newly created ground floor interior space. Bespoke Crittal Doors leading through to the new morning room and Bulthaup kitchen / dining room. A fabulous large white chandelier taking centre stage in this contemporary, stylish space.
Arlington Custom
Arlington Custom
James McDonald Associate Architects, PCJames McDonald Associate Architects, PC
Nantucket style custom with flared cedar shake siding and a stone water table

Luxury 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!
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