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Entrance with a Coffered Ceiling and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Adirondack Style Custom Home
Adirondack Style Custom Home
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
The homeowners of this expansive home wanted to create an informal year-round residence for their active family that reflected their love of the outdoors and time spent in ski and camping lodges. The result is a luxurious, yet understated, entry and living room area that exudes a feeling of warmth and relaxation. The dark wood floors, cabinets with natural wood grain, coffered ceilings, stone fireplace, and craftsman style staircase, offer the ambiance of a 19th century mountain lodge. This is combined with painted wainscoting and woodwork to brighten and modernize the space.
Down River
Down River
Live Oak Home BuildersLive Oak Home Builders
2-story open foyer with custom trim work and luxury vinyl flooring.
Sorrento Drive
Sorrento Drive
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
A view from the double-height entry, showing an interior perspective of the front façade. Appearing on the left the image shows a glimpse of the living room and on the right, the stairs leading down to the entertainment.
New Project
New Project
HoussieHoussie
Eugene, Oregon Dream Home - Coburg Hills Estate
Eugene, Oregon Dream Home - Coburg Hills Estate
Avant Garde Wood FloorsAvant Garde Wood Floors
Beautiful custom home by DC Fine Homes in Eugene, OR. Avant Garde Wood Floors is proud to partner with DC Fine Homes to supply specialty wide plank floors. This home features the 9-1/2" wide European Oak planks, aged to perfection using reactive stain technologies that naturally age the tannin in the wood, coloring it from within. Matte sheen finish provides a casual yet elegant luxury that is durable and comfortable.
Balwyn North
Balwyn North
Design N Build ConstructionDesign N Build Construction
Entry hall with inlay marble floor and raised panel led glass door
Legacy Lakehouse
Legacy Lakehouse
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
www.lowellcustomhomes.com - Lake Geneva, WI,
Elegant Artists' Prairie
Elegant Artists' Prairie
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Craftsman: 4,022 ft²/4 BR/3.5 BA/2 ST
Craftsman: 4,022 ft²/4 BR/3.5 BA/2 ST
Genuine Custom HomesGenuine Custom Homes
We would be ecstatic to design/build yours too. ☎️ 210-387-6109 ✉️ sales@genuinecustomhomes.com
Fairy Tale Features
Fairy Tale Features
Delbert Adams Construction GroupDelbert Adams Construction Group
French Country style foyer showing double back doors, checkered tile flooring, large painted black doors connecting adjacent rooms, and white wall color.
Architectural Millwork
Architectural Millwork
Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry LtdScott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd
Stunning millwork, custom flooring and lighting, rubber mold wainscoting, coffered ceiling, white lacquer cabinets - over 800 man hours
Crescent Lane
Crescent Lane
Eerospace LtdEerospace Ltd
Neutral entrance hall into the colorful living room.
China Creek Character
China Creek Character
Madeleine Design Group Inc.Madeleine Design Group Inc.
Kensington Uffici
Kensington Uffici
Viemme61®Viemme61®
L'ingresso è caratterizzato dall'inserimento di una boiserie blu oltremare che ne percorre tutte le pareti perimetrali diventando da un lato portaombrelli e dall'altro il cuore pulsate della stanza: il camino. Sopra di esso vengono posizionate le opere che fanno parte della collezione privata della committenza, illuminate da un apparecchio di illuminazione a sospensione a luce diffusa caratterizzato da una struttura interna in metallo che rimanda al classico concetto di lampadario ma attualizzato mediante l'utilizzo di un rivestimento in resina "cocoon" che richiama alla mente le famose installazioni di Christo e Jeanne-Claude.
Nic and Adams new home
Nic and Adams new home
B Designs Interior'sB Designs Interior's
We had so much fun decorating this space. No detail was too small for Nicole and she understood it would not be completed with every detail for a couple of years, but also that taking her time to fill her home with items of quality that reflected her taste and her families needs were the most important issues. As you can see, her family has settled in.
Commercial Office Remodeling (The John Zaid Attorney’s Office).Entrance L
Commercial Office Remodeling (The John Zaid Attorney’s Office).Entrance L
Smart Remodeling LLCSmart Remodeling LLC
We did the painting, flooring, electricity, and lighting. As well as the meeting room remodeling. We did a cubicle office addition. We divided small offices for the employee. Float tape texture, sheetrock, cabinet, front desks, drop ceilings, we did all of them and the final look exceed client expectation
Custom Trim & Molding
Custom Trim & Molding
Pinto CarpentryPinto Carpentry
Custom doorway molding
Ryvanden
Ryvanden
Chalmers and Co DesignChalmers and Co Design
The double height foyer allows a view out to the lap pool and golf course beyond. The double height wall is clad with an 3D stone cladding. The lap pool is finished with glass mosaics.
Camberwell townhouses
Camberwell townhouses
R ARCHITECTURER ARCHITECTURE
The Custom Tudor at Manor Park
The Custom Tudor at Manor Park
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes

Entrance with a Coffered Ceiling and Wainscoting 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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