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Entrance with a Coffered Ceiling and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Luxury Home Renovation - Front Foyer
Luxury Home Renovation - Front Foyer
Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry LtdScott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd
Front foyer renovation - featuring wainscotting, cherry pillars, coffered ceilings & solid core doors.
East Van Full House Reno
East Van Full House Reno
Construct by NuthatchConstruct by Nuthatch
Mosaic tiled entryway with refinished glass door insert. New door trim and baseboard with freshly painted walls ceiling transitioning into newly refinished hardwood floors
Modern Farmhouse Entry
Modern Farmhouse Entry
JP FLOORS & DESIGNJP FLOORS & DESIGN
The entry in this home features a barn door and modern looking light fixtures. Hardwood floors, a tray ceiling and wainscoting.
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.
Perspective de l'entrée
Perspective de l'entrée
V. BrochotV. Brochot
Les vues données depuis l'entrée permettent une transition progressive entre l'intérieur et l'extérieur
French Estate Entry Ceiling
French Estate Entry Ceiling
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Intricate entry ceiling with custom made millwork and crown molding.
Reception
Reception
Hajara Design StudioHajara Design Studio
Required sustainable design since it is a commercial space and a school. created custom wall feature with led lighting at the back of the each letter and the feature wall was created with a message to all the student. artificial grass to bring in the nature into the space. Geometric wall to give that cool kind if a feeling to the students.
Entry
Entry
UserUser
Ristrutturazione e ampliamento
Ristrutturazione e ampliamento
eKōD signeKōD sign
Percorso luminoso e decorativo in legno e stripLed
Décoration d'un bel appartement Haussmannien
Décoration d'un bel appartement Haussmannien
Espace de Vie DesignEspace de Vie Design
Mise en valeur du beau plafond aux moulures à caissons par un lustre au design italien, modernisant les pampilles de cristal en son centre.
Sturgeon County Estate Home Renovation
Sturgeon County Estate Home Renovation
Scott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry LtdScott Arthur Millwork & Cabinetry Ltd
Millwork makes a statement. This front entry was designed to ensure the WOW factor for anyone first entering this beautiful estate home.
Sorrento Drive
Sorrento Drive
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
The inviting living room with coffered ceilings and elegant wainscoting is right off of the double height foyer. The dining area welcomes you into the center of the great room beyond.
Adirondack Style Custom Home
Adirondack Style Custom Home
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
Front Entry Interior leads to living room. White oak columns and cofferred ceilings.
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.
Adirondack Style Custom Home
Adirondack Style Custom Home
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
Front Entry Interior leads to living room. White oak columns and cofferred ceilings. Tall panel on stair window echoes door style.
Sorrento Drive
Sorrento Drive
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
This double-height entry room shows a grand white staircase leading upstairs to the private bedrooms, and downstairs to the entertainment areas. Warm wood, white wainscoting and traditional windows introduce lightness and freshness to the space.
Sorrento Drive
Sorrento Drive
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
The owners travel up the grand staircase to get to the private bedrooms. The main level welcomes you in with a large kitchen and family room. The great room also has an inviting dining area in the center of the great room.
Awkward to Amazing main floor renovation
Awkward to Amazing main floor renovation
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Commercial Office Remodeling (The John Zaid Attorney’s Office).Entrance
Commercial Office Remodeling (The John Zaid Attorney’s Office).Entrance
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

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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