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Entrance with a Dark Wood Front Door and All Types of Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Wesley Avenue Beach Home
Wesley Avenue Beach Home
Halliday ArchitectsHalliday Architects
Expansive foyer with detail galore. Coffered ceilings, shiplap, natural oak floors. Stunning rounded staircase with custom coastal carpet. Nautical lighting to enhance the fine points of this uniquely beautiful home.
Swann Wynd Bridge House
Swann Wynd Bridge House
Rhinehart Pulliam & Company, LLCRhinehart Pulliam & Company, LLC
Grand Foyer
Grand Foyer
Joni Spear Interior DesignJoni Spear Interior Design
We wanted to create a welcoming statement upon entering this newly built, expansive house with soaring ceilings. To focus your attention on the entry and not the ceiling, we selected a custom, 48- inch round foyer table. It has a French Wax glaze, hand-rubbed, on the solid concrete table. The trefoil planter is made by the same U.S facility, where all products are created by hand using eco- friendly materials. The finish is white -wash and is also concrete. Because of its weight, it’s almost impossible to move, so the client adds freshly planted flowers according to the season. The table is grounded by the lux, hair- on -hide skin rug. A bronze sculpture measuring 2 feet wide buy 3 feet high fits perfectly in the built-in alcove. While the hexagon space is large, it’s six walls are not equal in size and wrap around a massive staircase, making furniture placement an awkward challenge We chose a stately Italian cabinet with curved door fronts and hand hammered metal buttons to further frame the area. The metal botanical wall sculptures have a glossy lacquer finish. The various sizes compose elements of proportion on the walls above. The graceful candelabra, with its classic spindled silhouette holds 28 candles and the delicate arms rise -up like a blossoming flower. You can’t help but wowed in this elegant foyer. it’s almost impossible to move, so the client adds freshly planted flowers according to the season.
Transitional Rustic Elegant
Transitional Rustic Elegant
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This is a lovely, 2 story home in Littleton, Colorado. It backs up to the High Line Canal and has truly stunning mountain views. When our clients purchased the home it was stuck in a 1980's time warp and didn't quite function for the family of 5. They hired us to to assist with a complete remodel. We took out walls, moved windows, added built-ins and cabinetry and worked with the clients more rustic, transitional taste. Check back for photos of the clients kitchen renovation! Photographs by Sara Yoder. Photo styling by Kristy Oatman. FEATURED IN: Colorado Homes & Lifestyles: A Divine Mix from the Kitchen Issue Colorado Nest - The Living Room Colorado Nest - The Bar
Midwestern Ranch with Big Sky Roots
Midwestern Ranch with Big Sky Roots
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The entry lends grandeur to the home with its vaulted ceiling, double front door with arched transom, and oversized chandelier.
The Loft
The Loft
GIDDecorGIDDecor
Moore II Residence
Moore II Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Entry with Dutch door beyond the Dining Room with stair to reading room mezzanine above
East Camelback Mountain - Phoenix
East Camelback Mountain - Phoenix
Timmons Design StudioTimmons Design Studio
Front Entry to Foyer
KAKUREGA
KAKUREGA
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
広々とゆとりのある土間玄関は、家族の自転車を停めておくのにも十分な広さを確保しました。大容量のトールタイプのシューズクロゼットのおかげで、収納量も十分。玄関回りを常にすっきりと保つことができます。土間フロアには駐車場と同じく、色が深く汚れの目立ちにくいカラーコンクリートを採用しました。収納扉だけでなく玄関扉も引き戸にしたことで使いやすく、デッドスペースをつくらずに、空間を広く有効に使えます。
Mountain Chalet meets City
Mountain Chalet meets City
PC Designs LLCPC Designs LLC
Remount Ranch
Remount Ranch
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
This rustic entryway is the perfect mix of Western and glamorous decor. It features a mix of wooden wall paneling, exposed brick, and dark hardwood floors as well as a Native American painting as the focal point. These are contrasted with gold ornamentation and a vibrant red, lacquered antler chandelier.
Cedar Point: Modern Home
Cedar Point: Modern Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
open entry to kitchen and living space.
ECSTATIC - Modern New Construction in Greenwich
ECSTATIC - Modern New Construction in Greenwich
BA Staging & InteriorsBA Staging & Interiors
This beautiful, new construction home in Greenwich Connecticut was staged by BA Staging & Interiors to showcase all of its beautiful potential, so it will sell for the highest possible value. The staging was carefully curated to be sleek and modern, but at the same time warm and inviting to attract the right buyer. This staging included a lifestyle merchandizing approach with an obsessive attention to detail and the most forward design elements. Unique, large scale pieces, custom, contemporary artwork and luxurious added touches were used to transform this new construction into a dream home.
Spanish Transitional - Entry Vestibule www.hryanstudio.com
Spanish Transitional - Entry Vestibule www.hryanstudio.com
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
We remodeled this Spanish Style home. The white paint gave it a fresh modern feel. Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Punger-Nair Remodel
Punger-Nair Remodel
Actual-Size ArchitectureActual-Size Architecture
Raising the partition off the floor allows the dining area to feel more expansive.
Entryway Ideas
Entryway Ideas
Perry HomesPerry Homes
Entryway
Coastal Custom Home Build | Boca Raton
Coastal Custom Home Build | Boca Raton
Hanna HomesHanna Homes
When the main suite is located on the second floor, many of our clients choose to equip their homes with an elevator, ensuring access to the master as they age (or any time they feel like skipping the stairs!)
Completed Homes 8
Completed Homes 8
Ten Oaks HomesTen Oaks Homes
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.
Lake Boone Trail
Lake Boone Trail
Cambridge Classic HomesCambridge Classic Homes

Entrance with a Dark Wood Front Door and All Types of Ceiling 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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