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

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Casa Regina Elena
Casa Regina Elena
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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.
Modern Redding Revival
Modern Redding Revival
APK Designs LLCAPK Designs LLC
Entry
Entry
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Two story entrance features mahogany entry door, winding staircase and open catwalk. Opens to beautiful two-story living room. Modern Forms Magic Pendant and Chandelier. Walnut rail, stair treads and newel posts. Plain iron balusters. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Professional photography by Marie Kinney. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.
Golden Hour Garden
Golden Hour Garden
Herlong ArchitectsHerlong Architects
Hi-Tec Ranch
Hi-Tec Ranch
April BallietteApril Balliette
キッチンから家全体が見渡せるキャットウォーク付きの高性能住宅
キッチンから家全体が見渡せるキャットウォーク付きの高性能住宅
株式会社Gハウス株式会社Gハウス
Farmhouse Mudroom
Farmhouse Mudroom
Colette InteriorsColette Interiors
Gut renovation of mudroom and adjacent powder room. Included custom paneling, herringbone brick floors with radiant heat, and addition of storage and hooks. Bell original to owner's secondary residence circa 1894.
東近江の家｜NM house
東近江の家｜NM house
プラネットリビング WARMSプラネットリビング WARMS
Large Window in Entryway - Renewal by Andersen Long Island, NY
Large Window in Entryway - Renewal by Andersen Long Island, NY
Renewal by Andersen Long IslandRenewal by Andersen Long Island
Large new window we installed in this attractive foyer. This large picture window installed over the front door has grilles for a stylish look, and let a lot of natural light into the entryway. Window is from Renewal by Andersen of Long Island, New York, serving Suffolk and Nassau Counties, Queens and Brooklyn.
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.
Paris in Draper
Paris in Draper
Steven Dailey ConstructionSteven Dailey Construction
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
https://www.lowellcustomhomes.com Photo by www.aimeemazzenga.com Interior Design by www.northshorenest.com Relaxed luxury on the shore of beautiful Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.
工具箱の家　Toolbox House
工具箱の家　Toolbox House
山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa
玄関土間夜景。主な照明は裸電球のブラケット。(撮影：笹倉洋平)
Gorgeous Los Gatos Remodel
Gorgeous Los Gatos Remodel
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
12474 Lockford Ln
12474 Lockford Ln
Engel & Volkers Naples Bonita-EsteroEngel & Volkers Naples Bonita-Estero
Full Golf Membership Included! A beautifully built lakefront home perfectly situated in a private cul-de-sac with desired open concept living featuring the Birkdale floor plan offering three bedrooms, den, three full bathrooms, and two car garage. Still owned and meticulously maintained by the original owners, this home was customized to perfection with high tray ceilings, custom millwork, crown molding, gorgeous chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances & granite countertops, impact resistant windows, built-in cabinetry, plantations shutters and much more! Elegant master bedroom with en-suite offers a spacious glassed walk-in shower, tub, dual sinks, custom storage, and large walk-in closet. Wake up to gorgeous sunrise views overlooking the lake and golf course while relaxing on your oversized screened lanai with outdoor kitchen. courts, Chickee Tiki & Play where the pros play at Twin Eagles 36 Holes of championship Golf
Front Door Entry
Front Door Entry
DK HomesDK Homes
Uniquely situated on a double lot high above the river, this home stands proudly amongst the wooded backdrop. The homeowner's decision for the two-toned siding with dark stained cedar beams fits well with the natural setting. Tour this 2,000 sq ft open plan home with unique spaces above the garage and in the daylight basement.
Lake Cover
Lake Cover
Jenny Guza DesignsJenny Guza Designs
Entrée
Entrée
J.A.DJ.A.D
Une fois la porte passée, c’est l’élégant escalier noir et bois qui trône dans l’entrée et donne le ton ! L’ensemble des murs a été traité dans un ton neutre afin de mettre en valeur les éléments décoratifs. Le claustra s’insère parfaitement dans l’ambiance tout en créant un filtre décoratif devant l’espace bureau.
Woman Lake 2 Lodge
Woman Lake 2 Lodge
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Lodge Entryway with Log Beams and Arch. Double doors, slate tile, and wood flooring.

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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