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

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Hi-Tec Ranch
Hi-Tec Ranch
April BallietteApril Balliette
Morton - Harr Residence, Court of Mysteries
Morton - Harr Residence, Court of Mysteries
Santa Cruz Green BuildersSanta Cruz Green Builders
Blue door, white stucco, stained concrete
Cold Spring Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor
ChangoChango
Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Orris Maple Hardwood Floors installed in Bend, OR Ranch
Orris Maple Hardwood Floors installed in Bend, OR Ranch
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Orris, Maple, from the True Hardwood Commercial Flooring Collection by Hallmark FloorsOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.True Orris Maple room by Hallmark FloorsOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.True Collection by Hallmark Floors Orris MapleOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.Orris, Maple, from the True Hardwood Commercial Flooring Collection by Hallmark FloorsOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.   Orris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. True Orris Maple room by Hallmark Floors Orris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. True Collection by Hallmark Floors Orris Maple Orris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. Orris, Maple, from the True Hardwood Commercial Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors Orris Maple Hardwood The True Difference Orris Maple Hardwood– Unlike other wood floors, the color and beauty of these are unique, in the True Hardwood flooring collection color goes throughout the surface layer. The results are truly stunning and extraordinarily beautiful, with distinctive features and benefits.
Grand Entry
Grand Entry
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this formal front entryway with a stunning double staircase, custom wrought iron rail, sparkling chandeliers, and marble floors.
The Artesia
The Artesia
CarsonSpeer BuildersCarsonSpeer Builders
Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch
Antiqued Elegance in Willowcreek Ranch
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
A curved entryway with antique stone walls and a gold & crystal chandelier
Dining Room Chandelier
Dining Room Chandelier
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Formal dining room windows and marble floors.
Best of Hawthorne Oak | Novella Collection
Best of Hawthorne Oak | Novella Collection
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Hawthorne Oak – The Novella Hardwood Collection feature our slice-cut style, with boards that have been lightly sculpted by hand, with detailed coloring. This versatile collection was designed to fit any design scheme and compliment any lifestyle.
Tahoe Mountain Home
Tahoe Mountain Home
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Whitelawn Residence
Whitelawn Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
In a country setting this white modern farmhouse with black accents features a warm stained front door and wrap around porch. Starting with the welcoming Board & Batten foyer to the the personalized penny tile fireplace and the over mortar brick Hearth Room fireplace it expresses "Welcome Home". Custom to the owners are a claw foot tub, wallpaper rooms and accent Alder wood touches.
Oxford by Bercher Homes
Oxford by Bercher Homes
Bercher HomesBercher Homes
1910 Bobcat Trail - Entry
1910 Bobcat Trail - Entry
Thoroughbred Custom HomesThoroughbred Custom Homes
Entering through the front door, guests are greeted with a beautiful climate controlled wine cellar, stunning white oak wood beams, a modern linear fireplace and a view of the gorgeous one acre lot through the large 16'W x 10'H sliding glass doors.
The Cove
The Cove
Chelsea Design Inc.Chelsea Design Inc.
Entry foyer
Stubbs Residence
Stubbs Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Beautiful new Transitional Custom Home in Saratoga
Beautiful new Transitional Custom Home in Saratoga
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

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.
The House of Palms
The House of Palms
Sea Island Builders LLCSea Island Builders LLC
A gracious front entry with double doors leads into a bright and airy custom coastal home.
Front Entry
Front Entry
CS Thomas ConstructionCS Thomas Construction
The foyer has a coffered ceiling, vertical shiplap walls, 12-inch wide heart pine floors that were circle-sawn from reclaimed barn beams.
Barrel Foyer
Barrel Foyer
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Paneled barrel foyer with double arched door, flanked by formal living and dining rooms. Beautiful wood floor in a herringbone pattern.

Entrance with a Double 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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