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

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Elegant Update
Elegant Update
Leone Interiors, Inc.Leone Interiors, Inc.
This foyer is minimal in decor so each element is of utmost importance. Textures and shadows are emphasized along with the strong contrast of black and white.
Open Concept Foyer
Open Concept Foyer
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
The design style begins as you enter the front door into a soaring foyer with a grand staircase, light oak hardwood floors, and custom millwork that flows into the main living space.
Modern Farmhouse Exterior
Modern Farmhouse Exterior
Lifestyle by Stadler Custom HomesLifestyle by Stadler Custom Homes
Front Entry Mosaic Tile
Front Entry Mosaic Tile
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Front entry, featuring double entry doors, mosaic floor tile, and offering views of the stunning tile fireplace surround and living room's vaulted ceilings.
Spectacular South Maui view home transformed
Spectacular South Maui view home transformed
Mountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'lMountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'l
This dated home has been massively transformed with modern additions, finishes and fixtures. A full turn key every surface touched. Created a new floor plan of the existing interior of the main house. We exposed the T&G ceilings and captured the height in most areas. The exterior hardscape, windows- siding-roof all new materials. The main building was re-space planned to add a glass dining area wine bar and then also extended to bridge to another existing building to become the main suite with a huge bedroom, main bath and main closet with high ceilings. In addition to the three bedrooms and two bathrooms that were reconfigured. Surrounding the main suite building are new decks and a new elevated pool. These decks then also connected the entire much larger home to the existing - yet transformed pool cottage. The lower level contains 3 garage areas and storage rooms. The sunset views -spectacular of Molokini and West Maui mountains.
Les soubassements
Les soubassements
Staff DécorStaff Décor
Photo : © Julien Fernandez / Amandine et Jules – Hotel particulier a Angers par l’architecte Laurent Dray.
Casa Dei Sogni - Grande
Casa Dei Sogni - Grande
SW Florida Dream HomesSW Florida Dream Homes
Jordan Rd Whole House
Jordan Rd Whole House
CERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INCCERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INC
The Evans Floor Plan as a Model Home
The Evans Floor Plan as a Model Home
Bercher HomesBercher Homes
Inviting entryway
New Home Design and Build
New Home Design and Build
Quartz HomesQuartz Homes
Barton Creek Residence
Barton Creek Residence
Nix Group ArchitectsNix Group Architects
Front entry walk and custom entry courtyard gate leads to a courtyard bridge and the main two-story entry foyer beyond. Privacy courtyard walls are located on each side of the entry gate. They are clad with Texas Lueders stone and stucco, and capped with standing seam metal roofs. Custom-made ceramic sconce lights and recessed step lights illuminate the way in the evening. Elsewhere, the exterior integrates an Engawa breezeway around the perimeter of the home, connecting it to the surrounding landscaping and other exterior living areas. The Engawa is shaded, along with the exterior wall’s windows and doors, with a continuous wall mounted awning. The deep Kirizuma styled roof gables are supported by steel end-capped wood beams cantilevered from the inside to beyond the roof’s overhangs. Simple materials were used at the roofs to include tiles at the main roof; metal panels at the walkways, awnings and cabana; and stained and painted wood at the soffits and overhangs. Elsewhere, Texas Lueders stone and stucco were used at the exterior walls, courtyard walls and columns.
Eastover House
Eastover House
John Patrick Cunningham / ArchitectJohn Patrick Cunningham / Architect
The main entry features a grand staircase in a double-height space, topped by a custom chendelier.
Carr Mid-Century Modern Rennovation
Carr Mid-Century Modern Rennovation
To the T Construction, LLCTo the T Construction, LLC
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.
Beautiful Foyer with New French Door - Renewal by Andersen Georgia
Beautiful Foyer with New French Door - Renewal by Andersen Georgia
Renewal by Andersen of AtlantaRenewal by Andersen of Atlanta
New French doors we installed in this beautiful home. This gorgeous entryway with ceramic tile flooring and a welcoming design looks fantastic with new French Doors and circle top windows over the top. Get started replacing the doors and windows in your home with Renewal by Andersen of Georgia, serving the whole state including Atlanta and Savannah. . . . . . . . . . . Now is the perfect time to replace your windows and doors -- Contact Us Today! 844-245-2799
Bogart 2
Bogart 2
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Contemporary Iowa Farmhouse
Contemporary Iowa Farmhouse
ClopayClopay
Contemporary Farmhouse Forever Home
Contemporary Farmhouse Forever Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Top Honors & Award Winners from Pineapple House - ASID Design Excellence Winners
Top Honors & Award Winners from Pineapple House - ASID Design Excellence Winners
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
To change the persona of the condominium and evoke the spirit of a New England cottage, Pineapple House designers use millwork detail on its walls and ceilings. This photo shows the lanai, were a shelf for display is inset in a jog in the wall. The custom window seat is wider than usual, so it can also serve as a daybed. Aubry Reel Photography
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.

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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