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Entrance with a Pivot Front Door and White Floors Ideas and Designs

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Dona Lola Contemporary Mid Century
Dona Lola Contemporary Mid Century
Racing GreenRacing Green
Contemporary California Residence, set in the Mullholland Hills. Design & Build by Racing Green Group. Listed by Dougal Murray & Jonathan Waud.
Atherton Avenue House
Atherton Avenue House
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
The Atherton House is a family compound for a professional couple in the tech industry, and their two teenage children. After living in Singapore, then Hong Kong, and building homes there, they looked forward to continuing their search for a new place to start a life and set down roots. The site is located on Atherton Avenue on a flat, 1 acre lot. The neighboring lots are of a similar size, and are filled with mature planting and gardens. The brief on this site was to create a house that would comfortably accommodate the busy lives of each of the family members, as well as provide opportunities for wonder and awe. Views on the site are internal. Our goal was to create an indoor- outdoor home that embraced the benign California climate. The building was conceived as a classic “H” plan with two wings attached by a double height entertaining space. The “H” shape allows for alcoves of the yard to be embraced by the mass of the building, creating different types of exterior space. The two wings of the home provide some sense of enclosure and privacy along the side property lines. The south wing contains three bedroom suites at the second level, as well as laundry. At the first level there is a guest suite facing east, powder room and a Library facing west. The north wing is entirely given over to the Primary suite at the top level, including the main bedroom, dressing and bathroom. The bedroom opens out to a roof terrace to the west, overlooking a pool and courtyard below. At the ground floor, the north wing contains the family room, kitchen and dining room. The family room and dining room each have pocketing sliding glass doors that dissolve the boundary between inside and outside. Connecting the wings is a double high living space meant to be comfortable, delightful and awe-inspiring. A custom fabricated two story circular stair of steel and glass connects the upper level to the main level, and down to the basement “lounge” below. An acrylic and steel bridge begins near one end of the stair landing and flies 40 feet to the children’s bedroom wing. People going about their day moving through the stair and bridge become both observed and observer. The front (EAST) wall is the all important receiving place for guests and family alike. There the interplay between yin and yang, weathering steel and the mature olive tree, empower the entrance. Most other materials are white and pure. The mechanical systems are efficiently combined hydronic heating and cooling, with no forced air required.
Hall table and Foyer area
Hall table and Foyer area
UserUser
Foyer, hall table space with feature wall behind for added impact against the palette.
Bay View Residence
Bay View Residence
David Coleman / ArchitectureDavid Coleman / Architecture
photo: Paul Warchol
Clear Lake Contemporary
Clear Lake Contemporary
Windham BuildersWindham Builders
Clear Lake, 2008 - New Construction
Rénovation complète
Rénovation complète
Aras ConceptAras Concept
Como Home 2
Como Home 2
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
A bold entrance into this home..... Bespoke custom joinery integrated nicely under the stairs
Brookdale
Brookdale
BRIKS Design-Build GroupBRIKS Design-Build Group
Sandia Vista
Sandia Vista
Kendle Design CollaborativeKendle Design Collaborative
Fisher Parade_Sunnyhills
Fisher Parade_Sunnyhills
Alliance Architecture LtdAlliance Architecture Ltd
Front entry
The Peak House
The Peak House
JMc ArchitectsJMc Architects
Sited at the Peak of Whitfield Mountain, with expansive views, this 4 bedroom + 3 bathroom house is an intelligent reinterpretation of city fringe hill slope living. It is an appropriate response to its exposed site, tropical climate, and the framed view. The house is anchored to the site with mass footings in order to extend over the peaks edge, heightening the connection between the inside and out. On entering the house, the breezeway frames the view, expressing the conceptual ideology of the houses provocative, elegant but practical outcome.
Baker's Bay
Baker's Bay
Joel Kelly DesignJoel Kelly Design
Contemporary Coastal
Contemporary Coastal
Nuvo HomesNuvo Homes
Natural timber entry door, staircase, and feature timber screening.
Corona Del Mar Custom Home
Corona Del Mar Custom Home
RKC Builders IncRKC Builders Inc
Quartier
Quartier
Angelica Hoffmann Arquitetura e InterioresAngelica Hoffmann Arquitetura e Interiores
Este apartamento foi pensado de forma a personalizar os ambientes, mas ao mesmo tempo aproveitar ao máximo a estrutura deixada pela construtora. Então somente os pisos dos banheiros foram trocados. Acrescentamos em alguns ambientes a pastilha JAZZ da Portobello, feita de diferentes materiais como resina, pedra e vidro, expressando elegância num ritmo integrado, porém vibrante. Os móveis com acabamento amadeirado dão o ar de aconchego ao ambiente e toques de marrom equilibram deixando o espaço descontraído e ao mesmo tempo sofisticado e de forte personalidade. A varanda gourmet é um espaço agradável para receber amigos nos momentos de lazer, porém no dia a dia é usado para o café da manhã, por isso o painel verde divide espaço com uma TV. Este painel verde é natural e possui sistema de rega automatizado. É a sensação do ambiente, mas o mais interessante é que nos momentos em que o sistema de rega está ligado, o barulhinho da água caindo faz a vez de fonte e deixa o ambiente calmo e sereno, ótimo para começar o dia. Em dias de muito calor e ambiente seco, o sistema ajuda a melhorar a umidade do ar, tornando o ambiente mais agradável.
Entry
Entry
Moda InteriorsModa Interiors
The entry to the home was moved from its original position making the space larger and more inviting. New floor tiling, new front door and revamped staircase. D Max Photography
Calliope Road
Calliope Road
Living Edge InteriorsLiving Edge Interiors
Stephanie Creagh
Arias Project
Arias Project
Khameleon Builders, Inc.Khameleon Builders, Inc.
Entrada - Home Staging Antes / Después
Entrada - Home Staging Antes / Después
homeblizzhomeblizz
Palazzo Buontalenti, Fondazione Pistoia Musei
Palazzo Buontalenti, Fondazione Pistoia Musei
Staino & Staino s.r.l.Staino & Staino s.r.l.
Location : Palazzo Buontalenti, www.fondazionecrpt.it.

Entrance with a Pivot Front Door and White Floors 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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