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Woods at Burberry Glen
Woods at Burberry Glen
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The Lindsay
The Lindsay
Quality HomesQuality Homes
Walk in from the welcoming covered front porch to a perfect blend of comfort and style in this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow. Once you have seen the optional trim roc coffered ceiling you will want to make this home your own. The kitchen is the focus point of this open-concept design. The kitchen breakfast bar, large dining room and spacious living room make this home perfect for entertaining friends and family. Additional windows bring in the warmth of natural light to all 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a full ensuite while the other two bedrooms share a jack-and-jill bathroom. Factory built homes by Quality Homes. www.qualityhomes.ca
Homespun Cottage Kitchen
Homespun Cottage Kitchen
Kitchen Studio MontereyKitchen Studio Monterey
Built in 1900 - this Pacific Grove retreat home was in need of updating and elbow grease. The homeowners also needed a kitchen that could handle large family gatherings and corporate retreats. They chose to go with a bead board cabinet style that complimented the home's Victorian roots as well as offered modern conveniences such as Euro-Frameless hinging. Cabinetry by Ultracraft of North Carolina in their Hampton door style with Mullions on most upper cabinets. Countertops in Caesarstone's Calcatta Nuvo.
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Small, Smart Canberra Renovation
Architecture RepublicArchitecture Republic
The outside of the building received a ‘facelift’, with new window frames, colour palette, deck, facade lightling, downpipes and gutters. Keeping the existing timber floors, exterior roof cladding and wall cladding made this a cost effective, but radical transformation.
Royal Barry Wills Cape - Mudroom
Royal Barry Wills Cape - Mudroom
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This mudroom drew strong inspiration from a posting on Houzz by DeGraw & DeHaan Architects. href=" https://www.houzz.com/photos/a-new-home-in-the-new-york-suburbs-traditional-entry-new-york-phvw-vp~6097686"> http://www.houzz.com/photos/6097686/A-new-home-in-the-New-York-Suburbs-traditional-entry-new-york.
HOME BEAUTIFUL - FEBRUARY 2020
HOME BEAUTIFUL - FEBRUARY 2020
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HOME BEAUTIFUL - FEBRUARY 2020
HOME BEAUTIFUL - FEBRUARY 2020
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Providence Unit A - Exterior Front Door
Providence Unit A - Exterior Front Door
Overman Custom DesignOverman Custom Design
- Design by Jeff Overman at Overman Custom Design www.austinhomedesigner.com Email - joverman[@]austin.rr.com Instagram- @overmancustomdesign -Builder and Real Estate Agent, Charlotte Aceituno at Pura Vida LLC Email - charlotteaceituno[@]gmail.com
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Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Parade of Homes 2013
Parade of Homes 2013
Design Details, Inc.Design Details, Inc.
Inviting and charming entry.
Geneva Family Home with Bright Features
Geneva Family Home with Bright Features
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
Beautiful foyer entry way with blue-gray wallpaper and wainscoting walls. Dark hardwood floors and chrome light fixtures.
Leland Lake House
Leland Lake House
Maple Hill Builders, LLCMaple Hill Builders, LLC
Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room
Larchmont Mud/ Laundry Room
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
Blue Laundry/ Mud Rom.
Laundry Room with Cubbies
Laundry Room with Cubbies
Amazing Space: Custom Closets and MoreAmazing Space: Custom Closets and More
Stairs/Foyer in Custom - Columbia St, Naperville
Stairs/Foyer in Custom - Columbia St, Naperville
King's Court Builders, Inc.King's Court Builders, Inc.
Stunning entry with double doors, balusters with circles and open staircase to the basement.
Norwood Cottage Design
Norwood Cottage Design
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
Our clients were relocating from the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula and wanted to design a retirement home on their Lake Michigan property. The topography of their lot allowed for a walk out basement which is practically unheard of with how close they are to the water. Their view is fantastic, and the goal was of course to take advantage of the view from all three levels. The positioning of the windows on the main and upper levels is such that you feel as if you are on a boat, water as far as the eye can see. They were striving for a Hamptons / Coastal, casual, architectural style. The finished product is just over 6,200 square feet and includes 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sunroom, home bar, home gym, dedicated seasonal gear / equipment storage, table tennis game room, sauna, and bonus room above the attached garage. All the exterior finishes are low maintenance, vinyl, and composite materials to withstand the blowing sands from the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Walk-in Closets
Walk-in Closets
Renew Doors and Closets LLCRenew Doors and Closets LLC
Village Place
Village Place
Reed Design GroupReed Design Group
Interior Makeover
Interior Makeover
Becker Morgan Group, Inc.Becker Morgan Group, Inc.
Studio C. Design & Photography
Red Door Farmhouse
Red Door Farmhouse
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Photographed by Jason Fisher with Mammoth Hammer Media

Entrance with Blue Walls and Brown 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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