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Entrance with Blue Walls and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Квартира 60 м кв.
Квартира 60 м кв.
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Captain Sutton House
Captain Sutton House
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
This extensive restoration project involved dismantling, moving, and reassembling this historic (c. 1687) First Period home in Ipswich, Massachusetts. We worked closely with the dedicated homeowners and a team of specialist craftsmen – first to assess the situation and devise a strategy for the work, and then on the design of the addition and indoor renovations. As with all our work on historic homes, we took special care to preserve the building’s authenticity while allowing for the integration of modern comforts and amenities. The finished product is a grand and gracious home that is a testament to the investment of everyone involved. Excerpt from Wicked Local Ipswich - Before proceeding with the purchase, Johanne said she and her husband wanted to make sure the house was worth saving. Mathew Cummings, project architect for Cummings Architects, helped the Smith's determine what needed to be done in order to restore the house. Johanne said Cummings was really generous with his time and assisted the Smith's with all the fine details associated with the restoration. Photo Credit: Cynthia August
Upper East Side Apartment
Upper East Side Apartment
Jamie Nesbitt-Weber Interior DesignJamie Nesbitt-Weber Interior Design
Regan Wood Photography
Homecrest Cabinetry: Mudroom Cabinets with Drop Zone Storage
Homecrest Cabinetry: Mudroom Cabinets with Drop Zone Storage
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Gull Lake- Breezes
Gull Lake- Breezes
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
An inviting entryway features wood craftmanship in the stair details Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Reedy Fork Mansion
Reedy Fork Mansion
Bruce Johnson StudiosBruce Johnson Studios
Completed Reedy Fork Mansion Entry Hall Light Painting for Berkshire Hathaway Luxury Homes Magazine by Raleigh architectural photographer Bruce Johnson http://brucejohnsonstudios.com/#architecture
Completed Project
Completed Project
KMAC DesignKMAC Design
Beautiful Foyer with New Window - Renewal by Andersen Georgia
Beautiful Foyer with New Window - Renewal by Andersen Georgia
Renewal by Andersen of AtlantaRenewal by Andersen of Atlanta
Magnificent entryway with new window we installed. This beautiful foyer with high ceilings and wainscoting looks amazing with the new white window we installed, letting lots of natural light in. We offer windows in a variety of styles and colors at Renewal by Andersen of Georgia, serving the entire state. Find out more about replacing your home windows -- Contact Us Today! (800) 352-6581
Garden City Trim Interior
Garden City Trim Interior
E & F General Contracting Inc.E & F General Contracting Inc.
Sappington Renovation
Sappington Renovation
Terra Nova BuildsTerra Nova Builds
View of the entry foyer and stairwell. The front door and nearly all of the millwork is all original, it just needed repairs and new paint. New oak hardwood flooring was installed and field finished along with the stair treads.
curved wall front entry
curved wall front entry
De Biasse & Seminara Architects, PCDe Biasse & Seminara Architects, PC
Front entry
Colonial Farmhouse Chic
Colonial Farmhouse Chic
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
These traditional white wooden entry doors with transom reflect this homes traditional Colonial roots.
Entry Hall and Stair
Entry Hall and Stair
UserUser
Entry hall and stair within two-family brownstone.
Indoor Spaces
Indoor Spaces
Lowe's Home ImprovementLowe's Home Improvement
Create a defined entryway with a table and matching hooks for coats and bags.
Masonite® BLS-2P Exterior Door
Masonite® BLS-2P Exterior Door
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Contemporary 2 story home interior Featuring: hardwood floors, panel moulding and a 2 panel Cheyenne style exterior door with v-grooves
Hilton Head Island Home
Hilton Head Island Home
Marta Mitchell Interior DesignMarta Mitchell Interior Design
Olympic Hills Second Story Addition
Olympic Hills Second Story Addition
Model RemodelModel Remodel
Entryway with a coat closet and stair access. © Cindy Apple Photography
Entrée contemporaine en étoile avec vue vers l'une des chambres
Entrée contemporaine en étoile avec vue vers l'une des chambres
Joseph Grappin StudioJoseph Grappin Studio
Hall d'entrée de l'appartement, distribution en étoile avec accès aux chambres, à la salle à manger, au salon à travers une zone de sas, et un corridor qui mène à la cuisine et aux zones de services. Sol : parquet restauré teinte naturel mat Eclairage : ARETI Disc and sphere wall lamp Peinture des murs et plafond : FARROW & BALL Stone blue. Peinture des plinthes et encadrements portes : FARROW & BALL Tanner's Brown Crédit photo : Christoph Theurer Photography
Glastonbury, CT Mudroom Renovation
Glastonbury, CT Mudroom Renovation
Melissa Hill Home DesignMelissa Hill Home Design
A design for a busy, active family longing for order and a central place for the family to gather. We utilized every inch of this room from floor to ceiling to give custom cabinetry that would completely expand their kitchen storage. Directly off the kitchen overlooks their dining space, with beautiful brown leather stools detailed with exposed nail heads and white wood. Fresh colors of bright blue and yellow liven their dining area. The kitchen & dining space is completely rejuvenated as these crisp whites and colorful details breath life into this family hub. We further fulfilled our ambition of maximum storage in our design of this client’s mudroom and laundry room. We completely transformed these areas with our millwork and cabinet designs allowing for the best amount of storage in a well-organized entry. Optimizing a small space with organization and classic elements has them ready to entertain and welcome family and friends. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino
Exterior and Garage Addition in Exton
Exterior and Garage Addition in Exton
Spring Creek DesignSpring Creek Design
Previously, the old front door opened directly into the living room. With the garage addition, the front door was bumped out to create an entry. The transition space behind the interior door has a coat closet. Photo by Liz Smutko

Entrance with Blue Walls and Medium Hardwood Flooring 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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