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Entrance with Concrete Flooring and a Green Front Door Ideas and Designs

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House, Wall and Garden
House, Wall and Garden
UserUser
Erich Remash Architect
Quigley Home Flip
Quigley Home Flip
D&G ConstructionD&G Construction
This home was transformed into a farmhouse glam space with master suite, custom bathrooms, spacious kitchen with giant island and more. Features include exposed beam, new brick product, custom built kitchen island, stunning master bathroom & more.
House in Patù | MQ. 130
House in Patù | MQ. 130
Filotico and partners architettiFilotico and partners architetti
cement overlay over wood subfloor
cement overlay over wood subfloor
LA Concrete WorksLA Concrete Works
originally a tile floor over wood raised foundation, this home was transformed using a modified cement overlay
The Cor-Ten House
The Cor-Ten House
Herron Horton Architects, Inc.Herron Horton Architects, Inc.
Chad Mellon Photography
Stone Veneer Entryway
Stone Veneer Entryway
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Daco Stone Real Cut Stone Thin Veneer
Entry
Entry
Lauren Shadid Architecture + InteriorsLauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors
Remodeled entry with Concrete treads and custom concrete tile risers photo by Nicole Leone
Sabino Canyon Residence
Sabino Canyon Residence
Lee Shaw Architecture, LLCLee Shaw Architecture, LLC
Sixteen inch thick adobe walls with rough sawn wood beams and peeled log vigas, hand troweled stucco, rusted steel garage doors and tumbled brick driveway. Beyond the veil of the rustic, imported front doors from India lies breathtaking views of Sabino and Bear Canyons. Photo by Ray Douglas
Pied à terre Mazzini
Pied à terre Mazzini
luisa lombardi architettoluisa lombardi architetto
Country living in Ngakuru
Country living in Ngakuru
Marlene Hudson DesignMarlene Hudson Design
This wallpaper is available in 4 colours. It is a grid pattern of repeated shapes derived from ink blots on folded paper. Contact us for details on how to purchase Photo credit - Deanna Onan
Quigley Home Flip
Quigley Home Flip
D&G ConstructionD&G Construction
This home was transformed into a farmhouse glam space with master suite, custom bathrooms, spacious kitchen with giant island and more. Features include exposed beam, new brick product, custom built kitchen island, stunning master bathroom & more.
House in Patù | MQ. 130
House in Patù | MQ. 130
Filotico and partners architettiFilotico and partners architetti
River road
River road
The Conscious Builder Inc.The Conscious Builder Inc.
For this project, the goals were straight forward - a low energy, low maintenance home that would allow the "60 something couple” time and money to enjoy all their interests. Accessibility was also important since this is likely their last home. In the end the style is minimalist, but the raw, natural materials add texture that give the home a warm, inviting feeling. The home has R-67.5 walls, R-90 in the attic, is extremely air tight (0.4 ACH) and is oriented to work with the sun throughout the year. As a result, operating costs of the home are minimal. The HVAC systems were chosen to work efficiently, but not to be complicated. They were designed to perform to the highest standards, but be simple enough for the owners to understand and manage. The owners spend a lot of time camping and traveling and wanted the home to capture the same feeling of freedom that the outdoors offers. The spaces are practical, easy to keep clean and designed to create a free flowing space that opens up to nature beyond the large triple glazed Passive House windows. Built-in cubbies and shelving help keep everything organized and there is no wasted space in the house - Enough space for yoga, visiting family, relaxing, sculling boats and two home offices. The most frequent comment of visitors is how relaxed they feel. This is a result of the unique connection to nature, the abundance of natural materials, great air quality, and the play of light throughout the house. The exterior of the house is simple, but a striking reflection of the local farming environment. The materials are low maintenance, as is the landscaping. The siting of the home combined with the natural landscaping gives privacy and encourages the residents to feel close to local flora and fauna. Photo Credit: Leon T. Switzer/Front Page Media Group
Succulents in Entry
Succulents in Entry
Green Thumbs Up Inc.Green Thumbs Up Inc.
Wine and Jam Photography
Casa Magayon - Papagayo, Costa Rica
Casa Magayon - Papagayo, Costa Rica
Sarco Architects Costa Rica - CaribbeanSarco Architects Costa Rica - Caribbean
The open-air foyer at the main entry of the home serves as a picture window framing the bay and jungle behind it. All the home's corridors and hallways are open-air, intended to reduce the air conditioning load and improve the home's energy efficiency. The accent sculpture at the entry was created by the architects, from structural steel scraps from the construction of a staircase on another project.
Heritage Renovation Dawes Point
Heritage Renovation Dawes Point
POC+P architectsPOC+P architects
Front entry porch with original Italinate door and highlight POC+P architects
Bainbridge Farmhouse Remodel
Bainbridge Farmhouse Remodel
Tom Kuniholm Architects, AIATom Kuniholm Architects, AIA
We popped this turn of the century farmhouse up in the air on cribbing, dug out the hole, and and then set it back down on a new basement cut into the hillside in order to create a new light-filled art studio and guest quarters. We also gave it a geometric two tone roof design.
Newgrange Road
Newgrange Road
The House ArchitectsThe House Architects
サンチャノヤネ
サンチャノヤネ
一級建築士事務所 ｉｋｍｏ一級建築士事務所 ｉｋｍｏ
１階の玄関兼土間。 引戸をあけるとアトリエ（仕事場）と一体になり、仕事場の打合せスペースにもなります。
オシアゲマンションリノベーション
オシアゲマンションリノベーション
アトリエハコ建築設計事務所アトリエハコ建築設計事務所
モルタル床と白い壁・スチール扉のモダンな空間に李朝家具を置いたり、シャンデリアを設置。 よいアクセントに。

Entrance with Concrete Flooring and a Green Front Door 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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