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Barn Inspiration
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modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
double pocket doors allow the den to be closed off from the entry and open kitchen at the front of this modern california beach cottage
Modern Farmhouse in Mechanicsburg PA
Modern Farmhouse in Mechanicsburg PA
Roland Builder, Inc.Roland Builder, Inc.
2021 PA Parade of Homes BEST CRAFTSMANSHIP, BEST BATHROOM, BEST KITCHEN IN $1,000,000+ SINGLE FAMILY HOME Roland Builder is Central PA's Premier Custom Home Builders since 1976
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
Always at the forefront of style, this Chicago Gold Coast home is no exception. Crisp lines accentuate the bold use of light and dark hues. The white cerused grey toned wood floor fortifies the contemporary impression. Floor: 7” wide-plank Vintage French Oak | Rustic Character | DutchHaus® Collection smooth surface | nano-beveled edge | color Rock | Matte Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
Exterior Projects
Exterior Projects
Coast Roofing & Siding Construction ProsCoast Roofing & Siding Construction Pros
Local Restaurant Grand Entrance Entire roof system built on site by our in-house crew utilizing all 4x / 6x / 8x Wood Timber Post-8x8 Beam-8x12 Valley-4x10 Rafters-4x8 Cedar 1x6 V groove wall siding with rain screen
Lake Union Boathouse
Lake Union Boathouse
P31 CollaborativeP31 Collaborative
Project completed as Senior Designer with NB Design Group, Inc. Photography | John Granen
Modern Southwest Farmhouse
Modern Southwest Farmhouse
LNA InteriorsLNA Interiors
This Farmhouse has a modern, minimalist feel, with a rustic touch, staying true to its southwest location. It features wood tones, brass and black with vintage and rustic accents throughout the decor.
Arena park - kitchen
Arena park - kitchen
LESHLESH
Canyon Del Sol
Canyon Del Sol
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
• This front door from the Thermatru Visionary Collection makes a statement and says come on it. Light Floors, plenty of windows, and a contemporary entryway chandelier make a warm welcome for guests. Photos by Robby Arnold Media, Grand Junction, CO
Bluff Overlook
Bluff Overlook
AOME ArchitectsAOME Architects
The entry tucks between the four-car garage and the bedroom wing, offering a glimpse of the spectacular views and spaces that await inside. // Image : Benjamin Benschneider Photography
All Electric Home
All Electric Home
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
A small entry with a large window and a bench is defined by a lowered ceiling and a double depth cabinet that opens toward the entry and serves the dining room on the other side
1950's Bungalow Kitchen Renovation
1950's Bungalow Kitchen Renovation
Full House RenovationsFull House Renovations
The Modern Mediterranean
The Modern Mediterranean
MB Builders and DevelopmentMB Builders and Development
A modern twist on a Mediterranean style home, with touches of rustic.
Lions Bay Post and BeamEntry
Lions Bay Post and BeamEntry
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
The new owners of this 1974 Post and Beam home originally contacted us for help furnishing their main floor living spaces. But it wasn’t long before these delightfully open minded clients agreed to a much larger project, including a full kitchen renovation. They were looking to personalize their “forever home,” a place where they looked forward to spending time together entertaining friends and family. In a bold move, we proposed teal cabinetry that tied in beautifully with their ocean and mountain views and suggested covering the original cedar plank ceilings with white shiplap to allow for improved lighting in the ceilings. We also added a full height panelled wall creating a proper front entrance and closing off part of the kitchen while still keeping the space open for entertaining. Finally, we curated a selection of custom designed wood and upholstered furniture for their open concept living spaces and moody home theatre room beyond. This project is a Top 5 Finalist for Western Living Magazine's 2021 Home of the Year.
Faux Wood Beams
Faux Wood Beams
Barron DesignsBarron Designs
This elegant modern home was designed with our faux wood beams to truly elevate this simple rustic design. Barron Designs offers a variety of color styles and textures, all molded from real wood. You are sure to find the perfect faux wood beam for you!
Wai’alae Tropical Modern
Wai’alae Tropical Modern
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects
The Ipe rain-screen extends back into the entry alcove and is integrated with a 5-foot wide pivot door. The experience creates a unique sense of mystery, surprise and delight as you enter through into the expansive great room.
Front Door Entry
Front Door Entry
DK HomesDK Homes
Uniquely situated on a double lot high above the river, this home stands proudly amongst the wooded backdrop. The homeowner's decision for the two-toned siding with dark stained cedar beams fits well with the natural setting. Tour this 2,000 sq ft open plan home with unique spaces above the garage and in the daylight basement.
Columbus Square
Columbus Square
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Upper Staircase And Entrance
Upper Staircase And Entrance
Germania ConstructionGermania Construction
With a stunning view every step up the stairs, you might not notice details like the wrought iron balustrades and the stone walls, but there is no lack of attention to detail and how those details come together.
Dayton Lodge
Dayton Lodge
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
Spacious mudroom for the kids to kick off their muddy boots or snowy wet clothes. The 10' tall cabinets are reclaimed barn wood and have metal mesh to allow for air flow and drying of clothes.

Entrance with Exposed Beams 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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