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An Inviting, Family-Friendly Kitchen & Living Space
An Inviting, Family-Friendly Kitchen & Living Space
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This very busy family of five needed a convenient place to drop coats, shoes and bookbags near the active side entrance of their home. Creating a mudroom space was an essential part of a larger renovation project we were hired to design which included a kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, home office, laundry room, and powder room. These additional spaces, including the new mudroom, did not exist previously and were created from the home’s existing square footage. The location of the mudroom provides convenient access from the entry door and creates a roomy hallway that allows an easy transition between the family room and laundry room. This space also is used to access the back staircase leading to the second floor addition which includes a bedroom, full bath, and a second office. The color pallet features peaceful shades of blue-greys and neutrals accented with textural storage baskets. On one side of the hallway floor-to-ceiling cabinetry provides an abundance of vital closed storage, while the other side features a traditional mudroom design with coat hooks, open cubbies, shoe storage and a long bench. The cubbies above and below the bench were specifically designed to accommodate baskets to make storage accessible and tidy. The stained wood bench seat adds warmth and contrast to the blue-grey paint. The desk area at the end closest to the door provides a charging station for mobile devices and serves as a handy landing spot for mail and keys. The open area under the desktop is perfect for the dog bowls. Photo: Peter Krupenye
English Country House | Greenville, DE
English Country House | Greenville, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Transitional Complete Home Remodel
Transitional Complete Home Remodel
DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen - UtahDreamMaker Bath and Kitchen - Utah
These clients fell in love with this home in Tremonton, UT, however, they knew that it was in need of some updating. With the beautifully updated kitchen and 2 baths they can now truly call it their dream home.
Ближе к природе
Ближе к природе
Alexander ShevtsovAlexander Shevtsov
дизайнер: Майя Левченко стилист, декоратор: Сергей Гиро фотограф: Александр Шевцов
The Lavender Blue Cottage
The Lavender Blue Cottage
UserUser
Peter Marko
Chestnut Mudroom
Chestnut Mudroom
Dave + Amy Chung, Compass Real EstateDave + Amy Chung, Compass Real Estate
Mudroom. Ceramic tile engineered to look like slate but without the maintanence.
Belvedere Lagoon Refresh
Belvedere Lagoon Refresh
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Transitional Home in Atlanta
Transitional Home in Atlanta
Laurie McRae InteriorsLaurie McRae Interiors
Meadowbrook Cottage
Meadowbrook Cottage
Hage HomesHage Homes
Corey Gaffer
Однокомнатная квартира 44 кв.м. в Екатеринбурге в ЖК "Времена года"
Однокомнатная квартира 44 кв.м. в Екатеринбурге в ЖК "Времена года"
Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"Дизайн-студия "Gradiz"
Автор - студия "Градиз", Фото-Аскар Кабжан
Reinvented Farmhouse
Reinvented Farmhouse
MB architecture + designMB architecture + design
Alpenchic
Alpenchic
UserUser
Ein weiteres optisches Augenmerk ist die Beleuchtung an der Haustüre. Traditionelle Holzhaustüre vereint sich mit modernem Licht.
Full Home -Transitional Refresh
Full Home -Transitional Refresh
Twilly and FigTwilly and Fig
This transitional foyer features a colorful, abstract wool rug and teal geometric wallpaper. The beaded, polished nickel sconces and neutral, contemporary artwork draws the eye upward. An elegant, transitional open-sphere chandelier adds sophistication while remaining light and airy. Various teal and lavender accessories carry the color throughout this updated foyer.
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
2017 Cleveland Homearama Model
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
Квартира в центре Москвы
Квартира в центре Москвы
Ira SagunIra Sagun
Прихожая в стиле современной классики. На полу мраморный ковер. Встроенные шкафы изготовлены в московских столярных мастерских. Люстра и бра из муранского стекла. Сквозь один из шкафов организован скрытый проход в спальню через организованную при ней гардеробную.
Basement Remodel with Gym and Sauna in Atlanta
Basement Remodel with Gym and Sauna in Atlanta
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
We created this 1250 sq. ft basement under a house that initially only had crawlspace and minimal dugout area for mechanicals. To create this basement, we excavated 60 dump trucks of dirt through a 3’x2’ crawlspace opening to the outside.
Bedford Road
Bedford Road
Jamie Keskin DesignJamie Keskin Design
Full Home -Transitional Refresh
Full Home -Transitional Refresh
Twilly and FigTwilly and Fig
This transitional foyer features a colorful, abstract wool rug and teal geometric wallpaper. The beaded, polished nickel sconces and neutral, contemporary artwork draws the eye upward. An elegant, transitional open-sphere chandelier adds sophistication while remaining light and airy. Various teal and lavender accessories carry the color throughout this updated foyer.
Lakewood
Lakewood
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Modern Living Updates
Modern Living Updates
Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle DesignBobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design

Entrance with Grey Walls and a Single 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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