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Glenn Layton HomesGlenn Layton Homes
Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle"
ART[house]
ART[house]
TACKarchitectsTACKarchitects
Tom Kessler
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Landon
Landon
Davenport Building SolutionsDavenport Building Solutions
Architect: Cindy Black of Hello Kitchen; Photography by Whit Preston
Denver Manor Home
Denver Manor Home
Linda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior DesignLinda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior Design
Detail of new Entry with Antique French Marquis and Custom Painted Door dressed in imported French Hardware
Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc.
Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc.
Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)
Glamourous entry with lots of chandelier bling. This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.
Classic Transformation
Classic Transformation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Covered back door, bluestone porch, french side lights, french door, bead board ceiling. Photography by Pete Weigley
Mudroom, French tile floor, built in white oak cabinets
Mudroom, French tile floor, built in white oak cabinets
Thomas Guy CarpentryThomas Guy Carpentry
Stonework to match existing house, french tile floor, white oak mudroom cabinets / photos by Kurt Muetterties
Sheridan Road Residence
Sheridan Road Residence
Laurel Feldman Interiors, IIDALaurel Feldman Interiors, IIDA
Featured in Sheridan Road Magazine 2011 This entry is timeless. Blue and white oversized Chinese vases and garden seats , art deco Chinese blue & white entry rug , use of marble and scrolled iron work and a French period wood bench all contribute to this elegant space.
Georgetown Townhouse
Georgetown Townhouse
Zoe Feldman Design, Inc.Zoe Feldman Design, Inc.
Entry Hall. Photo credit: Ricci Shryock
2913 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
2913 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
Richmond Hill Design + BuildRichmond Hill Design + Build
Gorgeous townhouse with stylish black windows, 10 ft. ceilings on the first floor, first-floor guest suite with full bath and 2-car dedicated parking off the alley. Dining area with wainscoting opens into kitchen featuring large, quartz island, soft-close cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Uniquely-located, white, porcelain farmhouse sink overlooks the family room, so you can converse while you clean up! Spacious family room sports linear, contemporary fireplace, built-in bookcases and upgraded wall trim. Drop zone at rear door (with keyless entry) leads out to stamped, concrete patio. Upstairs features 9 ft. ceilings, hall utility room set up for side-by-side washer and dryer, two, large secondary bedrooms with oversized closets and dual sinks in shared full bath. Owner’s suite, with crisp, white wainscoting, has three, oversized windows and two walk-in closets. Owner’s bath has double vanity and large walk-in shower with dual showerheads and floor-to-ceiling glass panel. Home also features attic storage and tankless water heater, as well as abundant recessed lighting and contemporary fixtures throughout.
Malibu Sanctuary
Malibu Sanctuary
Rejoy Interiors, Inc.Rejoy Interiors, Inc.
Organic Contemporary Foyer
Gallatin Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceilings and Walls Re-model
Gallatin Rustic Reclaimed Barn Wood Ceilings and Walls Re-model
Mark Templeton Designs, LLCMark Templeton Designs, LLC
Completely renovated foyer entryway ceiling created and assembled by the team at Mark Templeton Designs, LLC using over 100 year old reclaimed wood sourced in the southeast. Light custom installed using custom reclaimed wood hardware connections. Photo by Styling Spaces Home Re-design.
TCD Spring 2019 Showcase
TCD Spring 2019 Showcase
TCD HomesTCD Homes
Mississippi Modern
Mississippi Modern
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Lynnette Bauer - 360REI
Light Welcoming Entryway/Foyer Project
Light Welcoming Entryway/Foyer Project
CNC Home & DesignCNC Home & Design
These Westlake, Ohio clients wanted a more light, bright, and welcoming entryway for guests. Bringing in larger furniture to better fit the scale of the space while layering neutral décor accents, fresh light fixtures, and a gallery wall of family photos added personalized style and the finishing touches to give this foyer its "wow factor." Photos by Amanda Hemstreet Photography
Lakeview Complete Reno
Lakeview Complete Reno
Timberwolf ConstructionTimberwolf Construction
Una nuova zona giorno | 45 MQ
Una nuova zona giorno | 45 MQ
Alhambretto Design StudioAlhambretto Design Studio
All'ingresso, oltre alla libreria Metrica di Mogg, che è il primo arredo che vediamo entrando in casa, abbiamo inserito una consolle allungabile (modello Leonardo di Pezzani) che viene utilizzata come tavolo da pranzo quando ci sono ospiti
Quiet Condo | Villas at Whistlestop
Quiet Condo | Villas at Whistlestop
DK HomesDK Homes
This quiet condo transitions beautifully from indoor living spaces to outdoor. An open concept layout provides the space necessary when family spends time through the holidays! Light gray interiors and transitional elements create a calming space. White beam details in the tray ceiling and stained beams in the vaulted sunroom bring a warm finish to the home.
#ModernCottage
#ModernCottage
Ember & BruneEmber & Brune

Entrance with Grey Walls 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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