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Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen and First Floor Remodel
Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen and First Floor Remodel
Rudloff Custom BuildersRudloff Custom Builders
In this transitional farmhouse in West Chester, PA, we renovated the kitchen and family room, and installed new flooring and custom millwork throughout the entire first floor. This chic tuxedo kitchen has white cabinetry, white quartz counters, a black island, soft gold/honed gold pulls and a French door wall oven. The family room’s built in shelving provides extra storage. The shiplap accent wall creates a focal point around the white Carrera marble surround fireplace. The first floor features 8-in reclaimed white oak flooring (which matches the open shelving in the kitchen!) that ties the main living areas together. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016 and 2017. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017 and 2018, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: JMB Photoworks
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Modern Farmhouse- Herriman
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Allison Niccum
Palmerston Ave. West Vancouver
Palmerston Ave. West Vancouver
Archia Development LtdArchia Development Ltd
Custom Home - Cherry Stage
Custom Home - Cherry Stage
All About Home DesignAll About Home Design
Modern New Build Hardwood Flooring
Modern New Build Hardwood Flooring
Revel Woods Hardwood FlooringRevel Woods Hardwood Flooring
Samadhi Floor from The Akasha Collection: https://revelwoods.com/products/857/detail
Entryway and Staircase
Entryway and Staircase
Fishaus BuildersFishaus Builders
Craftsman entryway with an oak staircase
The Potomac 2017 Homearama Show Home
The Potomac 2017 Homearama Show Home
River City Custom HomesRiver City Custom Homes
Our custom mudroom area is large enough for a family of any size! The kids will be happy to drop their shoes off at the door in the Potomac!
Private Residence Windermere, FL
Private Residence Windermere, FL
John Hackler & Company LLC at Synergy ArchitectureJohn Hackler & Company LLC at Synergy Architecture
Rustic Chic Home Remodel
Rustic Chic Home Remodel
D&G ConstructionD&G Construction
Palo Alto Modern High Tech Home
Palo Alto Modern High Tech Home
Design Loft CompanyDesign Loft Company
South West Florida Beachfront Condo
South West Florida Beachfront Condo
D.E. Interior DesignsD.E. Interior Designs
This condo underwent an amazing transformation! The kitchen was moved from one side of the condo to the other so the homeowner could take advantage of the beautiful view. The Kitchen was originally tucked away in this small area. Moving allowed the homeowners to add 2 Wall mount Murphy Beds for additional company. It also adds a quiet space to read. The beams in the ceiling are not only a great architectural detail but they allow for lighting that could not otherwise be added to the condos concrete ceiling. The lovely crown around the room also conceals solar shades and drapery rods.
Carmel Valley Contemporary
Carmel Valley Contemporary
Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior DesignAndrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design
Rick Pharaoh
Ocean View Residence
Ocean View Residence
Manou Design GroupManou Design Group
Jeremy Fukunaga
SoHo Loft Renovation
SoHo Loft Renovation
2nyad2nyad
Carter Bird
Albatross Renovation
Albatross Renovation
Paul Uhlmann ArchitectsPaul Uhlmann Architects
The existing two storey residence was replanned for the new owners by moving the first floor living areas to the ground floor. A section of the first floor was removed from the north east corner to allow solar access through to the new ground floor living area. This created a double height void which the main ensuite and bedroom view across. External render was replaced with a painted timber cladding, terracotta tiles were replaced with metal sheet roofing and all internal finishes were updated.
B- Line Medium 001 | entry
B- Line Medium 001 | entry
Hive Modular, LLCHive Modular, LLC
Hive Modular
California Scandi-Modern
California Scandi-Modern
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Artful entry with cus Fleetwood front door and barn door to hallway
The Granville House
The Granville House
Woodhaven RenovationsWoodhaven Renovations
As you enter this home you are greeted with a white chevron shiplap wall feature and matte black horizontal railings climbing this staircase.
Neesen Residence
Neesen Residence
Arjay Builders Inc.Arjay Builders Inc.
Fulham Home
Fulham Home
Joy Flanagan DesignJoy Flanagan Design
Mark Williams Photo

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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