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Contemporary on the water
Contemporary on the water
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
photography by Lori Hamilton
Modern European Residence
Modern European Residence
Deep River PartnersDeep River Partners
There is an intentional elegance to the entry experience of the foyer, keeping it clean and modern, yet welcoming. Dark elements of contrast are brought in through the front door, natural slate floors, sconces, balusters and window sashes. The staircase is a transitional expression through the continuity of the closed stringer and gentle curving handrail that becomes the newel post. The curve of the bottom treads opens up the stair in a welcoming way. An expansive window on the stair landing overlooks the front entry. The 16’ tall window is softened with trimmed drapery and sconces march up the stair to provide a human scale element. The roof line of the exterior brings the ceiling down above the door to create a more intimate entry in a two-story space.
Classic White Kitchen with Contemporary Accents
Classic White Kitchen with Contemporary Accents
Bilotta Kitchen & HomeBilotta Kitchen & Home
Despite its diamond-mullioned exterior, this stately home’s interior takes a more light-hearted approach to design. The Dove White inset cabinetry is classic, with recessed panel doors, a deep bevel inside profile and a matching hood. Streamlined brass cup pulls and knobs are timeless. Departing from the ubiquitous crown molding is a square top trim. The layout supplies plenty of function: a paneled refrigerator; prep sink on the island; built-in microwave and second oven; built-in coffee maker; and a paneled wine refrigerator. Contrast is provided by the countertops and backsplash: honed black Jet Mist granite on the perimeter and a statement-making island top of exuberantly-patterned Arabescato Corchia Italian marble. Flooring pays homage to terrazzo floors popular in the 70’s: “Geotzzo” tiles of inlaid gray and Bianco Dolomite marble. Field tiles in the breakfast area and cooking zone perimeter are a mix of small chips; feature tiles under the island have modern rectangular Bianco Dolomite shapes. Enameled metal pendants and maple stools and dining chairs add a mid-century Scandinavian touch. The turquoise on the table base is a delightful surprise. An adjacent pantry has tall storage, cozy window seats, a playful petal table, colorful upholstered ottomans and a whimsical “balloon animal” stool. This kitchen was done in collaboration with Daniel Heighes Wismer and Greg Dufner of Dufner Heighes and Sarah Witkin of Bilotta Architecture. It is the personal kitchen of the CEO of Sandow Media, Erica Holborn. Click here to read the article on her home featured in Interior Designer Magazine. Photographer: John Ellis Description written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz.
Fairy Tale Features
Fairy Tale Features
Delbert Adams Construction GroupDelbert Adams Construction Group
French Country style foyer showing double back doors, checkered tile flooring, large painted black doors connecting adjacent rooms, and white wall color.
Foyer
Foyer
Lindsay Lausch Interior DesignLindsay Lausch Interior Design
Contemporary custom home with light and dark contrasting elements in a Chicago suburb.
River Oaks Condo
River Oaks Condo
Zogheib, Necessary LuxuryZogheib, Necessary Luxury
Michael Hunter
Aztec Foyer Transformation
Aztec Foyer Transformation
Tyler Architecture & Planning, PLLCTyler Architecture & Planning, PLLC
Photo Credits: Jessica Shayn Photography
Frisco Elegant Remodel and Updated Decor
Frisco Elegant Remodel and Updated Decor
Kathy Prior’s Interior Creations, LLCKathy Prior’s Interior Creations, LLC
House By the Sea
House By the Sea
Drawing Room Architect IncDrawing Room Architect Inc
Maison en Grèce
Maison en Grèce
STOLL ArchitectureSTOLL Architecture
Maison contemporaine de style méditerranéen. Entrée traversante reliant un patio à une terrasse. L'entrée sépare également une cuisine d'un grand salon (photo Atelier Stoll)
McLean Residence
McLean Residence
Details Interiors, LLCDetails Interiors, LLC
St. Ives Country Club Residence Foyer
St. Ives Country Club Residence Foyer
THE SISTERS AND COMPANY – DECORATING DEN INTERIORSTHE SISTERS AND COMPANY – DECORATING DEN INTERIORS
Scott Johnson
Mercer Island Waterfront
Mercer Island Waterfront
Cleft PaintingCleft Painting
The glow and visual texture of Venetian plaster gives a room depth and dimensionality beyond anything conventional paint can do. Built up from many layers of plaster and pigment and then hand-waxed, the finish is executed with skill by Cleft Painting
Beach Front Mansion
Beach Front Mansion
Bravas Boca RatonBravas Boca Raton
The entry to this luxurious property is grand and inviting. Fire bowls line the entry and a peek-a-boo view of the ocean draws you in.
Karastan Carpet
Karastan Carpet
Coles Fine FlooringColes Fine Flooring
This entry features a beautiful oriental carpet over hardwood floors.
Entrance Hallway Art
Entrance Hallway Art
AttikoArtAttikoArt
A simple, striking entrance display with enviable style. The fluid waves of colour in this print create a hypnotic focal point that transforms this space.
Railing
Railing
Creative Remodeling Services, LLC.Creative Remodeling Services, LLC.
Artsy Entry
Artsy Entry
Paxton Place DesignPaxton Place Design
Entries & Living Spaces
Entries & Living Spaces
Hamer Interior DesignHamer Interior Design
Sater Design Collection's 6799 "Arabella" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6799 "Arabella" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Foyer. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Tuscan home plan "Arabella" (Plan #6799). saterdesign.com

Entrance with Marble Flooring and Carpet 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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