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Johnston Design GroupJohnston Design Group
Sedona - Private Vacation Home
Sedona - Private Vacation Home
Kristen James, AIA, WELL AP + LEED APKristen James, AIA, WELL AP + LEED AP
beautiful wallpapered entry on the other side of kitchen
Wellesley Residence
Wellesley Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
The Curzon - Display Home
The Curzon - Display Home
Rivoland TilesRivoland Tiles
Hallway finished with polished porcelain flooring
Christmas Valley
Christmas Valley
Sierra Sustainable BuildersSierra Sustainable Builders
Horizon Sideboard by Cattelan Italia
Horizon Sideboard by Cattelan Italia
RoomService 360RoomService 360
Designed by Alessio Bassan for Cattelan Italia, Horizon Sideboard / Console Table is idyllic with style and storage. Manufactured in Italy, Horizon Sideboard features an easy-to-customize structure serving as an utterly useful piece of furniture in any setting. Horizon Sideboard / Console Table is available in four sizes and two heights with top in graphite painted acid etched extra clear glass and graphite lacquered steel base. Featuring Canaletto walnut or burned oak drawers, Horizon's high versions also incorporate a lower shelf.
Spring Street Rebuild
Spring Street Rebuild
G. Christianson Construction, Inc.G. Christianson Construction, Inc.
Rich and Janet approached us looking to downsize their home and move to Corvallis to live closer to family. They were drawn to our passion for passive solar and energy-efficient building, as they shared this same passion. They were fortunate to purchase a 1050 sf house with three bedrooms and 1 bathroom right next door to their daughter and her family. While the original 55-year-old residence was characterized by an outdated floor plan, low ceilings, limited daylight, and a barely insulated outdated envelope, the existing foundations and floor framing system were in good condition. Consequently, the owners, working in tandem with us and their architect, decided to preserve and integrate these components into a fully transformed modern new house that embodies the perfect symbiosis of energy efficiency, functionality, comfort and beauty. With the expert participation of our designer Sarah, homeowners Rich and Janet selected the interior finishes of the home, blending lush materials, textures, and colors together to create a stunning home next door to their daughter’s family. The successful completion of this wonderful project resulted in a vibrant blended-family compound where the two families and three generations can now mingle and share the joy of life with each other.
A.H HOUSE
A.H HOUSE
有限会社ラグデザイン有限会社ラグデザイン
造作の下駄箱はシナ合板+ポリ合板の組み合わせ。床のタイルは名古屋モザイク社のイタリア製300ｘ600。
Innes Residence
Innes Residence
Ibarra Rosano Design ArchitectsIbarra Rosano Design Architects
Photographer: Bill Timmerman Builder: Jillian Builders
Walnut Creek Condo
Walnut Creek Condo
Project GuruProject Guru
New contemporary door and metallic wallpaper accent the curved walls in entry foyer. Ample storage and laundry closet with pantry space.
Buckhead High Rise
Buckhead High Rise
Lori Whitaker-NoelLori Whitaker-Noel
Upon entry, you immediately feel the playful sophistication of the modern home.
West End Foyer
West End Foyer
Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.
John Magor
秦野市北矢名　傾斜地(斜面地)に建つオーガニック菜園、畑付きアパート（集合住宅）
秦野市北矢名　傾斜地(斜面地)に建つオーガニック菜園、畑付きアパート（集合住宅）
ミナトデザイン1級建築士事務所ミナトデザイン1級建築士事務所
北側　住戸アプローチ　マリンランプと亜鉛メッキの鉄骨デッキ
Entry Court
Entry Court
Charles Di Piazza ArchitectureCharles Di Piazza Architecture
The sheltered Entry Court provides passage to the central front door. This formal arrangement allows for clerestory windows to allow light into the interior of the house, and also allows the space of the house to direct itself towards the garden which surrounds the property. Here, a walkway of stone slabs suspended in a steel casing is raised off of the native limestone ground cover.
Street Front / Entry Court
Street Front / Entry Court
Charles Di Piazza ArchitectureCharles Di Piazza Architecture
Court / Corten House is clad in Corten Steel - an alloy that develops a protective layer of rust that simultaneously protects the house over years of weathering, but also gives a textured facade that changes and grows with time. This material expression is softened with layered native grasses and trees that surround the site, and lead to a central courtyard that allows a sheltered entrance into the home.
Tiburon House
Tiburon House
Studio PonsiStudio Ponsi
Located on a beach on the San Francisco Bay, the house is conceived as a pin-wheel composition of 4 pavilions around an interior courtyard. In order to minimize the visual impact, the 900 sq mt building develops on one floor gradually stepping down towards the beach. The environmental oriented design includes strategies for natural ventilation, passive solar energy and 100% electrical energy autonomy supported by an array of 110 sq. mt of photovoltaic cells mounted on the roof and on solar glass canopies. Glass sliding doors and windows, wood slats ventilated walls and copper roofing constitute the exterior skin of the building.
Toronto Condo Reno
Toronto Condo Reno
Aim Interior Design & Associates, Inc.Aim Interior Design & Associates, Inc.
Entrance view directly off the elevator.
Manly Apartment
Manly Apartment
Lets See DesignLets See Design
A beautiful stainless steel mirror over a Zanette console with a backdrop of foil wallpaper with existing floortiles.
夙川・F邸
夙川・F邸
株式会社 GOSIZE株式会社 GOSIZE
Photo/A.Fukuzawa
千本格子の家（高瀬の家２）
千本格子の家（高瀬の家２）
株式会社　創芸株式会社　創芸
亜鉛メッキ鋼板で３方を囲まれた玄関入り口

Entrance with Metallic Walls and Grey Floors 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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