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Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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High-End Airbnb Renovation & Design
High-End Airbnb Renovation & Design
Chi Renovation & DesignChi Renovation & Design
Upon entering this studio oasis, one is met with an elegant but compact office area. This design made the most sense proportionately and functionally, as the desk is sleek and doesn’t take up too much space but offers somewhere (tucked out of view) to rest papers, keys, and other smaller items we tend to leave around. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/high-end-airbnb-renovation-design/
East Dallas
East Dallas
Ashley Bell InteriorsAshley Bell Interiors
Jenifer McNeil Baker
Castle Rock
Castle Rock
Studio ShelterStudio Shelter
Architecture Firm Fratantoni Designs Award Winning Homes!
Architecture Firm Fratantoni Designs Award Winning Homes!
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
House Tour-Senior Designer Cori Dyer
House Tour-Senior Designer Cori Dyer
Cure Design GroupCure Design Group
CURE Senior Designer, Cori Dyer's personal home. Takes you through a home tour of her exquisitely designed spaces. Recently Renovated Kitchen, here is what Cori has to say about that process...Initially, I had to have the "upgrade" of thermafoil cabinets, but that was 25 years ago...it was time to bring my trendy kitchen space up to my current design standards! Ann Sachs.... Kelly Wearstler tile were the inspiration for the entire space. Eliminating walls between cabinetry, appliances, and a desk no longer necessary, were just the beginning. Adding a warm morel wood tone to these new cabinets and integrating a wine/coffee station were just some of the updates. I decided to keep the "White Kitchen" on the north side and add the same warm wood tone to the hood. A fresh version of the traditional farmhouse sink, Grohe faucet and Rio Blanc Quartzite were all part of the design. To keep the space open I added floating shelves both on the north side of the white kitchen and again above the wine refrigerator. A great spot in incorporate my love of artwork and travel! Cure Design Group (636) 294-2343 https://curedesigngroup.com/
Augusta Road Renovation
Augusta Road Renovation
DUO DESIGN STUDIODUO DESIGN STUDIO
Entry Way
Entry Way
Freyer Wood WorksFreyer Wood Works
Dandelion House
Dandelion House
GhostarchitectsGhostarchitects
Foto di Mauro Santoro
Contemporary Residential
Contemporary Residential
PHX ArchitecturePHX Architecture
Dustin Revella Photography
New Build with a White Christmas
New Build with a White Christmas
kelly2designkelly2design
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
Wilkins Mansion - Historic Preservation
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
Kitchen Makeover
Kitchen Makeover
Winter Bird InteriorsWinter Bird Interiors
Larchmont Living
Larchmont Living
JMorris DesignJMorris Design
Floral Entry with hot red bench
Beautiful Entries
Beautiful Entries
Twilly and FigTwilly and Fig
This front foyer is extravagant and grand to say the very least. The beautifully carved hardwood floors and gray painted walls stand down as the hand painted mural takes center stage. Edie Ellison - Accent Photography
Baroque Modern Condo
Baroque Modern Condo
Charles Neal InteriorsCharles Neal Interiors
Custom Glam Entry
It feels like a new house!
It feels like a new house!
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
This Mudroom was a disaster! There were doors on the closet, an exterior door into the space and a door from the adjacent room swinging into the space, it was just impossible to use! We pulled off the closet doors and added a bench seat, shelving and hooks to make the space feel more open and usable. We stripped the OLD wall covering off and replaced it with a new, bright, geometric neutral and painted the honey colored bead board & trim a nice bright white. A new light fixture, cute rug, fun baskets and were done! Joe Kwon Photography
California New Traditional
California New Traditional
Laura Hull PhotographyLaura Hull Photography
Interior Design: Burnham Design
Brightside Georgian Brick - Interior
Brightside Georgian Brick - Interior
Arma-Gesch Building Corp. LLCArma-Gesch Building Corp. LLC
Entrance Foyer
Entrance Foyer
Valerie Grant InteriorsValerie Grant Interiors
Entrance foyer with vertical pattern wall covering sets the tone for this entire home project. This dramatic entrance welcomes all of this families guests.
The Colony
The Colony
Loomis Construction LLCLoomis Construction LLC

Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and Dark Hardwood Flooring 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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