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Paradise Valley Masterpiece
Paradise Valley Masterpiece
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
This home shows the craftsmenship and dedication Fratantoni Luxury Estates takes on each and every aspect of a home. Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter for more inspirational photos and updates!!
Gabriel Builders
Gabriel Builders
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Large estate home located in Greenville, SC. Photos by TJ Getz. This is the 2nd home we have built for this family. It is a large, traditional brick and stone home with wonderful interiors.
Portola Valley Modern
Portola Valley Modern
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
Toro Canyon Tuscan Style Pool and Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Toro Canyon Tuscan Style Pool and Landscape | Santa Barbara CA
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
Design | Tim Doles Landscape Design Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Oak Shadow
Oak Shadow
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Photos by Connie Anderson Photography
Weston Modern
Weston Modern
The Lagasse Group, LLCThe Lagasse Group, LLC
Entryway at Weston Modern project.
Real Calacatta Porcelain
Real Calacatta Porcelain
Cercan TileCercan Tile
Flora Di Menna Design designed this stunning home using the Real Calcutta polished porcelain tile. As durable as it is beautiful.
GW Design
GW Design
GWdesignGWdesign
STONE GEORGIAN, GREENWICH, CT
STONE GEORGIAN, GREENWICH, CT
Granoff ArchitectsGranoff Architects
Entry door
Entry door
Alderson ConstructionAlderson Construction
Architect: Charlie Barnett Associates Interior Design: Tucker and Marks Design Landscape Design: Suzman & Cole Design Associates Photography: Mathew Millman Photography
Italian Foyer
Italian Foyer
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Domed ceiling in this Tuscan Villa has a handblown glass chandelier. The domed ceiling is painted red and gold by a local artist, the floor has a custom designed mosaic medallion. Wonderfully colorful and full of energy, this is a large Italian Villa for a young family. Designed to be as bright, wild and fun as the Winn Resort in Las Vegas. Children are growing up here, bowling, gaming, as the rest of the home features hand carved woods and limestones, handmade custom mosaics and rich textures. Kitchen area has a mosaic name shield behind range, whilst above the range is a a carved limestone range hood. Reds feature strongly in this beautiful home, as well as black and cream. Wrought iron fixtures including the stair rails, lighting and fireplace screens. Outdoor loggia lounge areas and bar b q areas, are all also designed by Maraya Interior Design, along with the multiple outdoor walks and halls. The entry shows a red glass chandelier inside a dome, with arched doors and windows. Project Location: Santa Barbara, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Walls with thick plaster arches, simple and intricate tile designs, barrel vaulted ceilings and creative wrought iron designs feel very natural and earthy in the warm Southern California sun. Hand made arched iron doors at the end of long gallery halls with exceptional custom Malibu tile, marble mosaics and limestone flooring throughout these sprawling homes feel right at home here from Malibu to Montecito and Santa Ynez. Loggia, bar b q, and pool houses designed to keep the cool in, heat out, with an abundance of views through arched windows and terra cotta tile. Kitchen design includes all natural stone counters of marble and granite, large range with carved stone, copper or plaster range hood and custom tile or mosaic back splash. Staircase designs include handpainted Malibu Tile and mosaic risers with wrought iron railings. Master Bath includes tiled arches, wainscot and limestone floors. Bedrooms tucked into deep arches filled with blues and gold walls, rich colors. Wood burning fireplaces with iron doors, great rooms filled with hand knotted rugs and custom upholstery in this rich and luxe homes. Stained wood beams and trusses, planked ceilings, and groin vaults combined give a gentle coolness throughout. Moorish, Spanish and Moroccan accents throughout most of these fine homes gives a distinctive California Exotic feel. Project Location: various areas throughout Southern California. Projects designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Arc Design, architect Dan Smith, contractor,
Wading Place 1
Wading Place 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photographer Inc.
Merion Residence
Merion Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Tom Crane Photography
Custom Timber Frame Home, Mountain View Lodge Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, MT
Custom Timber Frame Home, Mountain View Lodge Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, MT
Bitterroot Timber FramesBitterroot Timber Frames
Locati Architects Bitterroot Builders Bitterroot Timber Frames Locati Interior Design Roger Wade Photography
Modernized Traditional
Modernized Traditional
J Lynn Design GroupJ Lynn Design Group
This Naples home was the typical Florida Tuscan Home design, our goal was to modernize the design with cleaner lines but keeping the Traditional Moulding elements throughout the home. This is a great example of how to de-tuscanize your home.
Country Club Glam Living
Country Club Glam Living
NMB Custom Homes & RenovationsNMB Custom Homes & Renovations
Inlay marble and porcelain custom floor. Custom designed impact rated front doors. Floating entry shelf. Natural wood clad ceiling with chandelier.
04 - Contemporary Entry
04 - Contemporary Entry
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Aluminum And Glass
Aluminum And Glass
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
West University
West University
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Grand Wood
Grand Wood
Tile by TileTile by Tile
4 x tiles 160 x 320 cm (80 x 160 cm each)

Expansive Entrance 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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