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Port Royal 1277 Model Home
Port Royal 1277 Model Home
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Villanova, PA : Center Hall Front Doors
Villanova, PA : Center Hall Front Doors
Rudloff Custom BuildersRudloff Custom Builders
The main entrance to this home welcomes one through double solid wood doors stained in a driftwood blue wash. Hardware on doors are elegant Crystal knobs with back plate in a polished chrome. The doorway is surrounded by full view sidelights and overhead transoms over doors and sidelights. Two french style porcelain planters flank the entry way with decorative grape-vine sculptured orbs atop each one. Interior doorway is flanked by 2 tufted Louis XVI style half round benches in a beige relaxed fabric. The benches wood details are distressed and further give this understated elegant entry a relaxed and inviting look. This home was featured in Philadelphia Magazine August 2014 issue to showcase its beauty and excellence. Photo by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.
Charlotte Home
Charlotte Home
Durham Designs & Consulting, LLCDurham Designs & Consulting, LLC
The gleaming creme marfil marble floor is bordered with mosaics and separates the foyer from the premium walnut floors throughout most of the home. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Wayne Good Architects, Annapolis, MD
Wayne Good Architects, Annapolis, MD
Direction One, Inc.Direction One, Inc.
Vince Lupo / Direction One, Inc.
Traditional Estate - Newport Landing
Traditional Estate - Newport Landing
Arjay Builders Inc.Arjay Builders Inc.
Home built by Arjay Builders Inc.
New England Special
New England Special
MDK Design Associates, Inc.MDK Design Associates, Inc.
Sam Grey Photography
Craftsman Entry
Craftsman Entry
Estates at Southgate Showhome
Estates at Southgate Showhome
Homes of Distinction, Inc.Homes of Distinction, Inc.
• CUSTOM DESIGNED AND BUILT CURVED FLOATING STAIRCASE AND CUSTOM BLACK IRON RAILING BY UDI (PAINTED IN SHERWIN WILLIAMS GRIFFIN) • NAPOLEON SEE THROUGH FIREPLACE SUPPLIED BY GODFREY AND BLACK WITH MARBLE SURROUND SUPPLIED BY PAC SHORES AND INSTALLED BY CORDERS WITH LED COLOR CHANGING BACK LIGHTING • CUSTOM WALL PANELING INSTALLED BY LBH CARPENTRY AND PAINTED BY M AND L PAINTING IN SHERWIN WILLIAMS MARSHMALLOW
Color Blocking
Color Blocking
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
We juxtaposed bold colors and contemporary furnishings with the early twentieth-century interior architecture for this four-level Pacific Heights Edwardian. The home's showpiece is the living room, where the walls received a rich coat of blackened teal blue paint with a high gloss finish, while the high ceiling is painted off-white with violet undertones. Against this dramatic backdrop, we placed a streamlined sofa upholstered in an opulent navy velour and companioned it with a pair of modern lounge chairs covered in raspberry mohair. An artisanal wool and silk rug in indigo, wine, and smoke ties the space together.
Forest Road -Vail
Forest Road -Vail
Pruett & Co.Pruett & Co.
Welcome home- this space make quite the entry with soaring ceilings, a custom metal & wood pivot door and glow-y lighting.
Bogart 2
Bogart 2
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Maison de campagne au nord de la Nièvre
Maison de campagne au nord de la Nièvre
Stéphane Polowy Architecte d'intérieurStéphane Polowy Architecte d'intérieur
Vaste entrée sur cage d'escalier cathédrale. Sols en chêne massif et pierres de Bourgogne; rembarde en fer forgé artisanal. Ensemble de placards réalisés en sur-mesure. Vue sur salon.
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
West Nyack - Modern Farmhouse
West Nyack - Modern Farmhouse
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
Skyview
Skyview
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Blake Worthington, Rebecca Duke
Encelia- Our Modern Spec Home
Encelia- Our Modern Spec Home
Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.Charco DESIGN & BUILD Inc.
Martin Mann
Foyer + Stairwell - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Foyer + Stairwell - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Anew Gray - SW 7030 Trim Color - Dover White - SW 6385 Interior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Vantage 30 in White Elm Flooring by Macadam Floor & Design Foyer Floor by Emser Tile Tile Product Travertine Veincut Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Linares Collection by Designer's Fountain Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Huntington
Huntington
Starr HomesStarr Homes
James Maidhof Photography

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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