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Deepdene Masterpiece - French Provincial Mansion
Deepdene Masterpiece - French Provincial Mansion
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Sam Martin - Four Walls Media
San Mateo Spanish Style
San Mateo Spanish Style
Kari McIntosh DesignKari McIntosh Design
Julie Mikos Photography
Greenwich Brick Georgian
Greenwich Brick Georgian
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Douglas VanderHorn Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This mudroom off the back entry has a convenient adjacent powder-room and leads into the dining and kitchen areas via a butler's pantry. Tillou Construction.
Corona, CA Contemporary whole home remodel.
Corona, CA Contemporary whole home remodel.
Classic Kitchens, Etc.Classic Kitchens, Etc.
This elegant kitchen remodel includes, white shaker cabinets with calacatta look quartz from Dal Tile. The appliances and kitchen sink are stainless steel to keep the clean look. Moving to the Master Bathroom, the home owner kept their own cabinets, they selected a quartz from Dal Tile called Luminesce (NQ75). We used the same quartz countertop to put at the top of the tub. On the accent wall there is a mosaic called Gris Baroque (DA19) from Dal Tile, it is a glass and limestone mosaic. The Tub face and vanity backsplash is a 4x16 subway tile from Arizona Tile in the H-Line series called Café Glossy. The same 4x16 Café Glossy is used on the shower wall, the fixtures are in a stainless finish. The floor is also from Dal Tile called Haze Light Polished (IG97). Lastly the guest bathroom includes white shaker cabinets, quartz countertop from Cambria called Roxwell, beveled subway tile from Daltile called Arctic White (D190), a soaking tub and an accent wall in a glass mosaic from Arizona Tile called strata titanium.
Henley - Ashwood Park, Naperville, IL
Henley - Ashwood Park, Naperville, IL
King's Court Builders, Inc.King's Court Builders, Inc.
Two story entry with curved staircase. Foyer features scraped hickory flooring.
Classically Modern New Construction
Classically Modern New Construction
SR Design Group, Inc.SR Design Group, Inc.
This spectacular curved staircase was the centerpiece of the front entry. The sweeping curve and floating stair treads create the illusion they are floating while the stark contrast of white walls and dark wood give the space additional drama. The handrails are stained wood while the railings are stainless steel rods.
Eagle Mountain Modern Entry with Floating Staircase
Eagle Mountain Modern Entry with Floating Staircase
Icon Projects Ltd.Icon Projects Ltd.
Often overlooked, the entry is one of the most important spaces in your home. It is the area that welcomes your guests into your home, sets the mood for the rest of your home, and might be the only part your visitors see. The entryway in our Eagle Mountain Custom has 19' ceilings and opens up to living spaces on all sides. There is enough storage to keep your daily life organized right by the front door.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning DesignerSusan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer
Energizing accessories pull together this sophisticated and texture filled transition space. http://www.semmelmanninteriors.com/
Lake House
Lake House
Wallis Design StudioWallis Design Studio
Grand Homes by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Grand Homes by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
World Renowned Interior Design Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers created this beautiful home! They design homes for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design, build and or remodel your home!
FRESH TRADITIONAL ENTRY - OCEANFRONT- MANTOLOKING
FRESH TRADITIONAL ENTRY - OCEANFRONT- MANTOLOKING
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
The millwork in this entry foyer, which warms and enriches the entire space, is spectacular yet subtle with architecturally interesting shadow boxes, crown molding, and base molding. The double doors and sidelights, along with lattice-trimmed transoms and high windows, allow natural illumination to brighten both the first and second floors. Walnut flooring laid on the diagonal with surrounding detail smoothly separates the entry from the dining room.
Transitional Elegance
Transitional Elegance
Paxton Place DesignPaxton Place Design
Gary Logan
New York Finger Lakes
New York Finger Lakes
MossCreekMossCreek
5,500 SF home on Lake Keuka, NY.
16 - Transitional Craftsman Merrill Mudroom
16 - Transitional Craftsman Merrill Mudroom
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Foyer/ Entry spaces
Foyer/ Entry spaces
Sketches, An Interior View LLCSketches, An Interior View LLC
Hannah Gilker Photography
Holbrook Remodel Project
Holbrook Remodel Project
Monogram Interior Design LLCMonogram Interior Design LLC
Monogram Interior Design
Drake Model at Brentwood
Drake Model at Brentwood
Mary CookMary Cook
This is an entry to a home that opens to the great room, stairs, and kitchen. Patsy McEnroe Photography
Hopen Place Hollywood Hills luxury home modern glass pivot door & entry courtyar
Hopen Place Hollywood Hills luxury home modern glass pivot door & entry courtyar
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Hopen Place Hollywood Hills luxury home modern glass pivot door & entry courtyard. Photo by William MacCollum.
Hillside Project
Hillside Project
The Varda GroupThe Varda Group
Residential Project at Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, MT

Expansive Entrance with Brown 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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