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San Juan Capistrano New Construction
San Juan Capistrano New Construction
Dunlevie InteriorsDunlevie Interiors
Grand foyer with marble entry stepping down onto hand hewn wood floors.
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Greenview
Lakeview - Southport Corridor - Greenview
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum
The Beverly Hills overlooking Los Angeles
The Beverly Hills overlooking Los Angeles
National Hardwood Flooring & MouldingNational Hardwood Flooring & Moulding
1" x 6" Mangara Ceiling Plank
Deepdene Masterpiece - French Provincial Mansion
Deepdene Masterpiece - French Provincial Mansion
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Sam Martin - Four Walls Media
Modern Luxe
Modern Luxe
AVID Associates LLCAVID Associates LLC
Graphic patterns cut in marble liven the gallery space to the master bedroom. Dan Piassick
Surgical Arts Center in Santa Barbara
Surgical Arts Center in Santa Barbara
Owen Tile & MarbleOwen Tile & Marble
We were responsible for the exterior tile flooring, staircases, tile arch, window surrounds, and bench. Very intricate flooring and building design by Jan Robert Hochhauser.
Laurel Way Beverly Hills resort style modern home foyer glass floor walkway Way
Laurel Way Beverly Hills resort style modern home foyer glass floor walkway Way
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Laurel Way Beverly Hills resort style modern home foyer glass floor walkway. Photo by William MacCollum.
Montserrat European Chateau
Montserrat European Chateau
Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning DesignerHaus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer
Big Bud Press Mural
Big Bud Press Mural
UserUser
Hannah Nance
2014 Street of Dreams | American Spirit
2014 Street of Dreams | American Spirit
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Blackstone Edge Photography
Lakefront Splendor
Lakefront Splendor
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
Grand entry with a soothing color palette and brass accents. Builder: Heritage Luxury Homes
Sunshine Pl
Sunshine Pl
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Luxury Transitional Home by Fratantoni Design, Fratantoni Interior Design, and Fratantoni Luxury Estates. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for more inspiring photos of our work!
Bentwater Lakehouse
Bentwater Lakehouse
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Photography: Piston Design
Tucson Foothills Traditional
Tucson Foothills Traditional
Fine Art InteriorsFine Art Interiors
Elaborate and welcoming foyer that has custom faux finished walls and a gold leafed dome ceiling. JP Weaver molding was added to the layered ceiling to make this a one of a kind entryway.
Grand Entrance
Grand Entrance
SDV DecorSDV Decor
Grand foyer entrance overlooking formal living room. Custom window treatments accentuate the halved-oval shaped windows.
Must Be Nice
Must Be Nice
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Spectacularly designed home in Langley, BC is customized in every way. Considerations were taken to personalization of every space to the owners' aesthetic taste and their lifestyle. The home features beautiful barrel vault ceilings and a vast open concept floor plan for entertaining. Oversized applications of scale throughout ensure that the special features get the presence they deserve without overpowering the spaces. Photos: Paul Grdina Photography
Our Work
Our Work
Northern Heritage BuildersNorthern Heritage Builders
Cape Cod Home Builder - Floor plans Designed by CR Watson, Home Building Construction CR Watson, - Cape Cod General Contractor, Entry way with Natural wood front door, 1950's Cape Cod Style Staircase, Staircase white paneling hardwood banister, Greek Farmhouse Revival Style Home, Cape Cod Home Open Concept, Open Concept Floor plan, Coiffered Ceilings, Wainscoting Paneled Staircase, Victorian Era Wall Paneling, Victorian wall Paneling Staircase, Painted Wood Paneling, JFW Photography for C.R. Watson
Alexander Palm Road
Alexander Palm Road
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Harbor Beach French Flair
Harbor Beach French Flair
Martin Architect, Inc.Martin Architect, Inc.
Entry Foyer, high contrast black and white marble floors, white marble columns, heavy wood front doors, medium wood stain with high gloss finish. White marble stairs and black custom railing. Two story atrium
A French Country House
A French Country House
Andrew Skurman ArchitectsAndrew Skurman Architects
The staircase wraps around the hall as it rises, becoming a gallery space above that is set back from the walls of the lower hall. Photographer: Mark Darley, Matthew Millman

Expansive Foyer 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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