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Washington Park
Washington Park
ROM architecture studioROM architecture studio
Whole-house remodel of a hillside home in Seattle. The historically-significant ballroom was repurposed as a family/music room, and the once-small kitchen and adjacent spaces were combined to create an open area for cooking and gathering. A compact master bath was reconfigured to maximize the use of space, and a new main floor powder room provides knee space for accessibility. Built-in cabinets provide much-needed coat & shoe storage close to the front door. ©Kathryn Barnard, 2014
Custom French Contemporary Home
Custom French Contemporary Home
Cook DesignsCook Designs
Close up of front door from inside of home
Modern Tudor
Modern Tudor
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Custom windows, engineered hardwood floors in white oak, white trim, restoration hardware light.
Heavenly Home in Heritage Hills
Heavenly Home in Heritage Hills
Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.
This home in Heritage Hills underwent a heavenly transformation with the help of Kimberly Timmons Interiors and Artistic Floors by Design's 3-8" white oak circle- and kerf-sawn white oak floors milled by a Colorado company and custom colored by Joseph Rocco, then finished with matte waterbased polyurethane. Winner of Best Color Application, Wood Floor of the Year 2016 National Wood Flooring Association. Photo by Weinrauch Photography
Front Entry - The Brahmin - 2 Story Transitional
Front Entry - The Brahmin - 2 Story Transitional
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
The Brahmin - in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. It has a very open and spacious feel the moment you walk in with the 2 story foyer and the 20’ ceilings throughout the Great room, but that is only the beginning! When you round the corner of the Great Room you will see a full 360 degree open kitchen that is designed with cooking and guests in mind….plenty of cabinets, plenty of seating, and plenty of counter to use for prep or use to serve food in a buffet format….you name it. It quite truly could be the place that gives birth to a new Master Chef in the making! Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya
Talis Park Estate Home "Sinatra Model"
Talis Park Estate Home "Sinatra Model"
Interiors Group of SW FloridaInteriors Group of SW Florida
Double Entry Foyer
New Construction Design - Main Floor
New Construction Design - Main Floor
Lisa Stewart DesignLisa Stewart Design
This modern mansion has a grand entrance indeed. To the right is a glorious 3 story stairway with custom iron and glass stair rail. The dining room has dramatic black and gold metallic accents. To the left is a home office, entrance to main level master suite and living area with SW0077 Classic French Gray fireplace wall highlighted with golden glitter hand applied by an artist. Light golden crema marfil stone tile floors, columns and fireplace surround add warmth. The chandelier is surrounded by intricate ceiling details. Just around the corner from the elevator we find the kitchen with large island, eating area and sun room. The SW 7012 Creamy walls and SW 7008 Alabaster trim and ceilings calm the beautiful home.
Foyer
Foyer
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home featuring tons of arches and pillars, tile flooring, wall sconces, custom chandeliers, and wrought iron detail throughout.
Willow Bend remodeled home-from the 80's to 2018 chic
Willow Bend remodeled home-from the 80's to 2018 chic
BGI DesignBGI Design
Michael Hunter Photography
神奈川県大和市梅澤英一様邸外構工事
神奈川県大和市梅澤英一様邸外構工事
デザインアース エクステリア&ガーデンデザインアース エクステリア&ガーデン
アプローチと玄関ポーチです。アプローチは型枠を使用してデザインしたコンクリートと自然石樹脂舗装の目地でコントラストをつけています。玄関ポーチは磁器タイル仕上げとし、階段の踏面はゆったりと広くするために60cm確保しています。
Monterra Oaks
Monterra Oaks
Lewis BuildersLewis Builders
As you enter this spacious home you're welcomed with impressive ceiling height, warm wood floors, and plenty of natural light. Formal sitting area features stone walls, accent lighting, and cast stone fireplace surrounds. Extensive windows fill the living spaces with views of the bay through majestic oak trees.
Stevenage Re build
Stevenage Re build
Sai InteriorsSai Interiors
The clients wanted to create a modern and contemporary new home while ensuring that it was comfortable and practical for their family. The exiting house went through a re-build. We worked room by room creating the design and scheme for each space ensuring there was a nice flow between the rooms. The focal point of the house had to be the entrance. We added this stunning chandelier and used that as a point of reference for the other spaces. Adding lots of coppers and warm tones to complete the look.
Elegant Contemporary Entrance Hallway
Elegant Contemporary Entrance Hallway
Janey Butler InteriorsJaney Butler Interiors
The newly designed and created Entrance Hallway which sees stunning Janey Butler Interiors design and style throughout this Llama Group Luxury Home Project . With stunning 188 bronze bud LED chandelier, bespoke metal doors with antique glass. Double bespoke Oak doors and windows. Newly created curved elegant staircase with bespoke bronze handrail designed by Llama Architects.
Cliff Side
Cliff Side
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Oberfeld Residence
Oberfeld Residence
spfaspfa
Oberfeld Residence
Oberfeld Residence
spfaspfa
View from Entry through the house
View from Entry through the house
Kor ArchitectsKor Architects
Photos by Jeff Beck Photography https://www.jeffbeckphotography.com/
IMPRESSIVE LUXURY ENTERY HALL
IMPRESSIVE LUXURY ENTERY HALL
Shay Velich Architectural & Interior PhotographerShay Velich Architectural & Interior Photographer
Photography : Velich Studio \ Shay Velich Design - DRDS Realtors: Shapiro and Sher Group
The McIntire - 327 Prairie Garden Way S
The McIntire - 327 Prairie Garden Way S
Ashcroft Master BuilderAshcroft Master Builder
Transitional Elegance Entry
Transitional Elegance Entry
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
A semi-open floor plan greets you as you enter this home. Custom staircase leading to the second floor showcases a custom entry table and a view of the family room and kitchen are down the hall. The blue themed dining room is designated by floor to ceiling columns. We had the pleasure of designing all of the wood work details in this home. Photo: Stephen Allen

Expansive Hallway 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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