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Foyer with a Green Front Door Ideas and Designs

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HOUSE DREAM
Claudia Castelli ArchitettoClaudia Castelli Architetto
un giardino all' ingresso
Lyneham House
Lyneham House
Light House Architecture & ScienceLight House Architecture & Science
Ben Wrigley
River road
River road
The Conscious Builder Inc.The Conscious Builder Inc.
For this project, the goals were straight forward - a low energy, low maintenance home that would allow the "60 something couple” time and money to enjoy all their interests. Accessibility was also important since this is likely their last home. In the end the style is minimalist, but the raw, natural materials add texture that give the home a warm, inviting feeling. The home has R-67.5 walls, R-90 in the attic, is extremely air tight (0.4 ACH) and is oriented to work with the sun throughout the year. As a result, operating costs of the home are minimal. The HVAC systems were chosen to work efficiently, but not to be complicated. They were designed to perform to the highest standards, but be simple enough for the owners to understand and manage. The owners spend a lot of time camping and traveling and wanted the home to capture the same feeling of freedom that the outdoors offers. The spaces are practical, easy to keep clean and designed to create a free flowing space that opens up to nature beyond the large triple glazed Passive House windows. Built-in cubbies and shelving help keep everything organized and there is no wasted space in the house - Enough space for yoga, visiting family, relaxing, sculling boats and two home offices. The most frequent comment of visitors is how relaxed they feel. This is a result of the unique connection to nature, the abundance of natural materials, great air quality, and the play of light throughout the house. The exterior of the house is simple, but a striking reflection of the local farming environment. The materials are low maintenance, as is the landscaping. The siting of the home combined with the natural landscaping gives privacy and encourages the residents to feel close to local flora and fauna. Photo Credit: Leon T. Switzer/Front Page Media Group
Villenhälften in Bogenhausen Denning - zu Rantzau Estates
Villenhälften in Bogenhausen Denning - zu Rantzau Estates
FHM Fliesenhaus München GmbHFHM Fliesenhaus München GmbH
Eingangsbereich mit gemusterten Zementfliesen
Greenfield
Greenfield
BostonHausBostonHaus
Petrolfarbene Eingangstür mit Kassetten und Seitenlichtern. Einganstür und Innentüren haben das gleiche Kassettendesign.
Projet DM - Création d'une entrée dans un appartement
Projet DM - Création d'une entrée dans un appartement
Clara ORSAT - Architecture intérieureClara ORSAT - Architecture intérieure
2017 Street of Dreams
2017 Street of Dreams
Stone Bridge Homes NWStone Bridge Homes NW
REPIXS
Repenser entièrement un RDC
Repenser entièrement un RDC
Flore Huguet IntérieursFlore Huguet Intérieurs
Sunset Hill Overlook
Sunset Hill Overlook
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Travis Peterson
House in Patù | MQ. 130
House in Patù | MQ. 130
Filotico and partners architettiFilotico and partners architetti
2012 FOX FAIRWAY
2012 FOX FAIRWAY
Pinetop Custom HomesPinetop Custom Homes
Home Sweet Home - Seven Hills Project
Home Sweet Home - Seven Hills Project
Rylo CoRylo Co
Custom sidelights and highlight give you a sneak peek into the entry and allow light into the downstairs space. When you walk in you are greeted with custom wallpaper wrapping the walls and a small entry space moving into a large double height void with a small mud nook below the stairs.
Nutzraumtreppen
Nutzraumtreppen
TreppenmeisterTreppenmeister
Projet DM - Création d'une entrée dans un appartement
Projet DM - Création d'une entrée dans un appartement
Clara ORSAT - Architecture intérieureClara ORSAT - Architecture intérieure
Pulse Echo door
Pulse Echo door
UserUser
Therma-Tru Pulse Echo 4-lite smooth fiberglass door painted Relic Bronze (SW6132). Door includes Chord privacy and textured glass which features a vertical flowing pattern.
No. 125 Residence
No. 125 Residence
Atelier SUNAtelier SUN
San Juan Capistrano Remodel
San Juan Capistrano Remodel
Chris Riggins Construction IncChris Riggins Construction Inc
This exciting lime green tinted sliding door is the perfect entryway to a generally unique design build house. It offsets the distressed wood accents without clashing, and the large frame matches the large fixed windows. A natural stone driveway leads all the way to the entry way. Designed by Orange County contractors Chris Riggins Construction Inc. Photography by Michael Sage Photography.
Feng Shui Dream Home in Hillsborough
Feng Shui Dream Home in Hillsborough
Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui StyleJennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style
This is a gorgeous hilltop home in Hillsborough, California that we Feng Shui'ed and designed back in 2011. The colors in each room were chosen to specifically pump up that area and in turn, the homeowners, from a Feng Shui standpoint.
Une grande entrée traversante à Asnières-sur-Seine
Une grande entrée traversante à Asnières-sur-Seine
Agence Studio BAgence Studio B
Sur ce mur vert profond, on viendra y positionner des cadres, une console noire avec un plateau en marbre et un miroir pour refléter la couleur du mur de la pièce adjacente. Réalisation Agence Studio B
Farmhouse Addition
Farmhouse Addition
Lineage Architects, PCLineage Architects, PC
New Entry for a traditional farmhouse. The original home was built in the 1800's. / Architect: Pennie Zinn Garber, Lineage Architects

Foyer with a Green Front Door 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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