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Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Historic landmark estate restoration with handpainted doorway and header, American Encaustic tile detailing, original tile floor, and original wrought iron hardware. Photo by: Jim Bartsch
Front Entry - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Front Entry - 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
Front Elevation Makeover- Devonshire, Dallas
Front Elevation Makeover- Devonshire, Dallas
Capital Renovations GroupCapital Renovations Group
Contemporary Exterior Makeover on One Story Ranch Style House Ken Vaughan - Photographer Michael Lyons - Architect
Breteuil
Breteuil
Architecte d'intérieur - Marion DériotArchitecte d'intérieur - Marion Dériot
Virginia Custom Home Fairfax
Virginia Custom Home Fairfax
DESBUILD CONSTRUCTION INCDESBUILD CONSTRUCTION INC
Everything we use to build your home is made of quality materials. Right down to the first thing you touch. The front entry handleset. We would love the opportunity to work with you to build a home we can all be proud of. It's what we have been doing for years and we have a long list of happy customers. Choose DesBuild Construction.
Vermont Mountain House
Vermont Mountain House
MarvinMarvin
A new residence located on a sloping site, the home is designed to take full advantage of its mountain surroundings. The arrangement of building volumes allows the grade and water to flow around the project. The primary living spaces are located on the upper level, providing access to the light, air and views of the landscape. The design embraces the materials, methods and forms of traditional northeastern rural building, but with a definitive clean, modern twist.
Stewart Entry
Stewart Entry
High Country Doors, Inc.High Country Doors, Inc.
Craftsman style entry door and sidelites created in white oak with custom designed arts and craft leaded glass, reminiscent of the Greene brothers & Frank Lloyd Wright, creates a lasting first impression for this lovely custom home in the Rocky Mountains. Dave Wolverton, Mediawerx, Inc.
Greenwich Manor
Greenwich Manor
Inson Dubois Wood LLCInson Dubois Wood LLC
Palmetto Bluff - South Carolina Low Country Home
Palmetto Bluff - South Carolina Low Country Home
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lisa Carroll
Rustic Modern Custom Home- Naperville, IL
Rustic Modern Custom Home- Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Atlanta Ground Up Renovation
Atlanta Ground Up Renovation
BLU Interiors: Chelsea DunbarBLU Interiors: Chelsea Dunbar
Photo Credit: Willett Photography http://www.willettphoto.com The home is located in Atlanta, GA and was a complete ground up project. We worked with the very talented architect Rodolfo Castro. We worked closely with him and the clients to achieve the right interior layout as well as the furniture plan. As far as the interior design, we helped with the selections of the various finishes (flooring, bathroom tiles, paint colors for both interior and exterior, hardware, furniture and light fixtures). Working with great vendors such as Francois & Co. for the kitchen hood and the fireplace, Specialty Tile, Circa Lighting, Century Furniture, and many other wonderful local vendors. This helped us achieve the perfect atmosphere and architectural detail in the space. The clients were very involved in the selection process and so it helped that they had great taste! It was a great project from concept to the finished design.
Traditional White Mudroom with Cubbies
Traditional White Mudroom with Cubbies
The Tailored Closet & PremierGarage of Greater DCThe Tailored Closet & PremierGarage of Greater DC
This beautiful traditional style mudroom designed by Tailored Living of Northern Virginia in white welcomes you home and keeps your family organized! This clean and classic style features 4 cubby spaces with beadboard backing, walnut glazing on the doors, and oil-rubbed bronze hardware. Storage is maximized with four upper cabinets, 2 triple hooks in each cubby, and lower drawers.
Short Hills, NJ..Transformation from Stucco to Shingled Craftsmam
Short Hills, NJ..Transformation from Stucco to Shingled Craftsmam
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Details also include new copper gutters and leaders, new windows, stone foundation and steps, new slate roof, cedar shakes and siding...the removal of the circular asphalt drive and the addition of all new landscaping.
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
Sarkela CorporationSarkela Corporation
Dutch Door Designs
Dutch Door Designs
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Dutch Door Craftsman Style with 2 side lights. installed in Orange County, CA home.
Whole House Remodel: Kitchen, Stairs, Outdoor Living Space
Whole House Remodel: Kitchen, Stairs, Outdoor Living Space
Penn Contractors IncPenn Contractors Inc
Hub Wilson Photography, Allentown, PA
Traditional Iron Doors
Traditional Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
This new home in Miromar Lakes is now complete with a SunCoast iron door. If you like the design, contact us today to order your own.
Panic Room Hidden Door Opening
Panic Room Hidden Door Opening
Murphy Door | Hidden Door SolutionsMurphy Door | Hidden Door Solutions
Opening of an entrance to a panic room through a hidden door.
Three-Courts Residence
Three-Courts Residence
Allison Burke Interior DesignAllison Burke Interior Design
Entryway features bright white walls, walnut floors, wood plank wall feature, and a patterned blue rug from Room & Board. Mid-century style console is the Doppio B table from Organic Modernism. The transom window and semi-translucent front door provide the foyer with plenty of natural light. Painting by Joyce Howell Interior by Allison Burke Interior Design Architecture by A Parallel Paul Finkel Photography
Mountain side Modern Nest
Mountain side Modern Nest
Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.
Gibeon Photography

Large and 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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