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Nature's View
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
The interior has incredible detail with coffered ceilings and wood paneling on the walls in the entry. The wide plank oak flooring stands out against the crisp white walls and elegant lighting. The floor to ceiling windows and doors provide plenty of light for the open floor plan. Built by Phillip Vlahos of Destin Custom Home Builders. It was designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design and decorated by Allyson Runnels.
Double Height Foyer
Double Height Foyer
Forst Construction, Inc.Forst Construction, Inc.
Double height foyer with paneled walls and extra wide staircase.
Arched Entry
Arched Entry
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Dramatic white and gray entry leads to a warm living space. Norman Sizemore -Photographer
LEED Gold Handcrafted Log Home: The Norwood Residence - Foyer
LEED Gold Handcrafted Log Home: The Norwood Residence - Foyer
M.T.N DesignM.T.N Design
Large log beams create a beautiful crossing pattern on the ceiling of the entryway to this log home lodge. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes. Photo Credit: Hilliard Photographics
Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn
Eagles Landing - Lodge Style 2 Story - Saint Augusta, Mn
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Amazing Colorado Lodge Style Custom Built Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography
Coastal in Wisconsin
Coastal in Wisconsin
Jerrica Zaric Interior Design, LLCJerrica Zaric Interior Design, LLC
The entryway, living room, kitchen and dining room have a large open-concept floor plan that is ideal for entertaining. The white walls brighten up the space, while the tongue and groove details and blue painted ceiling create a soothing and intimate environment.
Mariposa
Mariposa
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Jim Bartsch
Royal Kahala Foyer
Royal Kahala Foyer
Tommy Bahama HomeTommy Bahama Home
Classic Pan-Asian design defines this foyer. The Mystic Console features Black Penn Shell which is beautifully contrasted with an inlay of Young Penn Shell and a leather-wrapped rattan base. Flanking table lamps and the Lotus Blossom mirror completes the look.
Federal Colonial
Federal Colonial
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Derived from the famous Captain Derby House of Salem, Massachusetts, this stately, Federal Style home is situated on Chebacco Lake in Hamilton, Massachusetts. This is a home of grand scale featuring ten-foot ceilings on the first floor, nine-foot ceilings on the second floor, six fireplaces, and a grand stair that is the perfect for formal occasions. Despite the grandeur, this is also a home that is built for family living. The kitchen sits at the center of the house’s flow and is surrounded by the other primary living spaces as well as a summer stair that leads directly to the children’s bedrooms. The back of the house features a two-story porch that is perfect for enjoying views of the private yard and Chebacco Lake. Custom details throughout are true to the Georgian style of the home, but retain an inviting charm that speaks to the livability of the home.
Transitional Home Ideas | Traditional and Contemporary Mixed Style | Foyer Ideas
Transitional Home Ideas | Traditional and Contemporary Mixed Style | Foyer Ideas
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Transitional homes are a mix of traditional and contemporary, helping you to create a fun personality for your space with bold colors and clean lines. The casing, crown, and baseboard moulding stand out against this blue wall and the white Belleville door with Naples glass is a beautiful addition to add artful detail. Door: BLS-404-366-2 Sidelite: SIA151-366 Crown: 444MUL-3 Baseboard: 372MUL-5 Casing: 158MUL-4 Visit us at: www.elandelwoodproducts.com (©Vadim Andrushchenko/AdobeStock)
Interiors
Interiors
Property on STAGEProperty on STAGE
Jourdan Dunn's Home - Period Property in Statement Colours with a Luxurious Twis
Jourdan Dunn's Home - Period Property in Statement Colours with a Luxurious Twis
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
Classic Spanish Renewed
Classic Spanish Renewed
Nyhus Design GroupNyhus Design Group
Woodside Contemporary
Woodside Contemporary
Bowood HomesBowood Homes
Malvern, Pa
Malvern, Pa
UserUser
Commissioned Art by Maggie Hagstrom
Darien Colonial
Darien Colonial
Michael Smith ArchitectsMichael Smith Architects
Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation
Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation
Caine & CompanyCaine & Company
Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.
Farm Road 203 Whole House Renovation
Farm Road 203 Whole House Renovation
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Original Artwork by Karen Schneider Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Bentgrass Bend, Naples, FL, Private Residence
Bentgrass Bend, Naples, FL, Private Residence
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Lori Hamilton Photography

Large Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring 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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