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Luxury Brown Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Sullivans Island Mix
Sullivans Island Mix
Jill Howard Design StudioJill Howard Design Studio
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Tahoe Lakefront Property
Tahoe Lakefront Property
Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham FloorsWestgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors
Jon M Photography
Rock Hollow
Rock Hollow
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Estate - Woodland - (47)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Inside Foyer
Inside Foyer
Mariano & Co., LLCMariano & Co., LLC
Mountain Farmhouse-Love in Martis Camp
Mountain Farmhouse-Love in Martis Camp
Heslin ConstructionHeslin Construction
Vance Fox
Cloud Camp
Cloud Camp
High Country Doors, Inc.High Country Doors, Inc.
This impressive custom rustic entry constructed of reclaimed fir with LVL core, was designed in the spirit of the majestic lodges in Yellowstone National Park. The amazing working iron hinges and pull and speak-easy were hand-forged. Antique style glass was used in the speak-easy and sidelights to accentuate the rustic lodge style entry. Door size, 42" x 96" x 3" thick. Dave Wolverton at Mediawerks
Mountain Star Contemporary Home
Mountain Star Contemporary Home
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
One of two glass walkways / greenhouses that connect the expansive, high-end contemporary home.
North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build
North Oaks - Modern Farmhouse New Home Build
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Builder: Michels Homes Architecture: Alexander Design Group Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Lakeway house
Lakeway house
C-Reese Architectural DesignC-Reese Architectural Design
This soft modern entry with arched transom mirroring front porch roof has a bit of an exotic flare. The lighted nitches with zebra wood shelving house art from the home owner’s world travels. The floor alludes to walking over a water feature with stepping stone as one sees the lighter tiles imbedded in a shaved river rock tile.
The Hide, Bude, Cornwall
The Hide, Bude, Cornwall
The Bazeley PartnershipThe Bazeley Partnership
The Hide is a stunning, two-storey residential dwelling sitting above a Nature Reserve in the coastal resort of Bude. Replacing an existing house of no architectural merit, the new design evolved a central core with two wings responding to site context by angling the wing elements outwards away from the core, allowing the occupiers to experience and take in the panoramic views. The large-glazed areas of the southern façade and slot windows horizontally and vertically aligned capture views all-round the dwelling. Low-angled, mono-pitched, zinc standing seam roofs were used to contain the impact of the new building on its sensitive setting, with the roofs extending and overhanging some three feet beyond the dwelling walls, sheltering and covering the new building. The roofs were designed to mimic the undulating contours of the site when viewed from surrounding vantage points, concealing and absorbing this modern form into the landscape. The Hide Was the winner of the South West Region LABC Building Excellence Award 2020 for ‘Best Individual New Home’. Photograph: Rob Colwill
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
ae designae design
Custom entry storage built-in and console.
LakeStone
LakeStone
Bear Mountain BuildersBear Mountain Builders
Expansive Mountain Modern Entry with Custom Pivot Door
Menlo Oaks 3 Residence
Menlo Oaks 3 Residence
Ana Williamson ArchitectAna Williamson Architect
Paul Dyer
Arts and Crafts Style Entry
Arts and Crafts Style Entry
The Group, Inc. Real Estate - Kelly McBartlettThe Group, Inc. Real Estate - Kelly McBartlett
A Brilliant Photo - Agneiszka Wormus
APT 5
APT 5
APT52DCAPT52DC
Robert was my first client two years ago. He hired me for a "redo" after the passing of his wife. He wanted to pay homage to the artworks that she created during her lifetime. It was a great honor to curate so many pieces of artworks. As part of the art curation, we took art that had lived in storage for years, cleaned and framed it. Robert had a new appreciation of his wife's art. Robert's style is quite different than Hilda's. Walls were painted, wallpaper hung, new furniture and upholstery to reflect his personality.
Stone Cottage
Stone Cottage
TKP ArchitectsTKP Architects
This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield
Lafayette Custom Built Home
Lafayette Custom Built Home
Blueline Custom BuildersBlueline Custom Builders
Entryways
Entryways
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Elegant Entryway designs by Fratantoni Luxury Estates for your inspirational boards! Follow us on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more inspirational photos!
Marshall Manor House Foyer
Marshall Manor House Foyer
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Luxury Brown 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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