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Home Again
Home Again
Donna Weir DesignDonna Weir Design
Custom designed double front doors with iron door handles add to the grandeur of this house
Elegant Winnetka Home
Elegant Winnetka Home
Elizabeth Taich DesignElizabeth Taich Design
Elizabeth Taich Design is a Chicago-based full-service interior architecture and design firm that specializes in sophisticated yet livable environments.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
My-Studio LtdMy-Studio Ltd
This period farmhouse in Oxfordshire retained elegant original features in a pared back style but was transformed with contemporary architectural elements. The styling was a mix of relaxed rustic pieces contrasting with 20th century antiques and soft ikats and linen upholstery
Interior Wall with Brookhaven Real Thin Stone Veneer
Interior Wall with Brookhaven Real Thin Stone Veneer
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
This gorgeous home showcases Brookhaven real limestone thin veneer as interior siding on the walls in the entrance and open hallways. Brookhaven is a dark and colorful blend of natural limestones. Although dark is a relative term, this natural stone veneer is unusually dark for limestone. The stone looks muted from a distance but is also colorful upon close inspection. There are some lighter tones as well as soft hints of red and lavender. Brookhaven is a fieldledge style stone. The fieldledge style allows the finished veneer to showcase multiple faces of the limestone which adds color and texture variations. The rectangular linear pieces show primarily the interior part of the stone, whereas, the irregular pieces show the exterior part with natural mineral staining.
Rural Farmhouse
Rural Farmhouse
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Stephen Thrift Photography
MODERN FARMHOUSE
MODERN FARMHOUSE
MOSS MANOR | Sarah James MossMOSS MANOR | Sarah James Moss
Photo credits - Sharperphoto
Skyview
Skyview
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Oakland County New Construction
Oakland County New Construction
Tutto InteriorsTutto Interiors
This stunning entrance spand's across the entire footprint of this home which adds to the appeal of this atypical front foyer.
Yellowstone Club Retreat Big Sky Montana
Yellowstone Club Retreat Big Sky Montana
Marty Paoletta PhotographyMarty Paoletta Photography
House 7- Los Altos Hills
House 7- Los Altos Hills
Cheng DesignCheng Design
Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • View of Exterior Side of Concrete and Wood house, House 7 House 7, named the "Concrete Village Home", is Cheng Design's seventh custom home project. With inspiration of a "small village" home, this project brings in dwellings of different size and shape that support and intertwine with one another. Featuring a sculpted, concrete geological wall, pleated butterfly roof, and rainwater installations, House 7 exemplifies an interconnectedness and energetic relationship between home and the natural elements. Photography: Matthew Millman
Wine Country Posh Farmhouse - Under Construction
Wine Country Posh Farmhouse - Under Construction
RSZ Design DevelopmentRSZ Design Development
Manhattan meets Longboat Key
Manhattan meets Longboat Key
April BallietteApril Balliette
Alta Vista Collection | Malibu | Vienna, Virginia
Alta Vista Collection | Malibu | Vienna, Virginia
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
A return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.
Foyer
Foyer
UserUser
Villanova, PA Whole Home Renovation
Villanova, PA Whole Home Renovation
Rudloff Custom BuildersRudloff Custom Builders
This home was featured in Philadelphia Magazine August 2014 issue with Tague Lumber to showcase its beauty and excellence. Photo by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you n your next project.
Garden Party
Garden Party
Miller Interior Design, LLCMiller Interior Design, LLC
Bold, abstract art of enormous proportions does wonders to a small space. A tight Entry with a toss-off closet transforms into a great place to hide out for bill-paying.
Petit House
Petit House
iPhotographyHOMESiPhotographyHOMES
Newly constructed Smart home with attached 3 car garage in Encino! A proud oak tree beckons you to this blend of beauty & function offering recessed lighting, LED accents, large windows, wide plank wood floors & built-ins throughout. Enter the open floorplan including a light filled dining room, airy living room offering decorative ceiling beams, fireplace & access to the front patio, powder room, office space & vibrant family room with a view of the backyard. A gourmets delight is this kitchen showcasing built-in stainless-steel appliances, double kitchen island & dining nook. There’s even an ensuite guest bedroom & butler’s pantry. Hosting fun filled movie nights is turned up a notch with the home theater featuring LED lights along the ceiling, creating an immersive cinematic experience. Upstairs, find a large laundry room, 4 ensuite bedrooms with walk-in closets & a lounge space. The master bedroom has His & Hers walk-in closets, dual shower, soaking tub & dual vanity. Outside is an entertainer’s dream from the barbecue kitchen to the refreshing pool & playing court, plus added patio space, a cabana with bathroom & separate exercise/massage room. With lovely landscaping & fully fenced yard, this home has everything a homeowner could dream of!
Back in Black
Back in Black
23bassi | Studio di architettura23bassi | Studio di architettura
dettaglio della zona ingresso/relax Il soggiorno arredato con elementi su misura come la parete che contiene il televisore piatto, che con arredo di serie, come la poltro Vitra mantiene un'apertura visiva. Il camino centrale è bifacciale ed ha una panca rivestita interamente in resina sulla quale è possibile sedersi o appoggiare oggetti. All'ingresso è stato realizzato un elemento diaframma su misura,con luce integrata che permette di disimpegnare l'ingresso senza chiudere completamente la visuale foto marco Curatolo
Sandy Springs Renovation
Sandy Springs Renovation
BLU Interiors: Chelsea DunbarBLU Interiors: Chelsea Dunbar
West 85th Street townhouse
West 85th Street townhouse
Artistic Marble & Onyx, LLCArtistic Marble & Onyx, LLC
Geometric black and white marble floor with triple border

Luxury Entrance with a Grey 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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