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Red Door Design, A Classical Studio, New Rosslyn Construction - Marietta CC
Red Door Design, A Classical Studio, New Rosslyn Construction - Marietta CC
Bloodfire Studios LLCBloodfire Studios LLC
entry area from the main door of the addition
Luxury Pied a Terre
Luxury Pied a Terre
Designtheory Inc.Designtheory Inc.
Colville Road Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Powder Room Remodel
Colville Road Kitchen, Butler's Pantry & Powder Room Remodel
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
Simple built-in benches with cabinets above provide a place to stash the dog leashes, and sunscreen in this back entry mudroom area. The powder room features a wallpaper accent behind the sink, and minimalist wall sconces.
ArrowCreek Custom 5
ArrowCreek Custom 5
Tanamera Construction / TC HomesTanamera Construction / TC Homes
Vance Fox
Entryway
Entryway
The O'Dell GroupThe O'Dell Group
Photographs by Julia Dags | Copyright © 2019 Happily Eva After, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Islington Village
Islington Village
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Perched high above the Islington Golf course, on a quiet cul-de-sac, this contemporary residential home is all about bringing the outdoor surroundings in. In keeping with the French style, a metal and slate mansard roofline dominates the façade, while inside, an open concept main floor split across three elevations, is punctuated by reclaimed rough hewn fir beams and a herringbone dark walnut floor. The elegant kitchen includes Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf range, SubZero glass paned refrigerator, open walnut shelving, blue/black cabinetry with hand forged bronze hardware and a larder with a SubZero freezer, wine fridge and even a dog bed. The emphasis on wood detailing continues with Pella fir windows framing a full view of the canopy of trees that hang over the golf course and back of the house. This project included a full reimagining of the backyard landscaping and features the use of Thermory decking and a refurbished in-ground pool surrounded by dark Eramosa limestone. Design elements include the use of three species of wood, warm metals, various marbles, bespoke lighting fixtures and Canadian art as a focal point within each space. The main walnut waterfall staircase features a custom hand forged metal railing with tuning fork spindles. The end result is a nod to the elegance of French Country, mixed with the modern day requirements of a family of four and two dogs!
Chestnut Woods Residence
Chestnut Woods Residence
At Home Design LLCAt Home Design LLC
Bright and welcoming mudroom entry features Phillip Jefferies African Raffia wall covering and a gorgeous and convenient riffed oak bench. The rustic Thinstone arched entry leads to an open, comfortable family room.
Eastern Shores Estate
Eastern Shores Estate
Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)Janet Patterson Interior Design (JPID)
Transitional gallery with grey oak floors and wainscoting.
Karachi Farmhouse
Karachi Farmhouse
Mohsin EjazMohsin Ejaz
Stockbridge, MA octagon
Stockbridge, MA octagon
Kristine Sprague Architect LEED APKristine Sprague Architect LEED AP
Custom french door entrance porch with bluestone. photo Kevin Sprague
Greenwich Village: Modern Spaces with Old Masters Paintings for Sotheby's
Greenwich Village: Modern Spaces with Old Masters Paintings for Sotheby's
Tina Ramchandani CreativeTina Ramchandani Creative
Entry Foyer: Tina Ramchandani Creative announces a collaboration with the well revered Old Masters Paintings department of Sotheby’s Auction house to cultivate relevant ways in which invaluable 14th to early 19th century European paintings can transform a modern interior.
Manhattan Pied a terre
Manhattan Pied a terre
fo designfo design
cynthia van elk
Classic Rosedale
Classic Rosedale
Four Blocks SouthFour Blocks South
The small apartment in Old Lviv
The small apartment in Old Lviv
Oregano-Design Interior LabOregano-Design Interior Lab
There is a convenient transformer hanger with a seat and two wardrobes: one for tucking away the gas boiler and another for keeping clothes and shoes.
Boho Mudroom
Boho Mudroom
Kimberly Barr Interior DesignKimberly Barr Interior Design
Boston
Boston
Wanda Ely Architect Inc.Wanda Ely Architect Inc.
Upon entering, the home immediately opens up, with a dramatic double-height foyer anchored by a curving volume that stretches between the ground and second floors. The narrow, yet extremely tall proportions of the space create a feeling of verticality and loftiness within a very compact footprint. The volume conceals the staircase behind, and is clad in curving millwork which incorporates full-height closets to provide ample storage space.
Bold Urban Contemporary
Bold Urban Contemporary
Van Arbour DesignVan Arbour Design
Paul Grdina Photography
Mudroom | London, Ontario
Mudroom | London, Ontario
Erika Friesen DesignErika Friesen Design
Beautifully simple mudroom, white shiplap wall panels are the perfect location for coat hooks, open shelves with wicker baskets create convenient hidden storage. The white oak floating bench and travertine flooring adds a touch of warmth to the clean crisp white space.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Beautiful Ski Locker Room featuring over 500 skis from the 1950's & 1960's and lockers named after the iconic ski trails of Park City. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA.
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a narrow vertical gap at the entry cedar and adjacent drywall allows visitors a peek to the open kitchen and living via a unique interior detail

Luxury Small 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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