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Lake Union Float Home, Seattle WA
Lake Union Float Home, Seattle WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Copper clad entry door with port hole. Photography by Ben Benschneider.
Faubourg St. Antoine Small and Sophistcated Studio
Faubourg St. Antoine Small and Sophistcated Studio
Lichelle Silvestry InteriorsLichelle Silvestry Interiors
The Small and now sophisticated space when through a complete renovation and interior decoration. The client requested a modern and luxurious open space were function and style fitted his lifestyle and personality.
Coastal Home with West Indies Flair
Coastal Home with West Indies Flair
Klar and Klar Architects, IncKlar and Klar Architects, Inc
Rich Montalbano
Appartement contemporain — La Lanterne
Appartement contemporain — La Lanterne
Alexandre Lucas — architecture intérieureAlexandre Lucas — architecture intérieure
La Lanterne - la sensation de bien-être à habiter Rénovation complète d’un appartement marseillais du centre-ville avec une approche très singulière et inédite « d'architecte artisan ». Le processus de conception est in situ, et « menuisé main », afin de proposer un habitat transparent et qui fait la part belle au bois! Situé au quatrième et dernier étage d'un immeuble de type « trois fenêtres » en façade sur rue, 60m2 acquis sous la forme très fragmentée d'anciennes chambres de bonnes et débarras sous pente, cette situation à permis de délester les cloisons avec comme pari majeur de placer les pièces d'eau les plus intimes, au cœur d'une « maison » voulue traversante et transparente. Les pièces d'eau sont devenues comme un petit pavillon « lanterne » à la fois discret bien que central, aux parois translucides orientées sur chacune des pièces qu'il contribue à définir, agrandir et éclairer : • entrée avec sa buanderie cachée, • bibliothèque pour la pièce à vivre • grande chambre transformable en deux • mezzanine au plus près des anciens mâts de bateau devenus les poutres et l'âme de la toiture et du plafond. • cage d’escalier devenue elle aussi paroi translucide pour intégrer le puit de lumière naturelle. Et la terrasse, surélevée d'un mètre par rapport à l'ensemble, au lieu d'en être coupée, lui donne, en contrepoint des hauteurs sous pente, une sensation « cosy » de contenance. Tout le travail sur mesure en bois a été « menuisé » in situ par l’architecte-artisan lui-même (pratique autodidacte grâce à son collectif d’architectes làBO et son père menuisier). Au résultat : la sédimentation, la sculpture progressive voire même le « jardinage » d'un véritable lieu, plutôt que la « livraison » d'un espace préconçu. Le lieu conçu non seulement de façon très visuelle, mais aussi très hospitalière pour accueillir et marier les présences des corps, des volumes, des matières et des lumières : la pierre naturelle du mur maître, le bois vieilli des poutres, les tomettes au sol, l’acier, le verre, le polycarbonate, le sycomore et le hêtre.
Crown Heights Limestone
Crown Heights Limestone
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Crown Heights Limestone entry vestibule Photographer: Brett Beyer Wallpaper: Flavorpaper "Beggars Banquet" Tiles: 3" carrara hex Hardware: Emtek Door: original to house
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
This entrance to the addition is a beautiful drop zone with elegant teal painted cabinets and a recessed built-in wood rest area with leather bench seat and arch with a warm glow from the matte brass light fixture and warm wood disks for hanging storage.
Beach Drive Waterfront Studio. Camano Island WA
Beach Drive Waterfront Studio. Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Photography by Lucas Henning.
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.
Entryway, My Other House Is A Yacht | Stylish Underground Shelter
Entryway, My Other House Is A Yacht | Stylish Underground Shelter
Robeson DesignRobeson Design
Entering Project Airstream involves a 20' descent, through 2 ballistic doors and an all concrete and block walled storage area which hoses additional for and water storage. Enough food and water to last a family of four 3 years. Its not a pretty entry but once you squeeze through what I call "the birth canal" its a whole new world... a beautiful one at that!
Mid-Century Modern Exterior Renovation
Mid-Century Modern Exterior Renovation
Garrett Construction CompanyGarrett Construction Company
Front entry
Custom Waterfall Console Table
Custom Waterfall Console Table
Rustic Trades FurnitureRustic Trades Furniture
Custom Console Table crafted out of White Oak Hardwoods with an Aged Oak Finish.
Custom Home in Mount Pleasant, SC
Custom Home in Mount Pleasant, SC
Sceltas Custom HomesSceltas Custom Homes
Designed in conjunction with Vinyet Architecture for homeowners who love the outdoors, this custom home flows smoothly from inside to outside with large doors that extends the living area out to a covered porch, hugging an oak tree. It also has a front porch and a covered path leading from the garage to the mud room and side entry. The two car garage features unique designs made to look more like a historic carriage home. The garage is directly linked to the master bedroom and bonus room. The interior has many high end details and features walnut flooring, built-in shelving units and an open cottage style kitchen dressed in ship lap siding and luxury appliances. We worked with Krystine Edwards Design on the interiors and incorporated products from Ferguson, Victoria + Albert, Landrum Tables, Circa Lighting
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!
Boston
Boston
Wanda Ely Architect Inc.Wanda Ely Architect Inc.
The foyer visually connects the ground and second floors. Here you look up to see the custom perforated metal guard and handrail, which offer a peek of the reading bench and library beyond. New skylights in the existing sloped roof, along with new window openings, allow generous amounts of west light to cascade down into the space, and cast dramatic, ever-changing shadows against the white walls and millwork.
Custom Furnishings
Custom Furnishings
JCR Design GroupJCR Design Group
We designed this custom walnut entry bench with pull out shelves behind the cabinet doors to conceal shoes and additional drawings to keep the entryway tidy.
Capitol Hill Residence
Capitol Hill Residence
serra|wersinger architectsserra|wersinger architects
detail of wood star railing Eirik Johnson Photographer
Auburn + Grace
Auburn + Grace
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Pivot Door for Santa Ana, CA
Pivot Door for Santa Ana, CA
RHINO STEEL DOORSRHINO STEEL DOORS
Steel pivot door with clear glass. Unit is made of thermally improved steel, impact-resistant security laminated glass, door sweep, deadbolt, in-house-made pull, door seals, and automotive black paint. Your home should be beautiful. Whether it’s a new build or an existing home remodel, we want to help you build the house of your dreams. Let’s start with upgrading to a custom-made steel modern pivot door for the main entrance.
Entrance porch overlooking the water
Entrance porch overlooking the water
Emma Painter InteriorsEmma Painter Interiors
A seating area and boot store within a front porch re-design overlooking the water
Lake Union Float Home, Seattle WA
Lake Union Float Home, Seattle WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Copper port hole. Photography by Ben Benschneider.

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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