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Medium Sized and Expansive Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Ladera Remodel
Ladera Remodel
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Paul Dyer
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Sussex Cottage
Sussex Cottage
Alx Gunn InteriorsAlx Gunn Interiors
5 Bedroom House, West Sussex - Home Staging Services: Option 2: Alx Gunn Interiors DIY Home Staging Plan & Option 6: Alx Gunn Interiors Photography. "Thank you so much for all your help and the pictures look amazing!!!" Homeowner Jackie . S
Kaysville Pond House
Kaysville Pond House
Greg Steffensen ArchitectGreg Steffensen Architect
Custom Laundry and Mudroom - Yardley, PA
Custom Laundry and Mudroom - Yardley, PA
Lang's Kitchen & BathLang's Kitchen & Bath
This home #remodeling project in #YardleyPA included a full kitchen remodel and pantry design, as well as this adjacent entry way, #mudroom, and #laundryroom design. Dura Supreme Cabinetry framed cabinetry in poppy seed color on maple, accented by Richelieu iron handles, creates the ideal mudroom for a busy family. It includes a boot bench, coat rack, and hall tree with hooks, and features a toe kick heater. A recessed key storage cabinet with exposed hinges offers a designated space to keep your keys near the entry way. A brick porcelain tile floor is practical and stylishly accents the cabinetry. The adjacent laundry room includes a utility sink and a handy Lemans pull out corner cabinet storage accessory.
SouthEnd RowHome
SouthEnd RowHome
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
Eric Roth Photo
Rustic Sophisticated Bachelor Pad
Rustic Sophisticated Bachelor Pad
The Bam HouseThe Bam House
Annie W Photography
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モデルハウス　゛Mas de La terre マス ドゥ ラ テール ″
株式会社 うーの家株式会社 うーの家
南フランスのシャンブルロッドをイメージした家づくり
Luxe Traditonal Sitting Room
Luxe Traditonal Sitting Room
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Black Venetian Plaster Music room with ornate white moldings. Handknotted grey and cream rug, Baccarat crystal lighting in Dining Room and Burgandy lighting in music room. Dining Room in background. This room is off the entry. Black wood floors, contemporary gold artwork. Antique black piano. White, gold and almost black are used in this very large, traditional remodel of an original Landry Group Home, filled with contemporary furniture, modern art and decor. White painted moldings on walls and ceilings, combined with black stained wide plank wood flooring. Very grand spaces, including living room, family room, dining room and music room feature hand knotted rugs in modern light grey, gold and black free form styles. All large rooms, including the master suite, feature white painted fireplace surrounds in carved moldings. Music room is stunning in black venetian plaster and carved white details on the ceiling with burgandy velvet upholstered chairs and a burgandy accented Baccarat Crystal chandelier. All lighting throughout the home, including the stairwell and extra large dining room hold Baccarat lighting fixtures. Master suite is composed of his and her baths, a sitting room divided from the master bedroom by beautiful carved white doors. Guest house shows arched white french doors, ornate gold mirror, and carved crown moldings. All the spaces are comfortable and cozy with warm, soft textures throughout. Project Location: Lake Sherwood, Westlake, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills.
Rhoads Residence
Rhoads Residence
J 3 ArchitectsJ 3 Architects
Classic Shingle Style
Classic Shingle Style
Daniel Conlon ArchitectsDaniel Conlon Architects
Marlow
Marlow
CO InteriorsCO Interiors
Our client desperately needed storage at the entrance, but the house was long and narrow with little room to steal from for the front entry. So we extended the front entry onto the front porch by creating an enclosed mudroom with beautiful built-in storage. The other main objective was to add a large window in order to still allow natural light to filter into the original part of the house. We adding more deep storage below the window which houses lots of shoes and other items yet also offers a spot to put these shoes on. Photographer: Stephani Buchman
Family Country Home
Family Country Home
Des Ewing Residential ArchitectsDes Ewing Residential Architects
Private residence
Private residence
A-List InteriorsA-List Interiors
Marco Ricca
Estate- Highland, Utah (36)
Estate- Highland, Utah (36)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Joshua Caldwell
30- Park City, Utah Residence
30- Park City, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Joshua Caldwell
Modern Classic
Modern Classic
Cornerstone Builders IncCornerstone Builders Inc
Amy Pearman, Boyd Pearman Photography
McLean, VA : Renovation and Custom Interior Furnishings
McLean, VA : Renovation and Custom Interior Furnishings
Casey Sanford Interior DesignCasey Sanford Interior Design
Photo + Styling: Alyssa Rosenheck
High Desert Modern
High Desert Modern
DeForest ArchitectsDeForest Architects
John Granen
Dover Shores Remodel
Dover Shores Remodel
Eric Aust ArchitectEric Aust Architect
Lane Dittoe Photographs [FIXE] design house interors

Medium Sized and Expansive 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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