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Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
Straight Edge - Entry
Straight Edge - Entry
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
A wall of textured limestone at the entry to this modern home serves as the centerpiece for a triptych of metal art, which draw the eye to the main floor of the residence. Project Details // Straight Edge Phoenix, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Sonora West Development Interior design: Laura Kehoe Landscape architecture: Sonoran Landesign Photographer: Laura Moss https://www.drewettworks.com/straight-edge/
Stack House
Stack House
J Square ArchitectureJ Square Architecture
Reyes 1st Floor
Reyes 1st Floor
Eveline Alice DesignEveline Alice Design
This Entryway Table Will Be a decorative space that is mainly used to put down keys or other small items. Table with tray at bottom. Console Table
Art Deco New Home - Complete Interior
Art Deco New Home - Complete Interior
Savvy Spaces Design LLCSavvy Spaces Design LLC
Front Entry - Look closely at the Art Deco inspired stenciled wall - Garcia Painting - Furnishings from Slate Interiors (credenza) and Black Lion. Mirrors from Uttermost, Hurricanes from Pier One, Rug Tiles from FLOR
Colorful Modern Condo Entryway
Colorful Modern Condo Entryway
Kimball Starr Interior DesignKimball Starr Interior Design
The client is a retired couple moving from the suburbs to a more urban space who want a space to reflect their modern aesthetic with the vibrancy of colors from their vacation home in Antigua, Guatemala. Modern furniture was paired with design elements and art from Guatemala and their other global travels throughout the home for a relaxed cultural vibe.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
The interior view of the side entrance looking out onto the carport with extensive continuation of floor, wall, and ceiling materials. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Kuro Shou Sugi Ban Charred Cypress Cladding and Western Hemlock ceiling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.
Walloon Lake Residence | Modern Waterfront
Walloon Lake Residence | Modern Waterfront
W. Pearsall Construction Inc.W. Pearsall Construction Inc.
This modern waterfront home was built for today’s contemporary lifestyle with the comfort of a family cottage. Walloon Lake Residence is a stunning three-story waterfront home with beautiful proportions and extreme attention to detail to give both timelessness and character. Horizontal wood siding wraps the perimeter and is broken up by floor-to-ceiling windows and moments of natural stone veneer. The exterior features graceful stone pillars and a glass door entrance that lead into a large living room, dining room, home bar, and kitchen perfect for entertaining. With walls of large windows throughout, the design makes the most of the lakefront views. A large screened porch and expansive platform patio provide space for lounging and grilling. Inside, the wooden slat decorative ceiling in the living room draws your eye upwards. The linear fireplace surround and hearth are the focal point on the main level. The home bar serves as a gathering place between the living room and kitchen. A large island with seating for five anchors the open concept kitchen and dining room. The strikingly modern range hood and custom slab kitchen cabinets elevate the design. The floating staircase in the foyer acts as an accent element. A spacious master suite is situated on the upper level. Featuring large windows, a tray ceiling, double vanity, and a walk-in closet. The large walkout basement hosts another wet bar for entertaining with modern island pendant lighting. Walloon Lake is located within the Little Traverse Bay Watershed and empties into Lake Michigan. It is considered an outstanding ecological, aesthetic, and recreational resource. The lake itself is unique in its shape, with three “arms” and two “shores” as well as a “foot” where the downtown village exists. Walloon Lake is a thriving northern Michigan small town with tons of character and energy, from snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter to morel hunting and hiking in the spring, boating and golfing in the summer, and wine tasting and color touring in the fall.
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Mount Pleasant Residence
Mount Pleasant Residence
Rush Dixon ArchitectsRush Dixon Architects
Western Red Cedar Built Out Exterior Entry with Grey Double 5-Lite Doors
Western Red Cedar Built Out Exterior Entry with Grey Double 5-Lite Doors
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Rock Creek Road Residence
Rock Creek Road Residence
Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Contemporary Entry Photographer: Eric Staudenmaier
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Nested above the foyer, this skylight opens and illuminates the space with an abundance natural light. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Mouth-blown Glass Chandelier by Semeurs d'Étoiles. Western Hemlock walls and ceiling by reSAWN TIMBER Co.
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Riverbend
Riverbend
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
Riverbend features a double-height glazed entry that projects toward the driveway approach. Residential architecture and interior design by CLB in Jackson, Wyoming – Bozeman, Montana.
Front Entry
Front Entry
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
The formal entry with simple improvements, new front door and sidelite, lighting, cedar siding and wood columns wrapped in metal.
The Crusader - Entry
The Crusader - Entry
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
The entry offers an invitation to view the spectacular city and mountain views beyond. Cedar ceilings and overhangs, large format porcelain panel cladding, and split-faced silver travertine provide a warm and textured material palette. A pivot glass door welcomes guests. Estancia Club Builder: Peak Ventures Landscape: High Desert Designs Interior Design: Ownby Design Photography: Jeff Zaruba
Silver Summit
Silver Summit
Imbue DesignImbue Design
A custom wood door and a scruffy smile warmly welcome guests into the foyer.
Warm Modern Vaulted Ceiling
Warm Modern Vaulted Ceiling
Zaharias DesignZaharias Design
Double height entry with vaulted rift white oak ceiling and hand rail
HAUS5
HAUS5
K2 Signature HomesK2 Signature Homes
"Outside Foyer" Entry, central courtyard.

Modern Entrance with a Wood Ceiling 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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