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Mid-Century Modern Deck House
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
The Design GalleryThe Design Gallery
The original mid-century door was preserved and refinished in a natural tone to coordinate with the new natural flooring finish. All stain finishes were applied with water-based no VOC pet friendly products. Original railings were refinished and kept to maintain the authenticity of the Deck House style. The light fixture offers an immediate sculptural wow factor upon entering the home.
Orris Maple Hardwood Floors installed in Bend, OR Ranch
Orris Maple Hardwood Floors installed in Bend, OR Ranch
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Orris, Maple, from the True Hardwood Commercial Flooring Collection by Hallmark FloorsOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.True Orris Maple room by Hallmark FloorsOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.True Collection by Hallmark Floors Orris MapleOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.Orris, Maple, from the True Hardwood Commercial Flooring Collection by Hallmark FloorsOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.   Orris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. True Orris Maple room by Hallmark Floors Orris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. True Collection by Hallmark Floors Orris Maple Orris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. Orris, Maple, from the True Hardwood Commercial Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors Orris Maple Hardwood The True Difference Orris Maple Hardwood– Unlike other wood floors, the color and beauty of these are unique, in the True Hardwood flooring collection color goes throughout the surface layer. The results are truly stunning and extraordinarily beautiful, with distinctive features and benefits.
Lions Bay Post and Beam
Lions Bay Post and Beam
Simply Home DecoratingSimply Home Decorating
The new owners of this 1974 Post and Beam home originally contacted us for help furnishing their main floor living spaces. But it wasn’t long before these delightfully open minded clients agreed to a much larger project, including a full kitchen renovation. They were looking to personalize their “forever home,” a place where they looked forward to spending time together entertaining friends and family. In a bold move, we proposed teal cabinetry that tied in beautifully with their ocean and mountain views and suggested covering the original cedar plank ceilings with white shiplap to allow for improved lighting in the ceilings. We also added a full height panelled wall creating a proper front entrance and closing off part of the kitchen while still keeping the space open for entertaining. Finally, we curated a selection of custom designed wood and upholstered furniture for their open concept living spaces and moody home theatre room beyond. This project is a Top 5 Finalist for Western Living Magazine's 2021 Home of the Year.
Side Entry: Doylestown, PA
Side Entry: Doylestown, PA
Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc.Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc.
Our Clients came to us with a desire to renovate their home built in 1997, suburban home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The owners wished to create some individuality and transform the exterior side entry point of their home with timeless inspired character and purpose to match their lifestyle. One of the challenges during the preliminary phase of the project was to create a design solution that transformed the side entry of the home, while remaining architecturally proportionate to the existing structure.
eichler in marinwood
eichler in marinwood
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis
Washoe Valley Farmhouse
Washoe Valley Farmhouse
HK DesignsHK Designs
Charming Entry with lots of natural light. 8' Glass front door provides lots of light while privacy still remains from the rest of the home. Ship lap ceiling with exposed beams adds architectural interest to a clean space.
Front Entrance and Staircase
Front Entrance and Staircase
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
We created this beautiful entrance that welcomes you into the house. The new retaining walls help terrace the yard and make it more usable space. Photo: M. Orenich
Bogart 2
Bogart 2
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Westcoast Townhouse
Westcoast Townhouse
Lyla Veinot DesignsLyla Veinot Designs
This view of the entry shows the built-in storage bench with upholstered seat cushion and beautiful oak flooring that was used throughout the space.
L-Shaped Home : Front Entry
L-Shaped Home : Front Entry
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Multi-Level Transitional Craftsman Home Features Blended Indoor/Outdoor Living, a Split-Bedroom Layout for Privacy in The Master Suite and Boasts Both a Master & Guest Suite on The Main Level!
Accessible Split-Level Sanctuary
Accessible Split-Level Sanctuary
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
A Taste of Modern
A Taste of Modern
Melinda Mandell Interior DesignMelinda Mandell Interior Design
Modern eclectic mudroom in Portola Valley, CA. Designed by Melinda Mandell. Photography by Michelle Drewes.
Orris Maple Hardwood Floors installed in Bend, OR Ranch
Orris Maple Hardwood Floors installed in Bend, OR Ranch
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Orris, Maple, from the True Hardwood Commercial Flooring Collection by Hallmark FloorsOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.True Orris Maple room by Hallmark FloorsOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.True Collection by Hallmark Floors Orris MapleOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.Orris, Maple, from the True Hardwood Commercial Flooring Collection by Hallmark FloorsOrris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes.   Orris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. True Orris Maple room by Hallmark Floors Orris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. True Collection by Hallmark Floors Orris Maple Orris Maple Hardwood Floors from the True Hardwood Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors. True Hardwood Flooring where the color goes throughout the surface layer without using stains or dyes. Orris, Maple, from the True Hardwood Commercial Flooring Collection by Hallmark Floors Orris Maple Hardwood The True Difference Orris Maple Hardwood– Unlike other wood floors, the color and beauty of these are unique, in the True Hardwood flooring collection color goes throughout the surface layer. The results are truly stunning and extraordinarily beautiful, with distinctive features and benefits.
Atlas Peak Napa Spanish Residence
Atlas Peak Napa Spanish Residence
SDG ArchitectsSDG Architects
Greenwich Village Townhouse
Greenwich Village Townhouse
Sara MoseleSara Mosele
A project along the famous Waverly Place street in historical Greenwich Village overlooking Washington Square Park; this townhouse is 8,500 sq. ft. an experimental project and fully restored space. The client requested to take them out of their comfort zone, aiming to challenge themselves in this new space. The goal was to create a space that enhances the historic structure and make it transitional. The rooms contained vintage pieces and were juxtaposed using textural elements like throws and rugs. Design made to last throughout the ages, an ode to a landmark.
PineGrove Residence
PineGrove Residence
FM Studio, LLC.FM Studio, LLC.
Midcentury Modern Foyer
A new family home
A new family home
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
The wooden exposed beams coordinate with your entry doorway.
Doors
Doors
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This pair of sliding doors opens conecting the interior with the extarior space in both sides of the house.
中庭と水盤のある家｜BREATH
中庭と水盤のある家｜BREATH
中庭のある家｜水谷嘉信建築設計事務所中庭のある家｜水谷嘉信建築設計事務所
エントランスホール。左手が中庭。ポーチとエントランスを貫く梁は古材を使用した。梁と梁の間にはガラスをはめ込んであります
HAMPSHIRE HOUSE LARGE FAMILY HOME
HAMPSHIRE HOUSE LARGE FAMILY HOME
Sally Conran Studio Ltd.Sally Conran Studio Ltd.
For the light filled, double height entrance Sally chose a huge, striking, heavily foxed mirror hung over a contemporary console table in crisp black marble to compliment the neutral palette of natural oak, stone flooring and architectural white walls

Premium Entrance with Exposed Beams 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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