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The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
Amelia Pearson InteriorsAmelia Pearson Interiors
Kitchen and Mudroom Addition and Interior Renovation
Kitchen and Mudroom Addition and Interior Renovation
StoneWood Builders of MaineStoneWood Builders of Maine
Entry / Mudroom / Laundry Space Corey Crockett
West Sussex Modern Beach House
West Sussex Modern Beach House
Lisette Voute DesignsLisette Voute Designs
View of the spacious entrance hall towards the front door, which was specially designed to match the style of the property, mimicking the shiplap clad walls, sea green in colour and maximising the space upon entry in reflection of the open plan living throughout. From the ceiling a dramatic wrought iron candle lantern frames the space, which alongside matching wall lights and warm toned furniture adds depth and interest to this area. Photographer: Nick George
Modern Tudor
Modern Tudor
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Four mudroom lockers with shaker cabinets and polished chromed hardware. Cement Tile in a fun design by the garage.
Classic Interior Greenwood Village
Classic Interior Greenwood Village
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This is a beautiful ranch home remodel in Greenwood Village for a family of 5. Look for kitchen photos coming later this summer!
Rustic Luxury
Rustic Luxury
Aneka Interiors Inc.Aneka Interiors Inc.
5683 VERBENA ST, San Antonio, TX 78240-1744
5683 VERBENA ST, San Antonio, TX 78240-1744
Gina M. Sohmer, MBA, GRI, SRS, ABR, Realtor®Gina M. Sohmer, MBA, GRI, SRS, ABR, Realtor®
City living with a Country Feel! Oakland Estates is a hidden acreage community near Huebner and IH10 with tons of potential! Close to the Med Center, USAA, Valero. Fabulous 1-story, 5/4 on almost an acre, flat, treed lot! A former assisted living residence, there are many amenities for those w/disabilities throughout. Almost 4000 sqft, w/a gorgeous island kitchen featuring granite, custom cabinets, & separate dining, mstr suite w/huge closet, jacuzzi tub & walk-in custom shower – this is a must see!
Broadmoore Luxury Trim
Broadmoore Luxury Trim
Top Notch ConstructionTop Notch Construction
Paneled walls, staircase instillation, window casing, base, and crown mold
St. Francisville modern classic
St. Francisville modern classic
Custom Home DesignsCustom Home Designs
Melissa Oivanki for Custom Home Designs, LLC
Lake Michigan Retreat - Front Door
Lake Michigan Retreat - Front Door
zpd+a and roomTEN designzpd+a and roomTEN design
Custom built and inspired by mid century stock doors, this welcoming entry glows warmly through the stained glass, inviting guests in. Gas lamps provide a soft glow. The Lilac Stone patio is reminiscent of New Orleans. Concrete siding is color integrated and resistant to discoloring and damage. Tyler Mallory Photography tylermallory.com
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
Studio City All Aluminum Sliding Gate with Full Privacy Fence
Studio City All Aluminum Sliding Gate with Full Privacy Fence
MULHOLLAND BRANDMULHOLLAND BRAND
All powder-coated aluminum, including privacy fence and picket fence, as well as an entry gate, driveway gate. Also included is remote access. This zero-maintenance perimeter fence and gate Increase the property value and beauty of the home as it safeguards the entire family.
Foyer + Stairwell - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Foyer + Stairwell - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Anew Gray - SW 7030 Trim Color - Dover White - SW 6385 Interior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Vantage 30 in White Elm Flooring by Macadam Floor & Design Foyer Floor by Emser Tile Tile Product Travertine Veincut Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Linares Collection by Designer's Fountain Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Multi-Generational Riverfront Dream Home
Multi-Generational Riverfront Dream Home
Echelon Builders, FLEchelon Builders, FL
Striking double door glass and iron entry opens to a foyer with flanking niches to display artwork. A custom inlay denotes the space and a window above the door provides additional natural lighting
Grand Entryway with Light Wood Floors
Grand Entryway with Light Wood Floors
ModelDecoModelDeco
Large and dramatic entryway greet you when you enter this new home. Light wood floors lead into the family room and white walls with molding accent the foyer and staircase. Jim Wilson Photography
Texture Walls
Texture Walls
Project SundayProject Sunday
Driftwood textured wall for a custom luxury condo in Stein Eriksen Residences at Deer Valley ski resort in Park City, Utah.
Absolute
Absolute
DecorproDecorpro
ABSOLUTE (Black) Fireburners – Torches Product Dimensions (IN): DIA4” X H72” Product Weight (LB): 11 Product Dimensions (CM): DIA10.1 X H183 Product Weight (KG): 5 Absolute is a stately fireburner for the home and the garden. The beauty of this exquisite slender freestanding fireplace is in its functionality, its warm sepia glow casting shadows and an aura of reflective light on solid surfaces. Made of solid steel and painted in a black epoxy powder coat, Absolute is both a stylish fixture as well as a useful decorative statement. Designed to accommodate two Fuel canisters, this torch is a remarkably brilliant highlight to any gardenscape or living area and can be used with a custom Base, or inserted 8″ into the ground. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Snuffer included. Base sold separately. Fuel sold separately. Materials: Solid steel Black epoxy powder paint Snuffer (galvanized steel) Made in Canada
Villa K
Villa K
HNS Architekten, BDAHNS Architekten, BDA
Sabine Walczuch
Beautiful Rooms with More Than One Oriental Rugs by Nejad Rugs
Beautiful Rooms with More Than One Oriental Rugs by Nejad Rugs
Nejad RugsNejad Rugs
Nejad Rugs round hand knotted silk & wool Persian Tabriz oriental rug in client's gorgeous marble floor two story foyer Nejad Rugs www.nejad.com 215-348-1255 Showroom: 1 N Main Street, Doylestown PA 18901 Two Showrooms & Two Pennsylvania Warehouse/Distribution Centers Designers, Manufacturers, Importers & Wholesalers ORIA Member
Crystal Cir
Crystal Cir
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Tommy Daspit

Premium 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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