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Refinishing Front Doors
Refinishing Front Doors
My Three Sons Professional PaintingMy Three Sons Professional Painting
Boho Chic Modern Space
Boho Chic Modern Space
Paul Lopa DesignsPaul Lopa Designs
Interior Louvered Doors
Interior Louvered Doors
Shutters TorontoShutters Toronto
Petrie
Petrie
KITCHEN CREATIONS LTDKITCHEN CREATIONS LTD
Outdoor Sconces
Outdoor Sconces
Brilliant Lighting CenterBrilliant Lighting Center
42 Aviary Court
42 Aviary Court
A. C. Lee Construction, INC.A. C. Lee Construction, INC.
Marlene Dunn Photography
Farmhouse Addition - Mud Room
Farmhouse Addition - Mud Room
GMT Home Designs Inc.GMT Home Designs Inc.
Photo Credits - Eric Roth
StarMark Cabinetry kitchen renovation in historic district
StarMark Cabinetry kitchen renovation in historic district
StarMark CabinetryStarMark Cabinetry
This kitchen was created with StarMark Cabinetry's Harbor door style in Cherry finished in a cabinet color called Nutmeg with Chocolate glaze. The drawers have five piece drawer headers and decorative storage.
Stone Cottage
Stone Cottage
TKP ArchitectsTKP Architects
This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield
Mudroom update
Mudroom update
A Design Art & HouseA Design Art & House
Our clients were looking to maximize the use of this room at the back of the house. We opened a door and created a kid-friendly mudroom that fits the style and the decor of the house. The cabinets are clean and simple with plenty of storage for backpacks, shoes, and coats.
Old World Charm
Old World Charm
Shapiro & Company ArchitectsShapiro & Company Architects
This home was built in an infill lot in an older, established, East Memphis neighborhood. We wanted to make sure that the architecture fits nicely into the mature neighborhood context. The clients enjoy the architectural heritage of the English Cotswold and we have created an updated/modern version of this style with all of the associated warmth and charm. As with all of our designs, having a lot of natural light in all the spaces is very important. The main gathering space has a beamed ceiling with windows on multiple sides that allows natural light to filter throughout the space and also contains an English fireplace inglenook. The interior woods and exterior materials including the brick and slate roof were selected to enhance that English cottage architecture. Builder: Eddie Kircher Construction Interior Designer: Rhea Crenshaw Interiors Photographer: Ross Group Creative
Exterior front door
Exterior front door
Elizabeth MiesfeldElizabeth Miesfeld
Replace Southwest Style Mexican carve panel ront doorand sidelights to a contemporary style.
Queen Village Residence
Queen Village Residence
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
Entry vestibule with metallic wallcovering, floating console shelf, and round mirror. Photo by Kyle Born.
Los Angeles Renovation
Los Angeles Renovation
Mix Design GroupMix Design Group
A closet added to the guest bedroom in the 40's had choked the entry to the house. It was removed to provide a wider, more open feel. This also allowed us to swap out the impossibly narrow garage door with a full sized fire door, and change the fussy moldings with more modern casings.
Flying Point Custom Home
Flying Point Custom Home
Peter B. Rice & CoPeter B. Rice & Co
View from the entry with the loft stairs going up by remote. Photo by Anthony Crisafulli Photography
VESTÍBULO
VESTÍBULO
Jsv-architectureJsv-architecture
Westchester County, New York - Entry Vestibule
Westchester County, New York - Entry Vestibule
Caroline Kopp Interior DesignCaroline Kopp Interior Design
Caroline Kopp transformed a small, beat up space and cleverly overcame the obstacle of an an awkward radiator that did not allow room for furniture, in this charming entryway for a client in Irvington, NY. A custom floating cream lacquer console perfectly fills the space and draws the eye away from the radiator. The beautiful custom mirror enlarges the small entry while the backdrop of grasscloth walls bring texture and interest to this elegant vignette. Tasteful accessories and a functional catchall tray complete the look. Rikki Snyder
Entry Hall - 1
Entry Hall - 1
GMG ArchitectsGMG Architects
Inside the leaded stained glass 3-panel entry door is framed by painted side casings, bullnose fillet, 8” frieze and an overhanging cap. The flooring is a warm taupe sealed and filled travertine marble.
Un séjour aux allures scandinaves
Un séjour aux allures scandinaves
Pauline Ferga - MH DECO Le Plessis-TrévisePauline Ferga - MH DECO Le Plessis-Trévise
Création d'une entrée semi ouverte avec un claustra dissimulant un banc-coffre. Réalisation du rendu en photo-réaliste par vizstation.
方形の家
方形の家
環境デザイン・アトリエ／一級建築士事務所環境デザイン・アトリエ／一級建築士事務所
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Small Brown 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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