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Elegant Brick and Stone Front Entry
Elegant Brick and Stone Front Entry
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
TKM evened out the width and height of these steps and created the landing, (see before photo in "MAKEOVER Stone Patio & Walls, Outdoor Fireplace & Brick Entry" Project) upgrading the safety and curb appeal of our grateful client's home.
Modern Ski Condominium
Modern Ski Condominium
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Custom cubbies were designed around the client's ski storage needs with places for helmets, boots, hanging clothes and a copper lined trough for wet skis. Also, a built-in bench for putting boots on and off. Photo by Kat Alves
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Closet Factory (Richmond, VA)Closet Factory (Richmond, VA)
Custom designed mudroom in stain and painted wood. This luxurious space is incorporated into a laundry room.
Doheny Penthouse Renovation
Doheny Penthouse Renovation
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Photography by Laura Hull.
Maison de campagne
Maison de campagne
UserUser
Rénovation & aménagement d'une maison de campagne en normandie Crédit: Julien Aupetit & Rose Houillon
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Cobble Hill Brooklyn Brownstone Renovation
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
The entry leads to an open plan parlor floor. with adjacent living room at the front, dining in the middle and open kitchen in the back of the house.. One hidden surprise is the paneled door that opens to reveal a tiny guest bath under the existing staircase. Executive Saarinen arm chairs from are reupholstered in a shiny Knoll 'Tryst' fabric which adds texture and compliments the black lacquer mushroom 1970's table and shiny silver frame of the large round mirror. Photo: Ward Roberts
HAMPSHIRE GEORGIAN HOUSE
HAMPSHIRE GEORGIAN HOUSE
JOHNSTON PARKE INTERIORSJOHNSTON PARKE INTERIORS
alexis hamilton
Garderobe
Garderobe
HOLZMANIERENHOLZMANIEREN
Garderobe Foto: Niels Bruchmann
Stay Awhile - AirBnB Basement
Stay Awhile - AirBnB Basement
The Remodel GroupThe Remodel Group
The entry to the Airbnb is clean, simple, and inviting - perfect for first time guests to feel right at home.
Projet Bourg Tibourg , Architectes: Carla Lopez et Margaux Meza
Projet Bourg Tibourg , Architectes: Carla Lopez et Margaux Meza
Transition Interior DesignTransition Interior Design
Transition Interior Design
LAKESIDE SUMMER HOMES
LAKESIDE SUMMER HOMES
DESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOORDESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOOR
A Farmhouse In The Middle of Florida
A Farmhouse In The Middle of Florida
Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.
Kelly: “We wanted to build our own house and I did not want to move again. We had moved quite a bit earlier on. I like rehabbing and I like design, as a stay at home mom it has been my hobby and we wanted our forever home.” ************************************************************************* Transitional Foyer featuring white painted pine tongue and groove wall and ceiling. Natural wood stained French door, picture and mirror frames work to blend with medium tone hardwood flooring. Flower pattern Settee with blue painted trim to match opposite cabinet. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.
Mud Room Organization with Extra Storage for Footwear
Mud Room Organization with Extra Storage for Footwear
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This mud room includes extra storage for footwear next to the main organization system. The vertical shoe closet features a space saving design intended to provide a lot of storage while using very little floor space. Extra deep shelves included with this cabinet can hold more than one pair of shoes, and spacing the shelves a little farther apart makes them perfect for tall items like boots. Closet doors keep everything out-of-sight, ensuring a neat and tidy look. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler
Invicta Construction to completion
Invicta Construction to completion
Brittany C Wallace InteriorsBrittany C Wallace Interiors
Foyer entry with double doors, extra detail on trim with a shoulder casing, plinth blocks, columns separating dining room, paneled trim breaking up the large two story space.
Orlando, White Modern Kitchen
Orlando, White Modern Kitchen
Central Kitchen & BathCentral Kitchen & Bath
Return to Gracious in Andover
Return to Gracious in Andover
Feinmann, Inc.Feinmann, Inc.
The rear entry of the home is used frequently by family and guests. A gracious mudroom was created with plenty of storage to keep clutter out of sight. The orange door and stunning hardware make a statement. Photo by Eric Roth
McKenzie Heights 2
McKenzie Heights 2
Alex Glegg DesignAlex Glegg Design
Barry Calhoun Photography Sophie Burke Interior Design
Felbrigg Ave. Toronto
Felbrigg Ave. Toronto
MarquisCabinets.caMarquisCabinets.ca
Edward Der-Boghossian Although the kitchen looks fairly normal, the whole property had a triangular shape which made it a very difficult floor plan to work with. The triangular shape of the kitchen allowed an interesting shape island in the middle of the floor, as well as different sized pantries to accommodate the difficult floor plan. The pull out drawers are made of birch with a dark walnut finish to match the rest of the cabinetry. We installed double uppers, and made the top layer of cabinetry deeper than the lower level, and also put some LED lighting in. While the floor plan was tough to work with, the results turned out great.
Ambler Residence
Ambler Residence
Odile Gelinard InteriorsOdile Gelinard Interiors
Pale gray custom cabinetry and dark honed slate tiles offer a streamlined look in this compact mudroom. Coats and shoes are are out of sight, well organized in shallow cabinets. Steve Ladner Photography
Andover Foyer
Andover Foyer
Allison Ducharme Interior DesignAllison Ducharme Interior Design

Small 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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