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Mud Room Expansion | Richmond, VA
Mud Room Expansion | Richmond, VA
Jennifer Radakovic DesignJennifer Radakovic Design
The expansion of this mudroom more than doubled its size. New custom cabinets ensure everything has a place. New tile floor and brass hardware tie the new and existing spaces together. QPH Photo
Evanston Single Family Home
Evanston Single Family Home
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
This mudroom has ample space and storage. Featuring a stained bench seat with white cabinetry. A small coat closet provides extra storage.
Rolfe
Rolfe
Nested Design StudioNested Design Studio
Qphoto
Hyannis Harbor House
Hyannis Harbor House
Sea Squared DesignSea Squared Design
This Cape Cod house on Hyannis Harbor was designed to capture the views of the harbor. Coastal design elements such as ship lap, compass tile, and muted coastal colors come together to create an ocean feel. Photography: Joyelle West Designer: Christine Granfield
Haus G.
Haus G.
RADON photography / Norman RadonRADON photography / Norman Radon
(c) RADON photography / Norman Radon
Traditional Entrance
Traditional Entrance
Yandina Sunrise
Yandina Sunrise
Atelier Chen HungAtelier Chen Hung
Anchored by terraced concrete platforms, an interior terrain has been created in response to the sloping land. Photography by James Hung
Blaine Beach House
Blaine Beach House
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Situated on the north shore of Birch Point this high-performance beach home enjoys a view across Boundary Bay to White Rock, BC and the BC Coastal Range beyond. Designed for indoor, outdoor living the many decks, patios, porches, outdoor fireplace, and firepit welcome friends and family to gather outside regardless of the weather. From a high-performance perspective this home was built to and certified by the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home program and the EnergyStar program. In fact, an independent testing/rating agency was able to show that the home will only use 53% of the energy of a typical new home, all while being more comfortable and healthier. As with all high-performance homes we find a sweet spot that returns an excellent, comfortable, healthy home to the owners, while also producing a building that minimizes its environmental footprint. Design by JWR Design Photography by Radley Muller Photography Interior Design by Markie Nelson Interior Design
Murphy Dr.
Murphy Dr.
Est Elle Agency of DesignEst Elle Agency of Design
crisp white built in cabinetry, designed to keep coats shoes and bags organized.
Clackamas River
Clackamas River
RebuildRebuild
Rebuild
Ho-Ho-Kus - Front Vestibule Addition
Ho-Ho-Kus - Front Vestibule Addition
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
In this small but quaint project, the owners wanted to build a new front entry vestibule to their existing 1920's home. Keeping in mind the period detailing, the owners requested a hand rendering of the proposed addition to help them visualize their new entry space. Due to existing lot constraints, the project required approval by the local Zoning Board of Appeals, which we assisted the homeowner in obtaining. The new addition, when completed, added the finishing touch to the homeowner's meticulous restoration efforts. Photo: Amy M. Nowak-Palmerini
Квартира на Октябрьском поле
Квартира на Октябрьском поле
Наталья ШирокорадНаталья Широкорад
Almaden Modern Farmhouse
Almaden Modern Farmhouse
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This project was a merging of styles between a modern aesthetic and rustic farmhouse. The owners purchased their grandparents’ home, but made it completely their own by reimagining the layout, making the kitchen large and open to better accommodate their growing family.
home build in maison du lac
home build in maison du lac
Integrity BuildersIntegrity Builders
Lobster Cove
Lobster Cove
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Michael J. Lee Photography
Olive
Olive
Inside StoriesInside Stories
Vignette of the entry.
402 MUSASHINO RESIDENCE
402 MUSASHINO RESIDENCE
RYO ASO DESIGN OFFICERYO ASO DESIGN OFFICE
Uptown Brownstone 2
Uptown Brownstone 2
Mowery Marsh Architects LLCMowery Marsh Architects LLC
Lovely entry vestibule with wood paneling and wallpapered upper walls and ceiling. Matching upholstery at the custom bench which houses drawers for all the necessities. Hooks for coats and a decorative mirror to check yourself before you head out the door! Interior Design Credit: J Laurie Design Photo Credit: Blackstock Photography
House in Iga
House in Iga
Mimasis Design／ミメイシスデザインMimasis Design／ミメイシスデザイン
離れのアトリエ
Bayview
Bayview
Louise Kremeris InteriorsLouise Kremeris Interiors
This apartment is in an older building in north Toronto. The clients were downsizing and wanted a clean, uncluttered space. We removed the hall closet, fitted the drop ceiling with pot lights, clad the accent wall with grass cloth and furnished the niche with a beautiful walnut cabinet.

Small Entrance with Grey Floors 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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