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Vestibule with Wood Walls Ideas and Designs

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Part of our scope was the cedar gate and the house numbers.
ЖК Вест Гарден
ЖК Вест Гарден
ON DesignON Design
New Home in Bettendorf Quad Cities with Modern Lighting and Custom Cabinetry
New Home in Bettendorf Quad Cities with Modern Lighting and Custom Cabinetry
Village Home StoresVillage Home Stores
Crystorama "Clover" Aged Brass chandeliers hang in the entry and airlock of a new home built n Bettendorf, Iowa. Lighting by Village Home Stores for Windmiller Design + Build of the Quad Cities.
orange pivot gate at courtyard entry
orange pivot gate at courtyard entry
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
A custom lacquered orange pivot gate at the double-sided cedar wood slats courtyard enclosure provides both privacy and creates movement and pattern at the entry court.
Modern Seattle Renovation
Modern Seattle Renovation
UserUser
A custom D1 Entry Door flanked by substantial sidelights was designed in a bold rust color to highlight the entrance to the home and provide a sense of welcoming. The vibrant entrance sets a tone of excitement and vivacity that is carried throughout the home. A combination of cedar, concrete, and metal siding grounds the home in its environment, provides architectural interest, and enlists massing to double as an ornament. The overall effect is a design that remains understated among the diverse vegetation but also serves enough eye-catching design elements to delight the senses.
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Marc Newman ArchitectMarc Newman Architect
View of entry courtyard screened by vertical wood slat wall & gate.
Modern Coastal
Modern Coastal
Nina Williams InteriorsNina Williams Interiors
A long two tiered table serves as an entry console. Custom applied moldings texture the walls and coastal baskets and accessories give this entry a relaxed feel.
Day at the Upper Beach
Day at the Upper Beach
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Anderson residence
Anderson residence
CRS DesignCRS Design
The main entry area has exposed log architecture at the interior walls and ceiling. the southwestern style meets modern farmhouse is shown in the furniture and accessory items
A Contemporary Modern Facade
A Contemporary Modern Facade
E. F. San JuanE. F. San Juan
Architect: Michael Morrow, Kinneymorrow Architecture Builder: Galvas Construction For this contemporary beach escape in the affluent resort community of Alys Beach, Florida, the team at E. F. San Juan constructed a series of unique Satina™ tropical hardwood screens that form parts of the home’s facade, railings, courtyard gate, and more. “Architect Michael Morrow of Kinneymorrow Architecture came to us with his design inspiration, and I have to say that we knocked it out of the park,” says E. F. San Juan’s president, Edward San Juan. Challenges: The seeming simplicity of this exterior facade is deceptively complex. The horizontal lines and spacing that Michael wanted to carry through the facade encompassed gates, shutters, screens, balcony rails, and rain shields had to be incredibly precise to fit seamlessly and remain intact through the years. “It’s always a challenge to execute contemporary details, as there is nowhere to hide imperfections,” says Michael. “The reality of being in a seaside climate compounded on top of that, especially working with wood.” Solution: The E. F. San Juan engineering department worked out the complex fabrication details required to make Michael’s design inspiration come together, and the team at Galvas Construction did an excellent job of installing all pieces to bring the plan to fruition. We used our trademarked Satina™ tropical hardwood to fabricate the facade and engineered tertiary attachment methods into the components to ensure longevity. “This was one of the most complex exteriors we have engineered, and, as always, we loved the challenge,” Edward says. Michael adds, “The exterior woodwork on this project is the project, and so this one would not have been possible without E. F. San Juan. Collaborating was a joy, from working out the details to the exquisite realization. These folks have forgotten more about wood than most people will ever know in the first place!” Thank you to Michael, Kinneymorrow, and the team at Galvas Construction for choosing E. F. San Juan. --- Photography courtesy of Alys Beach
Casa AS
Casa AS
Interni 19 | Studio di ArchitetturaInterni 19 | Studio di Architettura
Project Simply The Best
Project Simply The Best
Urbaine HomeUrbaine Home
Psomas Residence
Psomas Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Exterior entry with wood clad 3-car garage. Concrete path with landscape leads enclosed courtyard of breeze block marking a private entrance
Дизайнерский ремонт трехкомнатной квартиры 90м2
Дизайнерский ремонт трехкомнатной квартиры 90м2
Федерация РемонтаФедерация Ремонта
Дизайнерский ремонт трехкомнатной квартиры 90м2
Waterfront Condo Renovation
Waterfront Condo Renovation
Picnic Design Inc.Picnic Design Inc.
ЖК Вест Гарден
ЖК Вест Гарден
ON DesignON Design
Alta Vista Collection | Laguna Oak | Elliot Meyers Design | Vermont
Alta Vista Collection | Laguna Oak | Elliot Meyers Design | Vermont
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Who said hardwood is meant only for floors? Elliot Meyers Design featured the Laguna Oak from the Alta Vista Collection in this condo lobby, displaying a contemporary-modern lifestyle. The walls are crafted from French White Oak and known for it's sturdy material.
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Hillsborough Vaastu Residence
Marc Newman ArchitectMarc Newman Architect
New House_Kittanning, PA
New House_Kittanning, PA
Gaskill ArchitectureGaskill Architecture
Centro terapéutico en Poble Nou
Centro terapéutico en Poble Nou
REHAB meREHAB me
Espacio caracterizado por unas divisorias en madera, estructura vista y paneles en blanco para resaltar su luminosidad. La parte superior es de vidrio transparente para maximizar la sensación de amplitud del espacio.

Vestibule with Wood Walls 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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