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Livable Mid-Century
Livable Mid-Century
Carolina V. Gentry, RIDCarolina V. Gentry, RID
Highly edited and livable, this Dallas mid-century residence is both bright and airy. The layered neutrals are brightened with carefully placed pops of color, creating a simultaneously welcoming and relaxing space. The home is a perfect spot for both entertaining large groups and enjoying family time -- exactly what the clients were looking for.
External Door
External Door
Aru Joinery LtdAru Joinery Ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Dublin.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Boston with white walls, a single front door, a red front door and ceramic flooring.
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Воспоминания о Гауди
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Светлана ЧерноваСветлана Чернова
Иван Сорокин
Design ideas for a bohemian entrance in Saint Petersburg.
Next Dimension | Windsor Windows & Doors
Next Dimension | Windsor Windows & Doors
Mueller Roofing DistributorsMueller Roofing Distributors
Medium sized traditional entrance in Cincinnati.
Mathers Residence
Mathers Residence
splyce designsplyce design
Sama Jim Canzian
Photo of a modern front door in Vancouver with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
New Traditional
New Traditional
Nicole Benveniste Interior DesignNicole Benveniste Interior Design
David Duncan Livingston For this ground up project in one of Lafayette’s most prized neighborhoods, we brought an East Coast sensibility to this West Coast residence. Honoring the client’s love of classical interiors, we layered the traditional architecture with a crisp contrast of saturated colors, clean moldings and refined white marble. In the living room, tailored furnishings are punctuated by modern accents, bespoke draperies and jewelry like sconces. Built-in custom cabinetry, lasting finishes and indoor/outdoor fabrics were used throughout to create a fresh, elegant yet livable home for this active family of five.
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Stylish Mudroom
Stylish Mudroom
Linda Bartels @ Closet Factory (Denver Metro)Linda Bartels @ Closet Factory (Denver Metro)
Let's face it. The back door is the most used entry into the house. It's the area that needs to be the MOST organized so why not make it both functional AND beautiful, with a splash of color in an otherwise dark area of your home? All members of the family can grab what they need in a hurry, including the dog!
Elllsworth St, Naperville, IL
Elllsworth St, Naperville, IL
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Chicago.
Paterson Project Management - Contemporary Home
Paterson Project Management - Contemporary Home
SIW Impact Windows & DoorsSIW Impact Windows & Doors
J Quick Studios LLC
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Miami with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Il tradizionale fascino della graniglia
Il tradizionale fascino della graniglia
MipaMipa
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Bologna with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Creek Knoll Traditional Elegance
Creek Knoll Traditional Elegance
Filament Lighting & HomeFilament Lighting & Home
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
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Our Work
Closets By Design of Central AlabamaClosets By Design of Central Alabama
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in San Diego with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
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Holiday Home Tour
Holiday Home Tour
Grace + PolishGrace + Polish
Photo of a classic boot room in Cleveland with white walls.
Mancheski
Mancheski
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Glen Oaks Transitional Remodel
Glen Oaks Transitional Remodel
R. Cartwright DesignR. Cartwright Design
The focal point of the dramatic formal entryway is the double staircase, which was completely refinished. The wrought iron railing was a custom design and finished with a special hand-applied blacking. A gray pedestal table with a gracefully curved base and brass accents greets visitors. A pair of large scale wooden chadeliers add an organic touch. Heidi Zeiger
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
Tailored Living Feat. PremierGarage
The Tailored Closet & PremierGarage of Greater DCThe Tailored Closet & PremierGarage of Greater DC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in DC Metro with blue walls and dark hardwood flooring.

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!
Pearlman Way
Pearlman Way
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Photo of a medium sized beach style boot room in San Diego with ceramic flooring and grey walls.
C2 Paint Inspiration!
C2 Paint Inspiration!
Randall'sRandall's
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Ottawa with white walls.
Mokena Interior
Mokena Interior
Jondec PaintingJondec Painting
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Chicago with brick flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
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