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Down to the studs
Down to the studs
restyle design, llcrestyle design, llc
This ranch was a complete renovation! We took it down to the studs and redesigned the space for this young family. We opened up the main floor to create a large kitchen with two islands and seating for a crowd and a dining nook that looks out on the beautiful front yard. We created two seating areas, one for TV viewing and one for relaxing in front of the bar area. We added a new mudroom with lots of closed storage cabinets, a pantry with a sliding barn door and a powder room for guests. We raised the ceilings by a foot and added beams for definition of the spaces. We gave the whole home a unified feel using lots of white and grey throughout with pops of orange to keep it fun.
Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
(c) steve keating photography Wolf Creek View Cabin sits in a lightly treed meadow, surrounded by foothills and mountains in Eastern Washington. The 1,800 square foot home is designed as two interlocking “L’s”. A covered patio is located at the intersection of one “L,” offering a protected place to sit while enjoying sweeping views of the valley. A lighter screening “L” creates a courtyard that provides shelter from seasonal winds and an intimate space with privacy from neighboring houses. The building mass is kept low in order to minimize the visual impact of the cabin on the valley floor. The roof line and walls extend into the landscape and abstract the mountain profiles beyond. Weathering steel siding blends with the natural vegetation and provides a low maintenance exterior. We believe this project is successful in its peaceful integration with the landscape and offers an innovative solution in form and aesthetics for cabin architecture.
Wilmington Court - Mudroom
Wilmington Court - Mudroom
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Mudroom featuring custom industrial raw steel lockers with grilled door panels and wood bench surface. Custom designed & fabricated wood barn door with raw steel strap & rivet top panel. Decorative raw concrete floor tiles. View to kitchen & living rooms beyond.
Commerce Island Residence
Commerce Island Residence
TR Design Group "The" Residential Design GroupTR Design Group "The" Residential Design Group
Large mediterranean foyer in Detroit with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Classic boot room in San Francisco with white walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
Mill Valley, CA
Mill Valley, CA
Urrutia DesignUrrutia Design
URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Matt Sartain
Classic entrance in San Francisco.
Homecoming
Homecoming
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Photo: Jim Westphalen
Inspiration for a rustic boot room in Burlington with brown walls and grey floors.
2017 Artisan Home
2017 Artisan Home
Highmark BuildersHighmark Builders
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls and grey floors.
River House
River House
Cotton Construction IncCotton Construction Inc
Photo of a farmhouse entrance in Birmingham with brick flooring and a stable front door.
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Mudroom/Laundry Room
Peace DesignPeace Design
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Other.
Lake Union Viewpoint
Lake Union Viewpoint
P31 CollaborativeP31 Collaborative
YE-H Photography
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Dovecote Barn
Dovecote Barn
David Butler PhotographyDavid Butler Photography
David Butler
Farmhouse front door in London with a single front door and a light wood front door.
Mountain-Inspired Living
Mountain-Inspired Living
Rufty Custom Built Homes and RemodelingRufty Custom Built Homes and Remodeling
Design ideas for a rustic boot room in Raleigh with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Kenwood Cottage
Kenwood Cottage
PKA.PKA.
Paul Crosby Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Minneapolis with an orange front door and white walls.
Oro-Medonte Farm Renovation
Oro-Medonte Farm Renovation
Custom CADD IncCustom CADD Inc
Lorenzo Yenko
Photo of a small classic boot room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Carmel / 5442 Plan - Oswego Road
Carmel / 5442 Plan - Oswego Road
Sigma Builders LLCSigma Builders LLC
K.C.Ferrill with Dream Home Media LLC.
Photo of a classic boot room in Indianapolis with white walls and grey floors.
Java Residence
Java Residence
Revolve Design-BuildRevolve Design-Build
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Back Bay Apartment
Back Bay Apartment
David Sharff Architect, P.C.David Sharff Architect, P.C.
Michael J. Lee Photography
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Boston with white walls and grey floors.
Cylinders Drive
Cylinders Drive
Sea Breeze HomesSea Breeze Homes
The Entry creates the wow-factor that this home deserves. The sliding shoji-style door, with frosted glass panels, sets the mood for the rest of the area Photography by Asher King
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Design ideas for a rural boot room in San Francisco.

Barn Doors 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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