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Tobin High Bluff Waterfront Remodel, Camano Island WA
Tobin High Bluff Waterfront Remodel, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Urban entrance in Seattle.
Ferienhaus am Ammersee
Ferienhaus am Ammersee
Lothar Hennig ArchitekturfotografieLothar Hennig Architekturfotografie
Lothar Hennig. Architekten: M13-Architekten
Medium sized contemporary front door in Munich with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Willits Compound
Willits Compound
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
Copyrights: WA design
Design ideas for a medium sized industrial front door in San Francisco with concrete flooring, grey floors, a single front door, a metal front door and white walls.
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NowHouse
NowHouse
Domiteaux Garza ArchitectureDomiteaux Garza Architecture
Photo Credit: Jay Brousseau
Photo of an urban entrance in Austin with concrete flooring, a red front door and grey floors.
South Slope Townhouse
South Slope Townhouse
Etelamaki ArchitectureEtelamaki Architecture
Mikiko Kikuyama
Inspiration for an urban entrance in New York.
Lewis house
Lewis house
Nott ArchitectureNott Architecture
This is an example of an urban entrance in Sydney with a double front door.
Entry
Entry
Duffy Design GroupDuffy Design Group
Richard Mandelkorn Photography
This is an example of a rural porch in Boston with beige walls and a white front door.
Caterpillar House
Caterpillar House
JayJeffersJayJeffers
Caterpillar House is the first LEED Platinum home on the central California coast. Located in the Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel Valley, the home is a modern reinterpretation of mid-century ranch style. JDG’s interiors echo the warm minimalism of the architecture and the hues of the natural surroundings. Photography by Joe Fletcher
Eastmoreland Mediterranean
Eastmoreland Mediterranean
The WorksThe Works
Lincoln Barbour Designer Jessica Helgerson
Inspiration for a mediterranean entrance in Portland.
Квартира в Барселоне
Квартира в Барселоне
Гусева Наталия ВалерьевнаГусева Наталия Валерьевна
Сергей Ананьев
Design ideas for a medium sized urban hallway in Barcelona with white walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Cat Mountain Residence
Cat Mountain Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Conceived as a remodel and addition, the final design iteration for this home is uniquely multifaceted. Structural considerations required a more extensive tear down, however the clients wanted the entire remodel design kept intact, essentially recreating much of the existing home. The overall floor plan design centers on maximizing the views, while extensive glazing is carefully placed to frame and enhance them. The residence opens up to the outdoor living and views from multiple spaces and visually connects interior spaces in the inner court. The client, who also specializes in residential interiors, had a vision of ‘transitional’ style for the home, marrying clean and contemporary elements with touches of antique charm. Energy efficient materials along with reclaimed architectural wood details were seamlessly integrated, adding sustainable design elements to this transitional design. The architect and client collaboration strived to achieve modern, clean spaces playfully interjecting rustic elements throughout the home. Greenbelt Homes Glynis Wood Interiors Photography by Bryant Hill
Modern Retreat
Modern Retreat
Selle Valley Construction, Inc.Selle Valley Construction, Inc.
Entry of the Modern Retreat. Here you can see all of the different materials and textures that were used as siding: Breckenridge plywood, cedar board and batt, cedar lap siding, cold rolled steel, and rusted corrugated metal for soffit. Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier.
Duboce Park Industrial Modern
Duboce Park Industrial Modern
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
Stylish brewery owners with airline miles that match George Clooney’s decided to hire Regan Baker Design to transform their beloved Duboce Park second home into an organic modern oasis reflecting their modern aesthetic and sustainable, green conscience lifestyle. From hops to floors, we worked extensively with our design savvy clients to provide a new footprint for their kitchen, dining and living room area, redesigned three bathrooms, reconfigured and designed the master suite, and replaced an existing spiral staircase with a new modern, steel staircase. We collaborated with an architect to expedite the permit process, as well as hired a structural engineer to help with the new loads from removing the stairs and load bearing walls in the kitchen and Master bedroom. We also used LED light fixtures, FSC certified cabinetry and low VOC paint finishes. Regan Baker Design was responsible for the overall schematics, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, as well as the selection and procurement of all fixtures, cabinets, equipment, furniture,and accessories. Key Contributors: Green Home Construction; Photography: Sarah Hebenstreit / Modern Kids Co. In this photo: We added a pop of color on the built-in bookshelf, and used CB2 space saving wall-racks for bikes as decor.
Replacement Windows, Doors & Siding Projects
Replacement Windows, Doors & Siding Projects
Legacy EcoView WindowsLegacy EcoView Windows
Contemporary front door in Atlanta with concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Industrial Design
Industrial Design
Eran Turgeman - PhotographerEran Turgeman - Photographer
Design ideas for an urban entrance in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and black floors.
Walkabout Exterior
Walkabout Exterior
NICK DEAVER JES DEAVER architectureNICK DEAVER JES DEAVER architecture
Photo by. Roger Williams, AIA
Design ideas for an industrial entrance in Austin.
Turnstyle ID - Lieve Saether - Christmas Installation
Turnstyle ID - Lieve Saether - Christmas Installation
Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio MarketingTwist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing
Allison Cartwright
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Austin with a pivot front door and a grey front door.
Mesa View Residence
Mesa View Residence
RRM Design GroupRRM Design Group
This is an example of an industrial entrance in San Luis Obispo with concrete flooring.
Santa Rosa Barn
Santa Rosa Barn
Jentry McGraw Design AssociatesJentry McGraw Design Associates
This is an example of a farmhouse entrance in San Francisco.

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!
Anderson Pavilion
Anderson Pavilion
miller designmiller design
Mark Peters Photo
Inspiration for an urban front door in Sacramento with a pivot front door and a metal front door.
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