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Shingle-Style Home For An Active Family
Shingle-Style Home For An Active Family
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Nautical boot room in New York with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Ingresso - corridoio
Ingresso - corridoio
Facile RistrutturareFacile Ristrutturare
Photo of a classic foyer in Rome with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Last House on the Left
Last House on the Left
SV DesignSV Design
Having been neglected for nearly 50 years, this home was rescued by new owners who sought to restore the home to its original grandeur. Prominently located on the rocky shoreline, its presence welcomes all who enter into Marblehead from the Boston area. The exterior respects tradition; the interior combines tradition with a sparse respect for proportion, scale and unadorned beauty of space and light. This project was featured in Design New England Magazine. http://bit.ly/SVResurrection Photo Credit: Eric Roth
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the cinnamon post
UserUser
main hall
This is an example of a bohemian entrance in Toronto with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Design ideas for a bohemian hallway in San Francisco with yellow walls and dark hardwood flooring.
EAST SIDE RESIDENCE
EAST SIDE RESIDENCE
gradegrade
GRADE took a modern approach to this stately 2,500 sq. ft. Upper East Side residence, completing the project in May 2010. With the objective to revitalize a classic space and manifest a new aesthetic identity for the client, GRADE's serene design provides a backdrop that reflects the client's colorful past through carefully cultivated accents and utilizes elevated modern pieces to represent a new stage in her life. The color palette was kept soft and feminine, with textured fabrics introduced to complement the welcoming oversized furniture.
jamesthomas, LLC
jamesthomas, LLC
Jamesthomas InteriorsJamesthomas Interiors
Front Foyer
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Chicago with medium hardwood flooring.
Westminster Townhouse II
Westminster Townhouse II
NHInteriorsNHInteriors
Design ideas for a traditional hallway in West Midlands with feature lighting.
Culture Mix
Culture Mix
La Redoute IntérieursLa Redoute Intérieurs
Design ideas for a retro boot room in Lille with green walls and light hardwood flooring.
Foyer Entry
Foyer Entry
Sroka Design, Inc.Sroka Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary hallway in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Tangletown Tudor
Tangletown Tudor
Laura Engen Interior DesignLaura Engen Interior Design
Designer: Laura Engen Interior Design Architectural Designer: Will Spencer Studio Builder: Reuter Walton Residential Photographer: Alyssa Lee Photography
The Lake House - Dining Room
The Lake House - Dining Room
Noble Interiors Inc.Noble Interiors Inc.
Landmark Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic hallway in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Rénovation d'un prieuré en pierres dorées dans le Beaujolais
Rénovation d'un prieuré en pierres dorées dans le Beaujolais
DizingDizing
THIERRY ROUSSEAU
Inspiration for a medium sized country front door in Lyon with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Manhattan Beach Residence
Manhattan Beach Residence
Erin King InteriorsErin King Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Los Angeles with white walls and a grey front door.
Marina District Flats
Marina District Flats
Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
Photo of a classic entrance in San Francisco with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
MILAN / APARTMENT EXTENSION
MILAN / APARTMENT EXTENSION
BIANCOSTUDIOBIANCOSTUDIO
andrea pugiotto
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Milan with medium hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
Parquet
Parquet
The New & Reclaimed Flooring CompanyThe New & Reclaimed Flooring Company
Joe Clark
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in London.
Malinard Manor - Entry
Malinard Manor - Entry
Cravotta InteriorsCravotta Interiors
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Austin with dark hardwood flooring.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Dallas with beige walls and a double front door.

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!
NET ZERO LUXURY HOME
NET ZERO LUXURY HOME
TIMBERWORX CUSTOM HOMESTIMBERWORX CUSTOM HOMES
Gillian Jackson
This is an example of a mediterranean foyer in Toronto with white walls, a double front door, a glass front door and light hardwood flooring.
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