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Arts & Crafts Whole House Remodel in Arlington
Arts & Crafts Whole House Remodel in Arlington
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
2011 NARI CAPITAL COTY FINALIST AWARD WINNER This 1970’s split-level single-family home in an upscale Arlington neighborhood had been neglected for years. With his surrounding neighbors all doing major exterior and interior remodeling, however, the owner decided it was time to renovate his property as well. After several consultation meetings with the design team at Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes, he settled on an exterior layout to create an Art & Craft design for the home. It all got started by excavating the front and left side of the house and attaching a wrap-around stone porch. Key design attributes include a black metal roof, large tapered columns, blue and grey random style flag stone, beaded stain ceiling paneling and an octagonal seating area on the left side of this porch. The front porch has a wide stairway and another set of stairs leads to the back yard. All exterior walls of the home were modified with new headers to allow much larger custom-made windows, new front doors garage doors, and French side and back doors. A custom-designed mahogany front door with leaded glass provides more light and offers a wider entrance into the home’s living area. Design challenges included removing the entire face of the home and then adding new insulation, Tyvek and Hardiplank siding. The use of high-efficiency low-e windows makes the home air tight. The Arts & Crafts design touches include the front gable over the front porch, the prairie-style grill pattern on the windows and doors, the use of tapered columns sitting over stone columns and the leaded glass front door. Decorative exterior lighting provides the finishing touches to this look. Inside, custom woodwork, crown molding, custom glass cabinets and interior pillars carry the design. Upon entering the space, visitors face a large partition that separates the living area from a gourmet Arts & Crafts kitchen and dining room. The home’s signature space, the kitchen offers contrasting dark and light cherry cabinets. Wide plank hard wood floors, exotic granite counters and stainless steel professional-grade appliances make this a kitchen fit for any chef.
San Juan Island Residence
San Juan Island Residence
NB Design Group, IncNB Design Group, Inc
Built in bench in entry with coat storage above. Custom sea glass chandelier takes center stage in the space.
This is an example of a large rustic foyer in Seattle with slate flooring and black floors.
Double Arrow Residence
Double Arrow Residence
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Double Arrow Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Locati Interiors, Photography by Roger Wade
This is an example of a rustic entrance in Other with feature lighting.
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Utah St. Arlington, VA
Utah St. Arlington, VA
UserUser
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring.
Modern Bohemian Remodel
Modern Bohemian Remodel
KH Home Design and FurnishingsKH Home Design and Furnishings
This oversized mudroom leads directly to the custom built stairs leading to the second floor. It features six enclosed lockers for storage and has additional open storage on both the top and bottom. This room was completed using an area rug to add texture. The adjacent wall features a custom refinished church pew with a bright vivid pop of color to break up the neutrals. Above the seating is a large gallery wall perfect for showcasing all of those family portraits.
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Classic entrance in Los Angeles.
Farmdale Avenue
Farmdale Avenue
Neue FocusNeue Focus
Classic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
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Peponi Pine Lodge
Peponi Pine Lodge
Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc.Charles Todd Helton Architect, Inc.
Jerry B. Smith Photography
This is an example of a farmhouse entrance in Houston.
Miami Modern Custom Home
Miami Modern Custom Home
Pioneer Architecture, LLC.Pioneer Architecture, LLC.
Photo of a large modern foyer in Miami with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and white floors.
Villa Oceano Azul
Villa Oceano Azul
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Ed Butera
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Miami with marble flooring and a double front door.
Rosenwald House
Rosenwald House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This remodel of a mid century gem is located in the town of Lincoln, MA, a hot bed of modernist homes inspired by Walter Gropius’ own house built nearby in the 1940s. Flavin Architects updated the design by opening up the kitchen and living room. Spectacular exposed beams were lightened with a light grey stain and the floor was finished in a dark grey cerused oak stain. The low pitched roofs, open floor plan, and large windows openings connect the house to nature to make the most of its rural setting. Photo by: Nat Rae Photography
Payette Lake Mountain Modern
Payette Lake Mountain Modern
J Truex ArchitectureJ Truex Architecture
Faith Mackert
Photo of a modern entrance in Boise.
Laguna Beach Ocean View Home Remodel
Laguna Beach Ocean View Home Remodel
UserUser
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Orange County.
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26 - Orem, Utah Residence
26 - Orem, Utah Residence
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Photo of a large classic boot room in Orange County with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Quoizel Living Room
Quoizel Living Room
QuoizelQuoizel
This understated style provides a stylish soft modern look for most any room. The etched shade is painted white inside diffusing the light evenly and illuminating your home with a soothing glow. It is held in place by softly curved arms and is available in three finishes: Antique Nickel Polished Chrome Palladian Bronze and Weathered Brass.
Riverfront Condo Lobby
Riverfront Condo Lobby
Interior Design Consulting IncInterior Design Consulting Inc
Gathering Space for Residence. photo by Kerry Darwish
Inspiration for a modern entrance in Cincinnati.
Fridman Home
Fridman Home
Stoeck InteriorsStoeck Interiors
Brandie Stoeck
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white 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!
Nantucket Shingle Style Beachside Home Entry
Nantucket Shingle Style Beachside Home Entry
Bluewater Home BuildersBluewater Home Builders
Floor to ceiling recessed paneling graces the spacious two-story entry foyer with barrel vaulted ceiling.
Photo of a large traditional foyer in New York with medium hardwood flooring, grey walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
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Michelle Williams PhotographyMichelle Williams Photography
Entry to the Orbit Homes, Seavue luxury home.
Contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls.
Transitional/Contemporary Interiors
Transitional/Contemporary Interiors
Suma Design and ConstructionSuma Design and Construction
Matt
Inspiration for a modern entrance in Kansas City.
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