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Sunset Blvd - Nook
Sunset Blvd - Nook
Pravada FloorsPravada Floors
European White Oak Hardwood Flooring 'Eiffel' from the Artistique collection throughout this 3.382 sq. foot traditional home just off of Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles, CA
Victory at Verrado- Entertainer Plan
Victory at Verrado- Entertainer Plan
Maracay Homes Design StudioMaracay Homes Design Studio
This is an example of a classic entrance in Phoenix.
Mud Room Cabinets
Mud Room Cabinets
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Entering from the garage, this mud area is a welcoming transition between the exterior and interior spaces. Since this is located in an open plan family room, the homeowners wanted the built-in cabinets to echo the style in the rest of the house while still providing all the benefits of a mud room. Kara Lashuay
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Ski Trail Legacy
Ski Trail Legacy
Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.Gerber Berend Design Build, Inc.
Photo Credit David Patterson Photography
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Denver.
Upton Street
Upton Street
Brush Arbor Home ConstructionBrush Arbor Home Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front door in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Gibbes
Gibbes
DwellingDwelling
Photo of a classic foyer in Charleston with pink walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Ingresso
Ingresso
Facile RistrutturareFacile Ristrutturare
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Rome with feature lighting.
Contemporary Mid-Century
Contemporary Mid-Century
Maggetti Construction Inc.Maggetti Construction Inc.
Kate Falconer
Medium sized midcentury hallway in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Real Calacatta Porcelain
Real Calacatta Porcelain
Cercan TileCercan Tile
Flora Di Menna Design designed this stunning home using the Real Calcutta polished porcelain tile. As durable as it is beautiful.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Detroit with white walls and porcelain flooring.
Lakehouse
Lakehouse
Kim Hoegger Home aka Cottage GirlKim Hoegger Home aka Cottage Girl
www.billmathews.com
Beach style entrance in Dallas with white walls.
Modern Neoclassical-150102
Modern Neoclassical-150102
Rice Residential DesignRice Residential Design
Traditional entrance in Houston.
Chateau Deux
Chateau Deux
UserUser
Alise O'Brien
Photo of a vintage foyer in St Louis with a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, grey walls and feature lighting.
WESTCHESTER, NY
WESTCHESTER, NY
Natasha Habermann StudioNatasha Habermann Studio
Natasha Habermann
Small contemporary foyer in New York with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a blue front door and beige floors.
Airplane Hanger Residence
Airplane Hanger Residence
Design Barbarians ArchitectsDesign Barbarians Architects
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Phoenix with white walls and porcelain flooring.
Seacoast rustic modern kitchen
Seacoast rustic modern kitchen
Patty Kennedy Interiors, LLCPatty Kennedy Interiors, LLC
Rob Karosis Photography
Photo of a classic entrance in Boston with white walls and feature lighting.
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Client Projects
Cement Tile ShopCement Tile Shop
Zebra Charcoal from Cement Tile Shop
Entrance in Tampa.
Home Staging y Fotografía en Villa de alquiler vacacional
Home Staging y Fotografía en Villa de alquiler vacacional
Home & Haus | Home Staging & FotografíaHome & Haus | Home Staging & Fotografía
Home & Haus Homestaging & Fotografía Entrada a la villa por una gran cristalera que deja pasar la luz directamente a la escalera que se sitúa a la derecha y que baja a la planta inferior. Desde aquí una gran vista del mar mediterráneo, del salón, del comedor y parte de la cocina.
Farmhouse Chic
Farmhouse Chic
Alicia Zupan DesignsAlicia Zupan Designs
Caleb Collins with Nested Tours
Rural entrance in Oklahoma City with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Avon Ave, Temple City - SFH
Avon Ave, Temple City - SFH
Jen YouJen You
Entryway with high ceilings, chandeliers, marble flooring, wood staircase, custom woodwork
Traditional foyer in Los Angeles with marble flooring 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!
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Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Moscow.
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