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Une entrée tout en subtilité
Une entrée tout en subtilité
Marion Galline - Architecte d'intérieurMarion Galline - Architecte d'intérieur
L'entrée est décloisonnée mais conserve sa fonction, elle est matérialisée par un faux plafond peint dans un bleu profond et un claustra de bois. Le placard attenant est peint dans la même teinte afin de créer une cohérence dans la lecture des espaces. Un tabouret et un miroir complète cet espace pour le rendre fonctionnel. Lorsque l'on rentre chez soi, on peut se déchausser tranquillement, se recoiffer et aller déposer ses effets dans le placard, le tout en profitant d'une belle lumière naturelle.
Entry
Entry
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Roberts Wygal, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For info about our work: design@oharainteriors.com
Woodside Residence
Woodside Residence
Moller Architecture, Inc.Moller Architecture, Inc.
Cesar Rubio
Inspiration for a modern entrance in San Francisco with a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
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Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street
James Gilroy - HousewrightJames Gilroy - Housewright
This inviting, custom window seat doubles as hidden wood storage for the fireplace.
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Boston.
Valencia 1180
Valencia 1180
UserUser
Valencia 1180: Elevation “E”, open Model for Viewing at the Murano at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club Homes in Estero, Florida. Visit www.ArthurRutenbergHomes.com to view other Models. 3 BEDROOMS / 3.5 Baths / Den / Bonus room 3,687 square feet Plan Features: Living Area: 3687 Total Area: 5143 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Stories: 1 Den: Standard Bonus Room: Standard
4630 E Montecito Ave
4630 E Montecito Ave
Yonker ConstructionYonker Construction
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Modern Magnetism
Modern Magnetism
P&H InteriorsP&H Interiors
Contemporary entrance in Miami with white walls, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Lakeside Cottage
Lakeside Cottage
Melichar ArchitectsMelichar Architects
Photo by Jessica Ayala
This is an example of a medium sized coastal front door in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
273 Benning Street
273 Benning Street
Our Town PlansOur Town Plans
Our Town Plans photo by Faith Allen
Classic entrance in Atlanta with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Men's apartment
Men's apartment
Olga RaiskayaOlga Raiskaya
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Moscow with beige walls, a single front door, a brown front door, porcelain flooring, beige floors and exposed beams.
Patina
Patina
Patricia Gray | Interior Design VancouverPatricia Gray | Interior Design Vancouver
Entry foyer with custom millwork ceiling including walnut panelling, silver leafed ceiling and LED lighting. Custom designed ruched velvet settee. Artwork by Patricia Gray.
Russian Hill Project
Russian Hill Project
WNT DESIGNWNT DESIGN
Inspiration for a modern entrance in San Francisco.
41 West - Marco Island, FL - Cape Marco - Tampico - High Rise 1
41 West - Marco Island, FL - Cape Marco - Tampico - High Rise 1
41 West41 West
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Other.
Custom Build Home
Custom Build Home
Dallas Property PhotosDallas Property Photos
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Dallas with feature lighting.
Tracy House
Tracy House
Farhad Ashofteh ArchitectFarhad Ashofteh Architect
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Home Interior
Home Interior
Martha Franco Architecture & DesignMartha Franco Architecture & Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Montreal with white walls, black floors and painted wood flooring.
Jamaica Pond
Jamaica Pond
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Boston with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Tribeca Residence
Tribeca Residence
Dirk Denison ArchitectsDirk Denison Architects
In Collaboration with: Sara Story Design Photography: Eric Laignel
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in New York with a single front door and a black front door.
Lake Oswego Ranch
Lake Oswego Ranch
HOLAH Design + ArchitectureHOLAH Design + Architecture
Doors and windows from Portland Millwork. Marvin windows.
Design ideas for a retro entrance in Portland.

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!
Interiors
Interiors
360 Painting Lake Norman360 Painting Lake Norman
Large classic front door in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
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