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Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door and a Vaulted Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Custom Doors | Entry Door Installs - Great Park
Custom Doors | Entry Door Installs - Great Park
The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential GroupThe Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group
Small contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
Broadmoor Mid Century
Broadmoor Mid Century
Patricia Brennan ArchitectsPatricia Brennan Architects
Split level entry open to living spaces above and entertainment spaces at the lower level.
Medium sized retro foyer in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Art & Color
Art & Color
elena del bucchia DESIGNelena del bucchia DESIGN
Entry into a modern family home filled with color and textures.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Calgary with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Downtown Bellevue Custom Home | Entry
Downtown Bellevue Custom Home | Entry
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The grand foyer is covered in beautiful wood paneling, floor to ceiling. Custom shaped windows and skylights let in the Pacific Northwest light.
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Seattle with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
Barton Residence
Barton Residence
Hugo DesignHugo Design
Large contemporary entrance in Brisbane with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Brenwick Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA
Brenwick Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA
FlooretFlooret
Rich toasted cherry with a light rustic grain that has iconic character and texture. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
East Atlanta Ranch Rebuild
East Atlanta Ranch Rebuild
Craftbuilt, Inc.Craftbuilt, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Atlanta with green walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and brick walls.
Phelan Rammed Earth
Phelan Rammed Earth
Michael Limb BuildersMichael Limb Builders
Rammed Earth and Silvertop Ash Cladded walls complemented by bluestone crazy paving
Medium sized nautical foyer in Geelong with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Kara DesaroKara Desaro
Design ideas for a country entrance in Boise with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Home Addition & Sports Court
Home Addition & Sports Court
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Entry with reclaimed wood accents, stone floors and stone stacked fireplace. Custom lighting and furniture sets the tone for the Rustic and Southwestern feel.
Water's Edge
Water's Edge
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Photo of a nautical foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and a vaulted ceiling.
VISIONE E PROGETTO | 170 mq. in centro città
VISIONE E PROGETTO | 170 mq. in centro città
Longo Troja | Studio d'architetturaLongo Troja | Studio d'architettura
un lavoro di piegatura della lamiera microforata verniciata a fuoco disegna con delicatezza e trasparenze lo spazio dell'ingresso, che per il resto lasciamo intatto rispetto ai pavimenti in marmo dai colori tenui, alla bella porta in legno e vetro. Ad illuminare la volta i raffinati corpi illuminati della Viabizzuno in finitura copper bronze
Water's Edge
Water's Edge
ID by GwenID by Gwen
Design ideas for a coastal foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Ranch House Addition and Remodel
Ranch House Addition and Remodel
ETIN Design PLLCETIN Design PLLC
This is an example of a large rural entrance in Raleigh with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Art & Color
Art & Color
elena del bucchia DESIGNelena del bucchia DESIGN
Entry into a modern family home filled with color and textures.
Medium sized modern foyer in Calgary with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Cotswold Barn
Cotswold Barn
Camilla Bellord InteriorsCamilla Bellord Interiors
Inspiration for a large bohemian front door in Gloucestershire with beige walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and brick walls.
Preston Haven
Preston Haven
The Hill GroupThe Hill Group
This is an example of a medium sized modern foyer in Dallas with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Entrada
Entrada
Pelusa Studio.Pelusa Studio.
Inspiration for a small urban hallway in Barcelona with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, red floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Entrance with a Light Wood Front Door and a Vaulted Ceiling 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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