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Lake's Edge: Rustic Craftsman Lake Home
Lake's Edge: Rustic Craftsman Lake Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This gorgeous lake home sits right on the water's edge. It features a harmonious blend of rustic and and modern elements, including a rough-sawn pine floor, gray stained cabinetry, and accents of shiplap and tongue and groove throughout.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Виктория ЛапухинаВиктория Лапухина
Design ideas for a rural boot room in Other with beige walls, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Chicago, IL Victorian Hardie Board Remodeled Home
Chicago, IL Victorian Hardie Board Remodeled Home
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Removed old Brick and Vinyl Siding to install Insulation, Wrap, James Hardie Siding (Cedarmill) in Iron Gray and Hardie Trim in Arctic White, Installed Simpson Entry Door, Garage Doors, ClimateGuard Ultraview Vinyl Windows, Gutters and GAF Timberline HD Shingles in Charcoal. Also, Soffit & Fascia with Decorative Corner Brackets on Front Elevation. Installed new Canopy, Stairs, Rails and Columns and new Back Deck with Cedar.
Bellevue - Mid Century Modern
Bellevue - Mid Century Modern
Gallagher ConstructionGallagher Construction
Midcentury hallway in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling, a wood ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Square Inch DesignSquare Inch Design
A for-market house finished in 2021. The house sits on a narrow, hillside lot overlooking the Square below. photography: Viktor Ramos
This is an example of a large farmhouse front door in Cincinnati with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and a wood ceiling.
Blackheath House Refurbishment
Blackheath House Refurbishment
Mark Pinney AssociatesMark Pinney Associates
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in London with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Powder Springs Custom Home
Powder Springs Custom Home
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized rural foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Silver Summit
Silver Summit
Imbue DesignImbue Design
Upon entry guests get an initial framed peek of the home's stunning views.
Inspiration for a modern foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and a wood ceiling.
Weston Manor
Weston Manor
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Small farmhouse porch in Boston with painted wood flooring, a single front door, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Isle of Hope New Residence
Isle of Hope New Residence
Felder & AssociatesFelder & Associates
This is an example of a beach style entrance in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, white floors and a wood ceiling.
Wildwood - Entry - Kitchen
Wildwood - Entry - Kitchen
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a wood ceiling.
Saline Creek Road
Saline Creek Road
Kurtz Construction, Inc.Kurtz Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a rural foyer in Austin with a double front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and a wood ceiling.
Entryway Ideas
Entryway Ideas
Perry HomesPerry Homes
Entryway
This is an example of a hallway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a wood ceiling.
Custom Infill-Lofty Living
Custom Infill-Lofty Living
Bella Vista DevelopmentsBella Vista Developments
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary vestibule in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and a wood ceiling.
Spanish Transitional - Entry Vestibule www.hryanstudio.com
Spanish Transitional - Entry Vestibule www.hryanstudio.com
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
We remodeled this Spanish Style home. The white paint gave it a fresh modern feel. Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
A Peek Inside: Ornate Door Styling
A Peek Inside: Ornate Door Styling
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
One of the most common surprises for homeowners replacing an existing front-entry is the impact it makes on the interior of their home. The installation of a new, custom ornate front door can effect the entire way you feel about your home.
Private Residence 1
Private Residence 1
The Artisan CompanyThe Artisan Company
Entry custom built storage lockers
Medium sized traditional boot room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Bee Tree Cabin
Bee Tree Cabin
Kaizen Homes LLCKaizen Homes LLC
Welcoming entrance let's you know that you have made it and it is time to relax
Medium sized traditional front door in Other with a light wood front door and a wood ceiling.
Mount Pleasant Residence
Mount Pleasant Residence
Rush Dixon ArchitectsRush Dixon Architects
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Charleston with slate flooring, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Taviawk
Taviawk
Imbue DesignImbue Design
This is an example of a foyer in Salt Lake City with brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and a wood ceiling.

Entrance with a Wood 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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