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Front Entrance
Front Entrance
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
The tuscan columns and detailed trimwork of this new covered entrance gave the home a a much stronger visual presence.
Expansive traditional front door in Other with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Longwoods Transitional
Longwoods Transitional
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
This is an example of an expansive traditional foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Custom Front Door
Custom Front Door
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
New modern front door for this spacious and contemporary home
Expansive contemporary front door in New York with beige walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
The mudroom, also known as the hunt room, not only serves as a space for storage but also as a potting room complete with a pantry and powder room.
Photo of an expansive traditional entrance in Baltimore.
The Juliette 2021 Parade of Homes Entry
The Juliette 2021 Parade of Homes Entry
Affinity Homes LLCAffinity Homes LLC
Modern Italian home front-facing balcony featuring three outdoor-living areas, six bedrooms, two garages, and a living driveway.
Expansive modern entrance in Portland.
Custom Modern Estate
Custom Modern Estate
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door, white floors and a feature wall.
Design Excellence Award Winners - A Sampling of 20 Years of Professional Honors
Design Excellence Award Winners - A Sampling of 20 Years of Professional Honors
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The glass entry in this new construction allows views from the front steps, through the house, to a waterfall feature in the back yard. Wood on walls, floors & ceilings (beams, doors, insets, etc.,) warms the cool, hard feel of steel/glass.
Maple Grove Addition Pt. 1
Maple Grove Addition Pt. 1
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Expansive classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
European Elegance
European Elegance
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Inspiration for an expansive foyer in Seattle with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, multi-coloured floors and a drop ceiling.
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Estate - Lindon, Utah (40)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
This is an example of an expansive country front door in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Montana Glamor
Montana Glamor
Jennifer Michele InteriorsJennifer Michele Interiors
Photo of an expansive modern front door in Other with grey walls, slate flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Mountain Avenue
Mountain Avenue
JK interior livingJK interior living
Expansive traditional entrance in New York with slate flooring and grey floors.
Шкаф-купе raumplus
Шкаф-купе raumplus
raumplusraumplus
Материал исполнения: стекло Matelac Pure White; профиль S1200 Темная Бронза
Expansive scandinavian entrance in Moscow.
Fox Country Farmhouse
Fox Country Farmhouse
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
This Beautiful Country Farmhouse rests upon 5 acres among the most incredible large Oak Trees and Rolling Meadows in all of Asheville, North Carolina. Heart-beats relax to resting rates and warm, cozy feelings surplus when your eyes lay on this astounding masterpiece. The long paver driveway invites with meticulously landscaped grass, flowers and shrubs. Romantic Window Boxes accentuate high quality finishes of handsomely stained woodwork and trim with beautifully painted Hardy Wood Siding. Your gaze enhances as you saunter over an elegant walkway and approach the stately front-entry double doors. Warm welcomes and good times are happening inside this home with an enormous Open Concept Floor Plan. High Ceilings with a Large, Classic Brick Fireplace and stained Timber Beams and Columns adjoin the Stunning Kitchen with Gorgeous Cabinets, Leathered Finished Island and Luxurious Light Fixtures. There is an exquisite Butlers Pantry just off the kitchen with multiple shelving for crystal and dishware and the large windows provide natural light and views to enjoy. Another fireplace and sitting area are adjacent to the kitchen. The large Master Bath boasts His & Hers Marble Vanity’s and connects to the spacious Master Closet with built-in seating and an island to accommodate attire. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms with views overlooking the country side. Quiet bliss awaits in this loving nest amiss the sweet hills of North Carolina.
1210 Macdonald Ranch
1210 Macdonald Ranch
Luxe-DesignLuxe-Design
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Las Vegas with concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Mountain Contemporary Park City Colony Home
Mountain Contemporary Park City Colony Home
Germania ConstructionGermania Construction
Park City, Utah Home by Park City General Contractor and Custom Home Builder, Germania Construction www.germaniaconstruction.com
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Palisades Ranch, Montana
Palisades Ranch, Montana
Miller-Roodell Architects LtdMiller-Roodell Architects Ltd
Nikolas Koenig
Design ideas for an expansive rustic boot room in Other.
Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore Avenue
UserUser
New custom house in the Tree Section of Manhattan Beach, California. Custom built and interior design by Titan&Co. Modern Farmhouse
This is an example of an expansive farmhouse foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Temple Ave - Winter Park
Temple Ave - Winter Park
FG Schaub Custom HomesFG Schaub Custom Homes
Tiffany Findley
Photo of an expansive modern foyer in Orlando with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Lock Down System & Network Video Surveillance at high-rise Penthouse Hollywood,
Lock Down System & Network Video Surveillance at high-rise Penthouse Hollywood,
dmg Martinez Groupdmg Martinez Group
Lock Down System & Surveillance for high-rise Penthouse in Hollywood, Florida. Twelve Network Video Cameras for surveillance on a Penthouse, Electric Deadbolts at all entry points and accessible remotely, Wireless Doorbells & Chimes V. Gonzalo Martinez

Expansive 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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