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Transitional Family Sanctuary
Transitional Family Sanctuary
LMOH HomeLMOH Home
The goal of this extensive remodel was to bring a home that was distinctly 80s into the present. Our clients were an active family with three rambunctious, growing boys. Durability and practicality were high priorities. The homeowners wanted to create a space where both adults and children were at home, and that included feminine touches for Mom. We knew they’d need storage and space to play, so we transformed the formal dining room into a dedicated playroom with plenty of built-ins for toys, puzzles, books, and board games. We took two impractical spaces and removed the center wall, creating a bunk room that feels fort-like and imaginative. For the parents, we created a haven in their primary suite with a proper sitting area surrounding a fireplace as well as a shower/bath wet room. New front doors and window treatments were installed to enhance the natural light and complement the much-improved aesthetic.
West Nyack - Modern Farmhouse
West Nyack - Modern Farmhouse
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
High ceiling alert! In this Modern Farmhouse renovation, we were asked to make this entry foyer more bright and airy. So, how’d we do it? Simple - bring in natural light from above! In this renovation, we designed new clerestory windows way up high. It took rebuilding the roof framing in the area to accomplish, but we figured that out. ? A quick design tip ... the higher you can bring natural light into a space, the deeper it can travel into a space, making the most effective use of daylight possible.
Entry
Entry
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
SoCal Contractor- Construction Lori Dennis Inc- Interior Design Mark Tanner-Photography
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in San Diego with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Master Suite Makeover | Mediterranean
Master Suite Makeover | Mediterranean
DezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior DesignerDezinerTonie, LLC DDI, Interior Designer
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Orange County with beige walls, a double front door, a black front door, beige floors and marble flooring.
Front Foyer
Front Foyer
Elizabeth Morris InteriorsElizabeth Morris Interiors
Jason Hartog Photography
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Toronto with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
4248 Babcock Ave
4248 Babcock Ave
Maxim Lighting InternationalMaxim Lighting International
Grand entrance with our Maxim Lighting Chantilly Chandelier hanging from above. Interior Design: Lori Halprin of Envision Fine Furnishing Photographer: James Moss Lighting: Maxim Lighting Chantilly purchased from Architectural Lighting http://maximlighting.com/familydisp2.aspx?family=2146
Sydenham Estate
Sydenham Estate
Maillot HomesMaillot Homes
Expansive modern entrance in Calgary with white walls, a single front door and a black front door.
"Joie de Vivre" 2015 NW Natural Street of Dreams
"Joie de Vivre" 2015 NW Natural Street of Dreams
Rendering SpaceRendering Space
Explore 3D Virtual Tour at www.1911Highlands.com Produced by www.RenderingSpace.com. Rendering Space provides high-end Real Estate and Property Marketing in the Pacific Northwest. We combine art with technology to provide the most visually engaging marketing available.
La Jolla Modern Spec House
La Jolla Modern Spec House
MAIDEN SteelMAIDEN Steel
Photo of an expansive modern front door in San Diego with white walls, a pivot front door and a black front door.
Rockwood Falls
Rockwood Falls
Ashner ConstructionAshner Construction
Bob Greenspan photography
Expansive contemporary front door in Kansas City with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, beige walls and feature lighting.
Kirkwood - South Clay
Kirkwood - South Clay
Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLCTim Hollerbach Designs, LLC
Inspiration for an expansive country boot room in St Louis with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Aerovilla
Aerovilla
Realmark Design BuildRealmark Design Build
This is the Office Entry and Hangar access to the front of the site.
This is an example of an expansive modern front door in Houston with metallic walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Full home interior renovation and interiors update
Full home interior renovation and interiors update
Design by UBERDesign by UBER
A full renovation of a dated but expansive family home, including bespoke staircase repositioning, entertainment living and bar, updated pool and spa facilities and surroundings and a repositioning and execution of a new sunken dining room to accommodate a formal sitting room.
Park Lane
Park Lane
Bella Custom Homes, Inc.Bella Custom Homes, Inc.
Entry with curved staircase, iron doors, and Gallery Hall with groin vaults
Photo of an expansive mediterranean foyer in Dallas with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Main Entry Chandelier
Main Entry Chandelier
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
Grand entry chandelier with custom wall sconces to compliment the grand chandelier.
Expansive traditional foyer in Phoenix with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and white floors.
Morrison Residence
Morrison Residence
Apchin Design Corp.Apchin Design Corp.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean front door in Vancouver with beige walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Traditional Brick & Stone with a Glamorous Interior
Traditional Brick & Stone with a Glamorous Interior
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Ariana Miller with ANM Photography. www.anmphoto.com
Expansive classic foyer in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Chautauqua Residence
Chautauqua Residence
Hoke LeyHoke Ley
Expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Commercial Office Remodeling (The John Zaid Attorney’s Office).Entrance
Commercial Office Remodeling (The John Zaid Attorney’s Office).Entrance
Smart Remodeling LLCSmart Remodeling LLC
We did the painting, flooring, electricity, and lighting. As well as the meeting room remodeling. We did a cubicle office addition. We divided small offices for the employee. Float tape texture, sheetrock, cabinet, front desks, drop ceilings, we did all of them and the final look exceed client expectation
Grand Entry Dome Ceiling
Grand Entry Dome Ceiling
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
Through the use of metallic plasters and metallic foil applications, we created a dramatic entry dome for this clients grand entry area. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

Expansive Entrance with a Black Front Door 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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