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Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey
Oceanfront Home in Mantoloking, New Jersey
Falcon IndustriesFalcon Industries
Motion City Media
Design ideas for an expansive nautical front door in New York with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
North Haven
North Haven
Timothy Godbold LtdTimothy Godbold Ltd
Rikki Snyder
Inspiration for an expansive country foyer in New York with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and black floors.
09 - Transitional Omar Entry Foyer
09 - Transitional Omar Entry Foyer
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Houston with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Wilston Decoration and Styling
Wilston Decoration and Styling
RJP Design and DecorRJP Design and Decor
This house underwent an extensive renovation where the space under roof doubled in size. This left the clients unsure how to furnish and decorate these spaces and define zones. We used many pieces they had collected when they lived overseas and added new pieces to create an eclectic style.
Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Historic landmark estate restoration with handpainted archways, American Encaustic tile detailing and fountain, original tile floor, carved wooden column, and original wrought iron handrails. Photo by: Jim Bartsch
Atherton, California Estate by Markay Johnson Construction
Atherton, California Estate by Markay Johnson Construction
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
Builder: Markay Johnson Construction visit: www.mjconstruction.com Project Details: Located on a beautiful corner lot of just over one acre, this sumptuous home presents Country French styling – with leaded glass windows, half-timber accents, and a steeply pitched roof finished in varying shades of slate. Completed in 2006, the home is magnificently appointed with traditional appeal and classic elegance surrounding a vast center terrace that accommodates indoor/outdoor living so easily. Distressed walnut floors span the main living areas, numerous rooms are accented with a bowed wall of windows, and ceilings are architecturally interesting and unique. There are 4 additional upstairs bedroom suites with the convenience of a second family room, plus a fully equipped guest house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Equally impressive are the resort-inspired grounds, which include a beautiful pool and spa just beyond the center terrace and all finished in Connecticut bluestone. A sport court, vast stretches of level lawn, and English gardens manicured to perfection complete the setting. Photographer: Bernard Andre Photography
501 W 33rd St.
501 W 33rd St.
REALTORREALTOR
Circa 1929 Bungalow expanded from 1129 sf to 3100+ sf. 4 bedrooms, office, 2 living areas, 3 full baths, utility room with dog bath, carport; hardwood floors throughout; designer kitchen.
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.
Inspiration for an expansive classic boot room in Baltimore with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and a timber clad ceiling.
WaterSound Beach Gulf Front Living: 210 Coopersmith Lane
WaterSound Beach Gulf Front Living: 210 Coopersmith Lane
The Beach Group Properties, LLCThe Beach Group Properties, LLC
The entry, finished in shiplap, asserts soaring ceilings and beautiful tile flooring that transports you to an additional living room adjoined to two king bedrooms with ensuite baths.
Hills Drive
Hills Drive
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
About 30 pendants were hung at different heights and used to fill an otherwise open and vast space in this unique entry. The patterned hair on hide rug is a custom piece by Dedalo Living. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
309 E 3rd Street
309 E 3rd Street
Silver Stone HomesSilver Stone Homes
This mudroom features a built-in bench, open shelving, and light wood floors.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary boot room in Oklahoma City with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate
1790 South Ocean Boulevard | Manalapan, FL | Intracoastal Estate
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Exotic Asian-inspired Architecture Atlantic Ocean Manalapan Beach Ocean-to-Intracoastal Tropical Foliage Bamboo Landscaping Old Malaysian Door Natural Patina Finish Natural Stone Slab Walkway Japanese Architecture Modern Award-winning Studio K Architects Pascal Liguori and son 561-320-3109 pascalliguoriandson.com
Masonite® BLS-122-34 Exterior Doors
Masonite® BLS-122-34 Exterior Doors
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Ornate colonial style mansion Featuring lavish exterior moulding work and a Belleville series Half lite entry door and sidelite pair with Royston style decorative door glass
Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel
Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive classic front door in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and yellow floors.
Two Oaks
Two Oaks
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Bernard Andre'
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a blue front door.
L.H. Beach House
L.H. Beach House
Popham InteriorsPopham Interiors
Port Hole front entry door of Lennox Head beach home designed by Popham Interiors and photographed by Elouise van Reit-Gray
Expansive beach style entrance in Central Coast with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Naturstein im Wellnessbereich (Romantikhotel Neumühle)
Naturstein im Wellnessbereich (Romantikhotel Neumühle)
Neuhoff Natursteinwerk GmbHNeuhoff Natursteinwerk GmbH
Expansive contemporary foyer in Other with beige walls, granite flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Entry
Entry
The Beaubelle GroupThe Beaubelle Group
Expansive classic foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Front door and windows painting restoration in West Hill area of Putney
Front door and windows painting restoration in West Hill area of Putney
Mi DecorMi Decor
Restoring 100 years old plus door and wooden sash windows is a big task. It requires skill, knowledge, good product use, and some specialist training. As a passionate owner and operator at Mi Decor, I just love this type of work. it is touching history and making this work lats for a generation. From sanding, wood, and masonry repair to epoxy resin installation and hand-painted finish in high gloss.
Curated Haven
Curated Haven
European Design InteriorsEuropean Design Interiors
Combining exquisite artwork, bespoke artisanship, and elegant touches to create a functional and dog-friendly home was a challenge we embraced. We incorporated fine performance fabrics that look and feel opulent, ensuring this Stuart home seamlessly transitions from the beautiful indoors to the lovely sculpture gardens.

Expansive Entrance with a Blue 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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