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Concrete Home: Malibu, CA
Concrete Home: Malibu, CA
Pristine Renovations, Inc.Pristine Renovations, Inc.
This home features concrete interior and exterior walls, giving it a chic modern look. The Interior concrete walls were given a wood texture giving it a one of a kind look. We are responsible for all concrete work seen. This includes the entire concrete structure of the home, including the interior walls, stairs and fire places. We are also responsible for the structural concrete and the installation of custom concrete caissons into bed rock to ensure a solid foundation as this home sits over the water. All interior furnishing was done by a professional after we completed the construction of the home.
Cliff Side
Cliff Side
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Inspiration for an expansive classic hallway in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Custom Homes by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Custom Homes by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
World Renowned Interior Design Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers created these beautiful home designs! They design homes for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design, build and or remodel your home!
AZZA Scottsdale - Entry Way
AZZA Scottsdale - Entry Way
Regency Custom HomesRegency Custom Homes
This 8200 square foot home is a unique blend of modern, fanciful, and timeless. The original 4200 sqft home on this property, built by the father of the current owners in the 1980s, was demolished to make room for this full basement multi-generational home. To preserve memories of growing up in this home we salvaged many items and incorporated them in fun ways.
Rustic Hallway Features
Rustic Hallway Features
Marty Paoletta PhotographyMarty Paoletta Photography
Rustic Hallway Features - Photography by Marty Paoletta
Photo of an expansive rustic front door in Nashville with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Designed by Jonathan of OC Construction and Consulting
Designed by Jonathan of OC Construction and Consulting
OC Construction and Consulting, Inc.OC Construction and Consulting, Inc.
Modern ntry with double doors, cable railing, white floor tile
Inspiration for an expansive modern front door in Orange County with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and white floors.
Tarpon Ranch
Tarpon Ranch
D'Asign SourceD'Asign Source
The minute you walk through the large arch topped front doors and look at the custom designed wood logo inset in the marble floor, the home says custom.
Entry Hall
Entry Hall
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Robin McCarthy, Architect and Mark Pinkerton Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
South Beach in Leawood, Kansas - Entry
South Beach in Leawood, Kansas - Entry
Kenny's Tile & Floor CoveringKenny's Tile & Floor Covering
Photo of an expansive mediterranean hallway in Kansas City with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Front Entry Door
Front Entry Door
Homes by DesignHomes by Design
This custom copper clad door creates a grand entrance. The door itself is approximately five feet wide by eleven feet tall and is perfectly balanced for easy opperation.
Celebrity Gem by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Celebrity Gem by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Rustic entry foyer with wood floors and gorgeous marble medallion.
This is an example of an expansive rustic foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and multi-coloured floors.
Infinity House
Infinity House
GA designGA design
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Mumbai with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Park Avenue Apartment 3
Park Avenue Apartment 3
David Estreich ArchitectsDavid Estreich Architects
The reconstruction begins with the elevator lobby which is made to feel spacious and airy with the introduction of a curved glass block wall. The inside of this curved wall becomes a prominent feature of the new kitchen / dining area which is created from the apartment's formal dining room.
Bridle Path Private Residence
Bridle Path Private Residence
Orro Artistic TileOrro Artistic Tile
Private Residence Interior Entry Connection between lower level and top level
This is an example of an expansive classic hallway in Toronto with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Stone Entry
Stone Entry
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
We can't get enough of this vaulted ceiling with brick inlay or the custom floor with mosaic tile.
Expansive foyer in Phoenix with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Cherry Hills Modern Transitional
Cherry Hills Modern Transitional
Haley Custom HomesHaley Custom Homes
Beautiful Modern Transitional home, with Limestone exterior, curved stair case, theather room, beamed ceilings, custom Fireplaces, elevator
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Denver with marble flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and white floors.
Luxury Modern Palace Guest House
Luxury Modern Palace Guest House
UserUser
An extravagant entrance lobby of the luxury modern palace guest house evokes a sense of grandeur, achieved by the stately marble wall claddings, the monumental chandelier that emphasizes a bespoke sculptural art piece on a marble pedestal, and the golden infused artworks and furniture.
Sater Design Collection's 6910 "Fiorentino" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 6910 "Fiorentino" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Foyer. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Tuscan home plan "Fiorentino" (Plan #6910). saterdesign.com
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Miami with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
ОТРАЖЕНИЕ квартира в Сарове
ОТРАЖЕНИЕ квартира в Сарове
Вольдемар ДеревенецВольдемар Деревенец
Вольдемар Деревенец
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Stone Entryway
Stone Entryway
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this stone detail and the vaulted ceilings, the double doors, and the custom chandelier.
Inspiration for an expansive rustic foyer in Phoenix with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, multi-coloured floors, a timber clad ceiling and brick walls.

Expansive Entrance with a Brown 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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