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Contemporary Vail Home
Contemporary Vail Home
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
This expansive 10,000 square foot residence has the ultimate in quality, detail, and design. The mountain contemporary residence features copper, stone, and European reclaimed wood on the exterior. Highlights include a 24 foot Weiland glass door, floating steel stairs with a glass railing, double A match grain cabinets, and a comprehensive fully automated control system. An indoor basketball court, gym, swimming pool, and multiple outdoor fire pits make this home perfect for entertaining. Photo: Ric Stovall
Elegant Entry
Elegant Entry
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
Please note the many details. For this job is just that the details.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in Minneapolis with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Interiors
Interiors
Ertl Homes, Inc.Ertl Homes, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive traditional foyer in Miami with brown walls, dark 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
Villa Gaucin
Villa Gaucin
JCCalvente fotografoJCCalvente fotografo
JCCalvente
Design ideas for an expansive rural front door in Other with brown walls and a pivot front door.
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Modoo Modoo interior designModoo Modoo interior design
I choose to have all stone floors with a honed finish and all marble accents high polished.
Expansive traditional entrance in Los Angeles with brown walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Rustic Entry Doors - JeldWen Estate Collection
Rustic Entry Doors - JeldWen Estate Collection
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
JeldWen 64” x 6' 8" Estate Collection Double Entry Doors. Rustic Fiberglass Arch Top Model A1322 with Seville Speakeasy. Mahogany Wood Grain Skin Antiqued Chappo Finish. Copper Creek Heritage Hardware in Tuscon Bronze. Installed in Hacienda Heights, CA home.
Camas Washington Custom Home
Camas Washington Custom Home
Matt Morris Real Estate and Custom HomesMatt Morris Real Estate and Custom Homes
Mark Morris, Sr. Editor - The Sacramento Bee
Expansive retro front door in Portland with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mountain Transitional at The Colony
Mountain Transitional at The Colony
Kristina Lawrence Interior DesignKristina Lawrence Interior Design
Expansive classic front door in Salt Lake City with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Rustic Staircase in Entryway
Rustic Staircase in Entryway
ULFBUILTULFBUILT
An arched entryway with a double door, featuring an L-shape wood staircase with iron wrought railing and limestone treads and risers. The continuous use of stone wall, from stairs to the doorway, creates a relation that makes the place look large. Built by ULFBUILT - General contractor of custom homes in Vail and Beaver Creek.
Beaver Valley Ranch
Beaver Valley Ranch
Sweet Homes of Colorado IncSweet Homes of Colorado Inc
Expansive rustic front door in Other with brown walls, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Entry
Entry
FORMA ConstructionFORMA Construction
MATERIALS/FLOOR: Reclaimed hardwood floor/ WALLS: Different types of hardwood used for walls, which adds more detail to the hallway/ LIGHTS: Can lights on the ceiling provide lots of light; Big pendant light in the middle of the box beam ceiling/CEILING: smooth ceiling, and wooden box beam ceiling/ TRIM: Window casing on all the windows/ ROOM FEATURES: Big windows throughout the room create beautiful views on the surrounding forest./UNIQUE FEATURES: High ceilings provide more larger feel to the room/
West 15th Street Townhouse
West 15th Street Townhouse
Suk Design Group LLPSuk Design Group LLP
Expansive contemporary front door in New York with brown walls, lino flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
SkyTop Estate
SkyTop Estate
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
J. Weiland Photography- Breathtaking Beauty and Luxurious Relaxation awaits in this Massive and Fabulous Mountain Retreat. The unparalleled Architectural Degree, Design & Style are credited to the Designer/Architect, Mr. Raymond W. Smith, https://www.facebook.com/Raymond-W-Smith-Residential-Designer-Inc-311235978898996/, the Interior Designs to Marina Semprevivo, and are an extent of the Home Owners Dreams and Lavish Good Tastes. Sitting atop a mountain side in the desirable gated-community of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, https://cliffsliving.com/the-cliffs-at-walnut-cove, this Skytop Beauty reaches into the Sky and Invites the Stars to Shine upon it. Spanning over 6,000 SF, this Magnificent Estate is Graced with Soaring Ceilings, Stone Fireplace and Wall-to-Wall Windows in the Two-Story Great Room and provides a Haven for gazing at South Asheville’s view from multiple vantage points. Coffered ceilings, Intricate Stonework and Extensive Interior Stained Woodwork throughout adds Dimension to every Space. Multiple Outdoor Private Bedroom Balconies, Decks and Patios provide Residents and Guests with desired Spaciousness and Privacy similar to that of the Biltmore Estate, http://www.biltmore.com/visit. The Lovely Kitchen inspires Joy with High-End Custom Cabinetry and a Gorgeous Contrast of Colors. The Striking Beauty and Richness are created by the Stunning Dark-Colored Island Cabinetry, Light-Colored Perimeter Cabinetry, Refrigerator Door Panels, Exquisite Granite, Multiple Leveled Island and a Fun, Colorful Backsplash. The Vintage Bathroom creates Nostalgia with a Cast Iron Ball & Claw-Feet Slipper Tub, Old-Fashioned High Tank & Pull Toilet and Brick Herringbone Floor. Garden Tubs with Granite Surround and Custom Tile provide Peaceful Relaxation. Waterfall Trickles and Running Streams softly resound from the Outdoor Water Feature while the bench in the Landscape Garden calls you to sit down and relax a while.
Newport Coast Mansion
Newport Coast Mansion
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Interior Design By LoriDennis.com
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Los Angeles with brown walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Elegant Entry
Elegant Entry
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
All and all I think we did pretty good!
Expansive classic front door in Minneapolis with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
The Lodge
The Lodge
Curt Hofer & AssociatesCurt Hofer & Associates
Jeffrey Bebee Photography
Inspiration for an expansive rustic foyer in Omaha with a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown walls and slate flooring.
Fort Lauderdale Contemporary Waterfront Solar Plaza Residence
Fort Lauderdale Contemporary Waterfront Solar Plaza Residence
KoDAKoDA
This is an example of an expansive contemporary entrance in Miami with brown walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
6 ft x 8 foot Classic style ProVia Signet Model 002c-449 Fiberglass Double Entry Doors. Cherry skin exterior stained American Cherry. Factory (ProVia) hardware with 3 point locking system. Installed in Irvine, CA home.
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern foyer
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern foyer
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Laurel Way Beverly Hills luxury home modern foyer. Photo by William MacCollum.
This is an example of an expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with brown walls, a pivot front door, white floors, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.

Expansive Entrance with Brown Walls 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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