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Expansive Entrance with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Georgian Manor
Georgian Manor
Jones & Boer Architects, Inc.Jones & Boer Architects, Inc.
Gordon Beall photographer
Inspiration for an expansive classic front door in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and yellow walls.
Lincoln Park - Howe
Lincoln Park - Howe
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman
Beekman Creek Ranch
Beekman Creek Ranch
Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.
Photo of an expansive rural front door in Austin with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and black floors.
Gabriel Builders
Gabriel Builders
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Large estate home located in Greenville, SC. Photos by TJ Getz. This is the 2nd home we have built for this family. It is a large, traditional brick and stone home with wonderful interiors.
Kirkwood - South Clay
Kirkwood - South Clay
Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLCTim Hollerbach Designs, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive rural front door in St Louis with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
"Nagi Tanka Lodge" or "Great Spirit Lodge"
"Nagi Tanka Lodge" or "Great Spirit Lodge"
Timeless Interiors selling Rutt Quality CabinetryTimeless Interiors selling Rutt Quality Cabinetry
Kasinger-Mastel
This is an example of an expansive rustic foyer in Other with yellow walls.
New Kitchen and whole house flooring, open big space at Connie ln
New Kitchen and whole house flooring, open big space at Connie ln
Premium Residential RemodelingPremium Residential Remodeling
Big country kitchen, over a herringbone pattern around the whole house. It was demolished a wall between the kitchen and living room to make the space opened. It was supported with loading beams.
Craftsman House Remodel in Alameda
Craftsman House Remodel in Alameda
Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive classic foyer in San Francisco with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
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
Front view of Tuscan style Villa
Front view of Tuscan style Villa
Bella Dura Architectural StoneBella Dura Architectural Stone
Natural limestone details with natural stucco create a perfect of blending of natural materials that make this Tuscan style home so authentic in style and champion sustainable building philosophies. Photography by Bella Dura.
Foyer/ Entry spaces
Foyer/ Entry spaces
Sketches, An Interior View LLCSketches, An Interior View LLC
Hannah Gilker Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Cincinnati with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Circular Stair in Grand Foyer
Circular Stair in Grand Foyer
OMNIA Group ArchitectsOMNIA Group Architects
This custom home was rebuilt due to a fire. A spectacular custom home born from the ashes of tragedy. The only remaining part of the original home that had burned to the ground after a lightning strike was the foundation. OMNIA Group Architects designed a plan to fit on the original footprint and then supervised construction of the 8000 plus square foot home. The result is a spectacular home and thrilled clients. Among the features: curved stairs, grand custom kitchen with luxury appliances, a magnificent covered deck off the master bedroom overlooking the forest that extends for miles...and lightning rods.
Entryway
Entryway
Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning DesignerHaus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer
The entryway is a welcoming soft yellow with contrasting black and white tile.
Expansive classic foyer with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, multi-coloured floors, a black front door and feature lighting.
Saratoga Mediterranean Custom Home
Saratoga Mediterranean Custom Home
Conrado - Home BuildersConrado - Home Builders
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean foyer in San Francisco with yellow walls.
Sunrise House Entry
Sunrise House Entry
Matthew Fowler, ArchitectMatthew Fowler, Architect
The Bermuda-style entry is supported by cast stone columns and covered by hip roof of concrete roof tiles. A mahogany-framed pergola, also supported by cast stone columns, flanks each side of the entry. Materials include custom-made wood french doors, 6 over 6 double hung windows with custom-made operable wood louvered shutters, and travertine pavers.
Nellie Gail European Entry
Nellie Gail European Entry
Design FocusDesign Focus
Martin King
Photo of an expansive classic foyer in Orange County with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
104 Shore Oaks
104 Shore Oaks
Vanguard Studio Inc.Vanguard Studio Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Austin with yellow walls and marble flooring.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Horrigan O'Malley ArchitectsHorrigan O'Malley Architects
Entry Foyer Dorothy Hong Photography
Photo of an expansive victorian foyer in New York with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Mercer Island 2 - Entry - Living Room
Mercer Island 2 - Entry - Living Room
UserUser
Originally this space was carpeted, with heavy tapestry drapery, walls were Navajo white. Cherry flooring, a warmer neutral wall added drama to the space.
La Jolla, CA. Custom Home
La Jolla, CA. Custom Home
Salmans + Associates, San Diego,Salt Lake CitySalmans + Associates, San Diego,Salt Lake City
Front Entry tower
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean vestibule in San Diego with yellow walls, a double front door and a light wood front door.

Expansive Entrance with Yellow 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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