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An Island Retreat in the Heart of the Florida Keys
An Island Retreat in the Heart of the Florida Keys
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
Arched front double doors open into a spacious entry room.
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired foyer in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Luxury Waterfront Home
Luxury Waterfront Home
Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.
Mike Seidel Photography
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired foyer in Seattle with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Mauna Kea Fairways Entrance
Mauna Kea Fairways Entrance
Taleah Smith DesignTaleah Smith Design
Expansive world-inspired foyer in Hawaii with white walls, a double front door, a glass front door, multi-coloured floors and a wood ceiling.
Delisle
Delisle
re:source lifestylesre:source lifestyles
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired front door in Toronto with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and feature lighting.
Woods 11 Residence
Woods 11 Residence
Douglas Knight ConstructionDouglas Knight Construction
Springgate Architectural Photography
Expansive world-inspired front door in Salt Lake City with a pivot front door, beige walls and a dark wood front door.
Naples Florida Vacation Home - entry foyer bird and bamboo painted wall panels
Naples Florida Vacation Home - entry foyer bird and bamboo painted wall panels
Summer Thornton Design, IncSummer Thornton Design, Inc
Foyer in a Naples FL home featuring chinese ginger jar pottery, coral, and painted floral and bird panels. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interior Design & Styling by Summer Thornton. Images by Brantley Photography. Brantley Photography
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
shimotoyama-house-renovation
shimotoyama-house-renovation
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
Family of the character of rice field. In the surrounding is the countryside landscape, in a 53 yr old Japanese house of 80 tsubos, the young couple and their children purchased it for residence and decided to renovate. Making the new concept of living a new life in a 53 yr old Japanese house 53 years ago and continuing to the next generation, we can hope to harmonize between the good ancient things with new things and thought of a house that can interconnect the middle area. First of all, we removed the part which was expanded and renovated in the 53 years of construction, returned to the original ricefield character style, and tried to insert new elements there. The Original Japanese style room was made into a garden, and the edge side was made to be outside, adding external factors, creating a comfort of the space where various elements interweave. The rich space was created by externalizing the interior and inserting new things while leaving the old stuff. 田の字の家 周囲には田園風景がひろがる築53年80坪の日本家屋。 若い夫婦と子が住居として日本家屋を購入しリノベーションをすることとなりました。 53年前の日本家屋を新しい生活の場として次の世代へ住み継がれていくことをコンセプトとし、古く良きモノと新しいモノとを調和させ、そこに中間領域を織り交ぜたような住宅はできないかと考えました。 まず築53年の中で増改築された部分を取り除き、本来の日本家屋の様式である田の字の空間に戻します。そこに必要な空間のボリュームを落とし込んでいきます。そうすることで、必要のない空間(余白の空間)が生まれます。そこに私たちは、外的要素を挿入していくことを試みました。 元々和室だったところを坪庭にしたり、縁側を外部に見立てたりすることで様々な要素が織り交ざりあう空間の心地よさを作り出しました。 昔からある素材を残しつつ空間を新しく作りなおし、そこに外部的要素を挿入することで 豊かな暮らしを生みだしています。
Blue Chinese Ming Style Chair
Blue Chinese Ming Style Chair
China Furniture and ArtsChina Furniture and Arts
This blue Ming chair makes a striking contrast in this airy and light foyer. The distressed finish gives it a rustic look and adds a touch of character.
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Soul SpaceSoul Space
entry courtyard
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired foyer in Sunshine Coast with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
The Phelps Residence Wailea Highlands
The Phelps Residence Wailea Highlands
SkyHawk Interiors & ArchitectureSkyHawk Interiors & Architecture
The Main Entrance was below the grade. It was a challenge to make the entry of this house seem inviting and substantial, when very little was visible from the the street legal. The roofline, tiles, gutters, and architectural details of the downspouts became very critical.
ASID 2012 Design Excellence Awards
ASID 2012 Design Excellence Awards
K2 Design Group, Inc.K2 Design Group, Inc.
2012 ASID Design Excellence Award for "Hospitality Design, Hotel Common Spaces" The Hospitality Design, Hotel Common Spaces Award was for the remodel/update of a Naples high-rise lobby entrance artistically using exquisite hand-made lighting features from Israel.
Zumirez - Malibu
Zumirez - Malibu
Armfield Design & ConstructionArmfield Design & Construction
Photo of an expansive world-inspired foyer in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring.
Abbott residence renovation and addition
Abbott residence renovation and addition
Sebastian Eilert ArchitectureSebastian Eilert Architecture
Detail of new entry. 1916 Grove House renovation and addition. 2 story Main House with attached kitchen and converted garage with nanny flat and mud room. connection to Guest Cottage. Limestone column walkway with Cedar trellis. New steel column cladded carport. Robert Klemm
玄関土間
玄関土間
本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所
玄関床の土間 以前の住宅にあった庭石を再利用し、踏み板は樹齢のある美しい木目のブビンガ材使用しています。
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired hallway in Other with dark hardwood flooring, red floors and beige 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.
Ingresso blindato in rame
Ingresso blindato in rame
Ercole SicurezzaErcole Sicurezza
Ingresso blindato in rame ispirato all'Oriente. Dalla Collezione esclusiva Shanghai. I motivi decorativi tipici dell'arte cinese incontrano lo stile razionale italiano dando vita a un ingresso irripetibile. Shangai sa interpretare stili culturali opposti con le calde sfumature del rame brunito.
Ingresso blindato in rame
Ingresso blindato in rame
Ercole SicurezzaErcole Sicurezza
Ingresso blindato in rame ispirato all'Oriente. Dalla Collezione esclusiva Shanghai. I motivi decorativi tipici dell'arte cinese incontrano lo stile razionale italiano dando vita a un ingresso irripetibile. Shangai sa interpretare stili culturali opposti con le calde sfumature del rame brunito.
Peaceful Luxury Retreat
Peaceful Luxury Retreat
Carrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 DirectorCarrie Nicholson, RB, BIC, HL1 Director
Custom double entry doors made from glass and Sepel wood with handmade handles that resemble Buddha hands.
Photo of an expansive world-inspired front door in Hawaii with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
vacation home
vacation home
Network ArchitectsNetwork Architects
pma properties
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired front door in Boise with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.

Expansive World-Inspired Entrance 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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