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Montiverdi Estates, West Vancouver- Residential Renovation
Montiverdi Estates, West Vancouver- Residential Renovation
LCI DesignLCI Design
View of the generous foyer, it was decided to retain the original travertine flooring since it works well with the new bamboo flooring . The entry closet bifold doors were replaced with custom made shoji doors. A Mies Van Der Rohe 3 seater bench was purchased , along with an asian wool area carpet and asian antique console in vibrant reds. The walls are painted Benjamin Moore , 'Brandon Beige'.
Depth House
Depth House
リツデザイン一級建築士事務所リツデザイン一級建築士事務所
荻窪の家　photo by 花岡慎一
This is an example of an urban foyer in Tokyo with a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and concrete flooring.
Rustico moderno
Rustico moderno
K-studio Interior DesignK-studio Interior Design
Alexandr Shimbarovskiy http://photo-video.kiev.ua/architecturniy-photograph/
Cedar View Lodge
Cedar View Lodge
Lohss ConstructionLohss Construction
Photo of a rustic foyer in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Snowy Elk Lodge | Entry
Snowy Elk Lodge | Entry
Best Custom Homes, LLCBest Custom Homes, LLC
Heidi Long, Longviews Studios, Inc.
Design ideas for a large rustic foyer in Denver with concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige walls.
Bank Barn - Berwyn, PA
Bank Barn - Berwyn, PA
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized country foyer in Philadelphia with a brown front door, brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Ida J. McCausland interior design
Ida J. McCausland interior design
MIKE IRBY PHOTOGRAPHYMIKE IRBY PHOTOGRAPHY
Mike Irby Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
Wyman Hill
Wyman Hill
Sargent Design CompanySargent Design Company
Photography - Nat Rea www.natrea.com
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Burlington with red walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Design ideas for a rustic foyer in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Timberframe Lake House - Entry
Timberframe Lake House - Entry
All in the DetailsAll in the Details
Northpeak Design
Design ideas for a rustic foyer in Manchester.
Deephaven Craftsman
Deephaven Craftsman
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore Photography
This is an example of a classic foyer in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown walls.
Craftsman Residence, Camden, Maine
Craftsman Residence, Camden, Maine
Dominic Paul Mercadante ArchitectureDominic Paul Mercadante Architecture
Brian Vanden Brink Photographer
Large traditional foyer in Portland Maine with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Cherry Hills VIllage
Cherry Hills VIllage
Bellwether Design LLCBellwether Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Denver with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Portland Oregon Custom Home built by Quail Homes of Vancouver Washington
Portland Oregon Custom Home built by Quail Homes of Vancouver Washington
Quail HomesQuail Homes
http://www.re-pdx.com/
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Portland with medium hardwood flooring, beige walls, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Kendrick Hill Interior Shots
Kendrick Hill Interior Shots
Capital Construction IncCapital Construction Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in New York with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
PACIFIC STREET PENTHOUSE
PACIFIC STREET PENTHOUSE
STUDIO OCRA LLCSTUDIO OCRA LLC
Bespoke millwork was designed for the entry, providing a welcoming feeling, while adding the needed storage and functionality.
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
New Prairie Style Residence - River Forest, IL
New Prairie Style Residence - River Forest, IL
WEST STUDIO Architects & Construction ServicesWEST STUDIO Architects & Construction Services
Wood ceiling with backlit stain glass panels.
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Chicago with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Needle Mountains
Needle Mountains
LeGrand Construction, LLCLeGrand Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic foyer in Orange County with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Carmel Valley Contemporary
Carmel Valley Contemporary
Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior DesignAndrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design
Rick Pharaoh
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Stunning Lakefront Home - Newport Landing
Stunning Lakefront Home - Newport Landing
Arjay Builders Inc.Arjay Builders Inc.
Home Built by Arjay Builders, Inc. Photo by Amoura Productions Cabinetry Provided by Eurowood Cabinetry, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Omaha with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Foyer 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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