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Front Entrance Landscape Lighting Design Elkhorn, Nebraska
Front Entrance Landscape Lighting Design Elkhorn, Nebraska
McKay Landscape LightingMcKay Landscape Lighting
The front of the home has grand architectural features. Lighting designer Jerry McKay incorporated fixtures that matched the proportions of the home. Solid copper and brass bollards illuminate the front entrance and driveway to create an inviting ambiance and guide guests. Learn more about the landscape lighting design: https://www.mckaylighting.com/blog/landscape-lighting-design-elkhorn-home-with-pond-waterfall-feature
Wakecrest Residence
Wakecrest Residence
ShubinDonaldsonShubinDonaldson
Benny Chan
This is an example of a large midcentury foyer in Los Angeles with a pivot front door, a glass front door, brown walls and black floors.
Marquette | 2017
Marquette | 2017
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary hallway in Dallas with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors, concrete flooring and a feature wall.
Waltham Jewel - Heritage House Entrance View
Waltham Jewel - Heritage House Entrance View
Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)Melbourne Design Studios (MDS)
Front Elevation after the Reno Alterations & Additions for 'Waltham Jewel' by Melbourne Design Studios (MDS). Photography by Peter Clarke Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional entrance in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Traditional Iron Doors
Traditional Iron Doors
SunCoast Iron DoorsSunCoast Iron Doors
Clean and simple is the name of the game in this architectural gem. Our simple wrought iron door avoids cluttering the entryway by keeping with the other state of the art design cues.
Ave A
Ave A
Kate Lester InteriorsKate Lester Interiors
Front door of Avenue A Modern Farmhouse taken by Amy Bartlam Photography
Photo of a large country front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a blue front door.
Spanish Colonial Whole House Renovation
Spanish Colonial Whole House Renovation
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Creating a new formal entry was one of the key elements of this project. Architect: The Warner Group. Photographer: Kelly Teich
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and red floors.
Sundance Preserve
Sundance Preserve
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Tim Stone
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
6 panel blue Dutch double doors. Huntington Beach, CA.
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Orange County with brown walls, a stable front door and a blue front door.
Custom Driveway Gates and Entrance Design
Custom Driveway Gates and Entrance Design
Ornametals and Finer Welding, Inc.Ornametals and Finer Welding, Inc.
Our company designs builds and installs custom driveway and entry gates for homes and businesses alike. Every gate is handmade from the highest quality steel and are made according to our highest fabrication standards.
Today's Vintage Farmhouse
Today's Vintage Farmhouse
UserUser
Today’s Vintage Farmhouse by KCS Estates is the perfect pairing of the elegance of simpler times with the sophistication of today’s design sensibility. Nestled in Homestead Valley this home, located at 411 Montford Ave Mill Valley CA, is 3,383 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. And features a great room with vaulted, open truss ceilings, chef’s kitchen, private master suite, office, spacious family room, and lawn area. All designed with a timeless grace that instantly feels like home. A natural oak Dutch door leads to the warm and inviting great room featuring vaulted open truss ceilings flanked by a white-washed grey brick fireplace and chef’s kitchen with an over sized island. The Farmhouse’s sliding doors lead out to the generously sized upper porch with a steel fire pit ideal for casual outdoor living. And it provides expansive views of the natural beauty surrounding the house. An elegant master suite and private home office complete the main living level. 411 Montford Ave Mill Valley CA Presented by Melissa Crawford
Entry: Michelets Residence
Entry: Michelets Residence
UserUser
Lanternland This is a beautiful Entry for a Spanish Colonial Home. the tow large wall mount lanterns flanking the front entry are mounted on Custom Backplates designed specifically for this home. Each bracket has a custom medallion designed by the architect, Andre Hicken and the homeowner to commemorate the hear that the home was built. To learn more about this custom medallion go to www.lanternland.com or contact andrew@lanternland.com. Note how the hanging lanterns in the entry courtyard fit beautifully within the arches and coordinate with the dominant entry lanterns.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
This is an example of a large coastal foyer in Miami with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Amarra Estate
Amarra Estate
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
Photo of a large mediterranean foyer in Austin with grey walls, a double front door, white floors and a glass front door.
Linda Isle,Newport Beach
Linda Isle,Newport Beach
Sand and Velvet DesignSand and Velvet Design
Photographer Jeri Koegel Architect Teale Architecture Interior Designer Laleh Shafiezadeh
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Orange County with porcelain flooring, a single front door, blue walls and a feature wall.
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
MillerRoodell Architects // Benjamin Benschneider Photography
Large rustic front door in Other.
DSWowFactor
DSWowFactor
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Picture Perfect Home
This is an example of a large classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, ceramic flooring and black floors.
Our Projects
Our Projects
Custom Door & GateCustom Door & Gate
Photo of a large classic porch in Raleigh with white walls, a single front door and a red front door.
Hawk's Nest
Hawk's Nest
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
Front entry. Notice how open the home is. Both the upstairs living space and the ground floor entry space are designed to maximize the beautiful views and natural scenery. Anice Hochlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC
Lotus on Orange
Lotus on Orange
Leader Design StudioLeader Design Studio
Ryan Gamma Photography
Large world-inspired front door in Tampa with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Large Blue 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 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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