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winter park mountain home
winter park mountain home
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
This is an example of a large rustic entrance in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Germantown staging
Germantown staging
Bespoke DecorBespoke Decor
Entryway of a barn conversion staged for sale.
Photo of a large rural front door in New York with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and exposed beams.
ASC Margaritaville
ASC Margaritaville
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a wood ceiling, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Rustic Ranch
Rustic Ranch
Saikley ArchitectsSaikley Architects
Oakland, CA: Addition and remodel to a rustic ranch home. The existing house had lovely woodwork but was dark and enclosed. The house borders on a regional park and our clients wanted to open up the space to the expansive yard, to allow views, bring in light, and modernize the spaces. New wide exterior accordion doors, with a thin screen that pulls across the opening, connect inside to outside. We retained the existing exposed redwood rafters, and repeated the pattern in the new spaces, while adding lighter materials to brighten the spaces. We positioned exterior doors for views through the whole house. Ceilings were raised and doorways repositioned to make a complicated and closed-in layout simpler and more coherent.
Modern Home Interior Ideas
Modern Home Interior Ideas
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
A Modern Home is not complete without Modern Front Doors to match. These are Belleville Double Water Glass Doors and are a great option for privacy while still allowing in natural light. Exterior Doors: BLS-217-113-3C Interior Door: HHLG Baseboard: 314MUL-5 Casing: 139MUL-SC Check out more at ELandELWoodProducts.com
Union Pier Lakehouse
Union Pier Lakehouse
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
This is an example of a large modern foyer in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and exposed beams.
South Raleigh Remodel
South Raleigh Remodel
Home EnrichHome Enrich
This is an example of a large foyer in Raleigh with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Lauren Jacobsen Interior DesignLauren Jacobsen Interior Design
A very long entry through the 1st floor of the home offers a great opportunity to create an art gallery. on the left wall. It is important to create a space in an entry like this that can carry interest and feel warm and inviting night or day. Each room off the entry is different in size and design, so symmetry helps the flow.
Como Home 2
Como Home 2
Western CabinetsWestern Cabinets
A bold entrance into this home..... Bespoke custom joinery integrated nicely under the stairs
Photo of a large contemporary boot room in Perth with white walls, marble flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door, white floors, a vaulted ceiling and brick walls.
High Style in San Antonio
High Style in San Antonio
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
Stickland Wright Architects + InteriorsStickland Wright Architects + Interiors
Grand Entrance Hall. Column Parquet Floor Feature mirror Pendant light Panelling dado rail Victorian tile Entrance porch Front door Original feature
Lincoln Park Residence
Lincoln Park Residence
Eva Quateman InteriorsEva Quateman Interiors
Statement front entry with a bright Marilyn Monroe piece and lighted ceiling. Werner Straube Photography
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.
Foyer
Foyer
The Tuckerman Home GroupThe Tuckerman Home Group
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Columbus with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
https://www.lowellcustomhomes.com Photo by www.aimeemazzenga.com Interior Design by www.northshorenest.com Relaxed luxury on the shore of beautiful Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.
Garage Addition and Dog Grooming Station
Garage Addition and Dog Grooming Station
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
A custom dog grooming station and mudroom. Photography by Aaron Usher III.
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Providence with grey walls, slate flooring, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Wayne
Wayne
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
This sleek contemporary design capitalizes upon the Dutch Haus wide plank vintage oak floors. A geometric chandelier mirrors the architectural block ceiling with custom hidden lighting, in turn mirroring an exquisitely polished stone fireplace. Floor: 7” wide-plank Vintage French Oak | Rustic Character | DutchHaus® Collection smooth surface | nano-beveled edge | color Erin Grey | Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
Shiplap ShapeUp
Shiplap ShapeUp
GLDESIGNGLDESIGN
Photo of a large coastal foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Angela Reynolds DesignsAngela Reynolds Designs
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Miami with green walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Cold Spring Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor
ChangoChango
Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Large traditional front door in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.
Front Entry Interior
Front Entry Interior
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Front entry with arched windows, vaulted ceilings, decorative statement tiles, and a gorgeous wood floor.
Large foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, a double front door, a black front door and a vaulted ceiling.

Large Entrance with All Types of Ceiling 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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