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Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Home by FratanLuxury homes with custom driveways by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspirational photos! toni Interior Designers.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
This is an example of a beach style boot room in New York with blue walls.
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.
Entryways
Entryways
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Elegant Entryway designs by Fratantoni Luxury Estates for your inspirational boards! Follow us on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more inspirational photos!
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Photo of a large classic boot room in Boston with white walls and grey floors.
Linda Flora Dr.
Linda Flora Dr.
Kami RezaiKami Rezai
Entry with pivot glass door
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Northern Exposure // Entry at Twilight
Northern Exposure // Entry at Twilight
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
This homage to prairie style architecture located at The Rim Golf Club in Payson, Arizona was designed for owner/builder/landscaper Tom Beck. This home appears literally fastened to the site by way of both careful design as well as a lichen-loving organic material palatte. Forged from a weathering steel roof (aka Cor-Ten), hand-formed cedar beams, laser cut steel fasteners, and a rugged stacked stone veneer base, this home is the ideal northern Arizona getaway. Expansive covered terraces offer views of the Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish designed golf course, the largest stand of Ponderosa Pines in the US, as well as the majestic Mogollon Rim and Stewart Mountains, making this an ideal place to beat the heat of the Valley of the Sun. Designing a personal dwelling for a builder is always an honor for us. Thanks, Tom, for the opportunity to share your vision. Project Details | Northern Exposure, The Rim – Payson, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB, Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Thomas Beck, LTD, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ
Society Hill Townhouse
Society Hill Townhouse
Phillip Johnson ConstructionPhillip Johnson Construction
Don Pearse Photographers
This is an example of a large modern foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.
On the fairway
On the fairway
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCGuenther Designs & Consulting LLC
A view of the front door leading into the foyer and the central hall, beyond. The front porch floor is of local hand crafted brick. The vault in the ceiling mimics the gable element on the front porch roof.
K2 Ranch
K2 Ranch
Studio 133Studio 133
David O. Marlow
This is an example of an expansive contemporary front door with a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Entry Pivot Door
Entry Pivot Door
Matrix DesignMatrix Design
Main entry with custom pivot door and art gallery hall.
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in San Diego with beige walls, granite flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood 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.
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 1
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 1
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
This project, our most ambitious and complex to date, has involved the complete remodelling and extension of a five-storey Victorian townhouse in Chelsea, including the excavation of an additional basement level beneath the footprint of the house, vaults and most of the rear garden. Photographer: Rachael Smith
Modern Lake House - Chautauqua NY
Modern Lake House - Chautauqua NY
Gaskill ArchitectureGaskill Architecture
Inspiration for a large modern front door in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.
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.
Artistic Entry
Artistic Entry
Francesca Morgan InteriorsFrancesca Morgan Interiors
Decorative entryway displaying art and collected Chinese pottery, with a decorative marble tile inlay accenting the dark wood floors. Grandeur is added with high arched ceilings, wall sconces, the chandelier and french doors.
Toorak House
Toorak House
Caulfield Krivanek ArchitectureCaulfield Krivanek Architecture
A formal garden evokes a sense of order and grandeur on entering this home.
Large classic front door in Melbourne with ceramic flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, grey walls and grey floors.
Transitional Kitchen with Industrial Vibes
Transitional Kitchen with Industrial Vibes
Dana King Design Build RemodelingDana King Design Build Remodeling
This gorgeous kitchen has used every possible square inch for the most functional space. It's transitional, while still managing occasional peeks of industrial and country. Photo credit: Jerry Voloski, Canon Shots Photography

Luxury 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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