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Luxury World-Inspired Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Carlsbad, California, Modern
Carlsbad, California, Modern
dRichards InteriorsdRichards Interiors
This project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.
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.
Naples Florida Vacation Home - entry foyer
Naples Florida Vacation Home - entry foyer
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
Sutton Place 1 Bedroom
Sutton Place 1 Bedroom
Campbell Design + Construction, Inc.Campbell Design + Construction, Inc.
Michael Grimm
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired foyer in New York with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Tropical Sophistication
Tropical Sophistication
Fernando Rodriguez StudioFernando Rodriguez Studio
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired entrance in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Hainoa Lot 4
Hainoa Lot 4
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
Ethan Tweedie Photography
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired entrance in Hawaii.
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.
Belize Residence: Foyer, Bar, Kitchen
Belize Residence: Foyer, Bar, Kitchen
Robert GranoffRobert Granoff
© Robert Granoff Designed by: Brendan J. O' Donoghue P.O Box 129 San Ignacio Cayo District Belize, Central America Web Site; odsbz.com
Sawgrass County Club Estate
Sawgrass County Club Estate
Mark Macco ArchitectsMark Macco Architects
Jeff Westcott Photography. Interior finishes by Vesta Decor
Design ideas for a large world-inspired front door in Jacksonville with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Matakatia
Matakatia
Masonry Design Solutions LtdMasonry Design Solutions Ltd
Mike Hollman
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Auckland with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Dover Vista
Dover Vista
Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.Jack 'N Tool Box, Inc.
Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Santa Barbara with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Soul SpaceSoul Space
porte cochere at entry with feature stone
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired foyer in Sunshine Coast with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dark wood front door.
108 Via Havre, Newport Beach
108 Via Havre, Newport Beach
Jeff Pittman HomesJeff Pittman Homes
The front door opens to the living room which features a fire place, limestone flooring, and opens to the courtyard.
This is an example of a large world-inspired foyer in Orange County with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a white front door.
Ridge Front Door Design - Contemporary home
Ridge Front Door Design - Contemporary home
Urban FrontUrban Front
Contemporary home with added drama White render and grey windows are certainly the staple of the modern contemporary look, but how do you warm up a flat façade and create drama? Follow the lead of this client who has added interest and texture with our Ridge door design. The client was keen to make an entrance with warm red and brown tones and opted for iroko to bring those hues in spades. As well as the front door itself and the sidelight, they also chose to clad the underside of the canopy over the door to meet the desired, welcoming aesthetic. The Ridge features raised elements which are bold when combined with those same elements covering the sidelight. The look is finished with a black pull handle, 11a, and a very tropical feel internally. In order for the raised elements to be flush and seamless, the Ridge doorset should be ordered in our e98 flush option.
Ponce Davis
Ponce Davis
Preschel + Bassan StudioPreschel + Bassan Studio
Large world-inspired front door in Miami with limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
【木造真壁ソーラーハウス】玄関
【木造真壁ソーラーハウス】玄関
nestdesign 杉本考次nestdesign 杉本考次
玄関格子戸の桝目が美しいです。主要な家具は全て造り付けています。床は敷き瓦です。
Medium sized world-inspired entrance in Kyoto with beige walls.
2014 Pinecrest Residence 1 year later
2014 Pinecrest Residence 1 year later
Landscaping by Steve BlaumLandscaping by Steve Blaum
Monica Sarduy
Photo of a large world-inspired entrance in Miami.
North Clearwater Beach Residence
North Clearwater Beach Residence
Klar and Klar Architects, IncKlar and Klar Architects, Inc
Photo Credit: Richard Riley
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Tampa with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a medium 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.
Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental
Lisa Escobar DesignLisa Escobar Design
John Martorano
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Las Vegas.

Luxury 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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