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Modern Entrance with Tongue and Groove Walls Ideas and Designs

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Broadview Residence
Broadview Residence
Click ArchitectsClick Architects
Medium sized modern foyer in Seattle with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, white floors and tongue and groove walls.
Yungaburra House
Yungaburra House
neil designneil design
The timber front door proclaims the entry, whilst louvre windows filter the breeze through the home. The living areas remain private, whilst public areas are visible and inviting. A bespoke letterbox and entry bench tease the workmanship within.
Modern Mountain Getaway
Modern Mountain Getaway
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
Custom Millwork bootroom entry with plenty of storage. This bright and spacious entry is fully functional for the whole family.
Modern boot room in Vancouver with brown walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
SD Modern
SD Modern
aaNovoaaNovo
Design ideas for a medium sized modern boot room in Indianapolis with slate flooring, a single front door and tongue and groove walls.
Appartement Dunkerque - Paris 09
Appartement Dunkerque - Paris 09
KAST DESIGNKAST DESIGN
Inspiration for a small modern foyer in Paris with medium hardwood flooring, a white front door and tongue and groove walls.
Aurora bathroom room and mud room
Aurora bathroom room and mud room
Avant DesignAvant Design
Client wanted to have a clean well organized space where family could take shoes off and hang jackets and bags. We designed a perfect mud room space for them.
Detail Licht
Detail Licht
Bjørn BuchholzBjørn Buchholz
Inspiration for a small modern entrance in Cologne with grey walls, a single front door and tongue and groove walls.
Nobles Point 4
Nobles Point 4
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Expansive modern front door in Charleston with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door, black floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Entrance
Entrance
Charlotte Beevor StudioCharlotte Beevor Studio
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in London with grey walls, a double front door, a metal front door and tongue and groove walls.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.
This addition on the side of the house ticks a lot of boxes: a new entry off the driveway and garage, lots of storage, a place for muddy boots (and dogs), a "drop zone," a powder room, and a home gym. It leads to a new laundry, pantry, and expanded kitchen. The gym boasts floor-to-ceiling windows on each side, flooding the space with natural light and providing views of the landscaped garden and pool. © Jeffrey Totaro, 2023
白壁の住宅（写真：野秋達也）
白壁の住宅（写真：野秋達也）
BLANKPLANBLANKPLAN
本計画は名古屋市の歴史ある閑静な住宅街にあるマンションのリノベーションのプロジェクトで、夫婦と子ども一人の3人家族のための住宅である。 設計時の要望は大きく２つあり、ダイニングとキッチンが豊かでゆとりある空間にしたいということと、物は基本的には表に見せたくないということであった。 インテリアの基本構成は床をオーク無垢材のフローリング、壁・天井は塗装仕上げとし、その壁の随所に床から天井までいっぱいのオーク無垢材の小幅板が現れる。LDKのある主室は黒いタイルの床に、壁・天井は寒水入りの漆喰塗り、出入口や家具扉のある長手一面をオーク無垢材が7m以上連続する壁とし、キッチン側の壁はワークトップに合わせて御影石としており、各面に異素材が対峙する。洗面室、浴室は壁床をモノトーンの磁器質タイルで統一し、ミニマルで洗練されたイメージとしている。
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Modern Hippie Design StudioModern Hippie Design Studio
Modern Entryway
Large modern front door in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, tongue and groove walls, a double front door and a black front door.
Modern Eco Residence
Modern Eco Residence
HELTHELT
This lakefront diamond in the rough lot was waiting to be discovered by someone with a modern naturalistic vision and passion. Maintaining an eco-friendly, and sustainable build was at the top of the client priority list. Designed and situated to benefit from passive and active solar as well as through breezes from the lake, this indoor/outdoor living space truly establishes a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings. The pie-shaped lot provided significant challenges with a street width of 50ft, a steep shoreline buffer of 50ft, as well as a powerline easement reducing the buildable area. The client desired a smaller home of approximately 2500sf that juxtaposed modern lines with the free form of the natural setting. The 250ft of lakefront afforded 180-degree views which guided the design to maximize this vantage point while supporting the adjacent environment through preservation of heritage trees. Prior to construction the shoreline buffer had been rewilded with wildflowers, perennials, utilization of clover and meadow grasses to support healthy animal and insect re-population. The inclusion of solar panels as well as hydroponic heated floors and wood stove supported the owner’s desire to be self-sufficient. Core ten steel was selected as the predominant material to allow it to “rust” as it weathers thus blending into the natural environment.
Alta Vista | Laguna Oak | Blair, NE
Alta Vista | Laguna Oak | Blair, NE
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Laguna Oak Hardwood – The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring Collection is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.
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山縣洋建築設計事務所山縣洋建築設計事務所
(C) Forward Stroke Inc.
This is an example of a small modern front door in Other with brown walls, plywood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Best of Hawthorne Oak | Novella Collection
Best of Hawthorne Oak | Novella Collection
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Hawthorne Oak – The Novella Hardwood Collection feature our slice-cut style, with boards that have been lightly sculpted by hand, with detailed coloring. This versatile collection was designed to fit any design scheme and compliment any lifestyle.
Yungaburra House
Yungaburra House
neil designneil design
The timber front door proclaims the entry, whilst louvre windows filter the breeze through the home. The living areas remain private, whilst public areas are visible and inviting. A bespoke letterbox and entry bench tease the workmanship within.
菱形の家
菱形の家
西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
Design ideas for a modern hallway in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
The Lynwood Home
The Lynwood Home
Unique Home Solutions Inc.Unique Home Solutions Inc.
Looking for the the latest home interior and styling trends, this spacious Beaconsfield home will fill you with ideas and inspiration! Having just hit the market, it has some design elements you won't want to live without. From the massive walk-in closet and private master bathroom to a kitchen and family living area large enough to host huge parties and family get-togethers!
Street Front / Entry
Street Front / Entry
Charles Di Piazza ArchitectureCharles Di Piazza Architecture
Located in the Heritage Neighborhood of Austin, TX, it was important for the Architecture to maintain the scale and material of the original 1920-era cottage, and for the landscape work to remain sympathetic to the neighboring houses.

Modern Entrance with Tongue and Groove Walls 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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