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Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation
Mill Valley Cottage to Home Transformation
Jetton Construction, Inc.Jetton Construction, Inc.
This property was transformed from an 1870s YMCA summer camp into an eclectic family home, built to last for generations. Space was made for a growing family by excavating the slope beneath and raising the ceilings above. Every new detail was made to look vintage, retaining the core essence of the site, while state of the art whole house systems ensure that it functions like 21st century home. This home was featured on the cover of ELLE Décor Magazine in April 2016. G.P. Schafer, Architect Rita Konig, Interior Designer Chambers & Chambers, Local Architect Frederika Moller, Landscape Architect Eric Piasecki, Photographer
漆喰アールのシューズクローク
漆喰アールのシューズクローク
株式会社香瑛住研株式会社香瑛住研
暮らしてるうちに混雑しがちな玄関まわりは、シューズクロークでしっかり収納＆いつでもスッキリ。漆喰のアーチや、天井に顔を覗かせる梁も美しい玄関スペースです。
Design ideas for a vintage entrance in Other.
A pretty home（ ideas from south European style）
A pretty home（ ideas from south European style）
滝本 香苗滝本 香苗
Kanae Takimoto
Inspiration for a vintage front door in Other with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
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Bright English Beach Cottage
Bright English Beach Cottage
Alison Kandler Interior DesignAlison Kandler Interior Design
David Tsay for HGTV Magazine
This is an example of a small shabby-chic style front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door and a green front door.
via rosita
via rosita
J. Grant Design StudioJ. Grant Design Studio
Romantic entrance in Santa Barbara with a single front door, a green front door and feature lighting.
Chic Champagne
Chic Champagne
The Woodshop of AvonThe Woodshop of Avon
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Pink Door
Pink Door
Photo by Teri Lyn Fisher
Inspiration for a vintage entrance with a red front door.
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Cottage 29 Restoration
Cottage 29 Restoration
MTM Woodworking & DesignMTM Woodworking & Design
Small romantic foyer in Providence with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and white floors.
French Farmhouse - Entry Hall
French Farmhouse - Entry Hall
Linda Woods DesignLinda Woods Design
A French Country Renovation by Interior Designer Linda Woods based in Perth Hills. Unique and wonderful elements to tie it all together to express unique style.
ORNATE CONSOLE TABLE
ORNATE CONSOLE TABLE
INEKO HOME LtdINEKO HOME Ltd
We are very excited in introduce our Ornate Console Table, which adds a new twist to our range. It’s all hand carved and exceptionally beautiful. It would look absolutely stunning in your hallway. What an elegant statement piece to walk into. So beautiful. You can either have it just like this, where we have top oiled it to protect from any cup stains or marks or you can have your Ornate Console Table painted in our truffle black colour and waxed. The choice is yours. The measurements of our Ornate Console Table are; 108cm in width x 47 cm in depth x 78 cm tall. The Ornate Console Table is all solid wooden with a clear top oiled finish. Our Ornate Console Table is not heavy, be will be packaged very carefully as it is very ornate. We will get onto it straight away but it may take up to a week but we will advise you following your order. Delivery for our large furniture or delicate items are through a specialist courier company at the rate of £55.00, but is free to you.
Catskills Romantic
Catskills Romantic
Madcap CottageMadcap Cottage
This is an example of a romantic front door in New York with multi-coloured walls, a stable front door and a yellow front door.
Pineville 12
Pineville 12
Mission Accomplished Interior Design & StagingMission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging
Short term rental
Small shabby-chic style front door in New Orleans with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
40 year Old Inter-Terrace ReNewed
40 year Old Inter-Terrace ReNewed
The Carpenter's WorkshopThe Carpenter's Workshop
Photo of a vintage entrance in Singapore.
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Little Rosie White House
Little Rosie White House
Linhan Design & Interiors Co.Linhan Design & Interiors Co.
Boho Style in Shabby Chic Interior design. Pampas grass on top of a rusticated side table.
Inspiration for a small vintage hallway in Vancouver with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and white floors.
Bouchardon - 30m²
Bouchardon - 30m²
NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior DesignNEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design
Une jolie entrée claire et fonctionnelle, avec des rangements créés sur mesure, entre portes fermées et étagères ouvertes. De jolis boutons en laiton viennent rehausser l'ensemble !
French Country Mudroom in Collegeville, PA
French Country Mudroom in Collegeville, PA
Meridian ConstructionMeridian Construction
This French-country inspired mudroom in Collegeville, PA is a vision in white. The neo-classical checkered floors and with the white painted cabinets combine to make this space cozy yet austere. To see the powder room remodel Meridian Construction also did in this time, check out our Bathroom Gallery. Design and Construction by Meridian.
Ms. Nidhi's | 3bhk | Bren Imperia | Bonito Designs | Bengaluru
Ms. Nidhi's | 3bhk | Bren Imperia | Bonito Designs | Bengaluru
Bonito DesignsBonito Designs
The front door opens to a wall painted a vibrant apple-green, golden accent wall accessories, and to match with the theme a hanging pendant light that projects an interesting shadow all over the space. #bonito #bonitodesigns #interior #interiordesigns #decor #designstudio #foyer #foyerideas #entrance #elegant #vibrantcolor #applegreen #bohemian #bohostyle #bohemianstyle #saveit #shoecabinet #social #plants #indoorplants #decorandstyling #3bhk #live #breathe #design #luxury #bonitohomes

Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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!
8ft. Classic-Craft Rustic door
8ft. Classic-Craft Rustic door
UserUser
8ft. Therma-Tru Classic-Craft Rustic Collection fiberglass round-top door featuring casually elegant wood graining. and decorative strap hinges.
This is an example of a shabby-chic style front door in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Manhattan Pied a Terre
Manhattan Pied a Terre
English Country HomeEnglish Country Home
Chris Mead
Design ideas for a vintage entrance in New York.
The Jungalow
The Jungalow
Justina BlakeneyJustina Blakeney
The Jungalow is all about creative reuse, personalization, vivid colors, bold patterns and lots and lots of plants--Jungalow style is tropical and bohemian, very vintage and very cozy. Jungalow is about bringing the eclecticism of nature and the wild--indoors.
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