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Glen Falls Custom Home - Dallas, Texas
Glen Falls Custom Home - Dallas, Texas
Greg Jeffers Custom HomesGreg Jeffers Custom Homes
Spanish Modern Custom Home approx 4900 sq feet in Dallas, Texas, Bluffview, with high end and quality DaVinci Roof, Durango Windows & Doors, Milgard Windows, custom cabinetry Architect: hdesign - Sarah Harper, AIA, LEED AP - Harper Design Projects Builder: Greg Jeffers Custom Homes Designer: Shelley Marron Interiors
No.84 - The Hallway with original front door
No.84 - The Hallway with original front door
Hope Lucia DesignHope Lucia Design
Scandinavian foyer in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
16942 Old Pond
16942 Old Pond
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Medium sized modern front door in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Transitional Traditional
Transitional Traditional
Curran & Co. ArchitectsCurran & Co. Architects
Jen Brooker Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Flat in Listed Building
Flat in Listed Building
SVM Interiors LtdSVM Interiors Ltd
We added an antiques glass wall as you walk into the flat to create a feeling of space and a bit of drama. It's a small space so ti did give a feeling of more depth.
Travis Settlement
Travis Settlement
Strobel & Associates LLCStrobel & Associates LLC
Drop Zone Jon Garza Photographer
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Austin with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Modern
Modern
Canterbury Custom Homes LLCCanterbury Custom Homes LLC
Beautiful soft modern by Canterbury Custom Homes, LLC in University Park Texas. Large windows fill this home with light. Designer finishes include, extensive tile work, wall paper, specialty lighting, etc...
Historic Water Street
Historic Water Street
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
Greg Premru
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal front door in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Modern Kitchen Views
Modern Kitchen Views
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Goals Our clients desired to simply update their home with a modern, open feel while adding more natural light to the space. Our Design Solution By taking down the wall between the dining room and living room and adding a bump out in the kitchen, the space opened up dramatically and the room was flooded with natural light. In addition to replacing the kitchen cabinets and counters, we added a long horizontal window to give a unique modern element as well as let more light in. C.J South Photography
Wallis Residence
Wallis Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Photography by Chase Daniel
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Lake Shore Drive
Lake Shore Drive
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
Experience urban sophistication meets artistic flair in this unique Chicago residence. Combining urban loft vibes with Beaux Arts elegance, it offers 7000 sq ft of modern luxury. Serene interiors, vibrant patterns, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan define this dreamy lakeside haven. This entryway's minimalist design features light wood tones and captivating artwork, creating a symphony of simplicity and elegance. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/lake-shore-drive
Appartamento alla Balduina
Appartamento alla Balduina
Chiara Giunta ArchitettoChiara Giunta Architetto
Ingresso e filtro tra zona giorno e zona notte con vetrata scorrevole a tre ante in vetro fumé, pavimentazione in parquet e porte laccate senza cornici. Armadi a muro a scomparsa e nicchia con carta da parati
Durango
Durango
Jessica Koltun HomeJessica Koltun Home
Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.
Proyecto Escipió, un interiorismo sereno y funcional para un ático barcelonés
Proyecto Escipió, un interiorismo sereno y funcional para un ático barcelonés
Tinda's Project S.L.Tinda's Project S.L.
El recibidor, de líneas sencillas, cuenta con sendos armarios roperos a lado y lado de una consola, todo diseñado a medida por Tinda’s Project y con el acabado gris topo que caracteriza la paleta cromática de todos sus proyectos. En estos mismos tonos se ha elegido también el papel de rayas horizontales de la pared. Mobiliario diseñado a medida por Tinda ́s Project. Lámpara de sobremesa, de Flos. Espejo, de Schuller. Libros y vela, de Luzio.
Classic Interior Greenwood Village
Classic Interior Greenwood Village
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This is a beautiful ranch home remodel in Greenwood Village for a family of 5. Look for kitchen photos coming later this summer!
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.
Cold Spring Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor
ChangoChango
Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Large classic 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.
Ada Modern Classic
Ada Modern Classic
42 North - Architecture + Design42 North - Architecture + Design
This is an example of a classic foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Saddle Rock Hampton style Estate
Saddle Rock Hampton style Estate
Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic front door in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Applewood Renovation
Applewood Renovation
Cillessen Construction CompanyCillessen Construction Company
Attractive mid-century modern home built in 1957. Scope of work for this design/build remodel included reworking the space for an open floor plan, making this home feel modern while keeping some of the homes original charm. We completely reconfigured the entry and stair case, moved walls and installed a free span ridge beam to allow for an open concept. Some of the custom features were 2 sided fireplace surround, new metal railings with a walnut cap, a hand crafted walnut door surround, and last but not least a big beautiful custom kitchen with an enormous island. Exterior work included a new metal roof, siding and new windows.
Entryway Lighting
Entryway Lighting
Elume Distinctive LightingElume Distinctive Lighting
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.

White Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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