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A puja unit is a very personal piece of design that varies from client to client. We like to design puja units from absolute scratch each time and stick to the symbolism and beliefs that our clients resonate with. This is one of our favourite takes on a contemporary puja unit.
3BHK MODERN INTERIORS
3BHK MODERN INTERIORS
MAK DESIGNSMAK DESIGNS
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Hyderabad.
Weekend Villa
Weekend Villa
Studio 1008Studio 1008
World-inspired entrance in Chennai.
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Dr Senthvil Villa
Dr Senthvil Villa
Olive Lifestyles ConstructionOlive Lifestyles Construction
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Other.
Bunglow Resident
Bunglow Resident
V Design InteriorsV Design Interiors
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Ahmedabad.
和室のある平屋ハウス
和室のある平屋ハウス
彩羽工藝舎彩羽工藝舎
広々とした玄関に、いつでも綺麗を保てるようシューズボックスは見えないようになっています。 天窓からの光で玄関が明かるくなっています。
Inspiration for a world-inspired front door in Other with white walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
HUFUプラスワン/ローコストで建てる規格型の木の家
HUFUプラスワン/ローコストで建てる規格型の木の家
有限会社 コウ設計工房有限会社 コウ設計工房
HUFUプラスワン/ローコストで建てる規格型の木の家 玄関戸は木の造作で。ポーチは左官でナチュラルな印象。
This is an example of a small world-inspired front door in Other with a sliding front door.
玄関ホール
玄関ホール
北村建築工房北村建築工房
玄関正面にも北中庭がのぞめ、広がりと明るさが生まれます。
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
想像以上に便利な土間動線
想像以上に便利な土間動線
株式会社建築工房零株式会社建築工房零
玄関から納戸、キッチン、勝手口につながる土間動線は外作業中にも便利。右手には下足で利用できる雨水トイレを配置。 「大きなテーブルのあるすまい」建築工房零
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Residence in Hyderabad
Residence in Hyderabad
Nine And Three Quarters ArchitectureNine And Three Quarters Architecture
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Hyderabad.
Good Earth Malhar -Footprints
Good Earth Malhar -Footprints
GoodEarthGoodEarth
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Bengaluru.
Caramel
Caramel
UserUser
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Bengaluru.
Decorative Gates
Decorative Gates
Fusion Art 808Fusion Art 808
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Hawaii.
御牧原の家　玄関ポーチ
御牧原の家　玄関ポーチ
菊池ひろ建築設計室｜kikuchihiro design office菊池ひろ建築設計室｜kikuchihiro design office
御牧原の家｜菊池ひろ建築設計室 撮影　辻岡利之
Design ideas for a world-inspired front door in Other with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Grand Foyer
Grand Foyer
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Photo by Giovanni Photography
Photo of a large world-inspired foyer in Miami with ceramic flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
Coastal Living | Davis Island | Interior Design
Coastal Living | Davis Island | Interior Design
Studio M Interior DesignStudio M Interior Design
Daniel Newcomb
This is an example of a world-inspired foyer in Tampa with blue walls and a glass front door.
Custom Designed Wrought Iron Double Gate
Custom Designed Wrought Iron Double Gate
DecoDesignCenter.comDecoDesignCenter.com
Custom designed wrought iron double gate swing style for the driveway entry designed and fabricated for a custom home in Dominican Republic.
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Miami.
La Casa Verde
La Casa Verde
CLAU Arquitectura e InteriorismoCLAU Arquitectura e Interiorismo
Inspiration for a small world-inspired hallway in Alicante-Costa Blanca with medium hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.
Sawgrass County Club Estate
Sawgrass County Club Estate
Mark Macco ArchitectsMark Macco Architects
Jeff Westcott Photography. Interior finishes by Vesta Decor
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Jacksonville with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.

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!
Oceanside Retreat
Oceanside Retreat
Laura Martzell Designs, LLCLaura Martzell Designs, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Miami with beige walls, limestone flooring and beige floors.
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