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鎌倉の家
鎌倉の家
岡太郎建築設計事務所岡太郎建築設計事務所
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with grey walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Royal Kahala Foyer
Royal Kahala Foyer
Tommy Bahama HomeTommy Bahama Home
Classic Pan-Asian design defines this foyer. The Mystic Console features Black Penn Shell which is beautifully contrasted with an inlay of Young Penn Shell and a leather-wrapped rattan base. Flanking table lamps and the Lotus Blossom mirror completes the look.
Design Ideas - Chinese Antique Statues - Shanghai Green Antiques
Design Ideas - Chinese Antique Statues - Shanghai Green Antiques
ARTifacts/Shanghai Green AntiquesARTifacts/Shanghai Green Antiques
Gorgeous Chinese Antique Statue ( Late Qing Dynasty ), shown as set in the family room at the 6,300 sq.ft. Forest Manor 2-15 home in Shanghai China, designed and developed by the Green Antiques Design Team. GREEN ANTIQUES holds one of the largest collections of Chinese antique statues in the world, including literally thousands of antique Chinese statues, Buddha statues, Taoist statues, sprite statues, Chinese god statues, hero statues, chairman Mao statues, wooden statues, carved stone statues and all kinds extraordinary and unique of statues imaginable. GREEN ANTIQUES is one of China's largest antiques shop, with a 100,000 sq.ft. showroom containing thousands of Chinese antique cabinets; interior and exterior courtyard doors; windows; carvings; tables; chairs; beds; wood and stone Buddhist, Taoist, Animist, and other statues; corbels, ceilings, beams and other architectural elements; horse carts; stone hitching posts; ancestor portraits and Buddhist / Taoist paintings; ancient shrines, thrones and wedding palanquins; antique embroidery, purses and hats from many of the 56 minority tribes of China; and a large collection of boxes, baskets, chests, pots, vases and other items. The GREEN ANTIQUES design and development team have designed, built and remodeled dozens of high end homes in China and the United States, each and every one loaded with antique Chinese architectural elements, statues and furniture. They would be happy to help you to achieve your design goals.
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Modern Renovation
Modern Renovation
Schachne Architects & BuildersSchachne Architects & Builders
New courtyard entry gate
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Miami with white walls.
Decor Fusion - Blending Styles
Decor Fusion - Blending Styles
KOUBOOKOUBOO
We supplied the 2 planters (rather "cachepots") holding the elephant ears for this Southern Californian craftsman style beach home.
Design ideas for a world-inspired front door in Los Angeles with a single front door and a black front door.
Powder Room
Powder Room
NXG StudioNXG Studio
An elegant powder room for the Red Cross Show House. Photography by Daniel Newcomb.
Medium sized world-inspired foyer in Miami with beige walls and marble flooring.
Southport Villa
Southport Villa
Alhadeff ArchitectsAlhadeff Architects
Mark Roskams
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in London.
Luxurious Penthouse by Midas Touch Concepts
Luxurious Penthouse by Midas Touch Concepts
Depictions by Prachi KhasgiwalaDepictions by Prachi Khasgiwala
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other.
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SASHA SEMAGINASASHA SEMAGINA
Комод, который выполняет роль обувницы, изготовлен в нашей мастерской по нашим же эскизам.
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with a single front door and a black front door.
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.
Bridle Trails
Bridle Trails
AOME ArchitectsAOME Architects
Photography by Mike Jensen
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Seattle with a single front door, white walls, porcelain flooring, a glass front door and white floors.
Bears Club Custom
Bears Club Custom
Marc Julien HomesMarc Julien Homes
Robert Stevens Photography
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Miami.
Mr. Bhaip
Mr. Bhaip
Kavita BhaleraoKavita Bhalerao
World-inspired entrance in Pune.
Asian Inspired Entry
Asian Inspired Entry
Hillary Thomas DesignsHillary Thomas Designs
World-inspired entrance in San Francisco.
Ashford Associates
Ashford Associates
Ashford AssociatesAshford Associates
World-inspired porch in San Francisco with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
New Prairie Style Residence - River Forest, IL
New Prairie Style Residence - River Forest, IL
WEST STUDIO Architects & Construction ServicesWEST STUDIO Architects & Construction Services
Wood ceiling with backlit stain glass panels.
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Chicago with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
愛車と過ごす　特別な空間
愛車と過ごす　特別な空間
株式会社住工房スタイル株式会社住工房スタイル
Inspiration for a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, a black front door and grey floors.
狭小地で活きる「黒田の長屋」
狭小地で活きる「黒田の長屋」
UserUser
Inspiration for a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls and grey floors.
Wailea Golf Estates Residence 2
Wailea Golf Estates Residence 2
ARQUITECTURAARQUITECTURA
Architect- Marc Taron Contractor- Kanegai Builders Landscape Architect- Irvin Higashi
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Hawaii with a single front door, a glass front door, beige walls, ceramic flooring and beige 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!
Bonsai 3D Painted Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry Doors
Bonsai 3D Painted Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry Doors
Sans Soucie Art GlassSans Soucie Art Glass
Glass Front Doors, Entry Doors that Make a Statement! Your front door is your home's initial focal point and glass doors by Sans Soucie with frosted, etched glass designs create a unique, custom effect while providing privacy AND light thru exquisite, quality designs! Available any size, all glass front doors are custom made to order and ship worldwide at reasonable prices. Exterior entry door glass will be tempered, dual pane (an equally efficient single 1/2" thick pane is used in our fiberglass doors). Selling both the glass inserts for front doors as well as entry doors with glass, Sans Soucie art glass doors are available in 8 woods and Plastpro fiberglass in both smooth surface or a grain texture, as a slab door or prehung in the jamb - any size. From simple frosted glass effects to our more extravagant 3D sculpture carved, painted and stained glass .. and everything in between, Sans Soucie designs are sandblasted different ways creating not only different effects, but different price levels. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, any style. The privacy you need is created without sacrificing sunlight! Price will vary by design complexity and type of effect: Specialty Glass and Frosted Glass. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Entry Door Designer, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and glass! When you're all finished designing, you can place your order online! We're here to answer any questions you have so please call (877) 331-339 to speak to a knowledgeable representative! Doors ship worldwide at reasonable prices from Palm Desert, California with delivery time ranges between 3-8 weeks depending on door material and glass effect selected. (Doug Fir or Fiberglass in Frosted Effects allow 3 weeks, Specialty Woods and Glass [2D, 3D, Leaded] will require approx. 8 weeks).
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