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玄関
玄関
有限会社 ササキ設計有限会社 ササキ設計
Large world-inspired entrance in Other.
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.
土間玄関
土間玄関
ATELIER TAMA　アトリエ珠一級建築士事務所ATELIER TAMA　アトリエ珠一級建築士事務所
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Other with a sliding front door.
玄関
玄関
株式会社日伸建設株式会社日伸建設
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Osaka with medium hardwood flooring, a medium wood front door, beige walls, a sliding front door and a wood ceiling.
Hale Ku Mana
Hale Ku Mana
JM DesignJM Design
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Hawaii with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Bunglow Resident
Bunglow Resident
V Design InteriorsV Design Interiors
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Ahmedabad.
Texas Expats at the St. Regis Residence | Singapore
Texas Expats at the St. Regis Residence | Singapore
UserUser
Timothy Wee, Singapore
Design ideas for a large world-inspired foyer in Singapore with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Shiva
Shiva
Vriksh DesignsVriksh Designs
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other.
蓼科の庵
蓼科の庵
一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ
Inspiration for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and exposed beams.
玄関
玄関
株式会社トミオ株式会社トミオ
玄関には2方向から出入りできるシューズクローク。 格子付の飾り窓もあり女性に人気です。
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, orange floors and feature lighting.
Kanae Lot 1
Kanae Lot 1
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Hawaii.
小森工務店「築60年の古民家改修」
小森工務店「築60年の古民家改修」
いわき家ナビいわき家ナビ
家族の思い出と愛着のある築60年の古民家を、和モダンにあたたかく断熱リフォーム。
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls and beige floors.
岩倉の家（IWAKURA　HOUSE）
岩倉の家（IWAKURA　HOUSE）
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
余白のある家 本計画は京都市左京区にある閑静な住宅街の一角にある敷地で既存の建物を取り壊し、新たに新築する計画。周囲は、低層の住宅が立ち並んでいる。既存の建物も同計画と同じ三階建て住宅で、既存の3階部分からは、周囲が開け開放感のある景色を楽しむことができる敷地となっていた。この開放的な景色を楽しみ暮らすことのできる住宅を希望されたため、三階部分にリビングスペースを設ける計画とした。敷地北面には、山々が開け、南面は、低層の住宅街の奥に夏は花火が見える風景となっている。その景色を切り取るかのような開口部を設け、窓際にﾍﾞﾝﾁをつくり外との空間を繋げている。北側の窓は、出窓としキッチンスペースの一部として使用できるように計画とした。キッチンやリビングスペースの一部が外と繋がり開放的で心地よい空間となっている。 また、今回のクライアントは、20代であり今後の家族構成は未定である、また、自宅でリモートワークを行うため、居住空間のどこにいても、心地よく仕事ができるスペースも確保する必要があった。このため、既存の住宅のように当初から個室をつくることはせずに、将来の暮らしにあわせ可変的に部屋をつくれるような余白がふんだんにある空間とした。1Ｆは土間空間となっており、2Ｆまでの吹き抜け空間いる。現状は、広場とした外部と繋がる土間空間となっており、友人やペット飼ったりと趣味として遊べ、リモートワークでゆったりした空間となった。将来的には個室をつくったりと暮らしに合わせさまざまに変化することができる計画となっている。敷地の条件や、クライアントの暮らしに合わせるように変化するできる建物はクライアントとともに成長しつづけ暮らしによりそう建物となった。
和モダン平屋お家
和モダン平屋お家
”健康志向”特化　トス設計”健康志向”特化　トス設計
玄関・木製玄関戸・網戸取付
Design ideas for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door, beige floors and a single front door.
episode51 「懐かしみ育み愛でる家」
episode51 「懐かしみ育み愛でる家」
（株）Life with Style（株）Life with Style
無垢のチーク、杉、樅の木やパインなどバランスよく使い、北欧を感じさせる落ち着いた空間に　Photo by Hitomi Mese　
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Naalukettu: A Timeless Ode to Tradition
Naalukettu: A Timeless Ode to Tradition
LEZARALEZARA
Nalukett Elevation and layout The main attraction of this quadrangular design residence is its open-to-sky central courtyard or nadumuttam which lets in a lot of ventilation and light that showcases the harmonious blend of aesthetics, functionality, and climatic suitability. This two-storied five-bedroom home built with Reinforcement Cement Concrete, laterite brick, wood and stones balances the need for privacy along with a sense of community. The chuttu verandah or the hallway around the central courtyard segregates the formal living space, bedrooms, dining area, prayer room, kitchen and stair area. A Puja space located in the east side of the courtyard underlines the spiritual harmony within the home. This functional design preserves and promotes traditional and cultural practices. The north east cornered kitchen is open to the dining area built with teak wood finished veneered marine plywood in a traditional design extended with a vadakkini or a workspace. Unlike traditional houses that adhere to certain design principles, the overall height of joineries and rooms is elevated and the ventilation windows below the roof slab increase air circulation and maintain cool temperatures. It also incorporates contemporary amenities such as home automation, solar electric system, modern equipped bathrooms, rain-water harvesting and proper drainage systems. Home interiors The courtyard with stone tulsi planter and the prayer room holds a special place in the hearts of the inhabitants as eye-catching idols of Indian deities symbolise spiritualism, tradition and beliefs. Lighting, furniture and fabrics are set in traditional themes. Black palm, jackfruit, mahogany and teak wood are mainly used for making furniture and interior panelling works. Terracotta clay floor tiles with epoxy joint fillers and black vitrified tile border are used for flooring, and GI frames with wooden panelling are used on stairs. The rustic charm is endured by painting half of the wall of the common area with an earthen yellow colour and border design. While, chaarupadi or the inclined step in the wall-to courtyard visible from the main door and the traditional wooden swing adds elements to a vintage setting, various antique pieces and mural paintings raises fascination in the spectators. The intricate wooden and stone carvings on the main door, pillars, beams, roof ceilings , sitting bench and front steps make it even more impressive which celebrates the nuances of traditional architecture. The reflection of the artistic legacy of skilled craftsmen is blending within the interior design. The design's adaptability to the tropical climatic conditions and lifestyle needs of Kerala ensures a sustainable living environment. The focus on cross-ventilation, ample windows and natural lighting ensures the stability of indoor temperature in living spaces during the hot seasons. The verandas and corridors help promote air circulation and the roofs of west side bedrooms are designed with an additional layer of sunshade below the actual roof shade acting as double-layer shading elements that control evening sunlight and heat from entering the interior spaces, thereby keeping the bedroom interiors cool and comfortable at night. Roofs Interestingly, rather than typical homes, this grand home is merged with three types of roofs. The roofs of bedrooms are built with Reinforcement Cement Concrete flattened slab layered by terracotta tile providing insulation and protection from the tropical climate's intense heat and heavy rainfall whereas the space between the two layers with GI pipe frames above acts as the attic. Wooden frames with terracotta tiles are used in verandas. They are constructed with proper slope roofs for efficient drainage to withstand heavy monsoons and minimise the risk of water accumulation.
酒津の家
酒津の家
仁科建築設計事務所仁科建築設計事務所
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Other.
日光浴が気持ちいい　木の住宅
日光浴が気持ちいい　木の住宅
株式会社住工房スタイル株式会社住工房スタイル
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls and grey floors.
Paradise
Paradise
Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTUREGreif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE
Aaron Leitz
Design ideas for a world-inspired foyer in Hawaii with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Home along the Kona Coast
Home along the Kona Coast
Polsky Perlstein ArchitectsPolsky Perlstein Architects
Jared Polsky
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Hawaii.

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!
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