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World-Inspired Entrance with a Timber Clad Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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竹景の舎　-竹林を借景する市中の山居-
竹景の舎　-竹林を借景する市中の山居-
Studio tanpopo-gumi　一級建築士事務所Studio tanpopo-gumi　一級建築士事務所
竹景の舎　-竹林を借景する市中の山居- 四季折々の風景が迎える玄関ポーチ
Large world-inspired front door in Osaka with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, grey floors and a timber clad ceiling.
土間に浮かぶ居間（ワークスペース）
土間に浮かぶ居間（ワークスペース）
多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Nagoya with grey walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Design ScienceDesign Science
Asian Inspired gatehouse with raised decking over pond
Design ideas for a small world-inspired entrance in Gold Coast - Tweed with medium hardwood flooring, a timber clad ceiling and wainscoting.
庭見る小居
庭見る小居
株式会社エキップ株式会社エキップ
玄関前のカウンターは帰宅時の荷物置き場やリモートワーク中の休憩スペースなどとして使っている
Photo of a small world-inspired foyer in Tokyo with beige walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a brown front door, grey floors and a timber clad ceiling.
VILLA BLANCHE
VILLA BLANCHE
北野彰作建築研究所北野彰作建築研究所
数寄屋建築真壁造りでは断熱などの性能が著しく低いので数寄屋の痕跡を消し去り、大壁工法として高性能断熱材を充填しました。２階の廊下に繋がる吹抜けはそのまま残すも天井ルーバー、間接照明、で雰囲気を一新、新しい和モダンの空間に造り替えました。
Design ideas for a large world-inspired hallway in Osaka with white walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, a brown front door, white floors, a timber clad ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Closet Galore
Closet Galore
TroicoTroico
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Vancouver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and brick walls.
五感を満たす家
五感を満たす家
ハウスクラフト株式会社ハウスクラフト株式会社
お客様を出迎えるエントランスは広々と設計し優雅な空間に。ひときわ目を惹くのが、本物の石を使用したタイルをのアクセントウォール。素材の持つ本来の表情を引き出す美しい室内インテリアです。
This is an example of a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, granite flooring, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Souths Leagues Club
Souths Leagues Club
Sabih InteriorsSabih Interiors
The beautiful progression in the Common area and Cafe.
Large world-inspired foyer in Central Coast with grey walls, carpet, blue floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Mayan Riviera Inspired Custom Home
Mayan Riviera Inspired Custom Home
Design DCADesign DCA
Expansive world-inspired foyer in Houston with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
中庭から光があふれる：HIRAYA × Tropical cafe style
中庭から光があふれる：HIRAYA × Tropical cafe style
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
玄関扉を開けると、パティオに向かって大きく開いたピクチャーウインドウ。プライバシーにも配慮した絶妙な設計です。正面の足元では、奥様が育てたプランターたちが可愛くお出迎え。
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired entrance in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Closet Galore
Closet Galore
TroicoTroico
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Vancouver with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling, white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brick walls.

World-Inspired Entrance with a Timber Clad Ceiling 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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