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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.
Russian Hill High-Rise
Russian Hill High-Rise
Zack|de Vito Architecture + ConstructionZack|de Vito Architecture + Construction
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in San Francisco with grey walls.
Runnette Home
Runnette Home
BRZincBRZinc
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Charleston with medium hardwood flooring, a glass front door, grey walls and a double front door.
松原の家
松原の家
Priya Design / プリヤデザインPriya Design / プリヤデザイン
World-inspired entrance in Kyoto with grey walls and brown floors.
Japanese House
Japanese House
Van Dam Architecture and DesignVan Dam Architecture and Design
Medium sized world-inspired front door in Portland Maine with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Arlington Hts - Floor Plan Flip
Arlington Hts - Floor Plan Flip
New Perspective Design, Inc.New Perspective Design, Inc.
Small world-inspired hallway in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
H邸
H邸
大之木ダイモ　リフォーム部大之木ダイモ　リフォーム部
昭和の家
Small world-inspired hallway in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
shimotoyama-house-renovation
shimotoyama-house-renovation
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)
Family of the character of rice field. In the surrounding is the countryside landscape, in a 53 yr old Japanese house of 80 tsubos, the young couple and their children purchased it for residence and decided to renovate. Making the new concept of living a new life in a 53 yr old Japanese house 53 years ago and continuing to the next generation, we can hope to harmonize between the good ancient things with new things and thought of a house that can interconnect the middle area. First of all, we removed the part which was expanded and renovated in the 53 years of construction, returned to the original ricefield character style, and tried to insert new elements there. The Original Japanese style room was made into a garden, and the edge side was made to be outside, adding external factors, creating a comfort of the space where various elements interweave. The rich space was created by externalizing the interior and inserting new things while leaving the old stuff. 田の字の家 周囲には田園風景がひろがる築53年80坪の日本家屋。 若い夫婦と子が住居として日本家屋を購入しリノベーションをすることとなりました。 53年前の日本家屋を新しい生活の場として次の世代へ住み継がれていくことをコンセプトとし、古く良きモノと新しいモノとを調和させ、そこに中間領域を織り交ぜたような住宅はできないかと考えました。 まず築53年の中で増改築された部分を取り除き、本来の日本家屋の様式である田の字の空間に戻します。そこに必要な空間のボリュームを落とし込んでいきます。そうすることで、必要のない空間(余白の空間)が生まれます。そこに私たちは、外的要素を挿入していくことを試みました。 元々和室だったところを坪庭にしたり、縁側を外部に見立てたりすることで様々な要素が織り交ざりあう空間の心地よさを作り出しました。 昔からある素材を残しつつ空間を新しく作りなおし、そこに外部的要素を挿入することで 豊かな暮らしを生みだしています。
グレーの外壁に映える植栽と玄関扉
グレーの外壁に映える植栽と玄関扉
株式会社 WHALE HOUSE株式会社 WHALE HOUSE
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Other with grey walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Bellevue Remodel
Bellevue Remodel
Shuler ArchitectureShuler Architecture
This classic 1970's rambler was purchased by our clients as their 'forever' retirement home and as a gathering place for their large, extended family. Situated on a large, verdant lot, the house was burdened with extremely dated finishes and poorly conceived spaces. These flaws were more than offset by the overwhelming advantages of a single level plan and spectacular sunset views. Weighing their options, our clients executed their purchase fully intending to hire us to immediately remodel this structure for them. Our first task was to open up this plan and give the house a fresh, contemporary look that emphasizes views toward Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Our initial response was to recreate our favorite Great Room plan. This started with the elimination of a large, masonry fireplace awkwardly located in the middle of the plan and to then tear out all the walls. We then flipped the Kitchen and Dining Room and inserted a walk-in pantry between the Garage and new Kitchen location. While our clients' initial intention was to execute a simple Kitchen remodel, the project scope grew during the design phase. We convinced them that the original ill-conceived entry needed a make-over as well as both bathrooms on the main level. Now, instead of an entry sequence that looks like an afterthought, there is a formal court on axis with an entry art wall that arrests views before moving into the heart of the plan. The master suite was updated by sliding the wall between the bedroom and Great Room into the family area and then placing closets along this wall - in essence, using these closets as an acoustical buffer between the Master Suite and the Great Room. Moving these closets then freed up space for a 5-piece master bath, a more efficient hall bath and a stacking washer/dryer in a closet at the top of the stairs.
Kona Renewal
Kona Renewal
Fine Design Interiors, Inc.Fine Design Interiors, Inc.
Ian Lindsey
Inspiration for a large world-inspired front door in Hawaii with grey walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
IllumiNation Window & Door Co.IllumiNation Window & Door Co.
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Phoenix with grey walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Japanese Mountain Home
Japanese Mountain Home
A Cut AboveA Cut Above
World-inspired front door in Other with a double front door, a medium wood front door, grey walls, ceramic flooring and red floors.
Arlo Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - NV
Arlo Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - NV
FlooretFlooret
Arlo Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection - Modern and spacious. A light grey wire-brush serves as the perfect canvass for almost any contemporary space.
粉河の住居兼歯科医院
粉河の住居兼歯科医院
木名瀬佳世建築研究室木名瀬佳世建築研究室
粉河の歯科医院　撮影：笹の倉舎　笹倉洋平
World-inspired front door in Yokohama with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
白楽の家
白楽の家
田井勝馬建築設計工房田井勝馬建築設計工房
親世帯と子世帯がお互いの気配を感じながら、程よい生活の間合いを保っている二世帯住 宅です。「和風の住まいがほしい、でもコンクリート造でお願いします」との要望があって、 和風建築の要素である光や影をコンセプトに路地空間・格子や下地窓による光の制御・杉 板コンクリートを使った木質感・季節の変化を植栽等によって表現した建築です。二つの ボリュームの各世帯は中庭を介してお互いのプライバシーが程よい距離感を保っています
Bellevue Remodel
Bellevue Remodel
Shuler ArchitectureShuler Architecture
This classic 1970's rambler was purchased by our clients as their 'forever' retirement home and as a gathering place for their large, extended family. Situated on a large, verdant lot, the house was burdened with extremely dated finishes and poorly conceived spaces. These flaws were more than offset by the overwhelming advantages of a single level plan and spectacular sunset views. Weighing their options, our clients executed their purchase fully intending to hire us to immediately remodel this structure for them. Our first task was to open up this plan and give the house a fresh, contemporary look that emphasizes views toward Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Our initial response was to recreate our favorite Great Room plan. This started with the elimination of a large, masonry fireplace awkwardly located in the middle of the plan and to then tear out all the walls. We then flipped the Kitchen and Dining Room and inserted a walk-in pantry between the Garage and new Kitchen location. While our clients' initial intention was to execute a simple Kitchen remodel, the project scope grew during the design phase. We convinced them that the original ill-conceived entry needed a make-over as well as both bathrooms on the main level. Now, instead of an entry sequence that looks like an afterthought, there is a formal court on axis with an entry art wall that arrests views before moving into the heart of the plan. The master suite was updated by sliding the wall between the bedroom and Great Room into the family area and then placing closets along this wall - in essence, using these closets as an acoustical buffer between the Master Suite and the Great Room. Moving these closets then freed up space for a 5-piece master bath, a more efficient hall bath and a stacking washer/dryer in a closet at the top of the stairs.
Mauna Lani Resort
Mauna Lani Resort
Blue Phoenix ConstructionBlue Phoenix Construction
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Hawaii with grey walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
エントランス
エントランス
無美家具製作所無美家具製作所
会社の顔であるエントランスには違い棚と木ﾙｰﾊﾞｰ Nextcolors.Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Osaka with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a medium wood front door and grey floors.

World-Inspired Entrance with Grey Walls 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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