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Look to far-off lands for inspiration. Did you know you can search by country on Houzz? Click on “Photos” at the top of the page, then scroll down the left side of the screen to “Location” and pick your spot. With so many international Houzz sites, there are scads of places to search for exotic foreign inspiration. This indoor contemplative-garden entry in India made the most-popular list.
Consider sidelights. An entry area behind a solid door may get little to no natural light. These large sidelights cleverly reference two-over-one double-hung windows at a suitable scale for the space and show off the way the log cabin detail on the exterior continues into the house. We saw the other side of this Bozeman, Montana, home in a roundup of the most popular exteriors.
This vignette in the upstairs hallway is a good example of modern farmhouse attitude. The custom bench, made by a Rhode Island artisan, is based on traditional Windsor chair style, but with cleaner lines. “It’s in a fun blue color. I love to take a traditional piece and turn it on its head,” she says. New clean-lined custom frames on antique botanical prints mix old and new as well. Herringbone is a motif the designer repeated around the house, in this space on the ru
classic white picket fence festooned with fragrant roses — what could be more romantic? The beauty of this one is that passersby can enjoy the flowers, since they're planted on the outside of the fence.
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High Drama This entry is all about contrast. Wall panels painted white set up the opening act for sophisticated black lines to perform on a dark wood stage. Door: Rob Gibson of R.G. Ironworks See more of this home
Open-Door Policy Here, a Dutch door turns San Diego breezes into guests of honor. Meanwhile, white wainscoting and millwork, a deep blue rug on a floor of mixed wood tones, and a farmhouse-style bench mingle politely in the sunny space. See more of this home
Paws for Effect A generous storage unit with cubbies, drawers, cabinets, coat hooks and cushioned benches transforms this Washington, D.C., entryway and mudroom into a workhorse.
Doors of Perception A big antique-style door makes a grand statement in this New York entry, which also features rich gray woodwork on the walls and marble tile on the floor
Gray Matter A striped wall treatment, neutral gray paint scheme, painted antique cabinet, and patterned valance and rug create an interesting entry in this Atlanta home. Antique cabinet: Parc Monceau; lamps: Ainsworth-Noah; painting: Alan Avery Gallery; all fabric: Osborne & Little
Best of Both Worlds A simple storage unit set against a reclaimed wood-paneled wall and rich wood floor provides function and beauty in this Birmingham, Alabama, entr
Riddle Me Bliss A creamy paint color and richly toned hardwood flooring warm this sun-drenched entryway. Built-ins offer storage and display space, while an oversize question mark on the wall keeps things from being too serious. Question mark wall decor: Uttermost
Collect shells in a big glass vase. Start the season by filling a big glass cylindrical vase partway with sand, and gradually add shells as you find them on your beach adventures throughout the summer.
Hang outdoor curtains. What says summer more clearly than white curtains billowing in a breeze? And as if the tropical-vacation vibe weren’t enough reason to add them to your porch ASAP, they also provide shade and privacy.
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Go barefoot. The habit of removing shoes on the way in the door can prevent a lot of dirt and sand from making its way into your house. This equals less time cleaning — and besides, what else says summer like going barefoot? If a shoe rack seems too fussy or bulky, keep a nice big basket in the entry instead to collect sandals.
19th St Costa Mesa - Rellion Inc. Farmhouse Exterior, Orange County
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