Simpson
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front door in Cedar Rapids with a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Shelby Halberg Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Miami with grey walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a glass front door and white floor.

Set just south of Calgary's downtown is this spectacular piece of contemporary landscape design. The front of the house is surrounded by a custom coloured concrete walkways and patio areas that act as an extension of the home. The planting areas were designed to have similar shapes and angles to match the architecture of the house and to reinforce the unique dimensions of this home. The backyard patio offers room to play and entertain for this executive couple and their young daughter. A built in kitchen, wood burning fireplace, stunning water feature and custom built mahogany bench and screens ensure this stunning yard is one to be envyed. Custom lighting, stone work and spectactular planting detail complete this stunning modern masterpiece. Photo Credit: Jamen Rhodes

Charlie Blair
This is an example of a mediterranean entryway in Phoenix.

BuildWise
Design ideas for a traditional front door in London with beige walls, porcelain floors, a single front door and a blue front door.

Provia
Photo of a midcentury foyer in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Photo of a modern entryway in Surrey.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in San Francisco with beige walls, limestone floors, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

This beautiful weekend retreat is nestled into the hillside in Angel Bay, Texas. It has stunning panoramic views of Lake Travis and is the perfect getaway in the hill country. Published: Stone World, July 2014

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary entryway in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Jeffrey Totoro Photography
Design ideas for a country entryway in Philadelphia.

Like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/centresky Designed as a prominent display of Architecture, Elk Ridge Lodge stands firmly upon a ridge high atop the Spanish Peaks Club in Big Sky, Montana. Designed around a number of principles; sense of presence, quality of detail, and durability, the monumental home serves as a Montana Legacy home for the family. Throughout the design process, the height of the home to its relationship on the ridge it sits, was recognized the as one of the design challenges. Techniques such as terracing roof lines, stretching horizontal stone patios out and strategically placed landscaping; all were used to help tuck the mass into its setting. Earthy colored and rustic exterior materials were chosen to offer a western lodge like architectural aesthetic. Dry stack parkitecture stone bases that gradually decrease in scale as they rise up portray a firm foundation for the home to sit on. Historic wood planking with sanded chink joints, horizontal siding with exposed vertical studs on the exterior, and metal accents comprise the remainder of the structures skin. Wood timbers, outriggers and cedar logs work together to create diversity and focal points throughout the exterior elevations. Windows and doors were discussed in depth about type, species and texture and ultimately all wood, wire brushed cedar windows were the final selection to enhance the "elegant ranch" feel. A number of exterior decks and patios increase the connectivity of the interior to the exterior and take full advantage of the views that virtually surround this home. Upon entering the home you are encased by massive stone piers and angled cedar columns on either side that support an overhead rail bridge spanning the width of the great room, all framing the spectacular view to the Spanish Peaks Mountain Range in the distance. The layout of the home is an open concept with the Kitchen, Great Room, Den, and key circulation paths, as well as certain elements of the upper level open to the spaces below. The kitchen was designed to serve as an extension of the great room, constantly connecting users of both spaces, while the Dining room is still adjacent, it was preferred as a more dedicated space for more formal family meals. There are numerous detailed elements throughout the interior of the home such as the "rail" bridge ornamented with heavy peened black steel, wire brushed wood to match the windows and doors, and cannon ball newel post caps. Crossing the bridge offers a unique perspective of the Great Room with the massive cedar log columns, the truss work overhead bound by steel straps, and the large windows facing towards the Spanish Peaks. As you experience the spaces you will recognize massive timbers crowning the ceilings with wood planking or plaster between, Roman groin vaults, massive stones and fireboxes creating distinct center pieces for certain rooms, and clerestory windows that aid with natural lighting and create exciting movement throughout the space with light and shadow.

The Lake Forest Park Renovation is a top-to-bottom renovation of a 50's Northwest Contemporary house located 25 miles north of Seattle. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Traditional entryway in Louisville.

Entry; Photo Credit: John Linden
This is an example of an expansive contemporary entryway in Boston with a glass front door.

Patrick Ketchum
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a double front door and a yellow front door.

Ocean view custom home Major remodel with new lifted high vault ceiling and ribbnon windows above clearstory http://ZenArchitect.com

Small contemporary foyer in Bordeaux with white walls, granite floors and grey floor.

Photo of a transitional entryway in New York.