Take a look at the beautiful homes of the world. Since the dawn of mankind, we have seen the best, largest, grandest and most famous homes of all, have a tremendous entrance. It’s a statement as loud as one can make, to step into a home and be greeted by things like a crystal chandelier, a twin or Imperial staircase, incredible hardwood flooring and of course, a sculpture that examines the human condition. You know when you see these things, that you are in a very special place. This is why Buckingham Palace, The White House, The French President’s palace, all have these types of entrances.
The foyer begins
The foyer is the staging area as so many kings and queens have put it. It’s where the first impression is made. When guests open the front door, they are led into the foyer, where their coats are taken and they are struck by all the amazing pieces of your interior style and decor choices. But the foyer has to be of a certain style itself. Natural light is not important here, only the lights of a chandelier or modern equivalent like an LED pendant light patch. Speak with experienced professional Architects and they can begin to design the foyer for you. It’s harder than it looks, but they have built many modern homes from the bottom up. They see homes with a compassionate eye, able to spot out where there are things lacking but also, how to get the most out of space.
Angel wings staircase
Have you seen Titanic? Remember when Rose walks down the Imperial staircase? Yes, that’s the most grandiose scene of all, showing the ship’s sheer magnificence. This is because the staircase has a twin design. When you see it from the first floor, it looks like sprouting angel wings. You can have these types of stairs if you make room for them. It requires an open floor plan for the downstairs if you don’t have a large home. This opens up space for the stairs to be set into the ground and the room to be supported by their structure. The rails should be grandiose as well, so consider wooden carvings instead of metal. If you want to have a traditional design, don’t use glass sheets.
The material greeting
The materials that greet you should immediately arouse your interest. They should stand out and grab your eyes, demanding their attention. So consider a marble or hardwood flooring. Marble is timeless, requires little maintenance and can stand the test of time. However, hardwood floors are magical. Select from the most ostentatious wood, such as Canadian Mahogany, American Walnut or Cherry, and or British oak. All of these woods would be brilliant for an oiled, varnished and or polished hardwood floor. The floor can also have an area rug, made out of silk, satin or ethically sourced fur.
The entrance to a home is one of the best chances it has, to wow the guests that walk into its abode. You have the opportunity to make a grander home, by implementing these things.
