When you’re building a new home, a lot of time and consideration is usually put into the design of certain spaces, the kitchen, living areas, bathrooms and master suite understandably get the most attention. The entry however is often overlooked and yet it is the very first thing that visitors see, in fact it’s all that some people such as couriers will ever see, so put some consideration into what the entry area says about your home.

Here are some great ways to create a grand entrance and make a fabulous first impression:

5 WAYS TO CREATE A GREAT HOME ENTRY

1. Gated Entry

Don’t you think there’s something about a gated entry that makes you want to see inside even more? Perhaps it’s a sense of mystery about what lies beyond…  

Have a look at some of these gated entries that not only look fabulous but provide additional security for the home.  

Beautiful French Provincial style home in Melbourne by Marque

Clifftop Minimalist by Tass Construction Group

Airlie Beach Luxury Custom Home Ancora by Considered Colab

Patterson’s luxury modern living home by Marque

2. Custom Entry Doors

Doors come in many shapes and sizes and if you’re building a custom home there is no reason why you shouldn’t start with an entry door made just for you, just take a look at some of these unique custom made entry doors that really make an entry statement.

Sophisticated and stylish luxury door by Zorzi Builders

Customised entry door by Tradition Stained Glass

3. Grand Entry Foyer

Nothing is quite as impressive as a grand entry foyer that visitors step into. Take a look at some examples below of entry foyers that welcome your guests in style. 

Bright and welcoming entry in luxury beach home by Zorzi Builders.

Entry foyer in Sydney’s Kenthurst custom house.

Award winning entry foyer in stylish Dianella custom home by Azure Luxury Homes

Raby Bay Built by AMD Quality Constructions in collabration with Electronic Living

4. Staircase to Entry

The slope of your building site could dictate whether or not you actually need one, but the staircases leading to the doors of these luxury custom homes certainly make the entry appear a little grander.  

Gate & Stairs to entry of this luxurious Melbourne custom home by Empire Building 

Staircase to entry in urban sanctuary home by Chateau Architects + Builders

Staircase to Mt Pleasant with breathtaking canning river views by Beaumonde Homes.

Staircase to luxury Perth dalkeith custom home by Zorzi

5. Portico to Entry

Defined as a ‘porch with columns’, a portico entry like these stunning examples below is bound to impress guests. 

Portico entry to semi-rural property in lake nagambie by Hedger Constructions

Portico in Kenthurst custom home by Gremmo Homes

Luxury home renovation main river manor by Tomkins Constructions

French provincial architecture in Sydney’s Pymble by Chateau Architects + Builders