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A Good first Impression
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by Carin Cross |
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A front entrance affects the entire architectural authenticity of a home's facade. It not only separates " here from there" the outside from the inside. It conveys several messages that, in a sense, represent our relationship with society. The front entrance is the protector that keeps out the elements and strangers. At the same time it portrays a feeling of warmth and welcome to friends and visitors. In our winter environment, the front entrance and the transistion it creates into the home throught a mudroom or entry room, must also be a convenient space for shedding and storing coats, snowboots, hats, gloves and perhaps even skis or sleds.
If you are building a home, it is very important to spend time designing an inviting entrance that also conveys a sense of presence. The entrance needs to be clearly visable. It is confusing and uncomforatble to have to look for a front door.
If your existing home has this problem, painting the door, adding plants on either side of it, or installing additional lighting can strengthen the entrance's impression. Gates or pathways can also add grace to the transistion from the outside world into a more private one.
Once inside the front door, the entry hall or mudroom is one's first glimpse of the home and therefore, very significant. First impressions are always lasting and a well designed entry space should convey feelings of warmth and welcome. Every variety of entry space can also be made more welcoming and attractive with the addition of area rugs, clever coat racks and distinctive lighting fixtures. whatever your style and needs, it is well worth spending the time and the resources to create an entrance that coveniently supports your coming and goings, as well as making you feel instantly at home. |
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