Welcome to Our Home: Entries that Invite

You know as soon as the front door opens: some homes just feel right. These three entries say "Welcome" in every language.

Richly grained wood, Italian glass chandeliers set into a domed ceiling, and an open floor plan give airy spaciousness to this entry. Pause for a moment on the settee as you contemplate which of the many rooms beyond you'll explore first, or simply gaze back toward the forested setting just outside. A scatter rug, tossed with apparent casualness, adds a pleasing blend of texture and pattern.

Soft gray with ivory and natural wood accents creates a flowing, tranquil ambiance. Each space merges effortlessly with the one adjacent to it yet remains a distinctive element of the whole. Tiered niches beside the staircase allow dramatic presentation of dark, natural material containers.

An eclectic mix of cultures and eras, this entry blends ornate gold on black mahogany with rustic wood and iron staircase railings. Family photos rest below paintings of desert-like savanna, and pleated fabric lampshades appear perfectly at home with the wall mounted, curvaceous candleholder nearby.

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