Entry

tile steps interesting Fragrant confederate jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides, zones 8 to 11) grows around this kitchen door in Los Angeles, enveloping visitors with its sweet scent. Potted plants of succulents and herbs fill the space and cozy up the tile steps.

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Horizontal wood siding frames the covered entry of this contemporary house in Scotland. A glass and wood pivot door contributes to an overall lightness, also seen in the stairs’ open risers and glass walls in the background.

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Cut limestone steps lead to a simple industrial entryway. Corrugated metal siding creates a humble yet modern enclosure.

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Small but Strong The clever use of space in this Toronto entry by Four Blocks South makes the most of the small footprint. In an area that might otherwise comprise a small closet, the designer placed a bench seat, double-decker shoe storage, wall hooks and five cubbies with baskets sized to match. Herringbone-pattern floor tile helps demarcate the entry and distinguish it from the adjacent spaces.

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