Entrance, Door & Architectural Details
Your entrance is the first thing guests see. I design grand doors and architectural details that look good and function perfectly, custom-fitted for your home.
The main entrance transformation is complete. I designed this foyer with a custom backlit nameplate, wood-paneled walls, and a new door to create a warm and welcoming first impression.
This is a clever solution for hiding an unsightly MCB box. I designed a decorative wall panel that doubles as a cabinet door, seamlessly integrating a functional need into the home's aesthetic.
A very large, custom-made main door for a house in Sector 100, Noida. The sheer scale and wood finish of this double door make a grand statement right from the entrance.
I often use cladding to transform structural elements. Here, a plain concrete pillar is being covered with stainless steel louvers, turning it into a modern architectural feature next to the staircase.
A custom nameplate with a textured finish and backlighting. This detail at the entrance of the home adds a personalized and luxurious touch.
A seamless balance of elegance. This arched niche features a beautiful wallpaper insert, framed by olive-green fluted panels and soft backlighting, creating a stunning focal point in a hallway.
A surprise visit to the site to check the final touches on this unique, custom-designed door. The intricate paneling and paintwork require careful inspection.
About this collection
When I design a main door, I am not just looking at the veneer finish. I am on-site checking the door frame alignment, the weight of the hinges, and how the handle feels. Ready-made doors often don't account for unique wall thickness or specific electrical points near your entrance, which is why I prefer building these custom on-site rather than just installing a piece off a factory floor.
An entrance is not just a point of entry. It is a design statement. Whether it is a grand double door in a Noida villa or a clever, hidden MCB panel in an East Patel Nagar apartment, I focus on the details that often get overlooked.
My process involves:
- Custom Fabrication: I do not believe in one size fits all. If your entrance has an odd pillar or limited space, I use that as a design opportunity, like cladding that concrete pillar with stainless steel louvers to turn an eyesore into a feature.
- Material Choice: From dark wood veneers and high-gloss finishes to backlit nameplates, I select materials that can withstand the Delhi-NCR climate while keeping that luxury feel.
- Practicality: I always integrate utility with style. A nameplate is never just a nameplate. It has backlighting for visibility. A wall panel is never just decor. It might be hiding your electrical box.
If you are looking for an entrance that stands out, or you have a tricky structural element you want to camouflage, let’s talk. I handle the site visits personally from the raw measurements to the final polish, so you get exactly what we planned.
Tarun Mehta
I am Tarun Mehta. I spend more time on-site with dust on my shoes than at a desk. I do not just design doors. I build them to fit your home's unique layout, checking every hinge and panel myself.
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