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Affordable Entrance with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Culshaw modular Boot room in Oval Room Blue
Culshaw modular Boot room in Oval Room Blue
Culshaw Kitchen MakersCulshaw Kitchen Makers
This recently installed boot room in Oval Room Blue by Culshaw, graces this compact entrance hall to a charming country farmhouse. A storage solution like this provides plenty of space for all the outdoor apparel an active family needs. The bootroom, which is in 2 L-shaped halves, comprises of 11 polished chrome hooks for hanging, 2 settles - one of which has a hinged lid for boots etc, 1 set of full height pigeon holes for shoes and boots and a smaller set for handbags. Further storage includes a cupboard with 2 shelves, 6 solid oak drawers and shelving for wicker baskets as well as more shoe storage beneath the second settle. The modules used to create this configuration are: Settle 03, Settle 04, 2x Settle back into corner, Partner Cab DBL 01, Pigeon 02 and 2x INT SIT ON CORNER CAB 03. Photo: Ian Hampson (iCADworx.co.uk)
Val David Country Home
Val David Country Home
Laura Sehn Design GroupLaura Sehn Design Group
General Contractor: Irontree Construction; Photographer: Camil Tang
Inspiration for a small scandi vestibule in Montreal with white walls, limestone flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Beach Cottage
Beach Cottage
Noelle InteriorsNoelle Interiors
Photo of a medium sized nautical front door in Los Angeles with a stable front door, a blue front door, white walls and limestone flooring.
Taylor Morrison Model - Reunion Ranch- Austin, Tx
Taylor Morrison Model - Reunion Ranch- Austin, Tx
ModelDecoModelDeco
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Austin with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Traditional Entrance
Traditional Entrance
Photo of a small traditional entrance in Manchester with white walls, limestone flooring and grey floors.
Small Spanish Style Cottage Front Door with Speakeasy and iron grille
Small Spanish Style Cottage Front Door with Speakeasy and iron grille
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Sarah's House - Farmhouse
Sarah's House - Farmhouse
BLDG Workshop Inc.BLDG Workshop Inc.
BLDG Workshop was enlisted to support the interior design team with drawings and details such as the proportions, doors, clearances, etc... of the closets in this mudroom. Interior design by Sarah Richardson Design.
Front Entrances
Front Entrances
Ridley Windows & DoorsRidley Windows & Doors
Front entrance with raised panel over raised panel. Front entrance is adjoined by matching side lights and transom above.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Toronto with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Sutton Place Classic Six
Sutton Place Classic Six
Lisa Frantz InteriorsLisa Frantz Interiors
Photo by Marco Ricca
This is an example of a small classic foyer in New York with limestone flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Jeansonne Residence
Jeansonne Residence
Jairo Leon ArchitectJairo Leon Architect
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in New Orleans with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Ornamental Iron Work
Ornamental Iron Work
JC Iron Ornamental Work Inc.JC Iron Ornamental Work Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Miami with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Meander Road
Meander Road
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Photography by Corey Gaff
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, limestone flooring and a single front door.
A House On The River
A House On The River
&Eve Interior Design Limited&Eve Interior Design Limited
Photo of a medium sized classic entrance in Berkshire with limestone flooring and grey walls.
Boot Room, Cheshire
Boot Room, Cheshire
ArtichokeArtichoke
Emma Lewis
Photo of a medium sized country boot room in Cheshire with limestone flooring, multi-coloured walls, a white front door and grey floors.
Golden Beach Custom Door
Golden Beach Custom Door
HCD Group CorpHCD Group Corp
Antonio Chagin
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Miami with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a grey front door.
My Work
My Work
Kalma Custom Woodworks incKalma Custom Woodworks inc
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with beige walls and limestone flooring.
Nordhemsgatan 54 B
Nordhemsgatan 54 B
Alvhem Mäkleri & InteriörAlvhem Mäkleri & Interiör
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Gothenburg with limestone flooring.
Patterson Residence
Patterson Residence
Owen Tile & MarbleOwen Tile & Marble
Medium sized front door in Santa Barbara with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Taylor Morrison Model - Reunion Ranch- Austin, Tx
Taylor Morrison Model - Reunion Ranch- Austin, Tx
ModelDecoModelDeco
Entryway
Medium sized classic foyer in Austin with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Sarah's House - Farmhouse
Sarah's House - Farmhouse
BLDG Workshop Inc.BLDG Workshop Inc.
BLDG Workshop was enlisted to support the interior design team with drawings and details such as the proportions, doors, clearances, etc... of the closets in this mudroom. Interior design by Sarah Richardson Design.

Affordable Entrance with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

The entrance of your home is a critical area to design well because as we all know, first impressions count. As the first thing that visitors will see when they arrive, your entrance is your opportunity to offer guests a warm welcome while introducing the personality of your home. Equally important, it welcomes you home every day, so make it somewhere that you’re glad to come home to. The entrance to your home begins the moment you get to the front door, so make sure both inside and out get the attention of your decorator’s touch. Make your foyer the best possible introduction to the rest of the house, and if you wish, you can have a bit of fun with the doorway; paint, tiles, door handles and lighting are all ways to make front doors a statement – a dramatic entrance, if you will.

What front doors can I choose from?

Your first decision when updating front doors is what type of external doors you want to use, taking into account style, security and accessibility. Investing in a high quality front door is always worthwhile – this is a purchase where a little extra money goes a long way. Hardwood exterior doors remain the most popular choice of front door; as well as being the most economical, timber also opens the door to an endless selection of paint, hardware and embellishment. However, natural wood doors do have their downsides – prone to warping, they require more upkeep and may require replacing if not adequately cared for. Whether you opt for solid oak external doors or an oak veneer option, wooden doors are a match made in heaven for period architecture – it’s hard to imagine a Georgian house without a solid, six-panel door, or a Victorian home sans its gleaming hardware and stained glass panes. If you prefer non-wooden exterior doors, the alternatives are UPVC doors, GRP doors (collectively known as composite doors) and steel doors. UPVC front doors are often the most inexpensive alternative to timber and offer added insulation benefits; because the material itself can be a comparatively insubstantial, UPVC external doors are built into steel door frames for added reinforcement. GRP (glass-reinforced plastic, or fibreglass to you and me) doors offer the same properties, with a woodgrain effect that can provide a happy medium for lovers of timber. Steel doors are less widely used in the UK than the US, and make great contemporary front doors thanks to their sleek, modern appearance.

How do I decorate my doorway?

Renovating or replacing your front doors is one of the quickest ways to give your home a makeover, and affords the perfect opportunity to add a splash of colour to the front of your home. To improve your front door’s kerb appeal you can flank the doorway with decorative trees or flowering plants in attractive planters and “dress” the door with shiny hardware. Door knockers and door knobs can be more than functional with a range of styles and materials available to add some personality to exterior doors. A traditional brass door knocker can be the perfect complement to a solid oak doorway painted in a rich shade of green or blue, whilst contemporary chrome door hardware will look perfect against a white or eggshell door. If you are looking for an elegant front door option, opt for a hardwood door with built in obscured glass panels to let light into your hallway. If you would rather avoid a glass paned front door for security reasons then smaller decorative glass panels can also be inserted into the surround or door frame. You can choose stained glass panes for decorative effect, patterned or textured glass will allow light in but protect your privacy or get your home name or number etched into a glass pane for a practical but personal touch.

How should I light my front entrance?

The warm glow from a doorway is one of the most welcoming sights that can greet us when we arrive home. An entrance light is of practical importance – we have all spent time fumbling for our house keys in the dark – but it also offers an opportunity to add warmth and character to front doors and entrances. A wall mounted lantern is a charming traditional choice, or for bright, directed illumination opt for a security spotlight. There are a whole variety of switching options available – you can choose a motion sensor light that switches on right when you need it most, a timer light that will offer illumination on a fixed schedule or a switched outdoor light. Pointing light upward is a good way to avoid harsh glare, or choose recessed lighting if you prefer not to have a hanging light in front of your external doors. An entrance is also a great place to display lighting as a decorative feature – choose a table lamp that echoes the lines and colours of the hall beyond it.

What furniture and storage do I need in my entryway?

It’s important to keep the entrance to your home as open and clutter free as possible, so selecting a few practical items that will help with storage and offer a warm welcome is the best approach for this area. Coat stands, umbrella holders and shoe racks are practical foyer additions that will keep the area tidy. For the knick knacks and paraphernalia that so often accumulate by front doors, sideboards or console tables are helpful and opting for a something with a drawer is a clever trick to ensure these things can be stowed out of sight. If you have the space, an armchair, occasional chair or hallway bench will prove useful for perching on when removing shoes and definitely consider multi-functional furniture such as a storage bench for shoes. A wall mounted shoe cabinet is a must have for a tighter space, getting shoes off the floor and neatly stowed away.

How do I decorate my foyer?

Particularly in the entrance to the home, colour can be a wonderful tool to set the tone of the house. Neutral palettes can create a serene atmosphere appropriate for greeting guests; alternatively, you might find yourself being a little bit more adventurous by choosing a whimsical wallpaper or a bold wall colour that could look overwhelming anywhere else in the house. In either case, the foyer can be blended seamlessly into the home with details that connect it to adjoining rooms. Even if your entrance is not self-contained, instead with exterior doors that open straight into the house, visual tricks make it possible to create the illusion of an entryway by defining the space as such. Changes in flooring, a well-placed rug, a screen or curtain, or even furniture such as a console table or coat rack, can be used to delineate the space and distinguish the entrance from the rest of the hallway. Decorating walls and furniture with photographs or artwork is a simple way of bringing your personality into the foyer and plants, lamps, candles, vases and ornaments can be displayed on windowsills, tables or shelves. As a final thoughtful touch, mirrors placed next to front doors are a practical choice for those last minute appearance checks, as long as it’s not directly opposite the doorway, which could back-light the user – decidedly not helpful!
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