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Black Entrance with Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Pepper Drive
Pepper Drive
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in San Luis Obispo with a double front door, a glass front door and marble flooring.
Historic New York City Townhouse Main Entry Vestibule – Major Renovation
Historic New York City Townhouse Main Entry Vestibule – Major Renovation
Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.
The new interior iron doors in the Main Entry Vestibule incorporate gold leaf rosette accents and hardware and a custom sculpted Angel in the transom to bless everyone as they enter and leave the home. Historic New York City Townhouse | Renovation by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Richard Keith Langham
Grey Doors
Grey Doors
box architecturebox architecture
Double height entrance hall, built in full height storage for guest coats, level set in floor mat & natural stone flooring. Photo: Paul Tierney Photography
Rittenhouse Square Brownstone
Rittenhouse Square Brownstone
Pinemar, IncPinemar, Inc
Jason Varney Photography, Interior Design by Ashli Mizell, Architecture by Warren Claytor Architects
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Philadelphia with blue walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Rittenhouse Sq. Penthouse
Rittenhouse Sq. Penthouse
Weaver ConstructionWeaver Construction
Weaver Images
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Philadelphia with marble flooring and a dark wood front door.
MERRION SQUARE
MERRION SQUARE
Suzie Mc Adam DesignSuzie Mc Adam Design
RUTH MARIA MURPHY
Medium sized eclectic entrance in Dublin with grey walls and marble flooring.
Long Island Grand Traditional
Long Island Grand Traditional
United DecoratorsUnited Decorators
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in New York with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Art Gallery Inspired Residence
Art Gallery Inspired Residence
Gibson Gimpel Interior DesignGibson Gimpel Interior Design
Custom Buffet Cabinet in Entry [Photography by Ralph Lauer]
Inspiration for a medium sized modern foyer in Dallas with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and white floors.
Island Road Residence
Island Road Residence
BAMOBAMO
The black and white graphic pattern marble floor in the Grand Entree is luxurious and bold. Black de Gournay tea paper provides the perfect backdrop for the Italian 18th century carved and gilded architectural piece at the end of the hallway. Photography: Lisa Romerein
My Work
My Work
Silver CrestSilver Crest
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, white floors and a dado rail.
Ritz Carlton
Ritz Carlton
Eric Roseff DesignsEric Roseff Designs
Bruce Buck Photography
Inspiration for a modern entrance in Boston with black walls and marble flooring.
Historic Renovation & Preservation
Historic Renovation & Preservation
B.E.Womick General Contractor, LLCB.E.Womick General Contractor, LLC
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Other with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Post-Industrial Chic in Shanghai
Post-Industrial Chic in Shanghai
Allison Smith DesignAllison Smith Design
Entryway for the model unit of an apartment complex in Shanghai. Marble tile flooring and accent wall, built-in custom cabinetry, Post-Industrial lighting, cup pulls.
Country house CGA
Country house CGA
Ganz InteriorsGanz Interiors
Large traditional entrance in Surrey with blue walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Estate Guest Villa
Estate Guest Villa
Dale Gardon DesignDale Gardon Design
Dino Tonn
Large contemporary foyer in Phoenix with black walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Artistic Entry
Artistic Entry
Francesca Morgan InteriorsFrancesca Morgan Interiors
Decorative entryway displaying art and collected Chinese pottery, with a decorative marble tile inlay accenting the dark wood floors. Grandeur is added with high arched ceilings, wall sconces, the chandelier and french doors.
BLACK AND WHITE MARBLE FOYER
BLACK AND WHITE MARBLE FOYER
Stylish Floors N More, Inc.Stylish Floors N More, Inc.
Small contemporary entrance in New York with marble flooring and a double front door.
Mediterranean / Transitional
Mediterranean / Transitional
≥Thomas Everett Lamb Design and Development≥Thomas Everett Lamb Design and Development
Timothy Reardon
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Tampa with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Pepper Drive
Pepper Drive
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
This is an example of a modern front door in San Luis Obispo with marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Powder Room
Powder Room
NXG StudioNXG Studio
An elegant powder room for the Red Cross Show House. Photography by Daniel Newcomb.
Medium sized world-inspired foyer in Miami with beige walls and marble flooring.

Black Entrance with Marble 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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