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Black Entrance with Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Front Doors
Front Doors
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
Large modern front door in Denver with travertine flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Bouchillon New Construction
Bouchillon New Construction
Tutto InteriorsTutto Interiors
Grand formal entrance to formal Living room over looking expansive lake. This new construction project included full design of all Architectural details, styling and finishes with turn key furnishings throughout this luxurious interior. Carlson Productions, LLC
Custom Floor
Custom Floor
Alexander Otis collection Llc.Alexander Otis collection Llc.
Custom water jet tiles for circular entry.
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Dallas with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Hualalai Resort
Hualalai Resort
Blue Phoenix ConstructionBlue Phoenix Construction
Photo of a large classic front door in Hawaii with orange walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Fall Containers
Fall Containers
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Corn, pumpkins, cattails, sprays, and sprigs! What a great way to showcase that Natural Stone Travertine entryway. Add that pop of color to welcome those Thanksgiving guests.
Builder Model | Copper Ridge | New Braunfels, Texas
Builder Model | Copper Ridge | New Braunfels, Texas
MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORSMSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
A hill country farmhouse at 3,181 square feet and situated in the Texas hill country of New Braunfels, in the neighborhood of Copper Ridge, with only a fifteen minute drive north to Canyon Lake. Three key features to the exterior are the use of board and batten walls, reclaimed brick, and exposed rafter tails. On the inside it’s the wood beams, reclaimed wood wallboards, and tile wall accents that catch the eye around every corner of this three-bedroom home. Windows across each side flood the large kitchen and great room with natural light, offering magnificent views out both the front and the back of the home.
Pierre apparente
Pierre apparente
Tiphaine PENNECTiphaine PENNEC
Photo of a rural entrance in Paris with blue walls, travertine flooring and beige floors.
Montiverdi Estates, West Vancouver- Residential Renovation
Montiverdi Estates, West Vancouver- Residential Renovation
LCI DesignLCI Design
View of front entry to main house
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in Vancouver with green walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Orleans - Front Entrance Contemporary Renovation
Orleans - Front Entrance Contemporary Renovation
Saree Parry Design - Decorating Den InteriorsSaree Parry Design - Decorating Den Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Ottawa with beige walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Colorful Ranch Retreat
Colorful Ranch Retreat
JJ InteriorsJJ Interiors
What a spectacular welcome to this mountain retreat. A trio of chandeliers hang above a custom copper door while a narrow bridge spans across the curved stair.
Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor
Eclectic Contemporary Main Floor
Liliblue Interior DesignLiliblue Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Orange County with grey walls, travertine flooring and a single front door.
Custom Doors
Custom Doors
Grand EntrancesGrand Entrances
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front door in San Diego with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Entryways
Entryways
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Beautiful and elegant entryways designed by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for more inspiring photos of home decor ideas!
Pelican Hill
Pelican Hill
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Large traditional front door in Orange County with beige walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Spanish Mediterranean Style Townhouse in the Heights, Houston, TX - Foyer
Spanish Mediterranean Style Townhouse in the Heights, Houston, TX - Foyer
The Staging TeamThe Staging Team
Design ideas for a small mediterranean foyer in Houston with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Texas Hill Country meets Transitional
Texas Hill Country meets Transitional
Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.Trinity Estate Homes, Ltd.
This is an example of an expansive traditional boot room in Houston with travertine flooring.
French Pattern Leonardo Tumbled Paver
French Pattern Leonardo Tumbled Paver
Stone-MartStone-Mart
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front door in Other with travertine flooring.
Tuck Residence
Tuck Residence
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Landscape Design: Iverson Designs / Photography: Jeri Koegel
Photo of a large contemporary entrance in Orange County with brown walls, travertine flooring and beige floors.
Woolsey Canyon Custom Home
Woolsey Canyon Custom Home
Built Solid Custom HomesBuilt Solid Custom Homes
Entry opening up into spiral staircase.
Inspiration for an expansive victorian foyer with green walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a black front door and yellow floors.
Mudroom Remodel
Mudroom Remodel
Spratt ConstructionSpratt Construction
Photo of a medium sized country boot room in Other with beige walls, travertine flooring and beige floors.

Black Entrance with Travertine 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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