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Blue Entrance with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Dogrun Ranch
Dogrun Ranch
Furman + Keil ArchitectsFurman + Keil Architects
Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a country entrance in Austin with limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Coppenhall Bootroom - Staffordshire
Coppenhall Bootroom - Staffordshire
UserUser
This traditional bootroom was designed to give maximum storage whilst still being practical for day to day use.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in West Midlands with limestone flooring, a single front door and multi-coloured floors.
Portola Valley Modern
Portola Valley Modern
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in San Francisco with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Gardnor Road, Hampstead, London NW3
Gardnor Road, Hampstead, London NW3
Brosh ArchitectsBrosh Architects
Main entrance. Front Railing: Removing the 1970’s railing and going back to the original style. Handrail: Restored to its formal glory. Paving: Replacing the 1970’s ‘crazy paving’ with 150 year old York stone to match the rest of the street. Front door: Removal of the non-original door and replacing it with a Victorian-style 4-panel door adorned with door knocker, central knob and letter plate. Lighting: We fitted a solid brass Victorian lamp (replica) and period-style light bulb to give a Victorian-look as well as match the street lighting. Windows: UPVc windows are replaced with slimlite double glazing using a special distorted glass to match the original look and charm. This gives the look of single glazing but still functions as double glazing. Decoration: Overall we tidied up the cables, repainted the front courtyard and renovated the window sills.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Knorr ArchitectureKnorr Architecture
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in San Francisco with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Kinney, Too
Kinney, Too
Studio KohlhaasStudio Kohlhaas
This 1,398 SF home in central Austin feels much larger, holding its own with many more imposing homes on Kinney Avenue. Clerestory windows above with a 10 foot overhang allow wonderful natural light to pour in throughout the living spaces, while protecting the interior from the blistering Texas sun. The interiors are lively with varying ceiling heights, natural materials, and a soothing color palette. A generous multi-slide pocket door connects the interior to the screened porch, adding to the easy livability of this compact home with its graceful stone fireplace. Photographer: Chris Diaz
Westlake Hills-2
Westlake Hills-2
J Square ArchitectureJ Square Architecture
Patrick Wong
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Austin with grey walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Misha Bruk
Large contemporary front door in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Linda Flora Dr.
Linda Flora Dr.
Kami RezaiKami Rezai
Entry with pivot glass door
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Society Hill Townhouse
Society Hill Townhouse
Phillip Johnson ConstructionPhillip Johnson Construction
Don Pearse Photographers
This is an example of a large modern foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 1
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 1
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
This project, our most ambitious and complex to date, has involved the complete remodelling and extension of a five-storey Victorian townhouse in Chelsea, including the excavation of an additional basement level beneath the footprint of the house, vaults and most of the rear garden. Photographer: Rachael Smith
Lausanne
Lausanne
Hyrum McKay Bates Design, Inc.Hyrum McKay Bates Design, Inc.
Front Entry Door for the 'Lausanne'; Lindsay Salazar Photography
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Ramona Drive
Ramona Drive
Hilton BuildersHilton Builders
Inspiration for a mediterranean front door in Orange County with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Paseo Del Mar
Paseo Del Mar
Domani Architecture + Planning Inc.Domani Architecture + Planning Inc.
Large mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Long Grove new entry Portico
Long Grove new entry Portico
KAdd AssociatesKAdd Associates
New Front Entry Portico Barrel Vault & craftsman column, sun & guest protection
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in Chicago with limestone flooring and a medium wood front door.
AIA Award-Winning Kapalua Plantation Estates
AIA Award-Winning Kapalua Plantation Estates
Nishikawa Architects IncNishikawa Architects Inc
Photo of a large world-inspired foyer in Hawaii with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Hilltop Estate with Sweeping San Francisco Views
Hilltop Estate with Sweeping San Francisco Views
UserUser
Astonishing luxury and resort-like amenities in this gated, entirely private, and newly-refinished, approximately 14,000 square foot residence on approximately 1.4 level acres. The living quarters comprise the five-bedroom, five full, and three half-bath main residence; the separate two-level, one bedroom, one and one-half bath guest house with kitchenette; and the separate one bedroom, one bath au pair apartment. The luxurious amenities include the curved pool, spa, sauna and steam room, tennis court, large level lawns and manicured gardens, recreation/media room with adjacent wine cellar, elevator to all levels of the main residence, four-car enclosed garage, three-car carport, and large circular motor court. The stunning main residence provides exciting entry doors and impressive foyer with grand staircase and chandelier, large formal living and dining rooms, paneled library, and dream-like kitchen/family area. The en-suite bedrooms are large with generous closet space and the master suite offers a huge lounge and fireplace. The sweeping views from this property include Mount Tamalpais, Sausalito, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the East Bay. Few homes in Marin County can offer the rare combination of privacy, captivating views, and resort-like amenities in newly finished, modern detail. Total of seven bedrooms, seven full, and four half baths. 185 Gimartin Drive Tiburon CA Presented by Bill Bullock and Lydia Sarkissian Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Realty www.deckerbullocksir.com
Lake Vermilion Residence
Lake Vermilion Residence
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Corey Gaffer, Photography | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Maple Circle
Maple Circle
Charla Ray Interior DesignCharla Ray Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal entrance in Portland with blue walls, limestone flooring, black floors and panelled walls.
Arrowcreek
Arrowcreek
Brink Custom HomesBrink Custom Homes
Vance Fox Photography
Large contemporary front door in Other with a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige walls and limestone flooring.

Blue 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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