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Budget Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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Briar Road Kitchen Renovation
Briar Road Kitchen Renovation
Glenbrook CabinetryGlenbrook Cabinetry
The clean mudroom is complimented by frameless cabinetry, painted Snowcap, and a Cherry stained Honey bench.
Design ideas for a small classic boot room in Philadelphia with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
The Tower Entrance
The Tower Entrance
Holbrook ConstructionHolbrook Construction
Holbrook Construction striped back plaster and re-plastered. Sanded and re-sealed original Victorian tiles. Installed glass chandelier and stone window cill, sanded and restored pew.
Reforma integral - Selva Roja
Reforma integral - Selva Roja
ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!
Recuperamos algunas paredes de ladrillo. Nos dan textura a zonas de paso y también nos ayudan a controlar los niveles de humedad y, por tanto, un mayor confort climático. Creamos una amplia zona de almacenaje en la entrada integrando la puerta corredera del salón y las instalaciones generales de la vivienda.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.
Medium sized classic front door in Orange County with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Ул. Островитянова - 48,5 кв.м.
Ул. Островитянова - 48,5 кв.м.
PORUBLEV INTERIORSPORUBLEV INTERIORS
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi front door in Moscow with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Bright Harmony
Bright Harmony
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
Functional and organized mud room with custom built natural wood bench and white upper cabinetry.
Design ideas for a small classic entrance in Sacramento with white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and tongue and groove walls.
Ривер Парк 54м2
Ривер Парк 54м2
Наталия КарпухинаНаталия Карпухина
Design ideas for a scandinavian hallway in Moscow with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Квартира на ул. Чайковского
Квартира на ул. Чайковского
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, a single front door and an orange front door.
660
660
BRYAN CLARK HOMESBRYAN CLARK HOMES
Custom made barn door
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Tile Design in Entry
Tile Design in Entry
RJS Custom Homes LLCRJS Custom Homes LLC
New Home at Canyon Lake, Texas by RJS Custom Homes LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, multi-coloured floors, a single front door and a brown front door.
la casa di Achille
la casa di Achille
silvia piccioni architettosilvia piccioni architetto
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Bologna with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
L'appartamento di una giovane coppia
L'appartamento di una giovane coppia
Studio28HabitatStudio28Habitat
Small eclectic foyer in Bologna with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
River Forest Historical Remodel and Addition Mudroom
River Forest Historical Remodel and Addition Mudroom
zpd+a and roomTEN designzpd+a and roomTEN design
beautiful patterned encaustic tile enlivens the busy entryway
Medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with white walls, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Morgan Court
Morgan Court
Liz Conrad Interiors & StagingLiz Conrad Interiors & Staging
Entryway of Morgan Court Home Walls in Sherwin Williams Cyberspace Design and Photographed by Elizabeth Conrad
Design ideas for a small classic front door in Seattle with blue walls, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Toronto with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Квартира на ул. Чайковского
Квартира на ул. Чайковского
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Small classic entrance in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, an orange front door and multi-coloured floors.
Reforma integral - Selva Roja
Reforma integral - Selva Roja
ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!
Recuperamos algunas paredes de ladrillo. Nos dan textura a zonas de paso y también nos ayudan a controlar los niveles de humedad y, por tanto, un mayor confort climático. Creamos una amplia zona de almacenaje en la entrada integrando la puerta corredera del salón y las instalaciones generales de la vivienda.
la casa di Achille
la casa di Achille
silvia piccioni architettosilvia piccioni architetto
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Bologna with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Entrada en microcemento y baldosas
Entrada en microcemento y baldosas
FUTURCRETFUTURCRET
Microcemento FUTURCRET, Egue y Seta Interiosimo.
Inspiration for an urban front door in Barcelona with grey walls, concrete flooring and multi-coloured floors.
The Hen House - Open plan kitchen diner
The Hen House - Open plan kitchen diner
HEM ArchitectsHEM Architects
A view through to the open plan kitchen diner with plywood floor-to-ceiling feature storage wall.
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, multi-coloured floors, a vaulted ceiling, wood walls and a feature wall.

Budget Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors 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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