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Contemporary Entrance with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Spacious Mud Room
Spacious Mud Room
Innovatus DesignInnovatus Design
This mud room features custom cubbies with gold hardware, large format hexagon tile, and convenient access to the kitchen, garage, and pantry. The green paint was carefully chosen to help bring color into the space and help tie the rest of the open concept first floor together.
Princess Margaret Full House Renovation
Princess Margaret Full House Renovation
Gatti Brothers Ltd.Gatti Brothers Ltd.
This is an example of a large contemporary boot room in Toronto with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
White Horse Cove
White Horse Cove
Blue Horse Building & DesignBlue Horse Building & Design
Blue Horse Building + Design /// James Leasure Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Austin with ceramic flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and white walls.
Maisons-Alfort - maison d'architecte de 200 m2
Maisons-Alfort - maison d'architecte de 200 m2
Otcho StudioOtcho Studio
Arnaud Rinuccini
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Paris with brown walls, ceramic flooring and a black front door.
Radue Homes Spec Home - The Reserve at Meadow Ridge Subdivision
Radue Homes Spec Home - The Reserve at Meadow Ridge Subdivision
Radue Homes Inc.Radue Homes Inc.
Mudroom with Killim Beige Lockers
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Milwaukee with beige walls and ceramic flooring.
Crown Molding
Crown Molding
Inviting Home IncInviting Home Inc
Art Deco style interior featuring Miami Art Deco style baseboard
Inspiration for a contemporary hallway in Miami with beige walls and ceramic flooring.
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
My Houzz: A Basketball Court, a Rooftop Kitchen and More in Manhattan
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
In the entry hall, a variety of patterns and finishes play off of one another with a sense of ease, and sets the tone for the rest of the house. Bisazza's Vienna Nero floor mosaics give the decor vintage appeal, while mirrored globe pendants and ornamental wallpaper lend a dash of opulence. Taking advantage of the hall's length, the Novogratzes installed a series of coat hooks for easy access. With a fast-paced family of nine, keeping organized is crucial, and practical ideas such as this make it possible to minimize clutter. Pendant lights by Tom Dixon, Y Lighting; Wallpaper, Flavor Paper Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California Closets, LarkspurCalifornia Closets, Larkspur
Seasonal Storage with Unique "Sand Room"
Photo of a small contemporary boot room in San Francisco with grey walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
Квартира в Гороховском переулке
Квартира в Гороховском переулке
Ilya TitovIlya Titov
Фотограф https://www.houzz.ru/pro/konstantin-malyuta/
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Moscow with grey walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Kingman Place
Kingman Place
AllenBuilt, Inc.AllenBuilt, Inc.
photographer-Connie Gauthier
Inspiration for a contemporary vestibule in DC Metro with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Front Entry Stairs
Front Entry Stairs
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
Front entrance space with double kordella doors with white trim and skylight.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Vancouver with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Foyer
Foyer
Rachel Reider InteriorsRachel Reider Interiors
The foyer area of this Brookline/Chestnut Hill residence outside Boston features Phillip Jeffries grasscloth and an Arteriors Mirror. The welcoming arrangement is completed with an airy console table and a selection of choice accessories from retail favorites such as West Elm and Crate and Barrel. Photo Credit: Michael Partenio
Walker Creek Remodel
Walker Creek Remodel
Cornerstone Home RenovatorsCornerstone Home Renovators
Large front entry of this split level received a new tile floor. Existing stair treads were refinished and stained. Cable railing was added to enhance the openness of the entry way. Fred Ueckert
French Riviera
French Riviera
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, blue floors and wainscoting.
Mar Vista, CA (2)
Mar Vista, CA (2)
JL InteriorsJL Interiors
Front door/ Entryway nook. JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design
Keep it Contemporary
Keep it Contemporary
Design Studio WestDesign Studio West
Contemporary Family Room, San Diego This minimalist art/media display cabinet blends 3 different woods with metal capped shelves. Attention to every detail made this design.
Дом с видом на залив
Дом с видом на залив
Яшина Мария | Different RoomsЯшина Мария | Different Rooms
Роман Спиридонов
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Other with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Синее зазеркалье
Синее зазеркалье
Dasha UkhlinovaDasha Ukhlinova
This is an example of a small contemporary hallway in Toronto with blue walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors, a single front door and a white front door.
Entrance Accent Wall
Entrance Accent Wall
LDplaceLDplace
Accent entrance hall. Blue grass cloth wallpaper. Floating long white wood table with brushed metal inlay tiles on top. DIY family canvas art, every family member added their hand print with different paint color even pet was included with his paws on yellow paint. Glass contemporary tall lamps. Finishing with glass, flower and frame accents.
Minecraft House
Minecraft House
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Seattle with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and black floors.

Contemporary Entrance with Ceramic 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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