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Contemporary Entrance with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Nordhemsgatan 54 B
Nordhemsgatan 54 B
Alvhem Mäkleri & InteriörAlvhem Mäkleri & Interiör
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Gothenburg with limestone flooring.
Olele Point Residence
Olele Point Residence
Scott Allen ArchitectureScott Allen Architecture
Tim Bies
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood 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
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Beautiful Ski Locker Room featuring over 500 skis from the 1950's & 1960's and lockers named after the iconic ski trails of Park City. Photo credit: Kevin Scott.
Town Mountain Modern
Town Mountain Modern
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncAllard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Mud Rooms
Mud Rooms
MARGARITA BRAVOMARGARITA BRAVO
Clean and organized spaces to store all of our clients’ outdoor gear! Bright and airy, integrated plenty of storage, coat and hat racks, and bursts of color through baskets, throw pillows, and accent walls. Each mudroom differs in design style, exuding functionality and beauty. Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/
Miami Contemporary
Miami Contemporary
Susan Gail InteriorsSusan Gail Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Miami with beige walls and limestone flooring.
Private Residence - Surrey
Private Residence - Surrey
Artisans of DevizesArtisans of Devizes
Sloane Limestone floor in the hallway.
Contemporary entrance in Wiltshire with limestone flooring.
Sycamore Springs Ranch
Sycamore Springs Ranch
Mindy Gudzinski DesignMindy Gudzinski Design
Project in collaboration with Lake Flato Architects - Project team: Ted Flato, Karla Greer & Mindy Gudzinski Photo by Karla Greer
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Calgary with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Fort Lauderdale Condo
Fort Lauderdale Condo
Architect, T.A. KrebsArchitect, T.A. Krebs
Sargent Architectural Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Miami with limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Now and Zen - Entry
Now and Zen - Entry
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
When the sun goes down and the lights go on, this contemporary home comes to life, with expansive frameworks of glass revealing the restful interiors and impressive mountain views beyond. Project Details // Now and Zen Renovation, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Brimley Development Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Dino Tonn Limestone (Demitasse) flooring and walls: Solstice Stone Windows (Arcadia): Elevation Window & Door https://www.drewettworks.com/now-and-zen/
Hidden Hill Residence
Hidden Hill Residence
Bethe Cohen DesignBethe Cohen Design
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in San Francisco with beige walls and limestone flooring.
Fendalton Home
Fendalton Home
Alexandra Blair Interior Design LtdAlexandra Blair Interior Design Ltd
Photo: Dave Richards
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Christchurch with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Rancho Mirage - New Build Ground Up
Rancho Mirage - New Build Ground Up
Kelly Darling Spadoni - Darling InteriorsKelly Darling Spadoni - Darling Interiors
Contemporary entry featuring a modern wood front door, a statement sculptural light fixture and custom abstract paintings in the niches. A custom made mid century modern bench is upholstered in a textured chartreuse velvet.
Mockingbird Lane
Mockingbird Lane
Chimera Interior DesignChimera Interior Design
A dramatic chandelier and minimalist furnishings greet visitors to this "Modern Italian" residence. The stone top console tables reflect the inlay on the floor.
Redbud Renovation
Redbud Renovation
Blue Horse Building & DesignBlue Horse Building & Design
Large contemporary foyer in Austin with white walls, a pivot front door, a glass front door, brown floors and limestone flooring.
beacon hill
beacon hill
Annabelle & Co.Annabelle & Co.
Conversion of a beautiful property originally a Country House hotel into a private home with contemporary extensions. andrew marshall photography
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Cheshire with green walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Misha Bruk
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
White Winter Park Contemporary
White Winter Park Contemporary
Level OneLevel One
Inspiration for a large contemporary vestibule in Orlando with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and white floors.
Three Arch Bay House
Three Arch Bay House
Rosemarie Allaire Lighting DesignRosemarie Allaire Lighting Design
Steve Lerum
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Orange County with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.

Contemporary 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 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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