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Contemporary Entrance with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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HAMPSHIRE HOUSE LARGE FAMILY HOME
HAMPSHIRE HOUSE LARGE FAMILY HOME
Sally Conran Studio Ltd.Sally Conran Studio Ltd.
For the light filled, double height entrance Sally chose a huge, striking, heavily foxed mirror hung over a contemporary console table in crisp black marble to compliment the neutral palette of natural oak, stone flooring and architectural white walls
Barton Hills Facelift
Barton Hills Facelift
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
limestone masonry • metal siding • tiger wood soffit photography by Tre Dunham
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with grey walls, limestone flooring and a single front door.
Contemporary Remodel
Contemporary Remodel
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
Mark Boisclair
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Phoenix with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Luxhaus Musterhaus Frechen/Köln
Luxhaus Musterhaus Frechen/Köln
Lopez-FotodesignLopez-Fotodesign
Francisco Lopez-Fotodesign
Medium sized contemporary boot room in Nuremberg with beige walls, a white front door, limestone flooring and a single front door.
Terrace Mountain
Terrace Mountain
Dick Clark + AssociatesDick Clark + Associates
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Austin with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a brown front door.
Bel Air
Bel Air
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design by Blackband Design Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Entrance and Kitchen extension in Dalkey
Entrance and Kitchen extension in Dalkey
the-architectsthe-architects
David Shannon
Medium sized contemporary front door in Dublin with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Parade of Dreams Home 2008
Parade of Dreams Home 2008
Eheart Interior SolutionsEheart Interior Solutions
limestone floors with glass tile inlays, contemporary lighting and walnut woodwork
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Denver with brown walls, a single front door, a glass front door, limestone flooring and grey floors.
Napa Estate
Napa Estate
Plath & CompanyPlath & Company
Treve Johnson, Photographer
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in San Francisco with limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Gleneagles Private residence
Gleneagles Private residence
Design by UBERDesign by UBER
Photo by Karl Hopkins. All rights reserved including copyright by UBER
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Cheshire with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Lake Austin Estate
Lake Austin Estate
chas architectschas architects
Mark Knight Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Austin with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
CASA CLARA
CASA CLARA
Dunagan Diverio Design GroupDunagan Diverio Design Group
The elegant custom door is open, allowing for a view inside. The relaxing waterfall wall provides a calming ambiance.
Large contemporary foyer in Miami with grey walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, white floors and limestone flooring.
House of Many Visions
House of Many Visions
Rizon Design & Build IncRizon Design & Build Inc
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Boston with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Barn conversion
Barn conversion
Wighton ArchitectsWighton Architects
Photo of a large contemporary hallway in Other with limestone flooring and a grey front door.
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Cudmore BuildersCudmore Builders
Contemporary entrance in Miami with limestone flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Barton Residence
Barton Residence
Hugo DesignHugo Design
Large contemporary entrance in Brisbane with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
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/
Casa Serra
Casa Serra
MOROSOMOROSO
Products: • Gaal (daybed) • Osorom (pouf) Interior Design: Beppe Mangia Photo © Ferruccio Macor
Inspiration for a large contemporary entrance in Other with grey walls, limestone flooring and grey floors.
Project Photos
Project Photos
JKL Development Inc.JKL Development Inc.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Las Vegas with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Melocco and Moore Architects
Melocco and Moore Architects
Melocco and Moore ArchitectsMelocco and Moore Architects
Photos by Brett Boardman
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Sydney with limestone flooring and a single 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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