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Contemporary Entrance with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Kristi W Hanson, Architects Inc.Kristi W Hanson, Architects Inc.
Ethan Kaminsky
Large contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
grandiose burraneer
grandiose burraneer
Impressions Landscape - DesignImpressions Landscape - Design
A breezeway entry creates a stately entrance to the properties front door.
Small contemporary foyer in Sydney with grey walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Our Work
Our Work
Andre Godin DesignAndre Godin Design
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Trousdale Estates - Zen Modern
Trousdale Estates - Zen Modern
Dana Benson ConstructionDana Benson Construction
Architecture by Nest Architecture Photography by Bethany Nauert
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Los Angeles with grey walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
GPM
GPM
Interior Design Concepts, Inc.Interior Design Concepts, Inc.
Lobby for Corporate Offices after renovation.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Tampa with beige walls, limestone flooring and beige floors.
Atherton
Atherton
Kim Betzina InteriorsKim Betzina Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in San Francisco with grey walls, limestone flooring and beige floors.
Los Angeles Residence
Los Angeles Residence
Plum Design West, Inc.Plum Design West, Inc.
Joe Fletcher Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with limestone flooring.
Long Lake 17
Long Lake 17
Hanna HomesHanna Homes
The foyer of this custom home features Pinecrest hammered copper 10-foot doors and foyer display windows on each side of the entryway. Construction by Robelen Hanna Homes.
Venetian Islands, Miami Beach Florida
Venetian Islands, Miami Beach Florida
DiMare DesignDiMare Design
Herman Miller, Design Within Reach, Italkraft This weekend luxury summer home designed for a hip family from New York combines modern and eclectic design. Dark and light textures and materials gave the spaces drama and uniqueness. Organic materials were mixed with trendy, high end furnishings. The result was unique and fabulous. Another magnificent Interior Design in Miami by DiMare Design… "Miami modern" New York and New Jersey Interior Designers Cruelty free interior design Vegan interior design animal friendly interior design humane interior design Healthy Autism Sensory interior design “Contemporary Interior Designers” “Modern Interior Designers” “Coco Plum Interior Designers” “Sunny Isles Interior Designers” “Pinecrest Interior Designers” "South Florida designers" “Best Miami Designers” "Miami interiors" "Miami decor" “Miami Beach Designers” “Best Miami Interior Designers” “Miami Beach Interiors” “Luxurious Design in Miami” "Top designers" "Deco Miami" "Luxury interiors" “Miami Beach Luxury Interiors” “Miami Interior Design” “Miami Interior Design Firms” "Beach front" organic sustainable “Top Interior Designers” "top decor" “Top Miami Decorators” "Miami luxury condos" "modern interiors" "Modern” "Pent house design" "white interiors" “Top Miami Interior Decorators” “Top Miami Interior Designers” “Modern Designers in Miami” DiMare Design Deborah Rosenberg 786-629-9581
North East House
North East House
Demetriades + WalkerDemetriades + Walker
Peter R. Peirce
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
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.
Entry After
Entry After
Deb Seeley Designs LLCDeb Seeley Designs LLC
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Portland with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
8800
8800
Preschel + Bassan StudioPreschel + Bassan Studio
This is an example of an expansive contemporary entrance in Miami with limestone flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
Tree House
Tree House
Miró Rivera ArchitectsMiró Rivera Architects
Paul Finkel | Piston Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Austin with limestone flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Bramlett Road House
Bramlett Road House
Pelletier Salgado LLCPelletier Salgado LLC
View of main entry. The two central structures are in white brick and anchored by stone wall defining the fireplace. Contrasting black metal finishes the roof, canopy, and connecting walls. The flanking structures on either side are finished in white cement board.
Edgewood House
Edgewood House
Mark Little Participant StudioMark Little Participant Studio
Tim Hursley
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in San Francisco with limestone flooring, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
ARDEO™ ABODE
ARDEO™ ABODE
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
ORIJIN STONE exclusive Ardeo™ Limestone featuring our tumbled lemon peel™ finish. Photography by ORIJIN STONE.
Contemporary entrance in Minneapolis with limestone flooring and beige floors.
Martis Camp Lot 360
Martis Camp Lot 360
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Tim Stone
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in Sacramento with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Penthouse Abbey Road, NW8, St Johns Wood
Penthouse Abbey Road, NW8, St Johns Wood
GBG Building Services LtdGBG Building Services Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in London with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
1816 Knights Chance Lane
1816 Knights Chance Lane
Laurel Haven HomesLaurel Haven Homes
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with white walls, limestone flooring, a single 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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