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Contemporary Entrance with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Proyecto Oficinas Carrefour
Proyecto Oficinas Carrefour
Paradero Home ProjectsParadero Home Projects
Carlos Valcárcel Garcia
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Alicante-Costa Blanca with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Julie Mack RealtorJulie Mack Realtor
Gorgeous detail of this home. Great place to enjoy the view and appreciate artwork.
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Austin with beige walls, limestone flooring and beige floors.
Natural Modern Home
Natural Modern Home
UserUser
Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Phoenix with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Belcaro Contemporary
Belcaro Contemporary
Court Earp Interior DesignCourt Earp Interior Design
Photo Credit : Ric Stovall - http://www.stovallstudio.com
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Denver with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
The Grove
The Grove
Hall Constructions NSWHall Constructions NSW
Hall Constructions NSW, Contemporary/Hamptons style Constructed Home, Wamberal Central Coast
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Central Coast with black walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Carlisle Contemporary
Carlisle Contemporary
Boston Design GuideBoston Design Guide
Pisani + Associates Architects; Merz Construction; Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Small contemporary entrance in Boston with white walls and limestone flooring.
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.
Westlake Hills-2
Westlake Hills-2
J Square ArchitectureJ Square Architecture
Patrick Wong
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Austin with grey walls, limestone flooring, a double 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.
Winchester
Winchester
Sacha Jacq Interiors LLCSacha Jacq Interiors LLC
The mudroom entrance is full of texture with the gorgeous wood chevron wallpaper we’ve just installed and the natural stone flooring that transitions to wood.
Coco Plum (Miami, Fl)
Coco Plum (Miami, Fl)
Fede Casa, LLCFede Casa, LLC
A nice and clean entrance with a walnut back wall showcasing an amazing figurine sculpture in metal. The chandelier called ANGELS give a beautiful and unique look.
Manor House Farm || Brushed Charcoal Limestone
Manor House Farm || Brushed Charcoal Limestone
Floors of StoneFloors of Stone
We love the light streaming in through these beautiful French doors onto the Brushed Charcoal Limestone on the floor. The light really picks out the wonderful texture in the stone.
Bardot Model-Quail West
Bardot Model-Quail West
McGarvey Custom HomesMcGarvey Custom Homes
Michael McVay Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary entrance in Miami with grey walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
kds design groupkds design group
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, limestone flooring and grey floors.
Front Door
Front Door
Unique Stone ImportsUnique Stone Imports
The entryway features Halila Gold Splitface limestone set horizontally which leads you to the front door. The entryway flooring is also Halila Gold but in a brushed finish.
Expressing Views
Expressing Views
Urbane Projects Pty LtdUrbane Projects Pty Ltd
Stunning entry with expansive, custom made pivot door and feature lighting by Mobilia. Photography by Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Perth with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a black 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.
Zachary Custom Homes Past Projects
Zachary Custom Homes Past Projects
Zachary Custom HomesZachary Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Dallas with limestone flooring 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.
Long Commons, St Mawes, Cornwall UK
Long Commons, St Mawes, Cornwall UK
The Bazeley PartnershipThe Bazeley Partnership
Two new properties were designed and built to replace a substandard building which was unsuitable for mobility and disability adaptations. The client sought an accessible design for the accommodation, which has been organised appropriately with a lift incorporated and a wheelchair accessible wet room provided. Level access is also provided at entry to the house. Both dwellings are modern in appearance; their most notable feature being the cylindrical stairwells and upper storey balconies which maximise the views across the Cornwall countryside.

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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