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Contemporary Entrance with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Irvine XI
Irvine XI
27 Diamonds Interior Design27 Diamonds Interior Design
Design by 27 Diamonds Interior Design www.27diamonds.com
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Orange County with grey walls, limestone flooring and white floors.
Mediterranean Mood
Mediterranean Mood
Christine Nelson DesignChristine Nelson Design
Photos by Bill Weaver
Small contemporary boot room in Minneapolis with white walls and limestone flooring.
Burlington Ontario Waterfront
Burlington Ontario Waterfront
Malcolm Wildeboer - VWArchitectsMalcolm Wildeboer - VWArchitects
Joel Reynolds Photography
Medium sized contemporary entrance in Toronto with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Manly House 04
Manly House 04
mm+j architectsmm+j architects
Julie Crespel
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Sydney with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Downtown Chicago Apartment
Downtown Chicago Apartment
CME InteriorsCME Interiors
Chicago Building remnants hung on a foyer wall above an art deco console.
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Chicago with grey walls and limestone flooring.
Regents Park
Regents Park
AVINU - Home TechnologyAVINU - Home Technology
AVINU | We love working with our customers when they have wonderful ideas and a talented Interior Designer to work with. We worked closely with Bill Bennette Design to deliver sumptuous & luxurious living-spaces for our clients. The reception area has a blend of stone and marble and we have included full ease of control of the home from this area. The lighting design has various scenes to reflect it's use and music for when entertaining larger larger parties.
North Shore Residence
North Shore Residence
Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.Anthony Michael Interior Design, Ltd.
Antique Curiosity Chest: Golden Triangle Photography by Jacob Hand
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Chicago with beige walls, limestone flooring, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Pacific Palisades New Construction
Pacific Palisades New Construction
Insert DesignInsert Design
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Orange County with white walls, limestone flooring, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Classic Contemporary
Classic Contemporary
Chroma HomeChroma Home
Transitional entry foyer. Silver leaf chest by Michael Wiess Photography: Matt Harrer
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in St Louis with limestone flooring and a black front door.
L100 White Entry Closet with Pull out Baskets
L100 White Entry Closet with Pull out Baskets
Annelies Morsink-STIL DesignAnnelies Morsink-STIL Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary boot room in Montreal with purple walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Bardot Model-Quail West
Bardot Model-Quail West
McGarvey Custom HomesMcGarvey Custom Homes
Michael McVay Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary entrance in Miami with grey walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Bal Harbour Residence
Bal Harbour Residence
Laura Martzell Designs, LLCLaura Martzell Designs, LLC
Alain Alminana | www.aarphoto.com
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Miami with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Blackhawk Ct., Montserratt
Blackhawk Ct., Montserratt
The Hills GroupThe Hills Group
Photographer: Chip Allen
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front door in Sacramento with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
La Jolla California Home by Bay Area Owner's Project Manager
La Jolla California Home by Bay Area Owner's Project Manager
Richard WodehouseRichard Wodehouse
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in San Diego with beige walls and limestone flooring.
Türen
Türen
Heinzelmann GmbH&Co.KGHeinzelmann GmbH&Co.KG
Fotografie: Julia Haack
Medium sized contemporary front door in Stuttgart with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Familienhaus Köln-Marienburg
Familienhaus Köln-Marienburg
falke architektenfalke architekten
Frank Schoepgens
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Cologne with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Tanglewood Estate Foyer Venue
Tanglewood Estate Foyer Venue
Roseanette's Interior DesignsRoseanette's Interior Designs
Houston Tanglewood Estate Foyer Venue Contemporary mixed with French Antiques for a dramatic wall space.
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Houston with beige walls and limestone flooring.
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 triptych of decorative panels complimented a classically understated sofa upholstered in plain linen, decorative bolster cushion and vintage floor light to compliment the neutral palette of natural oak, stone flooring and architectural white walls
Ballantrae Court Residence
Ballantrae Court Residence
Marmol Export USAMarmol Export USA
Crema Europa limestone is available in a honed or sandblasted finish. Sizes: 1-1/4" Slab, 12”x12”, 18”x18”, 18”x36”, 24”x24”, 24”x48”, 3/4" Slab, 36”x36”, 48”x48”, Flagstone Photo credit: KZ Architecture
Stonework Up Close
Stonework Up Close
Stone LogicStone Logic
Floor - Azul Bateig Border with Steel inlay and French Blue limestone field
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a white 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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