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Country Entrance with Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Cold Springs Farm Entry
Cold Springs Farm Entry
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Cold Spring Farm Entry. Photo by Angle Eye Photography.
Photo of a rural entrance in Philadelphia with a single front door, a dark wood front door, white walls, marble flooring and multi-coloured floors.
New Home - Brielle, NJ
New Home - Brielle, NJ
Blue Water Construction, LLCBlue Water Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized country foyer in New York with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, multi-coloured floors and a medium wood front door.
Modern European Residence
Modern European Residence
Deep River PartnersDeep River Partners
There is an intentional elegance to the entry experience of the foyer, keeping it clean and modern, yet welcoming. Dark elements of contrast are brought in through the front door, natural slate floors, sconces, balusters and window sashes. The staircase is a transitional expression through the continuity of the closed stringer and gentle curving handrail that becomes the newel post. The curve of the bottom treads opens up the stair in a welcoming way. An expansive window on the stair landing overlooks the front entry. The 16’ tall window is softened with trimmed drapery and sconces march up the stair to provide a human scale element. The roof line of the exterior brings the ceiling down above the door to create a more intimate entry in a two-story space.
Highlands Back Country Remodel
Highlands Back Country Remodel
Vesta Design Studio, LLCVesta Design Studio, LLC
Photo of a medium sized country foyer in Denver with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and panelled walls.
Katonah
Katonah
Paul's Marble Depot, LLCPaul's Marble Depot, LLC
Foyer in Bianco Serene and Grigio Serene Photo by PA
Medium sized farmhouse entrance in New York with grey walls, marble flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Stately Home
Stately Home
Vernon WentzVernon Wentz
Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery
This is an example of a medium sized rural foyer in Dallas with grey walls, marble flooring and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse Mudroom With Pattern Marble Flooring
Modern Farmhouse Mudroom With Pattern Marble Flooring
Mir Mosaic CollectionsMir Mosaic Collections
A gorgeous, modern farmhouse mudroom styled with a marble pattern floor and chic wicker basket hamper.
Photo of a small rural boot room in San Francisco with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door, grey floors and all types of wall treatment.
Haus in NRW
Haus in NRW
Lübbert Home Concept GmbHLübbert Home Concept GmbH
Herr Martin Steffen
Inspiration for a small farmhouse foyer in Dusseldorf with beige walls, marble flooring and beige floors.
Landhaus Natur
Landhaus Natur
Rauriser NatursteinzentrumRauriser Natursteinzentrum
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse entrance in Other with marble flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Graceful Modern American Farmhouse Foyer in Southern Jakarta
Graceful Modern American Farmhouse Foyer in Southern Jakarta
SESBY Interior Design & BuildSESBY Interior Design & Build
Sabrina Adrian
Photo of a small rural front door in Other with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Town house
Town house
Bellas ArtesBellas Artes
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front door in Valencia with brown walls, marble flooring and white floors.
portfolio
portfolio
Nicola LampkinNicola Lampkin
Photo of a farmhouse entrance in Other with marble flooring.
Bungalow in Rosemère
Bungalow in Rosemère
RC InteriorsRC Interiors
Design ideas for a farmhouse front door in Montreal with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Graceful Modern American Farmhouse Foyer in Southern Jakarta
Graceful Modern American Farmhouse Foyer in Southern Jakarta
SESBY Interior Design & BuildSESBY Interior Design & Build
Sabrina Adrian
Photo of a small farmhouse front door in Other with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Mosaic Tile Art, Dangling Vines I Mozaico
Mosaic Tile Art, Dangling Vines I Mozaico
Mozaico IncMozaico Inc
A Unique fully hand made mosaic artwork. A great decorative wall decor that reminds us of nature and its beauty . Perfect for both indoor or outdoor space.
2018 Parade Home - Easton Village - Lake Elmo, Minnesota
2018 Parade Home - Easton Village - Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Michael Lee, IncMichael Lee, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized country foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Travertin
Travertin
Natursteinverlegung SieberNatursteinverlegung Sieber
Medium sized farmhouse front door in Hamburg with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Countryside Villa
Countryside Villa
DMG CollectionDMG Collection
Hall d'entrée
Inspiration for a rural foyer in Nice with marble flooring.
Landhaus Natur
Landhaus Natur
Rauriser NatursteinzentrumRauriser Natursteinzentrum
Photo of a medium sized country entrance in Other with marble flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Family Matter
Family Matter
Richard Krynicki Residential DesignRichard Krynicki Residential Design
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse hallway in Other with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.

Country Entrance with Marble 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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