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Entrance with Marble Flooring and a Glass Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Silverleaf Traditional
Silverleaf Traditional
PHX ArchitecturePHX Architecture
HiRes Media, Michael Baxter
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and white floors.
Art Gallery Inspired Residence
Art Gallery Inspired Residence
Gibson Gimpel Interior DesignGibson Gimpel Interior Design
Front Door Entry [Photography by Ralph Lauer] [Landscaping by Lin Michaels]
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Dallas with white walls, marble flooring, a glass front door, a double front door and white floors.
portfolio
portfolio
ibi designsibi designs
Ed Butera
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Miami with a single front door, a glass front door, marble flooring and feature lighting.
House By the Sea
House By the Sea
Drawing Room Architect IncDrawing Room Architect Inc
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Toronto with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors and marble flooring.
Pepper Drive
Pepper Drive
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in San Luis Obispo with a double front door, a glass front door and marble flooring.
Wolf Willow-Cream on Cream Luxury
Wolf Willow-Cream on Cream Luxury
Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.Marie Hebson's interiorsBYDESIGN Inc.
Gold with chrome details helps to soften all the shiny marble and chrome details.
Inspiration for a large traditional entrance in Edmonton with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Private Residence, Naples, Florida
Private Residence, Naples, Florida
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Doug Thompson Photography
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Miami with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
South Miami Grove Custom Home
South Miami Grove Custom Home
James Cross IncJames Cross Inc
Photo of a large modern hallway in Miami with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and white floors.
Custom Wall Pannels and Marble Flooring
Custom Wall Pannels and Marble Flooring
Simply Exquisite ConstructionSimply Exquisite Construction
Living and entry way updated with marble flooring, custom wall panels, and double glass doors.
Photo of a classic foyer in Toronto with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and white floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Denver with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and exposed beams.
Dovercourt
Dovercourt
Wanda Ely Architect Inc.Wanda Ely Architect Inc.
The entry foyer is reminiscent of a traditional japanese genkan, the zone where one’s shoes are removed, one step lower than the main house. Shoes can be stored discreetly under the floating millwork.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
GIL WALSH INTERIORSGIL WALSH INTERIORS
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Miami with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
St. Ives Country Club Residence Foyer
St. Ives Country Club Residence Foyer
THE SISTERS AND COMPANY – DECORATING DEN INTERIORSTHE SISTERS AND COMPANY – DECORATING DEN INTERIORS
Scott Johnson
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Atlanta with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and white floors.
Gallery
Gallery
MJM+A ArchitectsMJM+A Architects
Expansive traditional foyer in New York with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Ankey Home
Ankey Home
Meghan Blum InteriorsMeghan Blum Interiors
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in Other with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Modern Solana Beach
Modern Solana Beach
Streamline DevelopmentStreamline Development
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in San Diego with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door and marble flooring.
front door view to stair
front door view to stair
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, a double front door, a glass front door and marble flooring.
Entry Hall, Landing & Stairway
Entry Hall, Landing & Stairway
Susan Jay DesignSusan Jay Design
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Adelaide Model Home
Adelaide Model Home
Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.
*Photo Credit Eric Cucciaioni Photography 2018*
Medium sized contemporary front door in Orlando with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
GOLF FRONT TRANSITIONAL ESTATE IN WINDERMERE FLORIDA
GOLF FRONT TRANSITIONAL ESTATE IN WINDERMERE FLORIDA
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in Orlando with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.

Entrance with Marble Flooring and a Glass Front Door 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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