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Entrance with Beige Walls and Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Bluff Point
Bluff Point
blazemakoidarchitectureblazemakoidarchitecture
This is an example of a modern entrance in New York with beige walls, a glass front door, slate flooring and grey floors.
Bootrooms
Bootrooms
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
This family getaway was built with entertaining and guests in mind, so the expansive Bootroom was designed with great flow to be a catch-all space essential for organization of equipment and guests. Integrated ski racks on the porch railings outside provide space for guests to park their gear. Covered entry has a metal floor grate, boot brushes, and boot kicks to clean snow off. Inside, ski racks line the wall beside a work bench, providing the perfect space to store skis, boards, and equipment, as well as the ideal spot to wax up before hitting the slopes. Around the corner are individual wood lockers, labeled for family members and usual guests. A custom-made hand-scraped wormwood bench takes the central display – protected with clear epoxy to preserve the look of holes while providing a waterproof and smooth surface. Wooden boot and glove dryers are positioned at either end of the room, these custom units feature sturdy wooden dowels to hold any equipment, and powerful fans mean that everything will be dry after lunch break. The Bootroom is finished with naturally aged wood wainscoting, rescued from a lumber storage field, and the large rail topper provides a perfect ledge for small items while pulling on freshly dried boots. Large wooden baseboards offer protection for the wall against stray equipment.
Modern
Modern
Neil Adams Construction Inc.Neil Adams Construction Inc.
Large modern front door in Other with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
Rustic 101Rustic 101
Carslbad, CA entry Dutch Door. Wood: mahogany. Color: None, natural, sealed and UV urethane. Custom large Flemish Glass
This is an example of a mediterranean foyer in San Diego with beige walls, slate flooring, a stable front door and a medium wood front door.
Maine Cottage
Maine Cottage
Leslie Saul & AssociatesLeslie Saul & Associates
Lake house mudroom entry. Trent Bell Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Portland Maine with beige walls, slate flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Mudroom built-in storage
Mudroom built-in storage
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Living simply in smaller spaces means having storage that is customized for the habits and lifestyle of the inhabitants. Cubbies helps encourage accountability and the development of systems and organizational skills. Photo Credit: Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Home in the Mountains
Home in the Mountains
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Clear Western Red Cedar © Carolina Timberworks
Design ideas for a small rustic front door in Charlotte with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Darby - Entry
Darby - Entry
SketchPad House PlansSketchPad House Plans
Photo of a large farmhouse boot room in Grand Rapids with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and blue floors.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Anne Grice InteriorsAnne Grice Interiors
The mudroom is just off of the garage with ample storage for boots, coats, and gear. Alder cabinets in a rich brown stain pair beautifully with the brushed and stained wood paneling and quartzite floors.
Bernardsville Custom Home
Bernardsville Custom Home
David A. Ewald DesignsDavid A. Ewald Designs
Mudroom entry to back stairway with built-in cubbies. Robyn Lambo - Lambo Photography
Photo of a large traditional boot room in New York with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Porch Enclosed for Mudroom with Custom Bench and Cubbies.
Porch Enclosed for Mudroom with Custom Bench and Cubbies.
Magnolia Home Remodeling GroupMagnolia Home Remodeling Group
Medium sized traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Retailored Camp, Lahontan
Retailored Camp, Lahontan
Aspen Leaf InteriorsAspen Leaf Interiors
This is an example of a large rustic front door in Other with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Laundry/Entry
Laundry/Entry
Imagine Home Organization, LLCImagine Home Organization, LLC
We used bins to maximize deep shelves and full vertical space. We later labeled each bin to easily find items.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary boot room in Tampa with beige walls and slate flooring.
Shutters
Shutters
Westside Window CoveringsWestside Window Coverings
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Vancouver with beige walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Modern Becker Mudroom
Modern Becker Mudroom
California Closets of MichiganCalifornia Closets of Michigan
"The gorgeous crown molding along with decorative glass door inserts and contrasting color detail offers a cool, built-in look with an integrated seating area for removing footwear. Seamlessly blending into the existing space, this well-designed system maintains order in this busy area of home." "Hanging rods, drawers, doors and shelves transform a cluttered and disordered hall closet or entryway into a space of functional organization allowing people to come and go with ease."
Hammett
Hammett
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Design ideas for a rustic foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Front Entrance For Rustic Home
Front Entrance For Rustic Home
Germania ConstructionGermania Construction
This grand entrance is a beautiful way to welcome your guests and family to your home, complete with unique light fixtures, exposed beams, and stunning flooring.
High Country Rustic
High Country Rustic
Studio Ridge ResidentialStudio Ridge Residential
Klassen Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front door in Jackson with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Toronto Family of Four
Toronto Family of Four
KMSalter DesignKMSalter Design
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Toronto with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
West Lake Gem
West Lake Gem
Heller Construction, Inc.Heller Construction, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, a wood ceiling and brown floors.

Entrance with Beige Walls and Slate 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 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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