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Entrance with Blue Walls and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Arts & Crafts Transformation
Arts & Crafts Transformation
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This dedicated mud room with custom built cubbies improved the functionality of the home. The custom-built cubbie system was designed with the owner's specific needs in mind, including outlets for charging phones and other technology.
craftsman mudroom
craftsman mudroom
UserUser
This mudroom features a dog-feeding station with hidden dog food drawer, his-and-hers landing spots, built-in cubbies, open shelving and seating with coat hooks.
Linda Isle,Newport Beach
Linda Isle,Newport Beach
Sand and Velvet DesignSand and Velvet Design
Photographer Jeri Koegel Architect Teale Architecture Interior Designer Laleh Shafiezadeh
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Orange County with porcelain flooring, a single front door, blue walls and a feature wall.
ЖК Мечта_студия
ЖК Мечта_студия
Александра НикулинаАлександра Никулина
дизайнер Александра Никулина, фотограф Дмитрий Каллисто
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Other with blue walls, a single front door, a black front door, porcelain flooring and black floors.
Woodside Transitional
Woodside Transitional
Amanda Armstrong SavaAmanda Armstrong Sava
Medium sized classic entrance in San Francisco with blue walls and porcelain flooring.
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Underwood - Alexandria, VA
Ronda RoyaltyRonda Royalty
Someone is ready for a walk! Adorable mudroom area with custom Rutt Regency white cabinetry, tailored cushion seating, soft curved brackets that define each space. Photos by Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
Перепланировка 3х комнатной квартиры в 4х комнатную
Перепланировка 3х комнатной квартиры в 4х комнатную
Ирина БородинаИрина Бородина
Прихожая в проекте 3-комнатной квартиры в Москве. Пространство небольшой прихожей визуально раздвигается благодаря большому зеркалу.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Moscow with blue walls and porcelain flooring.
Two-Story Transformation
Two-Story Transformation
AV Architects + BuildersAV Architects + Builders
Location: Great falls, VA, US AV Architects + Builders Our clients wanted to expand their home without breaking their budget. Our design consists of a three-car garage that allows for a new in-law suite located right above. Not only that, but we re-designed the kitchen to allow an open flow into the living area and the entry mudroom. The large island acts as the centerpiece in the kitchen and highlights the attention to detail we added with the custom cabinets and storage space. Once our final product was finished, our clients got exactly what they had wanted: an open floor plan that flows effortlessly from one room to another and extra room space so they could entertain guests and family.
SELF A11
SELF A11
Totaste.studio | Виктор ШтефанTotaste.studio | Виктор Штефан
Небольшая прихожая со всем необходимым не занимает в квартире слишком много места.
Photo of a small urban boot room in Saint Petersburg with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
Hazelhurst
Hazelhurst
Widney Pierson Interior DesignWidney Pierson Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized nautical boot room in Charleston with blue walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Turquoise Laundry/Mud Room
Turquoise Laundry/Mud Room
Design Hintz Interior DesignDesign Hintz Interior Design
This laundry and mudroom has tons of storage. The homeowner also wanted the cat liter boxes hidden away; the solution was to house them in the lower cabinets and create cut-outs for the cats to access.
Fairway Tudor Transformation
Fairway Tudor Transformation
Architectural CraftsmenArchitectural Craftsmen
Classic boot room in Kansas City with blue walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
San Jose EP
San Jose EP
ANAV-DESIGNANAV-DESIGN
Photo by Arnona Oren
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in San Francisco with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
BEACHES RESIDENCE
BEACHES RESIDENCE
FOHR DESIGN STUDIO INC.FOHR DESIGN STUDIO INC.
Classic foyer in Toronto with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Tangletown Tudor
Tangletown Tudor
Laura Engen Interior DesignLaura Engen Interior Design
Designer: Laura Engen Interior Design Architectural Designer: Will Spencer Studio Builder: Reuter Walton Residential Photographer: Alyssa Lee Photography
Проект "Домашняя история"
Проект "Домашняя история"
ЕЛЕНА БОДРОВА | ELENA BODROVAЕЛЕНА БОДРОВА | ELENA BODROVA
Вид на входную дверь. Прихожая. Вид на гардероб.
Photo of a small traditional front door in Moscow with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Lower Level Mud Room with Blue Cabinetry
Lower Level Mud Room with Blue Cabinetry
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Lower level mudroom with blue built-ins, grass cloth walls, and arched opening into the adjacent rooms. Photo by Mike Kaskel. Interior design by Meg Caswell.
Arthur Avenue
Arthur Avenue
The Walker Group, Ltd.The Walker Group, Ltd.
Medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Woodside House 2
Woodside House 2
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Medium sized midcentury front door in San Francisco with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Bethesda, MD Luxury Transitional Kitchen & House Remodel
Bethesda, MD Luxury Transitional Kitchen & House Remodel
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Finecraft Contractors, Inc. James N Gerrety, AIA Susie Soleimani Photography
Photo of a small classic boot room in DC Metro with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Entrance with Blue Walls and Porcelain 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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