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Entrance with Blue Walls and Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Restoration After a Fire
Restoration After a Fire
Greystone Homes LLCGreystone Homes LLC
Design ideas for a large classic boot room in Other with blue walls and travertine flooring.
Lakefront Manor
Lakefront Manor
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Entryway and curved staircase with arched double doors and a foyer bench
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Chicago with blue walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Allentown NJ
Allentown NJ
Swati Goorha DesignsSwati Goorha Designs
Beautiful textures and patterns make for a statement entry foyer. Andrew Pitzer
This is an example of a large classic foyer in New York with blue walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Квартира в ЖК Итальянский квартал
Квартира в ЖК Итальянский квартал
DesatoriDesatori
Сергей Ананьев
Traditional entrance in Moscow with blue walls, travertine flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Carla's Kitchen
Carla's Kitchen
Nelson Kitchen & BathNelson Kitchen & Bath
bookbag area
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with blue walls, travertine flooring and beige floors.
L'entrée
L'entrée
Tiphaine PENNECTiphaine PENNEC
This is an example of a country entrance in Paris with blue walls, travertine flooring and beige floors.
Chicago Luxury Condo - Foyer
Chicago Luxury Condo - Foyer
Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.
Chicago luxury condo on the lake has been recognized in publications, received an award and and was featured on tv. the client wanted family friendly yet cutting edge design. Our design team was asked to create an unexpected yet inviting atmosphere that reflects the owner’s ethnic heritage, and a living space that provides comfort, functionality, and the durability to stand up to frequent use from international guests and college students. [chicago interior designer]-
White and Turquoise Entry Way
White and Turquoise Entry Way
Steve Nuss LtdSteve Nuss Ltd
1960s Leawood, Kansas total redo. The turquoise geometric wallpaper and oriental rug against the marble floors welcome guests into the house.
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Kansas City with blue walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Roosevelt Point
Roosevelt Point
D'Asign SourceD'Asign Source
Photo of a large beach style front door in Miami with blue walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
The Landing
The Landing
Legacy Company, Inc.Legacy Company, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Phoenix with blue walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
61st Pl
61st Pl
LMK Interiors LLCLMK Interiors LLC
Mike Small Photography
This is an example of a small midcentury front door in Phoenix with blue walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
HC Renovation
HC Renovation
Hidden Cove Architects, PLLCHidden Cove Architects, PLLC
Contemporary foyer in Seattle with blue walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Sea Glass
Sea Glass
UserUser
The entry sets the tone for the fresh and colorful space.
Inspiration for a small beach style front door in Miami with blue walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Floating Cottage
Floating Cottage
Riemco Design + BuildRiemco Design + Build
This is an example of a medium sized nautical boot room in Detroit with blue walls and travertine flooring.
FT CONCEPT - Photos
FT CONCEPT - Photos
FT Concept BâtimentFT Concept Bâtiment
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Marseille with blue walls, travertine flooring and beige floors.
Naples Estate: Entertaining Glamour
Naples Estate: Entertaining Glamour
Interiors by SBIInteriors by SBI
ibi Designs
Medium sized classic foyer in Miami with blue walls and travertine flooring.
Entryways
Entryways
U.S. Brick & Block Systems, LLCU.S. Brick & Block Systems, LLC
Large classic front door in Miami with blue walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Contemporary Home New Construction | Conner
Contemporary Home New Construction | Conner
Act 1 Flooring, Inc.Act 1 Flooring, Inc.
Travertine Medallion Entryway
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Miami with blue walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Morocco in California
Morocco in California
Kleeman and AssociatesKleeman and Associates
Photographer Mike Gaff
Design ideas for a bohemian foyer in Sacramento with blue walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Allentown NJ
Allentown NJ
Swati Goorha DesignsSwati Goorha Designs
Andrew Pitzer
Large traditional foyer in New York with blue walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a white front door and beige floors.

Entrance with Blue Walls and Travertine 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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