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Entrance with Brown Walls and Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Security, Surveillance & Life Safety
Security, Surveillance & Life Safety
SAV Digital EnvironmentsSAV Digital Environments
Whitney Kamman
Photo of a medium sized rustic front door in Other with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Lakeside Cottage
Lakeside Cottage
Wydeven Architects LLCWydeven Architects LLC
Edmund Studios Photography. A view of the back entry and mud room shows built-in millwork including cubbies, cabinets, drawers, coat hooks, boot shelf and a bench.
Modern Front Entry Doors
Modern Front Entry Doors
Phirst and Lassing DoorsPhirst and Lassing Doors
Unique contemporary home style features a wood and glass modern front entry door. Available at http://www.millworkforless.com/avalon.htm
Capture Attention with Unique, Modern Pivot Doors
Capture Attention with Unique, Modern Pivot Doors
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Check out this full view of a custom 60/40 pivot style door, finished in Charcoal and boasting intricate wrought iron details and chrome hardware.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Charlotte with slate flooring, a metal front door, brown walls and a single front door.
Contemporary Doors - Hills style
Contemporary Doors - Hills style
AppWood Custom WoodworkAppWood Custom Woodwork
Contemporary wood doors, some feature custom ironwork, custom art glass, walnut panels and Rocky Mountain Hardware
Photo of a large modern front door in Charlotte with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Custom Craftsman
Custom Craftsman
Dorothy Howard AIA, ArchitectDorothy Howard AIA, Architect
Traditional entrance in San Diego with brown walls, slate flooring, a dark wood front door and a single front door.
Schaffer's Mill Custom 1
Schaffer's Mill Custom 1
Tanamera Construction / TC HomesTanamera Construction / TC Homes
Vance Fox
Inspiration for a large rustic front door in Sacramento with a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown walls and slate flooring.
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Great Oak Studio ArchitectureGreat Oak Studio Architecture
New Entry Porch and Screened Rear Porch additions to historic 1738 home in Bedford, New York. The house is located on a busy dirt road, and the owner wanted to add porches to keep the dust out. The original front door is no longer used, so we rearranged a stair and bathroom to create space for a new side entry door. We also added a three-season screened porch on the rear of the house off the kitchen.
Cherry Hills Western Eclectic
Cherry Hills Western Eclectic
Ekman Design StudioEkman Design Studio
This elegant expression of a modern Colorado style home combines a rustic regional exterior with a refined contemporary interior. The client's private art collection is embraced by a combination of modern steel trusses, stonework and traditional timber beams. Generous expanses of glass allow for view corridors of the mountains to the west, open space wetlands towards the south and the adjacent horse pasture on the east. Builder: Cadre General Contractors http://www.cadregc.com Photograph: Ron Ruscio Photography http://ronrusciophotography.com/
American Spirit
American Spirit
Faure Halvorsen ArchitectsFaure Halvorsen Architects
Photo of a large rustic boot room in Other with slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling, wood walls and brown walls.
Custom Cabinetry
Custom Cabinetry
UserUser
Medium sized rustic boot room in Atlanta with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Woodys Bunkhouse
Woodys Bunkhouse
Cabin Architecture PLLCCabin Architecture PLLC
Rent this cabin in Grand Lake Colorado at www.GrandLakeCabinRentals.com
Inspiration for a small rustic boot room in Denver with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Mid Century in Buckhead
Mid Century in Buckhead
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Mid century modern entryway is the perfect mix of elegance and comfort. The large custom windows allow for more natural light to flow through this open living area. Anyone entering will feel welcomed without the insufficient clutter in a lot of homes.
Alpine Ski Home
Alpine Ski Home
Samyn D’Elia Architects, P.A./Timberframe DesignSamyn D’Elia Architects, P.A./Timberframe Design
Rob Karosis
Photo of a large rustic boot room in Burlington with brown walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate DoorUpstate Door
Upstate Door makes hand-crafted custom, semi-custom and standard interior and exterior doors from a full array of wood species and MDF materials. Custom white painted single 20 lite over 12 panel door with 22 lite sidelites
A Cabin In The Mountain Is A Synonym Of Peace...And Fun
A Cabin In The Mountain Is A Synonym Of Peace...And Fun
Happy PaintersHappy Painters
Photo of a classic boot room in Portland Maine with brown walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
TORREON
TORREON
DESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOORDESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOOR
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Phoenix with a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown walls, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Dwell-ized Rambler
Dwell-ized Rambler
CTA Design Builders, Inc.CTA Design Builders, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Seattle with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Rhinebeck Addition
Rhinebeck Addition
Demetriades + WalkerDemetriades + Walker
Photographer Peter Peirce
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Bridgeport with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Jordan Rd Whole House
Jordan Rd Whole House
CERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INCCERULEAN CONSTRUCTION INC
Inspiration for a retro entrance in San Francisco with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, black floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.

Entrance with Brown 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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