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Woodstock, GA Home
Woodstock, GA Home
The PAGE MORGAN TeamThe PAGE MORGAN Team
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Atlanta with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
2075 44th Avenue
2075 44th Avenue
Organic InteriorsOrganic Interiors
Luxe Home
Design ideas for an expansive urban front door in San Francisco with a single front door, a black front door, brown walls and slate flooring.
TORREON
TORREON
DESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOORDESIGN WEST WINDOW AND DOOR
CUSTOM WALNUT CRAFTSMAN DOOR WITH BEVELLED GLASS
Photo 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.
The Hillside House
The Hillside House
Cascade Handcrafted Log HomesCascade Handcrafted Log Homes
Fraser Valley Webs Photography
This is an example of a rustic front door in Vancouver with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
English Tudor Gem
English Tudor Gem
Architectural Gardens, IncArchitectural Gardens, Inc
English boxwood line the courtyard entry and turn-around and directs views to the elegant entry doors. The enlarged front stoop is clad in full-range bluestone which complements the Tudor-style architecture. Mike Crews Photography
Beards Creek Residence
Beards Creek Residence
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.McHale Landscape Design, Inc.
Expansive traditional front door in DC Metro with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Fireplaces, Entry ways, Decks, Built-in shelving, built-in Kitchen Nook
Fireplaces, Entry ways, Decks, Built-in shelving, built-in Kitchen Nook
Apex Home SolutionsApex Home Solutions
Beautiful natural slate entry. using 12x12 and 4x4 with copper tile accents.
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Boise with slate flooring, a double front door, brown walls, a light wood front door and blue floors.
CDA Penthouse
CDA Penthouse
Tapley Cabinet WorksTapley Cabinet Works
Red Hog Media
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Other with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
名古屋市K邸
名古屋市K邸
株式会社 atelier ふぁん株式会社 atelier ふぁん
Photo of a hallway in Nagoya with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
French Quarter Original Bracket
French Quarter Original Bracket
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
A French Quarter Original Bracket graces this rustic French farmhouse.
Inspiration for a small classic front door in New Orleans with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a green front door and grey floors.
Traditional Kitchen, Living Room and Foyer
Traditional Kitchen, Living Room and Foyer
Karry Home SolutionsKarry Home Solutions
Krystal wanted a more open concept space, so we tore down some walls to open the kitchen into the living room and foyer. A traditional design style was incorporated throughout, with the cabinets and storage units all being made custom. Notable storage savers were built into the cabinetry, such as the door mounted trash can. During this renovation, the stucco ceiling was scraped down for a more modern drywall ceiling and the floors were completely replaced with hardwood and slate tile. For ease of maintenance, materials like hardwood, stainless steel and granite were the most prominently used. Ask us for more information on specific colours and materials.
Lakefront Luxury Living
Lakefront Luxury Living
Elise Fett & Associates, Ltd.Elise Fett & Associates, Ltd.
Vance Fox The mirror at the end of the mudroom makes it feel twice as big. With cubbies and lockers, there is plenty of room store outdoor gear.
Medium sized classic boot room in Other with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Lake Washington Remodel
Lake Washington Remodel
Chesmore/Buck ArchitectureChesmore/Buck Architecture
David Papazian
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Seattle with brown walls, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Sunset Beach Baltic Iron Door
Sunset Beach Baltic Iron Door
Samson Door & WindowSamson Door & Window
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Orange County with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Front Entry Way
Front Entry Way
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Custom Homes
Joseph Teplitz of Press1Photos, LLC
Inspiration for a large rustic foyer in Louisville with brown walls, slate flooring and a dark wood front door.
Builder Inglewood Hendersonville
Builder Inglewood Hendersonville
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GLASS: Clear Beveled Low E TIMBER: Mahogany DOOR: 3'0" x 6'8" x 1 3/4" SIDELIGHTS: 12" TRANSOM: 12" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks TRANSOM: 12", 14" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks
Ellicott City Project
Ellicott City Project
Robinson Contracting LLCRobinson Contracting LLC
Contemporary Design
Large contemporary front door in DC Metro with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Portfolio
Portfolio
White Barn DesignWhite Barn Design
Conversion of traditional ranch to a lodge look was finalized by adding a new custom rustic entry that provides a needed mud room.
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic foyer in Burlington with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Elegant Country Home
Elegant Country Home
Design Inspirations Inc.Design Inspirations Inc.
Every area of our clients’ home was addressed, paying close attention to details, accents and flow of design. The old painted stair rail was replaced with the custom, hand-carved cherry wood railing with oil rubbed bronze spindles that complement the homes’ new lighting. The montage of custom framed mirrors above the chest in the front foyer accents the stair railing and large chandelier. Finishing accents and custom details make all the difference to a complete, personalized and curated look. Photo by Graham Twomey
Shadow & Reflection
Shadow & Reflection
Couture ArchitectureCouture Architecture
The sky, trees and flowers have been painted on the glass surfaces with reflection and then overlaid with a moving composition of light and shadow as the sun passes over the trellis. Clear glass can become as beautiful as a piece of art. Photo: Kent Hanson

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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