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Entrance with Vinyl Flooring and Granite Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Stratford Whole House Renovation
Stratford Whole House Renovation
Audino Construction, Inc.Audino Construction, Inc.
Tommy Kile Photography
Photo of a large classic hallway in Austin with white walls, multi-coloured floors and vinyl flooring.
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Our Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!
Carrie Hayward DesignCarrie Hayward Design
The gold plant stand was a housewarming gift from my aunt when I got my first apartment. The foyer’s three pendant lights are from West Elm. Photo © Bethany Nauert
Chinese Style Entryway
Chinese Style Entryway
China Furniture and ArtsChina Furniture and Arts
The natural wood grains of this Chinese Ming style console table and chair are warm and inviting, which are perfect for an entryway. The classic look of blue and white porcelain (garden stool and foo dog figurines) make a perfect accent adding a splash of color.
City of Falls Church Renovation
City of Falls Church Renovation
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Design ideas for a small traditional boot room in DC Metro with grey walls and vinyl flooring.
Nakan Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | KS
Nakan Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | KS
FlooretFlooret
Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Foyer
Foyer
R|House Design BuildR|House Design Build
This beautiful foyer is filled with different patterns and textures.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with black walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
LA Home Builders Fall Parade of Homes 2018
LA Home Builders Fall Parade of Homes 2018
Coffey & Co. House of InteriorsCoffey & Co. House of Interiors
Lisza Coffey Photography
Photo of a medium sized retro front door in Omaha with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Batu and Bluestone
Medium sized traditional entrance in San Francisco with grey walls, granite flooring, a double front door and grey floors.
North Shore
North Shore
Sarah Marie Interior DesignsSarah Marie Interior Designs
Tracey Ayton
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Vancouver with white walls, vinyl flooring and a single front door.
Basement Support Beam
Basement Support Beam
Kathleen Ramsey, Allied ASIDKathleen Ramsey, Allied ASID
I designed this clever shelving unit to hide the ugly support pole just past the end of the stairs. Better than a wall!
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Kansas City with grey walls, vinyl flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.
Ultra Modern 1.5 Story Martin
Ultra Modern 1.5 Story Martin
Sierra Homes (Omaha, NE)Sierra Homes (Omaha, NE)
Amoura Productions
Photo of a modern foyer in Omaha with grey walls, vinyl flooring and a blue front door.
2014 Show Home
2014 Show Home
Authentic Custom HomesAuthentic Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Oklahoma City with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Квартира в Палевском жилмассиве
Квартира в Палевском жилмассиве
Duga StudioDuga Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi hallway in Saint Petersburg with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Квартира для молодой семьи
Квартира для молодой семьи
4КОМНАТЫ4КОМНАТЫ
Справа - входная дверь. Напротив неё - дверь в кладовую.
Inspiration for a medium sized vestibule in Other with blue walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Los Gatos Interior
Los Gatos Interior
Fresh Coats PaintingFresh Coats Painting
Photo of a medium sized retro front door in San Francisco with white walls, granite flooring, a double front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Residential Automation and Entertainment
Residential Automation and Entertainment
Experience Audio Video, Inc.Experience Audio Video, Inc.
Home Automation provides personalized control of lights, shades, AV, temperature, security, and all of the technology throughout your home from your favorite device. We program button keypads, touch screens, iPads and smart phones to control functions from home or away.
Sun-filled custom residence
Sun-filled custom residence
Rob Sanders Architects LLCRob Sanders Architects LLC
David Sloane
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in New York with grey walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Creswell Drive
Creswell Drive
Britany Hanthorn with MBS InteriorsBritany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors
This mudroom bench storage features KraftMaid Cabinetry's Breslin door style in Dove White.
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with white walls, vinyl flooring and brown floors.
White Kitchen & Bath Refresh
White Kitchen & Bath Refresh
Building & Design, Inc.Building & Design, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Other with grey walls, vinyl flooring and brown floors.
Interiors
Interiors
S&R DevelopmentS&R Development
Front entry foyer with intricate stone design; hand painted Venetian room.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean foyer in Dallas with white walls and vinyl flooring.

Entrance with Vinyl Flooring and Granite 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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