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Entrance with Concrete Flooring and Green Floors Ideas and Designs

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Calle Anita
Calle Anita
Make ArchitectureMake Architecture
William Beauter and Jess Mullen-Carey
Inspiration for a modern entrance in Los Angeles with concrete flooring and green floors.
Project Everson
Project Everson
Michelle Berwick DesignMichelle Berwick Design
Design: Michelle Berwick Photos: Larry Arnal The entryway that started it all. The tile floor we fell in love with that was our jumping off point for the design. I loved working with you on this project; this home is so beautiful and each room fits perfectly. When working with a designer have the whole home in mind when working towards new designs. Color pallets are a great way to find the thread that brings it all together. I'd like to thank the homeowners of #ProjectEverson, they were amazing to work with and their townhouse is stunning and functional.
Montorgueil
Montorgueil
Agence Glenn MedioniAgence Glenn Medioni
L'ensemble de l'entrée en monochrome vert permet de dissimuler l'ascenseur et la porte d'entrée.
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Paris with green walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a green front door and green floors.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Modern NestModern Nest
Zeke Ruelas
Design ideas for a small contemporary vestibule in Los Angeles with black walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and green floors.
Pattiz Home-Long Beach
Pattiz Home-Long Beach
Coastal Designs InteriorsCoastal Designs Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury foyer in Orange County with concrete flooring and green floors.
100% Off The Grid Living ~ Litchfield County CT
100% Off The Grid Living ~ Litchfield County CT
Trillium ArchitectsTrillium Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in New York with beige walls, concrete flooring and green floors.
Cozy Downtown Loft
Cozy Downtown Loft
Alicia Carter InteriorsAlicia Carter Interiors
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Albuquerque with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a red front door and green floors.
Интерьер,Квартира в Москве
Интерьер,Квартира в Москве
Татьяна КрасиковаТатьяна Красикова
Дизайнер Татьяна Красикова фотограф Надежда Серебрякова
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Moscow with beige walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a white front door, green floors and a coffered ceiling.
BED AND CRAFT
BED AND CRAFT
CORARE ARTISANS JAPAN INC.CORARE ARTISANS JAPAN INC.
撮影：前 康輔
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, concrete flooring and green floors.
Judy & Craig's (nearly Net-Zero) home
Judy & Craig's (nearly Net-Zero) home
2e Architects2e Architects
Alain Jaramillo
Medium sized rustic boot room in Baltimore with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and green floors.
THE - 中古マンション＋リノベーション事例
THE - 中古マンション＋リノベーション事例
RENOVES／リノベ札幌（株）RENOVES／リノベ札幌（株）
RENOVES
Photo of an urban hallway in Sapporo with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and green floors.
Brick Beach Remodel
Brick Beach Remodel
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Photography by Radley Muller Photography​ Design by Cirrus Design Interior Design by Brady Interior Design Services
Design ideas for a coastal front door in Seattle with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and green floors.
Montorgueil
Montorgueil
Agence Glenn MedioniAgence Glenn Medioni
L'ensemble de l'entrée en monochrome vert permet de dissimuler l'ascenseur et la porte d'entrée.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Paris with green walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a green front door and green floors.

Entrance with Concrete Flooring and Green Floors 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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