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Entrance with Green Walls and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Welcoming family home
Welcoming family home
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Photo of a small traditional boot room in Burlington with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Квартира на "Динамо"
Квартира на "Динамо"
Юлия ТельноваЮлия Тельнова
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a green front door and grey floors.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Chicago with green walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and wallpapered walls.
Brookfield Midcentury Modern Interior Remodeling
Brookfield Midcentury Modern Interior Remodeling
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
The homeowners transformed their old entry from the garage into an open concept mudroom. With a durable porcelain tile floor, the family doesn't have to worry about the winter months ruining their floor. Plato Prelude custom lockers were designed as a drop zone as the family enters from the garage. Jackets and shoes are now organized. The door to the basement was removed and opened up to allow for a new banister and stained wood railing to match the mudroom cabinetry. Now the mudroom transitions to the kitchen and the front entry allowing the perfect flow for entertaining. Transitioning from a wood floor into a tile foyer can sometimes be too blunt. With this project we added a glass mosaic tile allowing an awesome transition to flow from one material to the other.
Princes Bay Home #4
Princes Bay Home #4
Annmarie Ruta Interiors LLCAnnmarie Ruta Interiors LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Miami with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Modern Farmhouse Master Bath
Modern Farmhouse Master Bath
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
After building a dedicated laundry room on the second floor of their home, our clients decided they wanted to create a special space for their furry companions! This custom pet wash fit perfectly where the washer and dryer once sat in their mudroom. Inconspicuously placed behind a half-wall, the wash takes up less room than the owner's washer and dryer, and provides functionality to the shaggiest members of the family! They also chose to retile their mudroom with Artistic Tile's Hydraulic Black porcelain tile.
Квартира в районе Петровского парка
Квартира в районе Петровского парка
Ira SagunIra Sagun
Яркая прихожая в современном стиле.
Inspiration for a small contemporary vestibule in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Квартира-студия в ЖК "Царская столица" 2016
Квартира-студия в ЖК "Царская столица" 2016
Нафталиев АлексейНафталиев Алексей
мебель изготовлена по Авторским чертежам фирмой " Mr. Doors". Материал-ламинат Egger.
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Saint Petersburg with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Ceremonia Bake Shop
Ceremonia Bake Shop
SHL Builders Inc.SHL Builders Inc.
Wooden counter with Matt finish, Quartz counter, custom bench, 8x8 floor tile with print.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern vestibule in New York with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and white floors.
ЖК Маршал
ЖК Маршал
MARKINA DESIGNMARKINA DESIGN
Евгений Кулибаба
Inspiration for a classic hallway in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Bright Eclectic Remodel
Bright Eclectic Remodel
Studio M Kitchen & BathStudio M Kitchen & Bath
This mudroom is such a fun addition to this home design. Green cabinetry makes a statement while the decorative details like the cutouts on the cabinet doors really capture the eclectic nature of this space.
Двухкомнатная квартира в ЖК "Кутузовский Лайф"
Двухкомнатная квартира в ЖК "Кутузовский Лайф"
Архитектурная студия Катерины МайерАрхитектурная студия Катерины Майер
Photo of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a green front door and grey floors.
Organizing Projects
Organizing Projects
Davidson Organizing, LLCDavidson Organizing, LLC
This oversized mudroom features built-in lockers/cubbies, a sink with expansive counter tops for drop zones, a cleaning supplies closet, a water closet (for children and contractors), and an area for a pet feeding station. It has doors to garage and to driveway, and a cased opening into great room / kitchen.
Mudroom Lockers
Mudroom Lockers
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
This is an example of a large traditional boot room in Chicago with green walls, porcelain flooring, white floors and tongue and groove walls.
Footloose
Footloose
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
A mudroom equipped with benches, coat hooks and ample storage is as welcoming as it is practical. It provides the room to take a seat, pull off your shoes and (maybe the best part) organize everything that comes through the door.
My Houzz: Northwest Couple Make a Rural Homestead Their Own
My Houzz: Northwest Couple Make a Rural Homestead Their Own
Ellie Lillstrom PhotographyEllie Lillstrom Photography
Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Seattle with green walls, porcelain flooring and a single front door.
Brookfield Midcentury Modern Interior Remodeling
Brookfield Midcentury Modern Interior Remodeling
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
The homeowners transformed their old entry from the garage into an open concept mudroom. With a durable porcelain tile floor, the family doesn't have to worry about the winter months ruining their floor. The door to the basement was removed and opened up to allow for a new banister and stained wood railing to match the mudroom cabinetry. Now the mudroom transitions to the kitchen and the front entry allowing the perfect flow for entertaining. Transitioning from a wood floor into a tile foyer can sometimes be too blunt. With this project we added a glass mosaic tile allowing an awesome transition to flow from one material to the other.
My work
My work
Precision Remodeling, Inc.Precision Remodeling, Inc.
Large traditional boot room in Baltimore with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Two Additions Bridged: Back Entry
Two Additions Bridged: Back Entry
R. B. Schwarz, Inc.R. B. Schwarz, Inc.
The homeowner loves having a back door that connects her kitchen to her back patio. In our design, we included a simple custom bench for changing shoes.
Princess Avenue Renovation 2
Princess Avenue Renovation 2
Living Radius Architecture & Interior Design Inc.Living Radius Architecture & Interior Design Inc.
Sports Storage room off of mud room provides convenient and organized storage for ski and other equipment.
Photo of a large contemporary boot room in Vancouver with porcelain flooring, green walls and grey floors.

Entrance with Green Walls and Porcelain 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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