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Entrance with Grey Walls and Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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8962 Hollybrook
8962 Hollybrook
Mark Smith Fine HomesMark Smith Fine Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with grey walls, limestone flooring and beige floors.
Nantucket Shingle Style Beachside Home Cloakroom
Nantucket Shingle Style Beachside Home Cloakroom
Bluewater Home BuildersBluewater Home Builders
The mudroom serves the dual purpose of providing an elegant access way into the house from the secondary side entrance and the 3 car garage, as well as acting as a cabana for the pool and outdoor living spaces with a separate door leading to these areas. Two additional pantries for the kitchen are located off the mudroom with built in cabinetry with a brushed zinc countertop and brushed zinc pillowed pattern backsplash. The command center may also be found off the mudroom, with a large built-in working desk and credenza.
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
Inspiration for a small contemporary entrance in Detroit with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Memphis Home
Memphis Home
Looney Ricks KissLooney Ricks Kiss
Photo of a large classic front door in Other with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Trousdale Estates - Zen Modern
Trousdale Estates - Zen Modern
Dana Benson ConstructionDana Benson Construction
Architecture by Nest Architecture Photography by Bethany Nauert
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Los Angeles with grey walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Rio Vista Residence
Rio Vista Residence
HCD Group CorpHCD Group Corp
Custom entry door 18'6'' High! You won't find this door anywhere else!
This is an example of a large front door in Miami with grey walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a blue front door.
Rolfe
Rolfe
UserUser
Qphoto
Small classic boot room in Richmond with grey walls, limestone flooring, a white front door and grey floors.
Elegant Archway in T-Shaped Foyer with Illuminated Stairs
Elegant Archway in T-Shaped Foyer with Illuminated Stairs
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
An elegant archway rises above illuminated stairs leading from one end of this T-shaped foyer to the other. Rustic wood ceiling beams add architectural heft and organic warmth to this dramatic entryway. Photo by Brian Gassel
Madison
Madison
Passacantando Architects AIAPassacantando Architects AIA
Inspiration for a large classic front door in New York with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Stefani Drive
Stefani Drive
Allison Seidler Interiors, LLCAllison Seidler Interiors, LLC
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Dallas with grey walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Beach House Kitchen
Beach House Kitchen
Jules Duffy DesignsJules Duffy Designs
Design: Jules Duffy Design; This kitchen was gutted to the studs and renovated TWICE after 2 burst pipe events! It's finally complete! With windows and doors on 3 sides, the kitchen is flooded with amazing light and beautiful breezes. The finishes were selected from a driftwood palate as a nod to the beach one block away, The limestone floor (beyond practical) dares all to find the sand traveling in on kids' feet. Tons of storage and seating make this kitchen a hub for entertaining. Photography: Laura Moss
Bel Air
Bel Air
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design by Blackband Design Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
140 Forest Avenue
140 Forest Avenue
Monique Varsames Design, LLCMonique Varsames Design, LLC
All Interior selections/finishes by Monique Varsames Furniture staged by Stage to Show Photos by Frank Ambrosiono
Photo of a large classic boot room in New York with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Residential
Residential
Oscar Isberian RugsOscar Isberian Rugs
Buckingham Interiors + Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls and limestone flooring.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Photo of a large farmhouse foyer in Portland with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Gästehaus Obermenzing
Gästehaus Obermenzing
gabirisse interiorsgabirisse interiors
This is an example of a small eclectic front door in Munich with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Asheville 1267 Model Home
Asheville 1267 Model Home
AR Homes by American Eagle BuildersAR Homes by American Eagle Builders
Foyer of the Arthur Rutenberg Homes Asheville 1267 model home built by Greenville, SC home builders, American Eagle Builders.
Photo of a large classic foyer in Other with grey walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
THE POWER OF OVERSIZED ART
THE POWER OF OVERSIZED ART
M Design StudioM Design Studio
A colorful oversized vintage style poster energizes an otherwise neutral foyer. Black elements in the art repeat in the black limestone floor, modern brass and iron sconces, and the tones of the python fabric on the bench.
Lake Minnetonka Landscape For Living - Entry Porch. Minnesota Garden Design.
Lake Minnetonka Landscape For Living - Entry Porch. Minnesota Garden Design.
Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.
Entry porch of Wisconsin Chilton flagging is extended into the driveway, with a matching carpet of stone. Simple plantings are kept low to enhance the elegant stone detailing. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.
Stone Floor – Antique, Reclaimed Limestone ‘Barre Montpelier’ pavers
Stone Floor – Antique, Reclaimed Limestone ‘Barre Montpelier’ pavers
UserUser
Reclaimed ‘barre montpelier’ pavers by Architectural Stone Decor. www.archstonedecor.ca | sales@archstonedecor.ca | (437) 800-8300 The ancient ‘barre montpelier’ stone pavers have been reclaimed from different locations across the Mediterranean making them timeless and unique in their earth tone color mixtures and patinas, adding serenity and beauty to your home. Their durable nature makes them an excellent choice whether used as flooring or wall cladding in indoor and outdoor applications. They are unaffected by extreme climate and easily withstand heavy use due to the nature of their resilient and rough molecular structure. They have been calibrated to 5/8” in thickness to ease installation of modern use. They come in random sizes and could be installed in either a running bond formation or a random ‘Versailles’ pattern.

Entrance with Grey Walls and Limestone 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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