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Entrance with Grey Walls and Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Cabbagetown House - Foyer/Entrance
Cabbagetown House - Foyer/Entrance
Jacklynn Little InteriorsJacklynn Little Interiors
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Toronto with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and white floors.
Historic Transformation
Historic Transformation
Morgante Wilson ArchitectsMorgante Wilson Architects
Morgante Wilson Architects installed intricate trim in this Foyer to add to the formal nature of the space. The walls have a faux finish applied to them in a light gray tone. Chicago's North Shore, Illinois • Photo by: Tony Soluri
Elegant Traditional Home in Great Falls, VA
Elegant Traditional Home in Great Falls, VA
Asta HomesAsta Homes
Asta Homes Great Falls, VA 22066
Inspiration for a classic foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, marble flooring and beige floors.
KTS Homes - Newport Model - Naples Reserve
KTS Homes - Newport Model - Naples Reserve
KTS GroupKTS Group
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Miami with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Custom Mediterranean
Custom Mediterranean
J.A. Long, IncJ.A. Long, Inc
Built by: J.A. Long, Inc Design Builders
Large mediterranean front door in Jacksonville with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Italian Contemporary
Italian Contemporary
Diamante Custom HomesDiamante Custom Homes
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Austin with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a grey front door.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Large contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, marble flooring and a single front door.
Beethoven
Beethoven
Prodigy Homes Inc.Prodigy Homes Inc.
Medium sized classic hallway in Seattle with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a white front door and white floors.
Keep Calm - 2008
Keep Calm - 2008
Lucid Interior Design Inc.Lucid Interior Design Inc.
Photo by: Geoff Lackner
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Toronto with a single front door, grey walls, marble flooring and a red front door.
Kilimanjaro - Sophisticated Foyer
Kilimanjaro - Sophisticated Foyer
Tommy Bahama HomeTommy Bahama Home
A monochromatic color scheme is achieved through white marble flooring, gray walls and white trim, which enhances the home's archways. The front door and round table's rich finish provides an elegant contrast.
Point Hayden Renovation
Point Hayden Renovation
XACT InteriorsXACT Interiors
Tore out stairway and reconstructed curved white oak railing with bronze metal horizontals. New glass chandelier and onyx wall sconces at balcony.
Large contemporary foyer in Seattle with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Florham Park - Briarwood
Florham Park - Briarwood
Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.
Entrance hall foyer open to family room. detailed panel wall treatment helped a tall narrow arrow have interest and pattern.
Photo of a large traditional foyer in New York with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, white floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Hoggs Hollow
Hoggs Hollow
Meg Cassidy CreativeMeg Cassidy Creative
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Toronto with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
6 KIDS, 4 DOGS, AND A WHOLE LOTTA AWESOME
6 KIDS, 4 DOGS, AND A WHOLE LOTTA AWESOME
Vivid InteriorsVivid Interiors
Evan Brearey
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer with grey walls, marble flooring and grey floors.
Echo Falls Home - Entry
Echo Falls Home - Entry
KasabellaKasabella
Entry features a large Solaris Chandelier along with a curved bench that follows the lines of the stairway wall. Metal Wall Sconces provide a glow above the stairs. John Bradley Photography
New Jersey Estate
New Jersey Estate
Pleasant Living, LLCPleasant Living, LLC
The challenge with this project was to transform a very traditional house into something more modern and suited to the lifestyle of a young couple just starting a new family. We achieved this by lightening the overall color palette with soft grays and neutrals. Then we replaced the traditional dark colored wood and tile flooring with lighter wide plank hardwood and stone floors. Next we redesigned the kitchen into a more workable open plan and used top of the line professional level appliances and light pigmented oil stained oak cabinetry. Finally we painted the heavily carved stained wood moldings and library and den cabinetry with a fresh coat of soft pale light reflecting gloss paint. Photographer: James Koch
Квартира для студента
Квартира для студента
Тимур ШариповТимур Шарипов
Квартира в жилом комплексе «Рублевские огни» на Западе Москвы была выбрана во многом из-за красивых видов, которые открываются с 22 этажа. Она стала подарком родителей для сына-студента — первым отдельным жильем молодого человека, началом самостоятельной жизни. Архитектор: Тимур Шарипов Подбор мебели: Ольга Истомина Светодизайнер: Сергей Назаров Фото: Сергей Красюк Этот проект был опубликован на интернет-портале Интерьер + Дизайн
Curved door and Trim work
Curved door and Trim work
MCH Custom Trim & Cabinets LLCMCH Custom Trim & Cabinets LLC
Custom Invisible curved door for under the stairs storage and trim work on the surrounding walls
Medium sized classic foyer in Miami with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
House By the Sea
House By the Sea
Drawing Room Architect IncDrawing Room Architect Inc
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Toronto with grey walls, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors and marble flooring.
интерьер квартиры на Спиридоновке
интерьер квартиры на Спиридоновке
TS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас СамковичTS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас Самкович
студия TS Design | Тарас Безруков и Стас Самкович
Design ideas for a classic hallway in Moscow with grey walls, marble flooring, white floors and feature lighting.

Entrance with Grey Walls and Marble 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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