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Entrance with Laminate Floors and Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Georgetown Townhouse
Georgetown Townhouse
Zoe Feldman Design, Inc.Zoe Feldman Design, Inc.
Entry Hall. Photo credit: Ricci Shryock
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional hallway in DC Metro with a single front door, ceramic flooring and grey walls.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Hugh Jefferson Randolph ArchitectsHugh Jefferson Randolph Architects
Photo of a mediterranean entrance in Austin with a double front door, a glass front door and ceramic flooring.
regenerative nest
regenerative nest
Brennan + Company ArchitectsBrennan + Company Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in DC Metro with a single front door, a red front door, grey walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Games Road
Games Road
Dobra Villa ArchitectsDobra Villa Architects
Front porch
Medium sized contemporary porch in London with red walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and feature lighting.
Winborn Whole Home Remodel
Winborn Whole Home Remodel
Bradford Custom Homes & RemodelingBradford Custom Homes & Remodeling
Mudroom
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Atlanta with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and black floors.
Battersea Family Home
Battersea Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.
Lake Kitchen Remodel
Lake Kitchen Remodel
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | John Kraemer & Sons, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Manomet Bluffs Home Addition/Remodel
Manomet Bluffs Home Addition/Remodel
Thorson Restoration & ConstructionThorson Restoration & Construction
This is an example of a medium sized nautical boot room in Boston with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Homey Project
Homey Project
Blue Copper DesignBlue Copper Design
Photo of a small farmhouse foyer in Phoenix with white walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Eclectic Glam
Eclectic Glam
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Large bohemian foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and multi-coloured floors.
Rustic Barn Doors, Harry Potter and Views of Lake Beulah
Rustic Barn Doors, Harry Potter and Views of Lake Beulah
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
Today’s basements are much more than dark, dingy spaces or rec rooms of years ago. Because homeowners are spending more time in them, basements have evolved into lower-levels with distinctive spaces, complete with stone and marble fireplaces, sitting areas, coffee and wine bars, home theaters, over sized guest suites and bathrooms that rival some of the most luxurious resort accommodations. Gracing the lakeshore of Lake Beulah, this homes lower-level presents a beautiful opening to the deck and offers dynamic lake views. To take advantage of the home’s placement, the homeowner wanted to enhance the lower-level and provide a more rustic feel to match the home’s main level, while making the space more functional for boating equipment and easy access to the pier and lakefront. Jeff Auberger designed a seating area to transform into a theater room with a touch of a button. A hidden screen descends from the ceiling, offering a perfect place to relax after a day on the lake. Our team worked with a local company that supplies reclaimed barn board to add to the decor and finish off the new space. Using salvaged wood from a corn crib located in nearby Delavan, Jeff designed a charming area near the patio door that features two closets behind sliding barn doors and a bench nestled between the closets, providing an ideal spot to hang wet towels and store flip flops after a day of boating. The reclaimed barn board was also incorporated into built-in shelving alongside the fireplace and an accent wall in the updated kitchenette. Lastly the children in this home are fans of the Harry Potter book series, so naturally, there was a Harry Potter themed cupboard under the stairs created. This cozy reading nook features Hogwartz banners and wizarding wands that would amaze any fan of the book series.
Pebble Beach Mediterranean Retreat
Pebble Beach Mediterranean Retreat
Ryan Rosene PhotographyRyan Rosene Photography
Mediterranean retreat perched above a golf course overlooking the ocean.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Coronel Wayling
Coronel Wayling
Michelle Berwick DesignMichelle Berwick Design
Design ideas for a large coastal foyer in Toronto with grey walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Shore - Utility Entrance
Shore - Utility Entrance
Grass Roots IncGrass Roots Inc
Utility/Mudroom entry from driveway
Design ideas for a small classic boot room in Baltimore with grey walls, laminate floors and brown floors.
Front Entry Design
Front Entry Design
Drew B Atkinson DesignsDrew B Atkinson Designs
Grand entry redesign for mix of traditional and modern feel
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Other with beige walls, ceramic flooring and white floors.
English Tudor Gated Estate
English Tudor Gated Estate
Rick Cooper PhotographyRick Cooper Photography
© 2018 Rick Cooper Photography
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Miami with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
2018 Spring Showcase - Traditional/Farmhouse Blend
2018 Spring Showcase - Traditional/Farmhouse Blend
Alair Homes Green BayAlair Homes Green Bay
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Milwaukee with grey walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
New England Style Timber Eco House
New England Style Timber Eco House
Stommel Haus UKStommel Haus UK
Hallway of New England style house with light grey floor tiles, red front door and timber ceiling.
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front door in Cologne with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a red front door and multi-coloured floors.
Potter's Kitchen & more
Potter's Kitchen & more
Schrock's WoodworkingSchrock's Woodworking
Mudroom
Medium sized country boot room in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Leigh Gate Kitchen
Leigh Gate Kitchen
Verve Design LLCVerve Design LLC
KMB Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Bridgeport with beige walls, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.

Entrance with Laminate Floors and Ceramic 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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