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Entrance with Limestone Flooring and a Brown Front Door Ideas and Designs

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119 McAlway
119 McAlway
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Wooden accented art wall at the entry way of the home
Inspiration for an entrance in Charlotte with limestone flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, multi-coloured floors and a wood ceiling.
Elanora Heights
Elanora Heights
Order & GraceOrder & Grace
Feature Breeze blocks paired with Limestone flooring creates a stunning visual entrance to the home.
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Sydney with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Ratio House
Ratio House
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl ArchitectureGelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture
A door composed entirely of golden rectangles.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro front door in Seattle with black walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a brown front door and black floors.
Rancho Santa Fe - Fairbanks Ranch New Build
Rancho Santa Fe - Fairbanks Ranch New Build
Anne Rae DesignAnne Rae Design
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in San Diego with blue walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
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.
Williamstown Beach
Williamstown Beach
Steve Domoney ArchitectureSteve Domoney Architecture
Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Contemporary front door in Melbourne with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a brown front door.
Terrace Mountain
Terrace Mountain
Dick Clark + AssociatesDick Clark + Associates
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Austin with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a brown front door.
Adam Residence
Adam Residence
LMK INTERIOR DESIGNLMK INTERIOR DESIGN
Design ideas for an entrance in Salt Lake City with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Greenwich Normandy
Greenwich Normandy
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Dorothy Brodsky
Large classic foyer in New York with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Modern
Modern
Cantera DoorsCantera Doors
Lux Line
Large contemporary front door in Austin with brown walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Stone Floors Antique 'Arcane Limestone' Reclaimed Tiles & Pavers
Stone Floors Antique 'Arcane Limestone' Reclaimed Tiles & Pavers
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Ancient Surfaces Product: Arcane Limestone Phone: (212) 461-0245 email: sales@ancientsurfaces.com website: www.Asurfaces.com The Arcane Limestone pavers are old and reclaimed ancient pavers that have an unparalleled mystical beauty to them. They are salvaged from old homes and structures from across ancient cities in the Mediterranean Sea.
Entryways
Entryways
UserUser
This is a Tuscan Mediterranean style villa with a hand carved reclaimed rustic limestone entryway, French stone Dalle de Bourgogne flooring, Barre Montpelier wall cladding, wrought iron and balcony railing and gate by Architectural Stone Decor. www.archstonedecor.ca | sales@archstonedecor.ca | (437) 800-8300 All these unique pieces of art are either newly hand carved or assembled from reclaimed limestone. They are tailored and custom made to suit each client's space and home in terms of design, size, color tone and finish.
French Limestone: Architectural Stone
French Limestone: Architectural Stone
Monarch Stone InternationalMonarch Stone International
Interior view of massive door entry surround in French limestone; Lanvignes. Hand carved roses in French limestone.
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Orange County with beige walls, a double front door, limestone flooring and a brown front door.
Lock Down System & Network Video Surveillance at high-rise Penthouse Hollywood,
Lock Down System & Network Video Surveillance at high-rise Penthouse Hollywood,
dmg Martinez Groupdmg Martinez Group
Lock Down System & Surveillance for high-rise Penthouse in Hollywood, Florida. Twelve Network Video Cameras for surveillance on a Penthouse, Electric Deadbolts at all entry points and accessible remotely, Wireless Doorbells & Chimes V. Gonzalo Martinez
2018 Artisan Tour - Whislting Valley - Lake Elmo
2018 Artisan Tour - Whislting Valley - Lake Elmo
Kootenia Homes and RemodelingKootenia Homes and Remodeling
Design ideas for a large front door in Minneapolis with grey walls, limestone flooring, a brown front door and brown floors.
Exteriors
Exteriors
AvalonAvalon
Lower level antique recessed entry door with stucco simulated rusticated stone surround. Antique doorbell. Decorative vent registers. Stamped and stained concrete patio.
Modern
Modern
Cantera DoorsCantera Doors
Lux Line
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Austin with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Bre02
Bre02
BACHMANNVANAAKEN ARCHITEKTENBACHMANNVANAAKEN ARCHITEKTEN
Alex Pusch Fotografie
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Nuremberg with a single front door, brown walls, limestone flooring and a brown front door.
Pearlman Residence
Pearlman Residence
Ehm ArchitectureEhm Architecture
12' high vaulted Foyer Photo by Randal Jay Ehm AIA, Architect AIBC, CDS, NCARB, MENSA
Photo of a small modern foyer in San Diego with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a brown front door.
foyer
foyer
Debra Kay George InteriorsDebra Kay George Interiors
Inspiration for a large mediterranean foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.

Entrance with Limestone Flooring and a Brown Front Door 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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