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

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Tree House Kitchen in Piedmont
Tree House Kitchen in Piedmont
Hanomoco DesignHanomoco Design
stone tile atruim with stairs to lower level. lareg opening to kitchen, dining room
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in San Francisco with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Keowee Manor
Keowee Manor
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Entry foyer with limestone floors, groin vault ceiling, wormy chestnut, steel entry doors, antique chandelier, large base molding, arched doorways
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a metal front door, beige floors, wood walls and a double front door.
Newport Beach
Newport Beach
Modoo Modoo interior designModoo Modoo interior design
I choose to have all stone floors with a honed finish and all marble accents high polished.
Expansive traditional entrance in Los Angeles with brown walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Westlake Hills-2
Westlake Hills-2
J Square ArchitectureJ Square Architecture
Patrick Wong
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Austin with grey walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Casa BR Remodelación
Casa BR Remodelación
Juan Luis FernándezJuan Luis Fernández
Arquitecto: Juan Luis Fernández V. Fotografías: Alexander Potiomkin
Inspiration for a large contemporary boot room in Other with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
In The Spotlight
In The Spotlight
Morrison InteriorsMorrison Interiors
Using one color for display can make anything look chic and modern. Photos by: Rod Foster
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Orange County with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Belcaro Contemporary
Belcaro Contemporary
Court Earp Interior DesignCourt Earp Interior Design
Photo Credit : Ric Stovall - http://www.stovallstudio.com
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Denver with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Andalusian Hilltop Estate
Andalusian Hilltop Estate
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Grand entry with stairway Photography: Jim Bartsch
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Project 1312
Project 1312
Verity & Beverley LtdVerity & Beverley Ltd
Inspiration for a country entrance in Gloucestershire with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Broadacres Residence
Broadacres Residence
Jay Baker ArchitectsJay Baker Architects
This view looking towards the custom wrought iron front door and beyond to an esplanade highlights the layering of interior and exterior spaces. Frank White Photography
Jeansonne Residence
Jeansonne Residence
Jairo Leon ArchitectJairo Leon Architect
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in New Orleans with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Contemporary Remodel
Contemporary Remodel
Janet Brooks DesignJanet Brooks Design
Mark Boisclair
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Phoenix with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Prospect Park West
Prospect Park West
Leyden Lewis Design StudioLeyden Lewis Design Studio
Bronze-clad steel pockets doors with textured glass by Bendheim frame the entry foyer for this private residence, A 1950's glass Vennini fixture anchors floors of tile untanned leather and wall-covering made of recycled glass beads by Maya Romanoff. Custom cast bronze benches are covered in horsehair by French designer Alexander Loge Photography by Michel Arnaud
Lake Austin Estate
Lake Austin Estate
chas architectschas architects
Mark Knight Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Austin with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
RIDGEWOOD ESTATE
RIDGEWOOD ESTATE
HUNTINGTON IDHUNTINGTON ID
Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details. This is the entryway in this large home with the view from the study.
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Kristi W Hanson, Architects Inc.Kristi W Hanson, Architects Inc.
Ethan Kaminsky
Large contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Holehouse Construction CompanyHolehouse Construction Company
Large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Hollow Way Residence
Hollow Way Residence
William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Dallas with beige walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Bearspaw {Burma}
Bearspaw {Burma}
Veranda Estate Homes Inc.Veranda Estate Homes Inc.
Vaulted foyer with vein cut limestone floor laid in a chevron pattern.
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Calgary with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Custom Residence
Custom Residence
Kristi W Hanson, Architects Inc.Kristi W Hanson, Architects Inc.
Ethan Kaminsky
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Los Angeles with limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.

Entrance with Limestone Flooring and a Metal 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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