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

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Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Beach Cottage
Beach Cottage
Noelle InteriorsNoelle Interiors
Photo of a medium sized nautical front door in Los Angeles with a stable front door, a blue front door, white walls and limestone flooring.
Mountain Star Custom Home
Mountain Star Custom Home
Sarah Carr DesignSarah Carr Design
Ric Stovall
Large rustic boot room in Denver with beige walls, limestone flooring, a stable front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a large farmhouse boot room in Orange County with white walls, limestone flooring, a stable front door, a light wood front door, green floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Queen Anne Shingle Style Beach House
Queen Anne Shingle Style Beach House
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Photographed by Karol Steczkowski
Photo of a nautical boot room in Los Angeles with limestone flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and beige walls.
Classic Shingle Style
Classic Shingle Style
Daniel Conlon ArchitectsDaniel Conlon Architects
Medium sized beach style boot room in New York with white walls, limestone flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and grey floors.
FERRIS™ LAKEHOUSE
FERRIS™ LAKEHOUSE
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
This Coastal style home has it all; a pool, spa, outdoor entertaining rooms, and a stunning view of Wayzata Bay. Our ORIJIN Ferris™ Limestone is used for the pool & spa paving and coping, all outdoor room flooring, as well as the interior tile. ORIJIN Greydon™ Sandstone steps and Wolfeboro™ wall stone are featured with the landscaping elements. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Yardscapes, Inc. MASONRY: Luke Busker Masonry ARCHITECT: Alexander Design Group, Inc. BUILDER: John Kramer & Sons, Inc. INTERIOR DESIGN: Redpath Constable Interior Design
17th Century Thatched Cottage
17th Century Thatched Cottage
UserUser
This pretty entrance area was created to connect the old and new parts of the cottage. The glass and oak staircase gives a light and airy feel, which can be unusual in a traditional thatched cottage. The exposed brick and natural limestone connect outdoor and indoor spaces, and the farrow and ball lime white on the walls softens the space.
Brooklyn Heights Brick Row House: Bride's Row
Brooklyn Heights Brick Row House: Bride's Row
Bonaventura ArchitectBonaventura Architect
Lorraine Bonaventura
This is an example of a medium sized traditional entrance in New York with white walls, limestone flooring, a white front door and a stable front door.
New Canaan House renovations
New Canaan House renovations
Dvisionone ArchitectsDvisionone Architects
Side front entry mud room with limestone tile floor, elliptical windows and painted wainscot. stone countertop with nickel mesh door cupboards. Interior design by Meilissa Lindsay at Pemlico Interiors.
Boot Room & Shaker Cabinet - Great Barton, Suffolk
Boot Room & Shaker Cabinet - Great Barton, Suffolk
Fitted By BenFitted By Ben
Multiple projects for a lovely family in Great Barton, Suffolk. For this project, all furniture was made using Furniture Grade Plywood, Sprayed finish.
Puerta de entrada | Pérgola de hormigón visto | ARTEMIS RESIDENCIAL
Puerta de entrada | Pérgola de hormigón visto | ARTEMIS RESIDENCIAL
JORNET | ArquitectosJORNET | Arquitectos
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Alicante-Costa Blanca with grey walls, limestone flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, grey floors, exposed beams and brick walls.
Exterior Entry
Exterior Entry
Saroyan MasterbuilderSaroyan Masterbuilder
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front door in San Francisco with beige walls, limestone flooring, a stable front door and a dark wood front door.
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This charming, yet functional entry has custom, mudroom style cabinets, shiplap accent wall with chevron pattern, dark bronze cabinet pulls and coat hooks. Photo by Molly Rose Photography
Hall Johnson Foyer, Wine & Whisky Room
Hall Johnson Foyer, Wine & Whisky Room
Brooke Sipe InteriorsBrooke Sipe Interiors
A fifteen year old home is redesigned for peaceful and practical living. An upgrade in first impressions includes a clean and modern foyer joined by a sophisticated wine and whisky room. Small, yet dramatic changes provide personal spaces to relax, unwind, and entertain.
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This charming, yet functional entry has custom, mudroom style cabinets, shiplap accent wall with chevron pattern, dark bronze cabinet pulls and coat hooks. Photo by Molly Rose Photography
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
North Tustin - Addition and Remodel
Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.Pacific Coast Builders, Inc.
This charming, yet functional entry has custom, mudroom style cabinets, shiplap accent wall with chevron pattern, dark bronze cabinet pulls and coat hooks. Photo by Molly Rose Photography
Boot Room & Shaker Cabinet - Great Barton, Suffolk
Boot Room & Shaker Cabinet - Great Barton, Suffolk
Fitted By BenFitted By Ben
Multiple projects for a lovely family in Great Barton, Suffolk. For this project, all furniture was made using Furniture Grade Plywood, Sprayed finish.
Boot Room & Shaker Cabinet - Great Barton, Suffolk
Boot Room & Shaker Cabinet - Great Barton, Suffolk
Fitted By BenFitted By Ben
Multiple projects for a lovely family in Great Barton, Suffolk. For this project, all furniture was made using Furniture Grade Plywood, Sprayed finish.

Entrance with Limestone Flooring and a Stable 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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