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Entrance with Limestone Flooring and a Wood Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Spanish Transitional - Entry Vestibule www.hryanstudio.com
Spanish Transitional - Entry Vestibule www.hryanstudio.com
H. Ryan StudioH. Ryan Studio
We remodeled this Spanish Style home. The white paint gave it a fresh modern feel. Heather Ryan, Interior Designer H.Ryan Studio - Scottsdale, AZ www.hryanstudio.com
Now and Zen - Entry
Now and Zen - Entry
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
When the sun goes down and the lights go on, this contemporary home comes to life, with expansive frameworks of glass revealing the restful interiors and impressive mountain views beyond. Project Details // Now and Zen Renovation, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Brimley Development Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Dino Tonn Limestone (Demitasse) flooring and walls: Solstice Stone Windows (Arcadia): Elevation Window & Door https://www.drewettworks.com/now-and-zen/
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
Beautiful Ski Locker Room featuring over 500 skis from the 1950's & 1960's and lockers named after the iconic ski trails of Park City. Photo credit: Kevin Scott.
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.
Rustic Entry
Rustic Entry
Small rustic boot room in Salt Lake City with brown walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse
George and James Architects LtdGeorge and James Architects Ltd
The open porch on the front door.
This is an example of a large rural porch in Sussex with limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white floors and a wood ceiling.
Stonegate Modern
Stonegate Modern
Linda Fritschy Interior DesignLinda Fritschy Interior Design
Entry
Inspiration for a modern foyer in Dallas with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, white floors, a wood ceiling and brick walls.
8800
8800
Preschel + Bassan StudioPreschel + Bassan Studio
This is an example of an expansive contemporary entrance in Miami with limestone flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
Rivercrest
Rivercrest
J Square ArchitectureJ Square Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Austin with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door, beige floors, a wood ceiling, wood walls and feature lighting.
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Salt Lake City with brown walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
The interior view of the side entrance looking out onto the carport with extensive continuation of floor, wall, and ceiling materials. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Kuro Shou Sugi Ban Charred Cypress Cladding and Western Hemlock ceiling: reSAWN TIMBER Co.
Front Entry
Front Entry
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
The formal entry with simple improvements, new front door and sidelite, lighting, cedar siding and wood columns wrapped in metal.
Large modern front door in San Francisco with limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, white floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
RUE VANEAU
RUE VANEAU
Reflex RenovationReflex Renovation
cette entrée est composée d'une grand placard avec des portes moulurées et d'un coffre banquette fabriqué sur-mesure en travertin .
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, limestone flooring and a wood ceiling.
Mount Sharp Residence
Mount Sharp Residence
Matt Fajkus ArchitectureMatt Fajkus Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Austin with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
Straight Edge - Entry
Straight Edge - Entry
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
A wall of textured limestone at the entry to this modern home serves as the centerpiece for a triptych of metal art, which draw the eye to the main floor of the residence. Project Details // Straight Edge Phoenix, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Sonora West Development Interior design: Laura Kehoe Landscape architecture: Sonoran Landesign Photographer: Laura Moss https://www.drewettworks.com/straight-edge/
Aqua Verde Residence
Aqua Verde Residence
Clark Richardson ArchitectsClark Richardson Architects
At the Entrance one is greeted by a small water garden lighted by a skylight. Serene and verdant this little oasis prefigures the river and the greenery just beyond the the front door.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
(有)TEPEE HEART(有)TEPEE HEART
ボルドーカラーの左官仕上げの外観にラギットな素材を組み合わせた男の隠れ家住宅
Design ideas for a midcentury entrance in Other with purple walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, grey floors and a wood ceiling.
Puako Entry Hallway
Puako Entry Hallway
Taleah Smith DesignTaleah Smith Design
Inspiration for a large world-inspired hallway in Hawaii with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse
George and James Architects LtdGeorge and James Architects Ltd
Photo of a large country porch in Sussex with limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
Details
Details
Indice Creativo - Eva GrilloIndice Creativo - Eva Grillo
Porta in unica lastra di pietra lavica smaltata
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Catania-Palermo with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a wood ceiling.

Entrance with Limestone Flooring and a Wood Ceiling 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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