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Entrance with Limestone Flooring and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse Views
Farmhouse Views
Artisans of DevizesArtisans of Devizes
This Jersey farmhouse, with sea views and rolling landscapes has been lovingly extended and renovated by Todhunter Earle who wanted to retain the character and atmosphere of the original building. The result is full of charm and features Randolph Limestone with bespoke elements. Photographer: Ray Main
Mud Rooms
Mud Rooms
MARGARITA BRAVOMARGARITA BRAVO
Clean and organized spaces to store all of our clients’ outdoor gear! Bright and airy, integrated plenty of storage, coat and hat racks, and bursts of color through baskets, throw pillows, and accent walls. Each mudroom differs in design style, exuding functionality and beauty. Project designed by Denver, Colorado interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Denver as well as surrounding areas such as Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, and Bow Mar. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
This is an example of a large rural foyer in Portland with limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, white walls and feature lighting.
1615 Mecca
1615 Mecca
Marengo Morton ArchitectsMarengo Morton Architects
Spectacular contemporary estate home in the prestigious country club neighborhood. A true treasure! 4Bed plus/5Bath plus,3 car garage, brazilian cherry wood flooring, chef's kitchen featuring top-of-the line stainless appliances, a large island with granite countertops. The kitchen open to dining and family room to an amazing ocean view!! Property sold as is condition.
Redbud Renovation
Redbud Renovation
Blue Horse Building & DesignBlue Horse Building & Design
Large contemporary foyer in Austin with white walls, a pivot front door, a glass front door, brown floors and limestone flooring.
Sticks and Stones
Sticks and Stones
Post 31 InteriorsPost 31 Interiors
Photo of a country entrance in Denver with brown walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown 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.
Greenwich Brick Georgian
Greenwich Brick Georgian
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Douglas VanderHorn Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Santa Monica Mountains
Santa Monica Mountains
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Photo of a large mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Boho Luxe
Boho Luxe
PS & DaughtersPS & Daughters
We decided to treat the long entry hallway like a gallery. Clean white light, walls in Halo by Benjamin Moore and large scale photography makes the best welcome.
16 Clarmon Rd
16 Clarmon Rd
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
Photo of a medium sized modern boot room in Boston with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Home on the Range
Home on the Range
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior DesignCuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design
Entry/Central stair hall features steel/ glass at both ends.
Large classic hallway in Austin with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and all types of wall treatment.
Riverfront family home
Riverfront family home
H.J. Martin and SonH.J. Martin and Son
Casual transitional sophistication meets family living. This home features organic patterns, natural textures and an interesting cool/warm neutral pallet that is at times softly monochromatic and bold and contrasting at others.
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.
Bridge Lake, BC
Bridge Lake, BC
Elite Kitchens and BathroomsElite Kitchens and Bathrooms
Wood entry way and front door
Design ideas for a large rustic front door in Other with multi-coloured walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Kachina Residence
Kachina Residence
Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.
This homes timeless design captures the essence of Santa Barbara Style. Indoor and outdoor spaces intertwine as you move from one to the other. Amazing views, intimately scaled spaces, subtle materials, thoughtfully detailed, and warmth from natural light are all elements that make this home feel so welcoming. The outdoor areas all have unique views and the property landscaping is well tailored to complement the architecture. We worked with the Client and Sharon Fannin interiors.
Baja California Sur, Villa 101
Baja California Sur, Villa 101
Kevin B Howard Architects, AIAKevin B Howard Architects, AIA
Robin Stancliff
This is an example of a large front door in Other with beige walls, limestone flooring, a glass front door, a pivot front door and brown floors.
Nord
Nord
bsn Blancosobrenegrobsn Blancosobrenegro
Porche de entrada privada a casa de campo
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front door in Alicante-Costa Blanca with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Winchester
Winchester
Sacha Jacq Interiors LLCSacha Jacq Interiors LLC
The mudroom entrance is full of texture with the gorgeous wood chevron wallpaper we’ve just installed and the natural stone flooring that transitions to wood.
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.

Entrance with Limestone Flooring and Brown Floors 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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