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Barton Creek Residence
Barton Creek Residence
Nix Group ArchitectsNix Group Architects
Front entry walk and custom entry courtyard gate leads to a courtyard bridge and the main two-story entry foyer beyond. Privacy courtyard walls are located on each side of the entry gate. They are clad with Texas Lueders stone and stucco, and capped with standing seam metal roofs. Custom-made ceramic sconce lights and recessed step lights illuminate the way in the evening. Elsewhere, the exterior integrates an Engawa breezeway around the perimeter of the home, connecting it to the surrounding landscaping and other exterior living areas. The Engawa is shaded, along with the exterior wall’s windows and doors, with a continuous wall mounted awning. The deep Kirizuma styled roof gables are supported by steel end-capped wood beams cantilevered from the inside to beyond the roof’s overhangs. Simple materials were used at the roofs to include tiles at the main roof; metal panels at the walkways, awnings and cabana; and stained and painted wood at the soffits and overhangs. Elsewhere, Texas Lueders stone and stucco were used at the exterior walls, courtyard walls and columns.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Knorr ArchitectureKnorr Architecture
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in San Francisco with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Wetmore
Wetmore
Frederick + Frederick ArchitectsFrederick + Frederick Architects
Richard Leo Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Atlanta with limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Custom Mediterranean in Richmond, Texas
Custom Mediterranean in Richmond, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
2 Story Dome Vaulted Foyer Ceiling Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Houston with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Sag Harbor Historic Home
Sag Harbor Historic Home
SKOLNICK Architecture & Design PartnershipSKOLNICK Architecture & Design Partnership
Side entry, Photo by Peter Murdock
Design ideas for a medium sized country foyer in New York with grey walls, limestone flooring, a white front door and beige floors.
Kinney, Too
Kinney, Too
Studio KohlhaasStudio Kohlhaas
This 1,398 SF home in central Austin feels much larger, holding its own with many more imposing homes on Kinney Avenue. Clerestory windows above with a 10 foot overhang allow wonderful natural light to pour in throughout the living spaces, while protecting the interior from the blistering Texas sun. The interiors are lively with varying ceiling heights, natural materials, and a soothing color palette. A generous multi-slide pocket door connects the interior to the screened porch, adding to the easy livability of this compact home with its graceful stone fireplace. Photographer: Chris Diaz
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.
Atherton Estate
Atherton Estate
Eileen Gordon DesignEileen Gordon Design
An imposing heritage oak and fountain frame a strong central axis leading from the motor court to the front door, through a grand stair hall into the public spaces of this Italianate home designed for entertaining, out to the gardens and finally terminating at the pool and semi-circular columned cabana. Gracious terraces and formal interiors characterize this stately home.
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Misha Bruk
Large contemporary front door in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a glass 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.
Findlay Farmhouse
Findlay Farmhouse
Jamee Parish Architects, LLCJamee Parish Architects, LLC
This is the main entryway into the house which connects the main house to the garage and mudroom.
Medium sized farmhouse foyer in Columbus with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a black front door, grey floors and exposed beams.
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Bloomsbury DesignsBloomsbury Designs
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Boston with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Valley Mountainside
Valley Mountainside
IMI Design, LLCIMI Design, LLC
Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
This is an example of a large modern front door in Phoenix with beige walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Pantry & Mudrooms
Pantry & Mudrooms
ClosettecClosettec
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Cleveland with beige walls, a single front door, a glass front door, limestone flooring and grey floors.
Palladian Farm
Palladian Farm
UserUser
Photo by Durston Saylor
Inspiration for a mediterranean front door in Miami with yellow walls, limestone flooring and a dark wood front door.
Entrance Hall featuring a Bespoke Staircase Chiddingfold, Surrey
Entrance Hall featuring a Bespoke Staircase Chiddingfold, Surrey
ArchitectureLIVEArchitectureLIVE
The main entrance of this Grade II listed country house leads to a restored hallway which now features a contemporary and bespoke staircase. Peter Wright
Newport Coast II
Newport Coast II
27 Diamonds Interior Design27 Diamonds Interior Design
Design by 27 Diamonds Interior Design www.27diamonds.com
Large classic foyer in Orange County with beige walls, limestone flooring, beige floors, a single front door and a glass front door.
Old World Classics Model Home - Akron, Ohio
Old World Classics Model Home - Akron, Ohio
Old World Custom HomesOld World Custom Homes
Inspiration for a rustic foyer in Cleveland with limestone flooring, a single 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

Entrance with Limestone Flooring 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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