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Paul Williams La Cañada 1927
Paul Williams La Cañada 1927
Everage Design, Inc.Everage Design, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive classic hallway in Los Angeles with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
744 Fox Hollow Rd
744 Fox Hollow Rd
The Sivel GroupThe Sivel Group
Herb Engelsberg
Large traditional hallway in Philadelphia with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Villa B
Villa B
Iconig DesignIconig Design
Photo of an expansive bohemian foyer in Florence with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and pink floors.
Villa T
Villa T
Graf Plauen Interior DesignGraf Plauen Interior Design
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Berlin with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
House Renovation
House Renovation
Infinity Projects worldwideInfinity Projects worldwide
This is an example of a large world-inspired front door in Singapore with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Hudson HavensHudson Havens
Eric Russell
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
VISIONE E PROGETTO | 170 mq. in centro città
VISIONE E PROGETTO | 170 mq. in centro città
Longo Troja | Studio d'architetturaLongo Troja | Studio d'architettura
un lavoro di piegatura della lamiera microforata verniciata a fuoco disegna con delicatezza e trasparenze lo spazio dell'ingresso, che per il resto lasciamo intatto rispetto ai pavimenti in marmo dai colori tenui, alla bella porta in legno e vetro. Ad illuminare la volta i raffinati corpi illuminati della Viabizzuno in finitura copper bronze
Long Island Residence
Long Island Residence
Maison Lublu CorporationMaison Lublu Corporation
Photo of an expansive modern foyer in Other with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
SERVIZIO FOTOGRAFICO + mini home staging per una casa in vendita
SERVIZIO FOTOGRAFICO + mini home staging per una casa in vendita
micro interior designmicro interior design
Medium sized modern front door in Other with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Residence, Potomac, Maryland
Residence, Potomac, Maryland
David Mitchell Interior DesignDavid Mitchell Interior Design
Maura McEvoy
Photo of a large classic foyer in DC Metro with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Bentonville Estate Home
Bentonville Estate Home
CMI ConstructionCMI Construction
This Bentonville Estate home was updated with paint, carpet, hardware, fixtures, and oak doors. A golf simulation room and gym were also added to the home during the remodel. Ramage Third Generation Photography
Cambria, CA Residence
Cambria, CA Residence
Pacific MillworksPacific Millworks
Gothic Arched plank entry door, with operable sash. Custom built for French style residence.
Inspiration for a small bohemian front door in San Luis Obispo with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Apartment in Bulgaria
Apartment in Bulgaria
ARCHIIDEAARCHIIDEA
This is an example of a small traditional front door in Other with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
ЧАСТНАЯ КВАРТИРА 190 М2, МОСКВА, ЖК "ИЗМАЙЛОВО"
ЧАСТНАЯ КВАРТИРА 190 М2, МОСКВА, ЖК "ИЗМАЙЛОВО"
Nina ZaytsevaNina Zaytseva
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Moscow with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Living/Dining
Living/Dining
RMS MarbleRMS Marble
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian foyer in Sydney with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
CASA BT
CASA BT
ReisarchitetturaReisarchitettura
L'ingresso
Medium sized retro foyer in Venice with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
Perdido Key
Perdido Key
Cindy Meador InteriorsCindy Meador Interiors
Photography By: Chris Luker Interior Design By: Cindy Meador Interiors
Photo of a large beach style foyer in Miami with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Multigenerational Age-in-Place Rancher
Multigenerational Age-in-Place Rancher
TQ ConstructionTQ Construction
Striking full ceiling height grand foyer: dropped, back-lit, wood-panel-lighting and diamond motif flooring with Nero Marquina floor tile. Constructed for aging-in-place, the width of hallways, room sizes and room entries conform with Certified Aging In Place (CAPS) design standards. Herringbone-patterned hardwood flooring throughout with full height grand foyer.
Contemporary
Contemporary
Hudson HavensHudson Havens
Eric Russell
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
APPARTEMENT PARISIEN
APPARTEMENT PARISIEN
Elena Kornilova Architecture d'IntérieurElena Kornilova Architecture d'Intérieur
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in Paris with grey walls, white floors, marble flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.

Entrance with Marble Flooring and a Light Wood 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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