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Entrance with Blue Walls and Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Elegance
Traditional Elegance
MJM Interiors, Inc.MJM Interiors, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Chicago with blue walls, marble flooring and grey floors.
Riverside Penthouse
Riverside Penthouse
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Paint is Sherwin-Williams Snowbound, wallpaper is Black Crow Studios, console is Plexi-Craft, Sconces are Robert Abbey, Doors and banquette are custom. Chandelier is RoShamBeaux. Stools are Phillips Collection
Chicago Luxury Condo
Chicago Luxury Condo
Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.
Chicago high rise luxury condominium on Lake Michigan Elegant entry in metallic blue wall finish for wall and woodwork. Marble floors. An Antique Chinese door retrofitted for powder room . Pichvai antique painting theme.Odegard runner for hall in orange and cheetah pattern large crystal contemporary chandelier installed in a recessed soffit with low voltage
Avenue Road Condo
Avenue Road Condo
Croma Design Inc.Croma Design Inc.
http://www.lindsaylauckner.com/
This is an example of a small traditional hallway in Toronto with marble flooring, blue walls and a single front door.
Newport #8
Newport #8
Hull Cove DesignHull Cove Design
Cheryl Richards
Expansive traditional front door in Providence with blue walls and marble flooring.
Laurens Street Residence
Laurens Street Residence
ML Design, Allied ASIDML Design, Allied ASID
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Charleston with blue walls, marble flooring and beige floors.
Stone Colonial
Stone Colonial
NEOTERIC DEVELOPMENTSNEOTERIC DEVELOPMENTS
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Ottawa with blue walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
Alexandra Rae DesignAlexandra Rae Design
Photo of an expansive classic foyer in Los Angeles with blue walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Rittenhouse Square Brownstone
Rittenhouse Square Brownstone
Pinemar, IncPinemar, Inc
Jason Varney Photography, Interior Design by Ashli Mizell, Architecture by Warren Claytor Architects
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Philadelphia with blue walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Potomac Estate Traditional Design & Build
Potomac Estate Traditional Design & Build
Haleh Design Inc.Haleh Design Inc.
The ordered symmetry of the grand foyer conveys an overarching sense of simplicity. Murals surrounding the 32 foot-high dome depict allegories of the four elements: earth, wind, fire, and water. The curve of the sweeping stairway combines a solid mahogany handrail and hand wrought iron balusters accented with 18 K gold leaf. Column capitals and cornices are edged in 18 K gold leaf. Inset wall panels in silk add warmth. A Lalique Cactus table accented with a Lalique Angelique vase anchors the space. The floor is rare Italian Porto gold marble highlighted with honey onyx. Photo credit: Gordon Beall
Квартира на Родчельской
Квартира на Родчельской
Алевтина БутузоваАлевтина Бутузова
This is an example of a large traditional boot room in Moscow with blue walls and marble flooring.
dublin project
dublin project
Amour DesignAmour Design
Celine
Inspiration for a large victorian entrance in Dublin with marble flooring, blue walls and a dado rail.
Country house CGA
Country house CGA
Ganz InteriorsGanz Interiors
Large traditional entrance in Surrey with blue walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Two Homes Blended Beautifully into One
Two Homes Blended Beautifully into One
Glass ConstructionGlass Construction
Hoachlander Davis Photography
Medium sized traditional foyer in DC Metro with blue walls, marble flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Traditional Eclectic
Traditional Eclectic
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Rolfe Hokanson
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Chicago with blue walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Two Homes Blended Beautifully into One
Two Homes Blended Beautifully into One
Glass ConstructionGlass Construction
Hoachlander Davis Photograpny
Photo of a classic foyer in DC Metro with blue walls and marble flooring.
Potomac Estate Traditonal Design & Build
Potomac Estate Traditonal Design & Build
Haleh Design Inc.Haleh Design Inc.
The ordered symmetry of the grand foyer conveys an overarching sense of simplicity. Murals surrounding the 32 foot-high dome depict allegories of the four elements: earth, wind, fire, and water. The curve of the sweeping stairway combines a solid mahogany handrail and hand wrought iron balusters accented with 18 K gold leaf. Column capitals and cornices are edged in 18 K gold leaf. Inset wall panels in silk add warmth. A Lalique Cactus table accented with a Lalique Angelique vase anchors the space. The floor is rare Italian Porto gold marble highlighted with honey onyx. photo: Gordon Beall
The Evelyn- an Eldridge Company Home
The Evelyn- an Eldridge Company Home
Eldridge Company Design | BuildEldridge Company Design | Build
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Louisville with blue walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
La Palmeraie
La Palmeraie
Skander ZARRAD PhotographeSkander ZARRAD Photographe
Skander Zarrad Photographe
This is an example of a large mediterranean entrance in Other with blue walls and marble flooring.
30A With Punch
30A With Punch
The Final Touch DesignThe Final Touch Design
Large beach style entrance in Miami with blue walls, marble flooring and beige floors.

Entrance with Blue Walls and Marble 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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