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Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors and Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Chicago with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Around the World Flair
Around the World Flair
Fox Construction, Inc.Fox Construction, Inc.
Tim Murphy Photography
Large mediterranean foyer in Denver with beige walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, slate flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Bellona House Entry Foyer
Bellona House Entry Foyer
Vincent Greene ArchitectsVincent Greene Architects
Photo Credit: Vince Lupo, Interiors: Michael Hall of Hall & Co.
This is an example of a classic foyer in Baltimore with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, marble flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Un séjour aux allures scandinaves
Un séjour aux allures scandinaves
Pauline Ferga - MH DECO Le Plessis-TrévisePauline Ferga - MH DECO Le Plessis-Trévise
Création d'une entrée semi ouverte grâce à un claustra bois dissimulant un coffre de rangement servant également d'assise. Harmonisation de l'espace et création d'une ambiance chaleureuse avec 3 espaces définis : salon / salle-à-manger / bureau. Réalisation du rendu en photo-réaliste par vizstation.
Trinity road
Trinity road
Troughton Residential LondonTroughton Residential London
This is an example of a medium sized classic entrance in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Lilli Pilli
Lilli Pilli
Kathryn Bloomer InteriorsKathryn Bloomer Interiors
Kathryn Bloomer Interiors
Medium sized contemporary front door in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Induction Crush
Induction Crush
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Joe Kwon Photography
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian boot room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Bootrooms
Bootrooms
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
This family getaway was built with entertaining and guests in mind, so the expansive Bootroom was designed with great flow to be a catch-all space essential for organization of equipment and guests. Integrated ski racks on the porch railings outside provide space for guests to park their gear. Covered entry has a metal floor grate, boot brushes, and boot kicks to clean snow off. Inside, ski racks line the wall beside a work bench, providing the perfect space to store skis, boards, and equipment, as well as the ideal spot to wax up before hitting the slopes. Around the corner are individual wood lockers, labeled for family members and usual guests. A custom-made hand-scraped wormwood bench takes the central display – protected with clear epoxy to preserve the look of holes while providing a waterproof and smooth surface. Wooden boot and glove dryers are positioned at either end of the room, these custom units feature sturdy wooden dowels to hold any equipment, and powerful fans mean that everything will be dry after lunch break. The Bootroom is finished with naturally aged wood wainscoting, rescued from a lumber storage field, and the large rail topper provides a perfect ledge for small items while pulling on freshly dried boots. Large wooden baseboards offer protection for the wall against stray equipment.
St. Paul Summit Kitchen Renovation
St. Paul Summit Kitchen Renovation
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Added cabinetry for each of the family members and created areas above for added storage. Patterned porcelain tiles were selected to add warmth and a traditional touch that blended well with the wood floor.
Greta
Greta
Axiom Design BuildAxiom Design Build
Inspiration for a rural boot room in Seattle with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Saint Louis Penthouse
Saint Louis Penthouse
Alan E Brainerd Interiors IncAlan E Brainerd Interiors Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Orlando with yellow walls, a single front door, multi-coloured floors, marble flooring and feature lighting.
Upper West Side Classic 6
Upper West Side Classic 6
Rusk RenovationsRusk Renovations
Rusk Renovations Inc.: Contractor, Llewellyn Sinkler Inc.: Interior Designer, Cynthia Wright: Architect, Laura Moss: Photographer
Photo of a classic entrance in New York with ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Tuxedo Road
Tuxedo Road
Dillard Pierce Design AssociatesDillard Pierce Design Associates
light oatmeal colored walls in a custom, hand plastered large scaled damask softens strong but classic black and white marble floors, contemporary and organic artwork hang above a gilded Louis XVI console with slate colored marble top, venetian lamps add touch of warmth with gold flecks in glass, venetian lamps from Baker Furniture are an updated style and give freshness to space, cool gray colored console table is made of concrete, console is a mixture of smooth texture on one side and very rough on the other so it can be used for an exterior look, beautiful painting above gray concrete console shows beautifully and works in harmony with sculpture also resting on top of concrete console, natural light flood this space in the entry creating a healthy, relaxed feeling, coral colored roses give nice punch of color to space, simple arrangements of furnishings keep a spacious feeling to entry, pair of black and white bone boxes on concrete console bring a little touch of floor to space. Chris Little photography
Minnesota Private Residence
Minnesota Private Residence
COOK ARCHITECTURAL Design StudioCOOK ARCHITECTURAL Design Studio
http://www.cookarchitectural.com Perched on wooded hilltop, this historical estate home was thoughtfully restored and expanded, addressing the modern needs of a large family and incorporating the unique style of its owners. The design is teeming with custom details including a porte cochère and fox head rain spouts, providing references to the historical narrative of the site’s long history.
East Lakeview Historic Rowhouse Renovation
East Lakeview Historic Rowhouse Renovation
Dan Rak DesignDan Rak Design
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Chicago with black walls, a single front door, a glass front door, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Mosman Residence
Mosman Residence
Stritt Design & Construction Pty LtdStritt Design & Construction Pty Ltd
Traditional coastal Hamptons style home designed and built by Stritt Design and Construction. The front porch features a navy front door with glass sidelights, brass door hardware and a black and white patterned floor tile.
East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017
East Grand Rapids Farmhouse- Parade 2017
Kenowa BuildersKenowa Builders
Stoffer Photography
This is an example of a large classic boot room in Grand Rapids with white walls, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Entryway
Entryway
Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning DesignerHaus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer
The entryway is a welcoming soft yellow with contrasting black and white tile.
Expansive classic foyer with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, multi-coloured floors, a black front door and feature lighting.
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
A capiz shell chandelier hangs in the double volume front entry hall. This fixture is a show stopper and creates visual interest in this space that is seen from the front door, living room and the upstairs walkway.
St. Paul French Country
St. Paul French Country
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Charlie & Co. Design | Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Landscaping: TOPO | Photography: Gaffer Photography

Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors and Feature Lighting 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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