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A Georgian Cottage
A Georgian Cottage
Andrew Skurman ArchitectsAndrew Skurman Architects
Front entrance framed by Doric columns and a curved pediment above. Photographer: Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a large traditional front door with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Indoor Waterfall
Indoor Waterfall
Earth and Water LLCEarth and Water LLC
Design ideas for a bohemian entrance in San Francisco with beige walls, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Bath Square, Old Portsmouth
Bath Square, Old Portsmouth
Any Old Lights LtdAny Old Lights Ltd
The property is a former boat builder's, which the client named the Mast House, and wanted to renovate in keeping with the history. Desiring a nautical design with industrial tones led the client to Any Old Lights. This Revivals aluminium fresnel lens pendant was the first light purchased for the Mast House, and it informed the remainder of the design.
Standing Out in a Crowd
Standing Out in a Crowd
Picture Perfect HousePicture Perfect House
Picture Perfect House
Photo of a classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Tracy Smith LWP Advisory - Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Tracy Smith LWP Advisory - Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Wilson LightingWilson Lighting
Nichole Kennelly Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rural boot room in Kansas City with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and multi-coloured floors.
Modern Tudor
Modern Tudor
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Four mudroom lockers with shaker cabinets and polished chromed hardware. Cement Tile in a fun design by the garage.
Inspiration for an expansive modern boot room in Indianapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Rear Entry Coat Room Back
Rear Entry Coat Room Back
New Century Design Inc.New Century Design Inc.
Photo of a large boot room in Calgary with white walls, terrazzo flooring, multi-coloured floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Mudroom
Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Mudroom
Great Rooms Building GroupGreat Rooms Building Group
Photo of a large farmhouse boot room in Chicago with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Entrance Hall - Staircase Detail
Entrance Hall - Staircase Detail
LLI DesignLLI Design
Although the existing entrance hallway was a good size it lacked character. To address this the stained glass in the fan light window above the front door and side window was reinstated, in a bespoke design, bringing light, colour and texture into the hallway. The original tiled floor had long been removed so a period style crisp black and white tile with a border pattern was specified. This immediately visually increased the size and lightness of the hall area. Nigel Tyas were commissioned to produce a dramatic copper and glass pendant light in the stairwell that hung from the top floor ceiling down to the ground floor, giving a visual connection and really creating a wow factor.
Mind your Manor!
Mind your Manor!
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Toronto with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Aubrey
Aubrey
Tracie Butler Interior DesignTracie Butler Interior Design
Traditional foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, marble flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Market Building Penthouse
Market Building Penthouse
LOVE INTERIORSLOVE INTERIORS
Inspiration for an eclectic entrance in Surrey with beige walls and multi-coloured floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Svetlana Hanzyy DesignSvetlana Hanzyy Design
Arched brick ceiling
Inspiration for a medium sized country entrance in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
Painting For YouPainting For You
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
New Vernon Custom Home
New Vernon Custom Home
Signature Home BuildersSignature Home Builders
Photo of a traditional entrance in New York with white walls and multi-coloured floors.
Urban Farmhouse
Urban Farmhouse
DC Fine Homes Inc.DC Fine Homes Inc.
DC Fine Homes Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized rural boot room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
"Белые ночи"
"Белые ночи"
Katerina AverkinaKaterina Averkina
Катерина Аверкина и студия "Однушечка"
Inspiration for a traditional hallway in Moscow with white walls and multi-coloured floors.
Квартира на ул. Варшавская.
Квартира на ул. Варшавская.
Andrei Belimov-GushchinAndrei Belimov-Gushchin
Андрей Белимов-Гущин
Inspiration for a vintage hallway in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Квартира для молодой девушки в Рассказово
Квартира для молодой девушки в Рассказово
Наталья ШирокорадНаталья Широкорад
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Moscow with green walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Прихожая и фрагмент коридора
Прихожая и фрагмент коридора
Фотограф Михаил Поморцев / Pro.FotoФотограф Михаил Поморцев / Pro.Foto
Во время планировки был убран большой шкаф с антресолями в коридоре, а вместо него сделали удобную кладовку с раздвижной дверью. На жардиньерке — скульптура Андрея Антонова «Торс» (авторская копия, бронза)

Entrance with Multi-coloured 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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