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Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Cardiff Modern Farmhouse
Cardiff Modern Farmhouse
ProPacific Builders, Inc.ProPacific Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in San Diego with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, exposed beams and brick walls.
マンションリノベーション
マンションリノベーション
トヨダ建設トヨダ建設
マンションリノベーション　Photo:Takumi Ota
Photo of an industrial hallway in Other with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction
Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - New Construction
New Mood Design LLCNew Mood Design LLC
We chose a very dramatic and modern stainless steel door for the front entry. The dark-sky compliant sconces are hand-forged wrought iron. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego
Buck Meadow
Buck Meadow
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
Inspiration for a large modern front door in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Rural Modern
Rural Modern
RNR DesignsRNR Designs
Covered Entry Textures add to simple entry.
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Cleveland with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
コンテンポラリー 玄関
コンテンポラリー 玄関
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in Other with a single front door, a grey front door, multi-coloured walls and concrete flooring.
Redesigning and Rebuilding a Dream
Redesigning and Rebuilding a Dream
Freyenhagen ConstructionFreyenhagen Construction
Daniel sullivan
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Other with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and orange floors.
HAUS5
HAUS5
K2 Signature HomesK2 Signature Homes
"Outside Foyer" Entry, central courtyard.
Large modern foyer in Phoenix with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
DTB House
DTB House
Hulburd DesignHulburd Design
Cesar Rubio
Large modern foyer in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Tarzana Home
Tarzana Home
Arca 3 Design Studio Inc.Arca 3 Design Studio Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front door in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Manini`owali 3
Manini`owali 3
Sunnland ArchitectsSunnland Architects
© Daniel deMoulin/Nourish Media, Inc. - All Rights Reserved
Expansive contemporary front door in Hawaii with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
3201 Sunny Ln Front Entry
3201 Sunny Ln Front Entry
Riverside Homes LLCRiverside Homes LLC
Cedar wood paneled entry way, large storefront glass windows, blue door, extremely cool neon house numbers.
Large modern front door in Austin with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Water Street Electric Lantern by Coppersmith
Water Street Electric Lantern by Coppersmith
French Market LanternsFrench Market Lanterns
Water Street electric Wall Mount Lanterns Coppersmith Antique Copper Finish
Photo of a classic front door in Houston with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, red floors and brick walls.
Modern Home On Lake
Modern Home On Lake
Portes et fenêtres Porto / Porto Windows and DoorsPortes et fenêtres Porto / Porto Windows and Doors
Portes et fenêtres Porto
Photo of a large modern front door in Montreal with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Lottinville Residence
Lottinville Residence
Streamline Design Ltd.Streamline Design Ltd.
Dom Koric Entry into Living Room
Inspiration for a large rustic front door in Vancouver with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
2014 Street of Dreams | American Spirit
2014 Street of Dreams | American Spirit
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Blackstone Edge Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic front door in Portland with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Loft Style [City Living]
Loft Style [City Living]
Inspire QInspire Q
Design ideas for a medium sized urban foyer in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
San Jose - Modern Exterior Recladding
San Jose - Modern Exterior Recladding
Synergy Design DevelopmentSynergy Design Development
This was originally a mission style house that felt outdated and didn't reflect the design aesthetic of the owners. Using a mix of existing stucco and carefully designing an intermixing of a new rain screen system, this house became a fresh and inviting modern home. Photo by Scott DuBose
Wall Coverings - Creating a New Look for Your Space
Wall Coverings - Creating a New Look for Your Space
Alleen Custom Window TreatmentsAlleen Custom Window Treatments
Offering a wide array of Joanne Wall Coverings at Alleen Custom Window Treatment
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with concrete flooring and multi-coloured walls.
New Moon Rising
New Moon Rising
Synthesis Design Inc.Synthesis Design Inc.
Photo of a small retro front door in Vancouver with multi-coloured walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, an orange front door and grey floors.

Entrance with Multi-coloured Walls and Concrete 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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