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Entrance with Plywood Flooring and Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Otter Tail Hunting Lodge
Otter Tail Hunting Lodge
David Heide Design StudioDavid Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Minneapolis with slate flooring and a medium wood front door.
Great Northern Lodge
Great Northern Lodge
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Gibeon Photography
Rustic foyer in Other with slate flooring, grey floors and grey walls.
Modern West Coast Living
Modern West Coast Living
Kitchen Art DesignKitchen Art Design
This quaint nook was turned into the perfect place to incorporate some much needed storage. Featuring a soft white shaker door blending into the matching white walls keeps it nice and bright.
Snowpeaks Lodge
Snowpeaks Lodge
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
A well designed ski in bootroom with custom millwork. Wormwood benches, glove dryer, boot dryer, and custom equipment racks make this bootroom beautiful and functional.
猫と暮らす中庭のある家
猫と暮らす中庭のある家
猫と建築社猫と建築社
「曲線が好き」という施主のリクエストに応え、玄関を入った正面の壁を曲面にし、その壁に合わせて小さな飾り棚を作った。 その壁の奥には大容量のシューズクローク。靴だけでなくベビーカーなど様々なものを収納出来る。 家族の靴や外套などは全てここに収納出来るので玄関は常にすっきりと保つことが出来る。 ブーツなどを履く時に便利なベンチも設置した。
Wellfleet Entryway
Wellfleet Entryway
The Tilery at Tree's PlaceThe Tilery at Tree's Place
Entryway installation of black, Brazilian Natural Cleft Slate. Custom cut, 4"x16" pieces set in a herringbone pattern with a matching accent border.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic entrance in Boston with grey walls, slate flooring and black floors.
Shooting Star- 47
Shooting Star- 47
KAM DesignsKAM Designs
Photo of a rustic boot room in Other with slate flooring.
Refined Kitchen Expansion
Refined Kitchen Expansion
Vine Street DesignVine Street Design
Kaskel Photo
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, slate flooring and black floors.
Ceilings
Ceilings
Eberhard Architects LLCEberhard Architects LLC
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Cleveland with white walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Bearfoot Chalet
Bearfoot Chalet
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
Custom boot room with storage cabinets and boot/glove dryers.
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in Vancouver with slate flooring and feature lighting.
Auburn Home
Auburn Home
ArchitectronicsArchitectronics
Safe and secure. When someone is at the door, the camera image appears automatically on every Control4 touch screen in the home. The homeowners can also turn on any television in the home to tilt and zoom any camera on the property. When a guest rings the doorbell, the homeowners hear it easily throughout the house speaker system.
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.
Long Beach Entryway
Long Beach Entryway
Kaplan ConstructionKaplan Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, slate flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Home Tour
Home Tour
Acclaim ConstructionAcclaim Construction
Stacey Gingras
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Detroit with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Solid RenovationsSolid Renovations
Paul Cheney
This is an example of a midcentury front door in Charleston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
New World French
New World French
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Front entryway with staircase and dark wood front door; the staircase has dark balusters and treads and white risers, and the front door is arched
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Chicago with grey walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Our Work
Our Work
Masterpiece DoorsMasterpiece Doors
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Atlanta with beige walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
The Point
The Point
Duket Architects PlannersDuket Architects Planners
Located in a neighborhood of older homes, this stone Tudor Cottage is located on a triangular lot at the point of convergence of two tree lined streets. A new garage and addition to the west of the existing house have been shaped and proportioned to conform to the existing home, with its large chimneys and dormered roof. A new three car garage has been designed with an additional large storage and expansion area above, which may be used for future living/play space. Stained cedar garage doors emulate the feel of an older carriage house.
Ski in / Ski out Row House
Ski in / Ski out Row House
MB architecture + designMB architecture + design
Photo of a rustic entrance in Burlington with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Minnetonka Metamorphosis
Minnetonka Metamorphosis
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
Peter VonDeLinde Visuals
This is an example of a medium sized coastal boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Plywood Flooring and Slate 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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