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Entrance with Porcelain Flooring and a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Golf Course Contemporary
Golf Course Contemporary
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Herringbone tiled entry
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Burlington with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and wainscoting.
The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
This mud room entry from the garage immediately grabs attention with the dramatic use of rusted steel I beams as shelving to create a warm welcome to this inviting house.
Desert Jewel - Warm Contemporary
Desert Jewel - Warm Contemporary
Kitchens by Good GuysKitchens by Good Guys
As you walk into our Desert Jewel project you start to see the whole transformation. All new porcelain flooring, neutral paint, and the new custom front door. All neutral and a monochromatic color scheme throughout the entire home.
Contemporary Transitional - Entry
Contemporary Transitional - Entry
Sesshu Design Associates, LtdSesshu Design Associates, Ltd
The art and rug in this entry reflect the homeowner's heritage and secondary home, making it a deeply personal space. The rich blues serve as the accent palette throughout the house.
Model Home_Oviedo_Custom
Model Home_Oviedo_Custom
FlooringMasterFlooringMaster
This was created out of 8"x36" Porcelain Wood Planks and 24"x24" Porcelain Tiles.
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Orlando with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Chaucer Project
Chaucer Project
AP WoodworksAP Woodworks
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Vancouver with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, white floors and feature lighting.
Transitional French Country - entry
Transitional French Country - entry
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
The welcoming front entry area features a double arched door, gracious groin ceilings and subtle warmth of Sherwin-Williams "Greek Villa" on the walls.
Villa Burago Rental Property Penthouse 1
Villa Burago Rental Property Penthouse 1
T. Glasco Designs, Inc.T. Glasco Designs, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized coastal hallway in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Walworth Court
Walworth Court
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
Mike Chajecki Photography www.mikechajecki.com
Design ideas for a small traditional front door in Toronto with beige walls, porcelain flooring and a dark wood front door.
Brookfield Midcentury Modern Interior Remodeling
Brookfield Midcentury Modern Interior Remodeling
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
The homeowners transformed their old entry from the garage into an open concept mudroom. With a durable porcelain tile floor, the family doesn't have to worry about the winter months ruining their floor. Plato Prelude custom lockers were designed as a drop zone as the family enters from the garage. Jackets and shoes are now organized. The door to the basement was removed and opened up to allow for a new banister and stained wood railing to match the mudroom cabinetry. Now the mudroom transitions to the kitchen and the front entry allowing the perfect flow for entertaining. Transitioning from a wood floor into a tile foyer can sometimes be too blunt. With this project we added a glass mosaic tile allowing an awesome transition to flow from one material to the other.
Bay Pearl
Bay Pearl
Kirsten Johnstone ArchitectureKirsten Johnstone Architecture
Photo of a large modern hallway in Melbourne with porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Gallatin Foothills Residence
Gallatin Foothills Residence
Brechbuhler ArchitectsBrechbuhler Architects
The Mud Room provides flexible storage for the users. The bench has flexible storage on each side for devices and the tile floors handle the heavy traffic the room endures.
Plantation Neighborhood | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
Plantation Neighborhood | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
Heckard's DoorHeckard's Door
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Miami with porcelain flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Worthington Hills Addition
Worthington Hills Addition
UserUser
Design ideas for a large classic boot room in Columbus with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
1926 Elmslie Home Renovation
1926 Elmslie Home Renovation
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Michael's Photography - Locker storage and bench made by Westwind Woodworkers.
Photo of a traditional boot room in Minneapolis with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Etobicoke
Etobicoke
Alair Homes Forest HillAlair Homes Forest Hill
Dochia Interiors was the Designer on the job
Inspiration for a medium sized modern hallway in Toronto with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Front Doors, interior
Front Doors, interior
Gary Rosard ArchitectGary Rosard Architect
This modern house is a departure from the traditional style of new homes in the area. Stone, stucco, mahogany and glass create a dynamic composition on the exterior. The interior features open spaces and well considered materials and finishes. Energy efficient systems and appliances were employed throughout.
Split Level Entry
Split Level Entry
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
This entry renovation worked entirely within the existing structure of the house. The closet opposite the front door was removed to create more depth physically and visually. Most of the work was done with interior finishes and custom built-ins. The split level residence presented many challenges to design and construction, but the result is a path filled with beautiful details and thoughtful transitions. Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Tanglewood
Tanglewood
M the BuildersM the Builders
This is an example of an expansive classic foyer in Dallas with beige walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Transitional New Constrn. Entry way brown floors w/ dark wood front door
Transitional New Constrn. Entry way brown floors w/ dark wood front door
Cyr Kitchen and BathCyr Kitchen and Bath
This New Construction entry way was designed by Myste from our Windham showroom. This entry way features porcelain tile floor with herringbone pattern and brown color. It also features dark wood front door with design glass front doors and windows. The entry way brings in lots of natural light and it brightens up the area of the house.

Entrance with Porcelain Flooring and a Dark Wood Front Door 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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