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Entrance with Porcelain Flooring and a Metal Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Midlothian Custom New Build
Midlothian Custom New Build
Jennifer Stoner InteriorsJennifer Stoner Interiors
The mudroom entry off the garage is expansive and houses a dog washing station, a second laundry for pool towels and muddy athletic clothing. We did gorgeous custom cabinetry in this pretty teal color with the gold decorative metal screening to allow the lockers to breath.
Traditional Kitchen with Red Island
Traditional Kitchen with Red Island
MJA Design, Inc.MJA Design, Inc.
Photo of a small classic boot room in DC Metro with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Vistancia Home Furnishing
Vistancia Home Furnishing
Design Outside the LinesDesign Outside the Lines
Expansive contemporary foyer in Phoenix with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Прихожая и гардероб
Прихожая и гардероб
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Exterior & Interior Doors
Exterior & Interior Doors
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Inspiration for a large victorian hallway in New York with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and yellow floors.
Hollywood Hills Hideaway
Hollywood Hills Hideaway
Black Lacquer DesignBlack Lacquer Design
Photo by Mary Costa
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Hill Country Neo-Prairie
Hill Country Neo-Prairie
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
Four Walls Photography
Design ideas for an expansive classic front door in Austin with a double front door, a metal front door, white walls, porcelain flooring and white floors.
Lake Travis Retreat
Lake Travis Retreat
Dick Clark + AssociatesDick Clark + Associates
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Austin with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Colts Neck Residence
Colts Neck Residence
House of Style & DesignHouse of Style & Design
Photo of a large traditional foyer in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
20t St Foyer Entrance
20t St Foyer Entrance
Luxe Design GroupLuxe Design Group
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Phoenix with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Hewko Residence
Hewko Residence
Louise Stapleton InteriorsLouise Stapleton Interiors
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Orlando with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and white floors.
Custom Wheelchair Accessible Home
Custom Wheelchair Accessible Home
Tundra HomesTundra Homes
Large contemporary front door in Other with porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Steel Sliding Doors
Steel Sliding Doors
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
A contemporary home entry with steel front doors. Looking into the foyer, and on beyond to the dining area. A chandelier made with paper clips over the natural stone dining table. The foyer has a silver leather tufted sofa, and the chairs in the dining room are also upholstered in silver. Modern Home Interiors and Exteriors, featuring clean lines, textures, colors and simple design with floor to ceiling windows. Hardwood, slate, and porcelain floors, all natural materials that give a sense of warmth throughout the spaces. Some homes have steel exposed beams and monolith concrete and galvanized steel walls to give a sense of weight and coolness in these very hot, sunny Southern California locations. Kitchens feature built in appliances, and glass backsplashes. Living rooms have contemporary style fireplaces and custom upholstery for the most comfort. Bedroom headboards are upholstered, with most master bedrooms having modern wall fireplaces surounded by large porcelain tiles. Project Locations: Ojai, Santa Barbara, Westlake, California. Projects designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. photo by Peter Malinowski
Perkins Project
Perkins Project
Ironman Doors LLCIronman Doors LLC
an abundance of lighting creates a warm and inviting entry
Large hallway in Phoenix with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Arrowhead Remodel
Arrowhead Remodel
Berglund ArchitectsBerglund Architects
Ric Stovall
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Denver with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Hammock Model
Hammock Model
A.D.S. DesignsA.D.S. Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Orlando with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Berkeley Homes, Ebury Square, Belgravia, London
Berkeley Homes, Ebury Square, Belgravia, London
DRU FiresDRU Fires
Peter Webb
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in London with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Penthouse 2 at Trump Hollywood
Penthouse 2 at Trump Hollywood
Natalia Neverko DesignNatalia Neverko Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Miami with porcelain flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and metallic walls.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This mudroom off the new back entry opens to the dining room and kitchen beyond. Ample bench seating, cubbies, wall hooks and cabinets provide plenty of storage for this busy Maplewood family. The blue of the floor tile and bench upholstery are echoed throughout the first floor remodel into the kitchen and powder room. AMA Construction, Laura Molina Design, In House Photography.
Porcelain Tile
Porcelain Tile
Inside Design Carpet One Floor & HomeInside Design Carpet One Floor & Home
Mannington Porcelain TIle: Garda
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Seattle with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.

Entrance with Porcelain Flooring and a Metal 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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