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

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President's House Goes from Outdated to Fabulous
President's House Goes from Outdated to Fabulous
Beco Kitchens and BathsBeco Kitchens and Baths
The room that gets talked about the most is the mudroom. With two active teenagers and a busy lifestyle, organization is key. Every member of the family has his or her own spot and can easily find his or her outerwear, shoes, or athletic equipment. Having the custom made oak bench makes changing foot gear easier. The porcelain tile is easy to maintain. Photo by Bill Cartledge
Brentwood Addition/Remodel + Pool
Brentwood Addition/Remodel + Pool
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
Friend's entry to the pool and home addition. Interiors: Marcia Leach Design Cabinetry: Barber Cabinet Company Contractor: Andrew Thompson Construction Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Cheerful Open Concept Kitchen, Millburn, NJ
Cheerful Open Concept Kitchen, Millburn, NJ
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Life has many stages, we move in and life takes over…we may have made some updates or moved into a turn-key house either way… life takes over and suddenly we have lived in the same house for 15, 20 years… even the upgrades made over the years are tired and it is time to either do a total refresh or move on and let someone else give it their touch. This couple decided to stay and make it their forever home, and go to house for gatherings and holidays. Woodharbor Sage cabinets for Clawson Cabinets set the tone. In collaboration with Clawson Architects the nearly whole house renovation is a must see.
Bell Avenue
Bell Avenue
Flemming InteriorsFlemming Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Denver with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Welcoming family home
Welcoming family home
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Photo of a small traditional boot room in Burlington with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This spacious mudroom in Scotch Plains, NJ, provided plenty of storage for a growing family. Drawers, locker doors with screen openings and high shelves provided enabled the mudroom to maintain a tidy appearance. Galaxy Construction, In House Photography.
Blackheath House Refurbishment
Blackheath House Refurbishment
Mark Pinney AssociatesMark Pinney Associates
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in London with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Storage-filled Classic Mudroom
Storage-filled Classic Mudroom
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Expansive classic boot room in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
アートな空間をつくり出す都心の家
アートな空間をつくり出す都心の家
UserUser
Modern hallway in Fukuoka with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Квартира на "Динамо"
Квартира на "Динамо"
Юлия ТельноваЮлия Тельнова
Small contemporary hallway in Moscow with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a green front door and grey floors.
The Olympic Hills Home
The Olympic Hills Home
Andrea and Co. DesignAndrea and Co. Design
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Mill Valley Modern Farmhouse
Mill Valley Modern Farmhouse
Love & InteriorsLove & Interiors
Photo of a large classic hallway in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and black floors.
Chicago Lakeview Home
Chicago Lakeview Home
Luxe NestLuxe Nest
Design ideas for a large classic boot room in Chicago with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and black floors.
Camino Real Residence
Camino Real Residence
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
This is an example of a medium sized modern foyer in Tampa with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Medium sized farmhouse boot room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Photo of a small country boot room in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Fairfield Modern Farmhouse
Fairfield Modern Farmhouse
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
This is an example of a small rural boot room in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Прихожая, вид на входную дверь
Прихожая, вид на входную дверь
OH, BOY! Интерьеры с современным характеромOH, BOY! Интерьеры с современным характером
Юрий Гришко
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
RoShamBo at Seabrook
RoShamBo at Seabrook
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
A custom vacation home by Grouparchitect and Hughes Construction. Photographer credit: © 2018 AMF Photography.
Photo of a medium sized nautical boot room in Seattle with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Warm Welcome Mudroom
Warm Welcome Mudroom
Mary NorrisMary Norris
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Boston with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Porcelain Flooring and a Single 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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