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Entrance with Porcelain Flooring and Blue Floors Ideas and Designs

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Modern Lake House
Modern Lake House
Staged For UpsellStaged For Upsell
Modern lake house decorated with warm wood tones and blue accents.
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and blue floors.
Altadena Modern Farmhouse
Altadena Modern Farmhouse
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
This Altadena home is the perfect example of modern farmhouse flair. The powder room flaunts an elegant mirror over a strapping vanity; the butcher block in the kitchen lends warmth and texture; the living room is replete with stunning details like the candle style chandelier, the plaid area rug, and the coral accents; and the master bathroom’s floor is a gorgeous floor tile. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/new-construction-altadena-rustic-modern/
Whimsical Mudroom
Whimsical Mudroom
Right Angle KitchensRight Angle Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized country boot room in Boston with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and blue floors.
Lindenwood Custom
Lindenwood Custom
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Photo of a large midcentury entrance in Austin with porcelain flooring and blue floors.
Charming Guest Cottage
Charming Guest Cottage
Brakefield Design CollectiveBrakefield Design Collective
Small nautical boot room in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, blue floors and tongue and groove walls.
DSDownOnTheCorner
DSDownOnTheCorner
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Picture Perfect home
Large classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring and blue floors.
Sunroom Mudroom
Sunroom Mudroom
Bailey Davol Studio BuildBailey Davol Studio Build
Jamaica Plain, MA -- "Sunroom mudroom." This back entry expansion project transformed a cramped doorway into a welcoming and functional vestibule for this bustling family home.
Женский образ лофта
Женский образ лофта
Dasha UkhlinovaDasha Ukhlinova
Михаил Лоскутов
Photo of a small urban hallway in Toronto with grey walls, porcelain flooring and blue floors.
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.
Pool Bath with Panache
Pool Bath with Panache
Embellishments Design StudioEmbellishments Design Studio
Inspiration for a small beach style entrance in Minneapolis with blue walls, porcelain flooring and blue floors.
Апартаменты в Ялте
Апартаменты в Ялте
Казанцева ТатьянаКазанцева Татьяна
Фото: Андрей Назаров
This is an example of a small beach style entrance in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring and blue floors.
土間空間は見える収納で、使い勝手のよい家に
土間空間は見える収納で、使い勝手のよい家に
株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所
玄関収納のあるテラスハウス　設計：株式会社小木野貴光アトリエ一級建築士事務所 https://www.ogino-a.com/
Small scandinavian hallway in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and blue floors.
Peak Place
Peak Place
GOAT InteriorsGOAT Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, porcelain flooring and blue floors.
Historisches Reihenhaus, Sanierung in Eckernförde
Historisches Reihenhaus, Sanierung in Eckernförde
schulteplanschulteplan
schulteplan/Stefanie Schulte-Architektur, Inga Howe-Photography, Tina Lange-Interior
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi entrance in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and blue floors.
Таунхаус для семьи с двумя детьми, 86 м2
Таунхаус для семьи с двумя детьми, 86 м2
Студия Татьяны АрхиповойСтудия Татьяны Архиповой
Дизайнер интерьера - Татьяна Архипова, фото - Евгений Кулибаба
This is an example of a medium sized hallway in Moscow with yellow walls, porcelain flooring and blue floors.
Classic Transitional Kitchen
Classic Transitional Kitchen
Studio M Kitchen & BathStudio M Kitchen & Bath
This mud room is perfect for a busy family! Between the coat hooks and drawers there's enough storage for everyone. Scott Amundson Photography, LLC
Medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, porcelain flooring and blue floors.
ЖК Ред Сайд - Фото 105 кв.м. Реализованный проект
ЖК Ред Сайд - Фото 105 кв.м. Реализованный проект
Бюро9 - BURO9Бюро9 - BURO9
Дизайн-проект реализован Архитектором-Дизайнером Екатериной Ялалтыновой. Комплектация и декорирование - Бюро9.
Photo of a medium sized traditional vestibule in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, blue floors and panelled walls.
Brooklyn Beauty
Brooklyn Beauty
FatimashrafNYCFatimashrafNYC
Previously closed storage, this front closet was opened up and converted into a minimalist mudroom with mosaic tile floors, white walls, reclaimed scaffolding as shelves, and simple coat hooks.
Fresh Up Your Interior Home Design
Fresh Up Your Interior Home Design
ANT SERVICE CORPORATIONANT SERVICE CORPORATION
Bringing a fabulous collection of new design in Blue Mountain Series, featuring Lattice, Uncertain Gray, Gale Force and 2” triangle matte finish. Buidling a fresh vibe for any spaces
Vancouver Dunbar Traditional Sparkle
Vancouver Dunbar Traditional Sparkle
Tanya Schoenroth DesignTanya Schoenroth Design
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical boot room in Vancouver with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and blue floors.

Entrance with Porcelain Flooring and Blue Floors 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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