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Entrance with Porcelain Flooring and Tatami Flooring Ideas and Designs

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E Center St, Alpine
E Center St, Alpine
J2 HomesJ2 Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Montclair - Willow Street Apartments
Montclair - Willow Street Apartments
Debra David Architect LLCDebra David Architect LLC
Front entry hall updated finishes, cement and mosaic tile floor Basil McGregor - General Contractor Front Door Photography - Ryan Damiano
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in New York with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a red front door and black floors.
A Blank Canvas
A Blank Canvas
Anchor BuildersAnchor Builders
The homeowners loved the location of their small Cape Cod home, but they didn't love its limited interior space. A 10' addition along the back of the home and a brand new 2nd story gave them just the space they needed. With a classy monotone exterior and a welcoming front porch, this remodel is a refined example of a transitional style home. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders Photos by Andrea Rugg Photography
Candore Scandinavo e Contaminazione Industrial Vintage
Candore Scandinavo e Contaminazione Industrial Vintage
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Winnetka Swanky
Winnetka Swanky
Jamie Schachtel Design GroupJamie Schachtel Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized modern boot room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
lakeside retreat
lakeside retreat
Paramount WoodworkingParamount Woodworking
Melis Kemp
This is an example of a large classic boot room in Boston with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Mud Room
Mud Room
The Tailored Closet of IndyThe Tailored Closet of Indy
Mud room lockers
Medium sized classic boot room in Indianapolis with brown walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
GABLES ESTATES
GABLES ESTATES
Rosario Salazar Design Inc.Rosario Salazar Design Inc.
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Miami with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Courtyard Residence
Courtyard Residence
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
mudroom, looking through foyer into office. Tom Harris Photography
Photo of a large contemporary boot room in Chicago with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Modern Hilltop Residence
Modern Hilltop Residence
OSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLCOSCAR E. FLORES DESIGN STUDIO, LLC
design by oscar e flores design studio builder mike hollaway homes
This is an example of an expansive modern front door in Austin with white walls, porcelain flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Hampton Creek
Hampton Creek
New Image ConstructionNew Image Construction
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Other with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and porcelain flooring.
Mount Royal
Mount Royal
Cruz Custom HomesCruz Custom Homes
Photography by kate kunz Styling by jaia talisman
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Calgary with beige walls and porcelain flooring.
Custom Storage Solutions
Custom Storage Solutions
California Closets Studio City, CaliforniaCalifornia Closets Studio City, California
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Camino De La Costa
Camino De La Costa
Marengo Morton ArchitectsMarengo Morton Architects
The estate was built by PBS Construction and expertly designed by acclaimed architect Claude Anthony Marengo to seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living with each room allowing for breathtaking views all the way to Mexico.
2016 Grand Rapids Spring Parade of Homes
2016 Grand Rapids Spring Parade of Homes
Kenowa BuildersKenowa Builders
Medium sized classic boot room in Grand Rapids with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Interlachen Kitchen Remodel/Addition
Interlachen Kitchen Remodel/Addition
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Gaffer Photography
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls and porcelain flooring.
San Jose EP
San Jose EP
ANAV-DESIGNANAV-DESIGN
Photo by Arnona Oren
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in San Francisco with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Lincoln Square Residence
Lincoln Square Residence
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
The mudroom runs alongside of the rear patio, linking the kitchen to the original coach house that was on the property. The coach house was converted into a garage and a home theater. The mudroom features ample, easily accessible storage to organize clutter before it has the chance to reach into the rest of the house. Likewise a stacked washer and dryer (which complement those in the main laundry room on the second floor) capture muddy uniforms and the like. Closed cabinets hold additional coat storage, brooms, and cleaning supplies. A frosted glass panel door can close off views to the mudroom from the kitchen.
North Pollard Street House
North Pollard Street House
MK Development & Investment LLCMK Development & Investment LLC
This spacious Mudroom allows for all kinds of storage - cubbies up top, the hooks for hanging jackets/accessories, and the space underneath the bench for tucking away shoes. Built-ins are a great option for customizing your Mudroom when a standard item from a furniture manufacturer just won't do.
Uptown Family Room
Uptown Family Room
Homecorp - Sandy TabacinicHomecorp - Sandy Tabacinic
Design ideas for a medium sized classic vestibule in Dallas with porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, white floors and beige walls.

Entrance with Porcelain Flooring and Tatami 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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