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Entrance with Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Devine Mudroom
Devine Mudroom
Closet & Storage Concepts - NorwalkCloset & Storage Concepts - Norwalk
Large contemporary entrance in New York with porcelain flooring.
Muirfiled Mudroom
Muirfiled Mudroom
A. Sadowski DesignsA. Sadowski Designs
Photo of a boot room in Minneapolis with porcelain flooring and a single front door.
Dennis Bayview Cape
Dennis Bayview Cape
REEF Cape Cod's Home BuilderREEF Cape Cod's Home Builder
Inspiration for a small nautical foyer in Boston with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California Closets, Santa BarbaraCalifornia Closets, Santa Barbara
Seasonal Storage with Unique "Sand Room"
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Santa Barbara with grey walls and porcelain flooring.
8248 dm2
8248 dm2
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
Adriano Pecchio fotografo. foto dall'ingresso verso la zona giorno e lo studio sulla destra, inclinazione pareti di 45° e porta pivottante a chiusura dello studio
Fantastic Floridian
Fantastic Floridian
Welbilt Custom Homes, Inc.Welbilt Custom Homes, Inc.
Custom Tile inlay for foyer.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in New Orleans with beige walls, porcelain flooring and a double front door.
Belgravia Home
Belgravia Home
Evoke Interior DesignEvoke Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in London with beige walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Прихожая
Прихожая
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Other with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors, a wallpapered ceiling, panelled walls and feature lighting.
Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок
Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок
Kutenkovs projectKutenkovs project
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Novosibirsk with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, black floors and feature lighting.
Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry
Warm & Cozy Mudroom/Laundry
Karen Berkemeyer HomeKaren Berkemeyer Home
Inspiration for a large classic boot room in New York with beige walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Ambler Whole House Renovation
Ambler Whole House Renovation
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Small eclectic foyer in Philadelphia with grey walls, porcelain flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Entrance Doors - Solid Wood Doors - Impact Resistant Doors - Installation
Entrance Doors - Solid Wood Doors - Impact Resistant Doors - Installation
Mastercraft Wood & HardwareMastercraft Wood & Hardware
Distributors & Certified installers of the finest impact wood doors available in the market. Our exterior doors options are not restricted to wood, we are also distributors of fiberglass doors from Plastpro & Therma-tru. We have also a vast selection of brands & custom made interior wood doors that will satisfy the most demanding customers.
Sunriver Custom Vacation Home
Sunriver Custom Vacation Home
Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.
Farmhouse boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Lake Huron Cottage
Lake Huron Cottage
Croma Design Inc.Croma Design Inc.
The casually elegant entry to our sunny and bright lakeside Ontario cottage. Styling: Ann Marie Favot for Style at Home Photography: Donna Griffith for Style at Home
Wrought Iron Steel Front Doors
Wrought Iron Steel Front Doors
Inside and Out Architectural ProductsInside and Out Architectural Products
Our handmade steel doors make a wonderful statement piece for any style of home. They are available in both double and single door configurations, with a curved or flat top. There are 3 separate ‘in-fills’ available for each door type, meaning your door can be totally unique and customized to suit your taste and style of home. Unlike traditional timber doors, steel doors will never bow, twist, crack or require re-painting or staining. They sit inside a matching steel frame and are faster than a timber door to install. The window/ glass sections of the doors are openable and come with removable flyscreens to aid in natural ventilation.
Spiced up Kitchen and 1st floor
Spiced up Kitchen and 1st floor
Built by KruegerBuilt by Krueger
Photo of a medium sized contemporary boot room in Denver with blue walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Cleveland Heights Modern
Cleveland Heights Modern
Payne & Tompkins Design-RenovationsPayne & Tompkins Design-Renovations
Large contemporary foyer in Cleveland with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Royal Palm
Royal Palm
Elan StudioElan Studio
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in New Orleans with beige walls and porcelain flooring.
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.
Mudroom Entry
Mudroom Entry
Kingsley + Ginnodo ArchitectsKingsley + Ginnodo Architects
Leslie Schwartz, Leslie Schwartz Photography, Chicago
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.

Entrance with Porcelain 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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