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Entrance with Red Walls and Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Highrise Entry - Elevator Lobby
Highrise Entry - Elevator Lobby
Susan Jay DesignSusan Jay Design
Eric Schappert
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Los Angeles with red walls, marble flooring and white floors.
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Лена ЗуфароваЛена Зуфарова
Entrance in Moscow with red walls, marble flooring and a coffered ceiling.
Monte Sereno Mediterranean
Monte Sereno Mediterranean
Chateau Construction CompanyChateau Construction Company
Photo by Spencer Kent
Inspiration for a large mediterranean foyer in San Francisco with red walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Upper East Side Residence, New York
Upper East Side Residence, New York
Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLCKenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC
Paul Johnson Photography
Photo of a large traditional foyer in New York with red walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Katy Dramatic
Katy Dramatic
The Design FirmThe Design Firm
The Design Firm
This is an example of a traditional foyer in Houston with red walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Lake Shore Drive Luxury Condo
Lake Shore Drive Luxury Condo
Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.
This foyer was the greeting to a luxury condo which was the home to a family of 4 as well as a place to entertain business associates. Our client requeted timeless design with Asian antiques and contemporary art. WE worked together from the construction of 2 condo units into one home. Extensive mill work maximized storage.This beautiful chandelier was imported from France. Kaskel
Dreamcoast Office
Dreamcoast Office
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
Design ideas for a rustic front door in Tampa with red walls, marble flooring, a double front door, brown floors and brick walls.
Affittasi! | 60mq
Affittasi! | 60mq
Emanuela TerrileEmanuela Terrile
L'ingresso.
Small contemporary foyer in Milan with red walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a red front door and multi-coloured floors.
Chinnoisery Inner City
Chinnoisery Inner City
Patricia Conner DesignPatricia Conner Design
This inner city, heritage home front entry overlooks the city. Expansive windows original to the entry, Crema Marfil and Nero Marquina mosaic marble tile floors nod to the age and character of the home. The red walls, gold glazed ceiling, McGuire bench, antique chest, side tables and bronze Buddah head make this spacious entry warm and welcoming. Photographer: Michael Conner
Bradbrook House
Bradbrook House
Granit Architects + InteriorsGranit Architects + Interiors
Photo Credit - Andrew Beasley
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in London with red walls, marble flooring, a single front door and white floors.
East End Ave Apartment
East End Ave Apartment
David Estreich ArchitectsDavid Estreich Architects
A large scaled foyer with an elegant marble floor sets the tone and color scheme for the public spaces of the apartment. Two diagonally opposed curved walls form the foyer's rotunda-shape and introduce the theme of diagonal movement which leads one to the living room. To either side of the foyer are the doorways to the bedrooms on one side and the kitchen on the other.
Beekman Place Residence
Beekman Place Residence
Studio-FichandlerStudio-Fichandler
This is an example of a small traditional hallway in New York with red walls and marble flooring.
квартира на Якиманке
квартира на Якиманке
Design Interior ProjectDesign Interior Project
автор: Михаил Ганевич
This is an example of a large classic vestibule in Moscow with red walls, marble flooring and beige floors.
Turnberry Place Condo
Turnberry Place Condo
Skybox Paint & DecorSkybox Paint & Decor
This "before" photo shows the formerly dark colors throughout the condo.
This is an example of a medium sized retro entrance in Las Vegas with red walls, marble flooring and beige floors.
House in Zakarpatsy region
House in Zakarpatsy region
Archidea / Studio13Archidea / Studio13
This is an example of a medium sized victorian front door in Other with red walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Art Collector's Chappaqua House
Art Collector's Chappaqua House
Gail Green InteriorsGail Green Interiors
A view from the sunken living room back to the foyer. A decorative artist was commissioned to paint the rhythmically patterned wall, and painted frieze around the circular skylight. Authentic Josef Hoffmann table and chairs form a welcoming vignette.
Art Collector's Chappaqua House
Art Collector's Chappaqua House
Gail Green InteriorsGail Green Interiors
In the foyer, a vignette of authentic Josef Hoffmann furniture is arrayed under the oversized circular skylight. A decorative artist was commissioned to paint the rhythmically patterned wall, and painted frieze around the skylight. view from the sunken living room back to the foyer. A decorative artist was commissioned to paint the rhythmically patterned wall, and painted frieze around the circular skylight. Authentic Josef Hoffmann table and chairs form a welcoming vignette.
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Лена ЗуфароваЛена Зуфарова
This is an example of a retro entrance in Moscow with red walls, marble flooring and a coffered ceiling.
Dreamcoast Office
Dreamcoast Office
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
Rustic front door in Tampa with red walls, marble flooring, a double front door, brown floors and brick walls.

Entrance with Red Walls and Marble 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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