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Entrance with Slate Flooring and a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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West Hollywood New house
West Hollywood New house
Chuy's Tile WorksChuy's Tile Works
Blue stone tile in a random pattern. Grout joint is 1/2 inch thick. Matte sealer finish.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Kendrick Hill Interior Shots
Kendrick Hill Interior Shots
Capital Construction IncCapital Construction Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in New York with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Needle Mountains
Needle Mountains
LeGrand Construction, LLCLeGrand Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic foyer in Orange County with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Stone Farmhouse Renovation
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized rural boot room in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel in Duxbury
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel in Duxbury
Woodland BuildersWoodland Builders
Kitchen and mudroom remodel by Woodland Contracting in Duxbury, MA.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Chuckanut Mountain Addition
Chuckanut Mountain Addition
Highline ConstructionHighline Construction
Large modern foyer in Seattle with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Cape Cod Barrel Vault
Cape Cod Barrel Vault
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Custom designed barrel vault hallway from entry foyer with warm white wood treatment, custom display and storage cabinetry under stairs. Custom wide plank flooring and walls in a pale warm buttercup yellow. Green slate floors. White stairwell with wide plank pine floors. Stan Tenpenny, construction, Dina Pielaet, photo
Entheogenic Design
Entheogenic Design
The Vrindavan ProjectThe Vrindavan Project
#thevrindavanproject ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com thevrindavanproject@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/The.Vrindavan.Project
Complete Home remodel
Complete Home remodel
Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.
Photo of a small classic entrance in Boston with slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Utah Modern Farmhouse Home
Utah Modern Farmhouse Home
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Modern Farmhouse Designed Mudroom Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
Lake House
Lake House
Carolina TimberworksCarolina Timberworks
Douglas Fir © Carolina Timberworks
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic front door in Charlotte with green walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
MCM Look / Blending Materials
MCM Look / Blending Materials
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
photo by Jeffery Edward Tryon
Inspiration for a small midcentury front door in Philadelphia with white walls, slate flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and a drop ceiling.
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Mid Century Modern Remodel
Chuckanut BuildersChuckanut Builders
This mid century modern entry is welcoming and minimal. It is also the perfect example of the simplicity and beauty of the entire home.
Small retro front door in Seattle with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
The Timberframe
The Timberframe
Nash and Associates ArchitectsNash and Associates Architects
Rustic foyer in Seattle with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Wilson Bay Getaway
Wilson Bay Getaway
Baratto Brothers ConstructionBaratto Brothers Construction
Rick Hammer
Medium sized rustic front door in Minneapolis with slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Wellesley Home remodel
Wellesley Home remodel
Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.Phillip F Gaudette Construction Co.
WGD Real Estate Photography
Photo of a small traditional front door in Boston with slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
The Cliffs at Mountain Park: Private Residence
The Cliffs at Mountain Park: Private Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
The design of this refined mountain home is rooted in its natural surroundings. Boasting a color palette of subtle earthy grays and browns, the home is filled with natural textures balanced with sophisticated finishes and fixtures. The open floorplan ensures visibility throughout the home, preserving the fantastic views from all angles. Furnishings are of clean lines with comfortable, textured fabrics. Contemporary accents are paired with vintage and rustic accessories. To achieve the LEED for Homes Silver rating, the home includes such green features as solar thermal water heating, solar shading, low-e clad windows, Energy Star appliances, and native plant and wildlife habitat. All photos taken by Rachael Boling Photography
Martha's Vineyard Modern Barn Mudroom
Martha's Vineyard Modern Barn Mudroom
Kathleen Walsh Interiors, LLCKathleen Walsh Interiors, LLC
A mudroom entry with a place for everything. Photo by Eric Roth Architecture and cabinetry design by Hutker Architects
Design ideas for a small farmhouse boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and black floors.
Extension in Mount Martha
Extension in Mount Martha
Bay Vista DesignBay Vista Design
This is an example of a medium sized modern vestibule in Melbourne with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Overlook
Overlook
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Medium sized classic front door in San Francisco with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Entrance with Slate Flooring and a Light Wood 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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