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Mudroom with cubbies
Mudroom with cubbies
Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.Maple Valley Design Build, Inc.
entry mudroom with coat closet, tiled floor and wood door with side window
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Boston 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
Contemporary New Build
Contemporary New Build
David Curran PhotographerDavid Curran Photographer
David Curran
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Cornwall with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate DoorUpstate Door
Upstate Door makes hand-crafted custom, semi-custom and standard interior and exterior doors from a full array of wood species and MDF materials. Genuine Mahogany, 6-lite over 3 panel shaker style door with V-Grooves
Northpoint Lodge
Northpoint Lodge
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Reclaimed Wood Entry bench
Small rustic hallway in Other with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, grey floors and wood walls.
Woodstock Artist Home Staging
Woodstock Artist Home Staging
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in New York with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door and a light wood front door.
Black Butte Ranch Vacation Home Remodel
Black Butte Ranch Vacation Home Remodel
Deb Seeley Designs LLCDeb Seeley Designs LLC
I wanted a front door with a little contemporary flair, which would allow light to stream in and mimics the trapezoid window which is positioned directly above this door on the second floor. I had them add obscure glass for privacy. The slate floor, will make for easy clean up when the snow comes.
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.
Farmhouse Luxe
Farmhouse Luxe
Blythe InteriorsBlythe Interiors
Photo of a large farmhouse front door in San Diego with a stable front door, a light wood front door, grey walls and slate flooring.
Fairy Lake Retreat
Fairy Lake Retreat
Cassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic LivingCassis Design Studio with Urban Rustic Living
Medium sized rustic front door in Toronto with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Arched Top Full View 8LT
Arched Top Full View 8LT
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GLASS: Clear Beveled Low E TIMBER: Mahogany DOUBLE DOOR: 5'0", 5'4", 6'0" x 8'0" x 1 3/4" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Tampa with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
High CountryCollection Oconee TDL 6LT 6/8 DSA Doors
High CountryCollection Oconee TDL 6LT 6/8 DSA Doors
US Door & More IncUS Door & More Inc
GLASS: Clear Beveled Low E TIMBER: Knotty Alder SINGLE DOOR: 3'0" x 6'8" x 1 3/4" DOUBLE DOOR: 6'0" x 6'8" x 1 3/4" SIDELIGHTS: 12", 14" TRANSOM: 12", 14" LEAD TIME: 2-3 weeks
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.
Arts and Crafts Project
Arts and Crafts Project
Mel Design BuildMel Design Build
natural materials. pebble, stone cedar fir
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Charlotte with slate flooring, a double 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.
Ramsay Lake Waterfront Home
Ramsay Lake Waterfront Home
Irby HomesIrby Homes
Large exterior wood front door feature four panel glass and full length side lights. Stained to match existing facade of the front of the home. Accented with stone columns and flagstone entry way. Cedar shake grey vinyl siding and black exterior surface mount lights.
Rustic Home Renovation
Rustic Home Renovation
K Squared Builders - Dale KramerK Squared Builders - Dale Kramer
Custom hammered still pickets and brackets compliment the old bar posts and beams. Solid stone was used on the floor, treads and stairs. Holes where drilled through the stone at floor vent locations creating a sleek look.
Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Heights
Marilyn Lewis Design Group, LLCMarilyn Lewis Design Group, LLC
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Salt Lake City with slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Making this Home into a Retreat
Making this Home into a Retreat
R&J Painting LLCR&J Painting LLC
Upon Completion
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in Chicago with green walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, brown floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
休耕地の家
休耕地の家
前見建築計画一級建築士事務所前見建築計画一級建築士事務所
農地転用後の平屋の住まい　Photo by fuminori maemi/FMA
Design ideas for a small modern hallway in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a light wood front door and green floors.

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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