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Mount Pleasant Residence
Mount Pleasant Residence
Rush Dixon ArchitectsRush Dixon Architects
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Charleston with slate flooring, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
A Mudroom/Playroom Remodel in Tiverton, RI
A Mudroom/Playroom Remodel in Tiverton, RI
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
Everything in the right place. A light and sun-filled space with customized storage for a busy family. Photography by Aaron Usher III. Styling by Liz Pinto.
Barn Living
Barn Living
Vaughan Building CompanyVaughan Building Company
Barn entry
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Philadelphia with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a black front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Dramatic Family Home
Dramatic Family Home
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. The entryway is enhanced with a stunning blue and white carpet complemented by captivating statement lighting. The carefully curated elements combine to create an inviting and aesthetically pleasing space. --- Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-dramatic-family-home-design
New Windows and Entry Door in Stunning Foyer - Renewal by Andersen Ontario
New Windows and Entry Door in Stunning Foyer - Renewal by Andersen Ontario
Renewal by Andersen TorontoRenewal by Andersen Toronto
Stunning foyer with new entry door and windows we installed. This amazing entryway with exposed beam ceiling and painted brick accent wall looks incredible with these new black windows and gorgeous entry door. Find the perfect doors and windows for your home with Renewal by Andersen of Greater Toronto, serving most of Ontario. . . . . . . . . . . Our windows and doors come in a variety of styles and colors -- Contact Us Today! 844-819-3040
Modern Bohemian Revival
Modern Bohemian Revival
mercer INTERIORmercer INTERIOR
We wallpapered the ceiling and chose an oversized brass light fixture for a subdued drama in the front foyer of our clients' upstate New York lake house.
MCM Look / Blending Materials
MCM Look / Blending Materials
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
photo by Jeffery Edward Tryon
Design ideas for a medium sized retro front door in Philadelphia with white walls, slate flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and a drop ceiling.
American Spirit
American Spirit
Faure Halvorsen ArchitectsFaure Halvorsen Architects
Photo of a large rustic boot room in Other with slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, a wood ceiling, wood walls and brown walls.
MacLean Residence
MacLean Residence
AMD ArchitectureAMD Architecture
Photo of a large modern boot room in Salt Lake City with slate flooring, grey floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Hillside Connection
Hillside Connection
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Medium sized country boot room in Burlington with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and a wood ceiling.
A Retro Lakehouse Remodel
A Retro Lakehouse Remodel
MB Builders and DevelopmentMB Builders and Development
A fun eclectic remodel for our clients on the lake.
Photo of a midcentury foyer in Seattle with slate flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and a wood ceiling.
Menlo Park - Contemporary
Menlo Park - Contemporary
Supple Homes, IncSupple Homes, Inc
This is an example of a contemporary hallway in San Francisco with white walls, a wood ceiling and slate flooring.
North Avenue Bungalow
North Avenue Bungalow
habitare design studio, inc.habitare design studio, inc.
Design ideas for a small contemporary boot room in Other with white walls, a vaulted ceiling, slate flooring and grey floors.
Side Entry: Doylestown, PA
Side Entry: Doylestown, PA
Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc.Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc.
Our Clients came to us with a desire to renovate their home built in 1997, suburban home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The owners wished to create some individuality and transform the exterior side entry point of their home with timeless inspired character and purpose to match their lifestyle. One of the challenges during the preliminary phase of the project was to create a design solution that transformed the side entry of the home, while remaining architecturally proportionate to the existing structure.
Moorings Finishwork
Moorings Finishwork
Lange Custom Builders, Inc.Lange Custom Builders, Inc.
Photo of a large classic vestibule in Other with beige walls, slate flooring, black floors, exposed beams and tongue and groove walls.
Balsam Ridge Chalet
Balsam Ridge Chalet
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
A bright and open entry with beautiful wood doors.
Inspiration for a rustic front door in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Eclectic foyer with slate floor and bright green door
Eclectic foyer with slate floor and bright green door
studio m | designstudio m | design
Simple, bright main entry with 18x18 black slate tile floor, oversized Ikea mirror and whimsical metal and paper accessories. Door paint color is Benjamin Moore Agave.
Garage Addition and Dog Grooming Station
Garage Addition and Dog Grooming Station
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
A custom dog grooming station and mudroom. Photography by Aaron Usher III.
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Providence with grey walls, slate flooring, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Front Entrance For Rustic Home
Front Entrance For Rustic Home
Germania ConstructionGermania Construction
This grand entrance is a beautiful way to welcome your guests and family to your home, complete with unique light fixtures, exposed beams, and stunning flooring.
West Lake Gem
West Lake Gem
Heller Construction, Inc.Heller Construction, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary front door in Other with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, a wood ceiling and brown floors.

Entrance with Slate Flooring and All Types of Ceiling 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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