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Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized
Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Medium sized retro foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Somerset Renovation
Somerset Renovation
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Photo of a large midcentury foyer in DC Metro with a double front door, grey walls, slate flooring, a red front door and grey floors.
Exterior Breezeway
Exterior Breezeway
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Tuscan columns, clearstory glass and 12-lite windows and doors, enhance the breezeway conencting the house to the home.
Large classic entrance in Other with white walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Hammett
Hammett
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Design ideas for a rustic foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Montclair Mud Room
Montclair Mud Room
G&L and Sons RenovationsG&L and Sons Renovations
Inspiration for a large classic boot room in Newark with slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and grey walls.
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.
Dutch Door Mudroom Entry
Dutch Door Mudroom Entry
Mackin ArchitectsMackin Architects
The mudroom entry features an arched Dutch Door, back stairs, and bluestone floor.
Photo of a large traditional foyer in New York with white walls, slate flooring, a white front door, grey floors and a stable front door.
Chevy Chase Renovation
Chevy Chase Renovation
Sarah Hayes DesignSarah Hayes Design
Clean & inviting mudroom entry space with ample storage , shiplap walls and crisp herringbone floors.
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in DC Metro with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Century Lane Kitchen Remodel
Century Lane Kitchen Remodel
Thorson Restoration & ConstructionThorson Restoration & Construction
Photo of a small classic boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Hillside Connection
Hillside Connection
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Burlington with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, grey floors and a wood ceiling.
Classic Farmhouse with a Flair
Classic Farmhouse with a Flair
Silver Leaf Construction & RenovationSilver Leaf Construction & Renovation
Photo of a small farmhouse boot room in Chicago with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, grey floors and panelled walls.
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.
Mississauga Custom Home
Mississauga Custom Home
HARRISON FAE DESIGNHARRISON FAE DESIGN
Large contemporary boot room in Toronto with white walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Lincoln
Lincoln
Bunker WorkshopBunker Workshop
Matt Delphenich
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, grey floors and a glass front door.
Beachside
Beachside
K V DesignsK V Designs
Inspiration for a large beach style front door in Bridgeport with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
New Barn
New Barn
Pinemar, IncPinemar, Inc
Jeffrey Totaro Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder.
Medium sized country boot room in Philadelphia with beige walls, a stable front door, slate flooring and grey floors.
Bench and coat rack off Entry
Bench and coat rack off Entry
Corinne Brown ASID, Inc., dba Brown Design GroupCorinne Brown ASID, Inc., dba Brown Design Group
A sturdy bench with room for boots underneath and a simple coat rack on the wall are important elements when guests come in fromthe snow. Heat matt under the slate makes the transition out of shoes much more comfortable. Interior Design by Amy Callanan of BDG Photo by Joanna Forsythe Contractor John Hooper
Multi-Room Custom Cabinetry With Beaded Inset & Full Overlay
Multi-Room Custom Cabinetry With Beaded Inset & Full Overlay
MK Designs LLCMK Designs LLC
Mud room area with individual areas for coats, hats and storage. White painted shaker style with beaded back panels and cup pulls. Dervin Witmer, www.witmerphotography.com
Sentry Hill Project
Sentry Hill Project
Stoney Brook LandscapingStoney Brook Landscaping
Gravel driveway, stone walkways, patio, and stone stairs.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Portland Maine with white walls, a double front door, a glass front door, slate flooring and grey floors.
Woodside Ave.
Woodside Ave.
area design, llc.area design, llc.
DWL Photography
Photo of a large modern boot room in Salt Lake City with slate flooring and grey floors.

Entrance with Slate Flooring and Grey Floors 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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