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Entrance with Slate Flooring and Tongue and Groove Walls Ideas and Designs

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Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home
Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
architectural digest, classic design, cool new york homes, cottage core. country home, florals, french country, historic home, pale pink, vintage home, vintage style
SD Modern
SD Modern
aaNovoaaNovo
Design ideas for a medium sized modern boot room in Indianapolis with slate flooring, a single front door and tongue and groove walls.
Stately Colonial
Stately Colonial
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Boston with blue walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and tongue and groove walls.
The Ranch Project
The Ranch Project
GLDESIGNGLDESIGN
Design ideas for a large nautical front door in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a white front door, beige floors and tongue and groove walls.
Modern Rustic Interiors
Modern Rustic Interiors
Raashi DesignRaashi Design
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and tongue and groove walls.
Gem Retreat Chalet
Gem Retreat Chalet
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
Custom Ski-Up bootroom with benches, lockers, ski racks, laundry, dog wash station, and powder room offers a versatile space perfect for storing gear and keeping the home organized. Unique custom millwork makes this bootroom beautiful as well as functional.
Jack Creek Bunkhouse
Jack Creek Bunkhouse
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
Design ideas for a rustic foyer in Other with a single front door, a medium wood front door, slate flooring, exposed beams and tongue and groove walls.
Great Falls Remodel
Great Falls Remodel
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Great Falls Remodel
Inspiration for a small contemporary boot room in DC Metro with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
6-Panel Door with Satin Nickel Inlay
6-Panel Door with Satin Nickel Inlay
Tri-Supply CompanyTri-Supply Company
Fiberglass Cherrywood door by Jeld-Wen in Espresso
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Austin with red walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
Mud Room
Mud Room
CS Thomas ConstructionCS Thomas Construction
Slate floor, mahogany door, vertical shiplap walls, custom lockers and bench seat.
Design ideas for a boot room in Other with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Light & Bright Family Home
Light & Bright Family Home
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Photos by Brice Ferre
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Vancouver with slate flooring, black floors and tongue and groove walls.
Cameron Home
Cameron Home
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Photos by Brice Ferre
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Vancouver with slate flooring, black floors and tongue and groove walls.
早見の家
早見の家
HAN環境・建築設計事務所HAN環境・建築設計事務所
Design ideas for an entrance in Tokyo with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
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.
Original Stone House
Original Stone House
Belinda Kelly Interior DesignBelinda Kelly Interior Design
Modern farmhouse entryway leads to a warm inviting living room.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse hallway in Other with a black front door, white walls, slate flooring, multi-coloured floors and tongue and groove walls.
天遥かな家
天遥かな家
西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
Modern front door with tongue and groove walls, brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, black floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Modern Farm House
Modern Farm House
Pillar & Perch: Architects + BuildersPillar & Perch: Architects + Builders
Cubbies and hooks and rear stair.
Inspiration for a large rural hallway in Other with slate flooring, a sliding front door, a blue front door, black floors and tongue and groove walls.
Orleans
Orleans
Ashley Bradford InteriorsAshley Bradford Interiors
Design ideas for an entrance in Boston with slate flooring and tongue and groove walls.
Coastal Maine New Construction
Coastal Maine New Construction
Erin Forrey DesignErin Forrey Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional vestibule in Portland Maine with blue walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
SD Modern
SD Modern
aaNovoaaNovo
This is an example of a medium sized modern boot room in Indianapolis with slate flooring, a single front door and tongue and groove walls.

Entrance with Slate Flooring and Tongue and Groove Walls 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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