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Reinvented Farmhouse
Reinvented Farmhouse
MB architecture + designMB architecture + design
Inspiration for a medium sized country boot room in Burlington with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
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.
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Portland Maine with a single front door, white walls and slate flooring.
White Exterior Natural Stone Veneer
White Exterior Natural Stone Veneer
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Daco Real Stone Veneers is the perfect solution for updating your exterior by adding the timeless beauty of natural stone that is as easy to use as tile
Aspen Alps Condominium Remodel
Aspen Alps Condominium Remodel
Menendez Architects PCMenendez Architects PC
Emily Minton Redfield Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Denver with white walls and travertine flooring.
Front Entry
Front Entry
De Mattei ConstructionDe Mattei Construction
The front door entry is covered by a wooden framework to let in light and provide a point of interest.
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in San Francisco with travertine flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Show Ghost Chalet
Show Ghost Chalet
ToadnWillowToadnWillow
Laura Mettler
Large rustic front door in Other with grey walls, slate flooring, a double 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. Custom white painted single 20 lite over 12 panel door with 22 lite sidelites
New Construction - Bernardo Trails, CA
New Construction - Bernardo Trails, CA
Dawson Design GroupDawson Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in San Diego with travertine flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
foyer
foyer
Jaffa Group Design BuildJaffa Group Design Build
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Salt Lake City with a double front door, a glass front door and travertine flooring.
Rustic Canyon New Home
Rustic Canyon New Home
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Karyn Millet Photography
Classic entrance in Los Angeles with slate flooring.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Rob Karosis, Photographer
Photo of a classic boot room in New York with travertine flooring and beige floors.
Woodland Residence Mudroom
Woodland Residence Mudroom
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Photographer: Shelly Harrison
This is an example of a classic boot room in Boston with slate flooring.
My Houzz: Spacious Cottage on the Jersey Shore
My Houzz: Spacious Cottage on the Jersey Shore
Colleen BrettColleen Brett
Colleen Steixner © 2011 Houzz
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Philadelphia with a single front door, a dark wood front door, slate flooring and grey floors.
Mudroom
Mudroom
One Room at a Time, Inc.One Room at a Time, Inc.
The rear entry to this house is visible from a rear porch, and was in need of storage and a decluttering or 'drop-zone' area. The vaulted ceiling updates the traditional feel, enlarges the space, and allows for tall custom locker cabinets topped with a high profile dental crown molding. Shoe drawers keep the floor area clear and adds storage for seasonal and sporting items as well. Stylish, heavy-duty coat hooks allow for hanging of winter coats and heavier items like backpacks.
White Shaker Style Mudroom
White Shaker Style Mudroom
Closet Factory - ColoradoCloset Factory - Colorado
This cottage style mudroom in all white gives ample storage just as you walk in the door. It includes a counter to drop off groceries, a bench with shoe storage below, and multiple large coat hooks for hats, jackets, and handbags. The design also includes deep cabinets to store those unsightly bulk items.
26 Cottonwood Circle, Breckenridge--Entry
26 Cottonwood Circle, Breckenridge--Entry
New West PartnersNew West Partners
Marie-Dominique Verdier
Medium sized rustic foyer in Denver with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Six Light Craftsman Door with two SideLights
Six Light Craftsman Door with two SideLights
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Six Light Plank Craftsman door with two Side Lights and an Arched Transom, made with Knotty Alder and Bevel Glass
Large classic front door in San Francisco with grey walls, slate flooring and a brown front door.
Hardwood Floors & More, Inc.
Hardwood Floors & More, Inc.
Hardwood Floors & MoreHardwood Floors & More
Natural Stone with wood border by Hardwood Floors & More, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional hallway in Atlanta with beige walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in San Francisco with blue walls, slate flooring, a single front door and black floors.

Entrance with Slate Flooring and Travertine Flooring 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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