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Entrance with Limestone Flooring and Terracotta Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse Views
Farmhouse Views
Artisans of DevizesArtisans of Devizes
This Jersey farmhouse, with sea views and rolling landscapes has been lovingly extended and renovated by Todhunter Earle who wanted to retain the character and atmosphere of the original building. The result is full of charm and features Randolph Limestone with bespoke elements. Photographer: Ray Main
Spicewood Remodel
Spicewood Remodel
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
Traditional entrance in Austin with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
West Seattle Craftsman
West Seattle Craftsman
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Bohemian-style foyer in Craftsman home
Medium sized bohemian foyer in Seattle with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door, yellow floors and wainscoting.
Terrell Hills Mid Century Modern Project
Terrell Hills Mid Century Modern Project
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
The kitchen sink is uniquely positioned to overlook the home’s former atrium and is bathed in natural light from a modern cupola above. The original floorplan featured an enclosed glass atrium that was filled with plants where the current stairwell is located. The former atrium featured a large tree growing through it and reaching to the sky above. At some point in the home’s history, the atrium was opened up and the glass and tree were removed to make way for the stairs to the floor below. The basement floor below is adjacent to the cave under the home. You can climb into the cave through a door in the home’s mechanical room. I can safely say that I have never designed another home that had an atrium and a cave. Did I mention that this home is very special?
Classic Beauty in Rye
Classic Beauty in Rye
JWH Design and Cabinetry LLCJWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
This side entry is most-used in this busy family home with 4 kids, lots of visitors and a big dog . Re-arranging the space to include an open center Mudroom area, with elbow room for all, was the key. Kids' PR on the left, walk-in pantry next to the Kitchen, and a double door coat closet add to the functional storage. Space planning and cabinetry: Jennifer Howard, JWH Cabinet Installation: JWH Construction Management Photography: Tim Lenz.
Andalusian Hilltop Estate
Andalusian Hilltop Estate
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Grand entry with stairway Photography: Jim Bartsch
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Santa Barbara with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and beige floors.
Modern Eclectic Family Home
Modern Eclectic Family Home
BUILT Design CollectiveBUILT Design Collective
photo credit: Haris Kenjar
Modern entrance in Albuquerque with white walls, terracotta flooring and blue floors.
#SmithBarrow
#SmithBarrow
Ember & BruneEmber & Brune
Photo by Carolina Mariana Rodríguez, http://carolinamariana.com
Design ideas for a farmhouse boot room in Chicago with white walls, terracotta flooring and red floors.
Rose Lane New
Rose Lane New
Mel McDaniel DesignMel McDaniel Design
Large classic boot room in Philadelphia with white walls and terracotta flooring.
Val David Country Home
Val David Country Home
Laura Sehn Design GroupLaura Sehn Design Group
General Contractor: Irontree Construction; Photographer: Camil Tang
Inspiration for a small scandi vestibule in Montreal with white walls, limestone flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Bellairs Apartments, Guildford
Bellairs Apartments, Guildford
Urban Green DevelopmentsUrban Green Developments
Photo of a medium sized victorian vestibule in Surrey with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Rose Ave Library
Rose Ave Library
Soda Pop Design Inc.Soda Pop Design Inc.
Custom design by Cynthia Soda of Soda Pop Design Inc.
Small classic boot room in Toronto with grey walls, a single front door and limestone flooring.
MANHATTAN AVE
MANHATTAN AVE
Scala Construction Inc.Scala Construction Inc.
Catherine Tighe
Photo of a medium sized nautical foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 1
CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 1
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
The front light well and side entrance to the kitchen... Photographer: Rachael Smith
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary boot room in London with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Woodside Residence
Woodside Residence
Coddington DesignCoddington Design
The entry features a custom bench designed by Coddington Design (a chic place to store shoes), and crystal drop sconces with custom grey silk lampshades. Photo: Caren Alpert
Beach Cottage
Beach Cottage
Noelle InteriorsNoelle Interiors
Photo of a medium sized nautical front door in Los Angeles with a stable front door, a blue front door, white walls and limestone flooring.
New Traditional Family Residence
New Traditional Family Residence
Molly Quinn DesignMolly Quinn Design
Fabulous galley style Mud Room featuring custom built in cabinetry painted in a Gustavian gray and fitted with iron pulls. A limestone floor, vintage style pendant lights and an antique rug infuse old world charm into this new construction space. Interior Design: Molly Quinn Design Architect: Hackley & Associates Builder: Homes by James
Homer Clifton Oatman, AIA
Homer Clifton Oatman, AIA
Homer Oatman, AIAHomer Oatman, AIA
Photo by Misha Bruk Front Entry Detail
Mediterranean front door in Orange County with terracotta flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Horse Country Home
Horse Country Home
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photographer:Rob Karosis
Photo of a boot room in New York with terracotta flooring.
Entry Sitting Area
Entry Sitting Area
Carter Kay InteriorsCarter Kay Interiors
Photo Credit - Emily Followill
Nautical entrance in Atlanta with terracotta flooring.

Entrance with Limestone Flooring and Terracotta 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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