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Entrance with Terrazzo Flooring and Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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Grapevine Modern
Grapevine Modern
Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLCWesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Other with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Muswell Hill Victorian Villa, London N10
Muswell Hill Victorian Villa, London N10
Born & Bred StudioBorn & Bred Studio
Period Entrance Hallway
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in London with green walls, terrazzo flooring, a double front door, a green front door, multi-coloured floors and panelled walls.
Bay Shore
Bay Shore
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
This is an example of a large classic vestibule in Tampa with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Intentional & Elegant Modern Prairie-Style Home in Town & Country, MO
Intentional & Elegant Modern Prairie-Style Home in Town & Country, MO
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
The large, wooden door in this custom mid-century modern inspired home is surrounded by custom stationary picture windows and features a stone flooring.
42 m2 coloré
42 m2 coloré
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
Small contemporary vestibule in Paris with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, multi-coloured floors and a drop ceiling.
Rear Entry Coat Room Back
Rear Entry Coat Room Back
New Century Design Inc.New Century Design Inc.
Photo of a large boot room in Calgary with white walls, terrazzo flooring, multi-coloured floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
St John Street
St John Street
Emil Eve ArchitectsEmil Eve Architects
On entering the apartment, one is brought directly into the library space. This rectangular room is lined entirely in solid European oak joinery, incorporating bookshelves and hidden storage within a precisely calibrated array of vertical and horizontal elements. These establish a calm and welcoming atmosphere to the space. Large format terrazzo tiles pick up the warm oak tones and align with the oak joinery panelling.
Appartamento anni '30 a Roma
Appartamento anni '30 a Roma
STARRYLABSTARRYLAB
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Rome with white walls, terrazzo flooring and multi-coloured floors.
MAISON JULES FERRY
MAISON JULES FERRY
Studio KirawStudio Kiraw
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
Indian Wells Custom Front Doors
Indian Wells Custom Front Doors
Lezlie Trujillo Interior DesignLezlie Trujillo Interior Design
Expansive contemporary foyer in Orange County with beige walls, terrazzo flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
gary david designs
gary david designs
Gary David DesignsGary David Designs
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Miami with beige walls, terrazzo flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Entry with Impact
Entry with Impact
Studio JungStudio Jung
Entry of Balwyn Residence featuring drawing art by Jung Yun of Studio Design. David Band painting on left wall.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a double front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Rénovation en couleurs pour cette maison locative
Rénovation en couleurs pour cette maison locative
Lucie DAVAZELucie DAVAZE
This is an example of a medium sized modern hallway in Other with white walls, terrazzo flooring, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.
Paris Foch
Paris Foch
Anne RistaAnne Rista
crédit photo: Ercole Salinaro
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Paris with black walls, terrazzo flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Cement Terrazzo Restoration
Cement Terrazzo Restoration
Laguna Granite StoneLaguna Granite Stone
Laguna Granite Stone utilized diamond abrasive tools to grind, polish and restore this terrazzo floor and applied a lithium silicate sealant to treat and protect the finished floor.
ingresso posteriore
ingresso posteriore
progettoA2progettoA2
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Milan with terrazzo flooring, a single front door, a green front door and multi-coloured floors.
Milano Ghisolfa
Milano Ghisolfa
Giancarlo Poli Architetto - gpoliworksGiancarlo Poli Architetto - gpoliworks
Small modern entrance in Milan with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a double front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Abitazione privata in Costa Azzurra
Abitazione privata in Costa Azzurra
CANCIAN PAVIMENTICANCIAN PAVIMENTI
In questa raffinata abitazione abbiamo posato un pavimento in Terrazzo alla Veneziana 'arlecchino' con rosone centrale in Mosaico
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in Venice with white walls, terrazzo flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Project Onyx
Project Onyx
Cielo & Oak InteriorsCielo & Oak Interiors
This is an example of a small contemporary front door in Vancouver with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
CASA Mquadro | Un nuovo equilibrio tra pieni e vuotii
CASA Mquadro | Un nuovo equilibrio tra pieni e vuotii
VELZ: architetti ligori zyberaj nuzzoVELZ: architetti ligori zyberaj nuzzo
Il vecchio loggiato ha lasciato spazio ad un piccolo ingresso voltato a crociera e ad un bagno di sevizio.
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Other with pink walls, terrazzo flooring, a double front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Entrance with Terrazzo Flooring and Multi-coloured 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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