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Entrance with Travertine Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Hopkins
Hopkins
Menendez Architects PCMenendez Architects PC
Several layers of planes and materials create a transition zone from the street to the entry.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Denver with a single front door, a glass front door, travertine flooring and beige walls.
Peoria Perfection with Poolside Oasis
Peoria Perfection with Poolside Oasis
Platinum Realty NetworkPlatinum Realty Network
Soaring ceilings and picture windows allow for endless natural light! Beautiful chandeliers and elegant front door.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean hallway in Phoenix with orange walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Contemporary Craftsman Bungalow
Contemporary Craftsman Bungalow
Bowood HomesBowood Homes
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Calgary with brown walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Montiverdi Estates, West Vancouver- Residential Renovation
Montiverdi Estates, West Vancouver- Residential Renovation
LCI DesignLCI Design
View of the generous foyer, it was decided to retain the original travertine flooring since it works well with the new bamboo flooring . The entry closet bifold doors were replaced with custom made shoji doors. A Mies Van Der Rohe 3 seater bench was purchased , along with an asian wool area carpet and asian antique console in vibrant reds. The walls are painted Benjamin Moore , 'Brandon Beige'.
Transitional Rustic Family Retreat Home
Transitional Rustic Family Retreat Home
B.L. Rieke Custom Home BuildersB.L. Rieke Custom Home Builders
This comfortable, yet gorgeous, family home combines top quality building and technological features with all of the elements a growing family needs. Between the plentiful, made-for-them custom features, and a spacious, open floorplan, this family can relax and enjoy living in their beautiful dream home for years to come. Photos by Thompson Photography
桑津の家
桑津の家
大西憲司設計工房大西憲司設計工房
写真撮影：福澤　昭嘉
Photo of a contemporary vestibule in Osaka with grey walls, travertine flooring and feature lighting.
Westlake Residence
Westlake Residence
Toni Karas JohnstonToni Karas Johnston
Attention to architectural detail with carved moldings and hand painted finishes Photo credit: Photography by Vinit
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Indianapolis with brown walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Mediterranean Entry
Mediterranean Entry
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Phoenix with orange walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and travertine flooring.
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Groskopf Construction, IncGroskopf Construction, Inc
Walk in to this spacious foyer to find a mix of dark, medium, and light warm tones. On the floor there is a dark wood-look porcelain and travertine stone tile checkered pattern, on 2 walls there is stone installed floor to ceiling. You will also see the front entrance door which is a Douglas Fir wood with baroque seedy style glass surrounding it. On the ceiling there is elmwood, an antique natural barn-wood. For decoration, there is a mix of french provincial country style furniture pieces with fresh flowers in vases through-out to welcome in guests. Photography by Rathbun Photography
Taos Straw Bale House
Taos Straw Bale House
The Salamander Company LLC.The Salamander Company LLC.
Custom Latilla and Viga ceiling in Entry.
Inspiration for a medium sized vestibule in Albuquerque with brown walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary
Durham Designs & Consulting, LLCDurham Designs & Consulting, LLC
Rustic elements are used throughout with cedar beams and unfilled, chisled-edge travertine stone from Walker Zanger laid in a Versailles pattern through much of the main floor. Luxurious patterened silk drapes adorn the large windows of the grand foyer and Louis XV chairs and rustic benches provide visitors a place to rest upon their arrival. Photo taken by Mitchell Kearney (www.mitchellkearney.com). Photos owned by Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC.
Dramatic Entry Ceiling
Dramatic Entry Ceiling
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
An entry dome rich in design and colors. We used a variety of hand troweled, hand painted, and leafing techniques in the creation of this beautiful entry dome. It perfectly reflected the bold, colorful personality of these special clients. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands
Photos
Photos
Missouri TileMissouri Tile
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Other with brown walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Custom Timber Frame Home, River Run Estate, Fly Fisherman's Lodge, Big Sky
Custom Timber Frame Home, River Run Estate, Fly Fisherman's Lodge, Big Sky
Bitterroot Timber FramesBitterroot Timber Frames
Architects: Bitterroot Design Group Builders: Bitterroot Timber Frames Photography: James Mauri
Design ideas for a large rustic foyer in Other with beige walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Entryways
Entryways
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Elegant Entryway designs by Fratantoni Luxury Estates for your inspirational boards! Follow us on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more inspirational photos!
FOYER - Arched Niche
FOYER - Arched Niche
InterDesign StudioInterDesign Studio
In-Progress Foyer photograph. Stay tuned to see the selection of the perfect decorative mirror hanging above the custom built-in bow front ledge in this recessed niche. Decorative wall covering highlights the arched shape which is repeated throught-out the interior architecture. Photo: Jamie Snavley
Real Estate Listing, Bigfork
Real Estate Listing, Bigfork
Glacier View StudioGlacier View Studio
Lindsay Goudreau www.lindsaygoudreau.com
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Other with multi-coloured walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Custom Home in Scottsdale
Custom Home in Scottsdale
Wild Development Design & RenovationWild Development Design & Renovation
Voted as a 2016, 2015 and 2014 Best of Houzz winner, Wild Development is a team of residential design & build professionals specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We help our clients conceptualize their home improvement projects from design to completion. With Wild Development, your project will look and function the way you envisioned. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver your project on time and on budget. When you collaborate with Wild Development, your project will be a positive and rewarding experience and a wise investment for your home.
Kapatoes
Kapatoes
Heller CabinetryHeller Cabinetry
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Orlando with travertine flooring.
Cruz Residence - Handcrafted Scandinavian Full-Scribe Log Home
Cruz Residence - Handcrafted Scandinavian Full-Scribe Log Home
Caribou Creek Log & TimberCaribou Creek Log & Timber
Inspiration for a large rustic foyer in Other with travertine flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Entrance with 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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