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Entrance with White Walls and Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Tree House Kitchen in Piedmont
Tree House Kitchen in Piedmont
Hanomoco DesignHanomoco Design
stone tile atruim with stairs to lower level. lareg opening to kitchen, dining room
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in San Francisco with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Mudroom Entry with Travertine Flooring and Built-In Cabinetry with Bench Seating
Mudroom Entry with Travertine Flooring and Built-In Cabinetry with Bench Seating
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
The owner's entry mudroom features a generous built-in bench with coat hooks and beautiful travertine flooring. Photo by Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a large classic boot room in Milwaukee with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Petersfield || Dijon Tumbled Limestone
Petersfield || Dijon Tumbled Limestone
Floors of StoneFloors of Stone
Our Dijon Tumbled Limestone suits this neutral hallway in this beautiful Victorian property perfectly.
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse hallway in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Coat Hanging in Boot Room for a Gloucestershire House
Coat Hanging in Boot Room for a Gloucestershire House
ArtichokeArtichoke
A country house boot room designed to complement a Flemish inspired bespoke kitchen in the same property. The doors and drawers were set back within the frame to add detail, and the sink was carved from basalt. Primary materials: Hand painted tulipwood, Italian basalt, lost wax cast ironmongery.
Santa Barbara Style in Austin
Santa Barbara Style in Austin
Jenkins Custom HomesJenkins Custom Homes
Expansive mediterranean foyer in Austin with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Keowee Manor
Keowee Manor
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Entry foyer with limestone floors, groin vault ceiling, wormy chestnut, steel entry doors, antique chandelier, large base molding, arched doorways
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a metal front door, beige floors, wood walls and a double front door.
McGee Home - Killowen Construction
McGee Home - Killowen Construction
Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)
Studio McGee's New McGee Home featuring Tumbled Natural Stones, Painted brick, and Lap Siding.
This is an example of a large classic hallway in Salt Lake City with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors and brick walls.
Upstate Farmhouse
Upstate Farmhouse
ChangoChango
Architectural advisement, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Architecture by Crisp Architects Construction by Structure Works Inc. Photography by Sarah Elliott See the feature in Domino Magazine
Addition and Remodel in Naples
Addition and Remodel in Naples
BCB Homes, Inc.BCB Homes, Inc.
Hamilton Photography
Large traditional foyer in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, white floors and a black front door.
Ellerbroek House
Ellerbroek House
23 Lacey Lane23 Lacey Lane
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Orange County with white walls, limestone flooring and beige floors.
Boho Luxe
Boho Luxe
PS & DaughtersPS & Daughters
We decided to treat the long entry hallway like a gallery. Clean white light, walls in Halo by Benjamin Moore and large scale photography makes the best welcome.
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. Mahogany 10-panel door, 4-lite transom and 5-lite sidelites
Mud Room
Mud Room
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Built-in "cubbies" for each member of the family keep the Mud Room organized. The floor is paved with antique French limestone. Robert Benson Photography
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.
Meander Road
Meander Road
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Photography by Corey Gaff
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, limestone flooring and a single front door.
Modern Victorian Reno, Essex Fells NJ
Modern Victorian Reno, Essex Fells NJ
Clear Home DesignClear Home Design
enter this updated modern victorian home through the new gallery foyer featuring shimmer vinyl washable wallpaper with the polished limestone large tile floor. an elegant macassar ebony round center table sits between the homeowners large scale art collection. at the far end, note the phantom matching coat closets that disappear so the eye can absorb only the serenity of the foyer and the grand kitchen beyond.
RUE VANEAU
RUE VANEAU
Reflex RenovationReflex Renovation
cette entrée est composée d'une grand placard avec des portes moulurées et d'un coffre banquette fabriqué sur-mesure en travertin .
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, limestone flooring and a wood ceiling.
410 GB
410 GB
PHL & SERVICESPHL & SERVICES
Photos by Libertad Rodriguez / Phl & Services.llc Architecture by sdh studio.
Large contemporary front door in Miami with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Cortijo
Cortijo
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
This 6000 square foot residence sits on a hilltop overlooking rolling hills and distant mountains beyond. The hacienda style home is laid out around a central courtyard. The main arched entrance opens through to the main axis of the courtyard and the hillside views. The living areas are within one space, which connects to the courtyard one side and covered outdoor living on the other through large doors.
Traditional Entrance
Traditional Entrance
Photo of a small classic entrance in Manchester with white walls, limestone flooring and grey floors.

Entrance with White Walls and Limestone 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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