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Bayfield
Bayfield
Kyra Clarkson ArchitectKyra Clarkson Architect
Steven Evans Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Toronto with white walls and slate flooring.
m.a.p. interiors
m.a.p. interiors
SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORSSYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS
Entry hall with 9 feet tall custom designed front door, black slate floor and designer lamp from Italy
Inspiration for a large world-inspired foyer in Orange County with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Chevy Chase Mudroom with Dutch Door
Chevy Chase Mudroom with Dutch Door
Thomson & Cooke Architects pllcThomson & Cooke Architects pllc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door and a blue front door.
Balsam Ridge Chalet
Balsam Ridge Chalet
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
A bright and open entry with beautiful wood doors.
Inspiration for a rustic front door in Other with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Luxury Modern Bellevue Home with Green Accents
Luxury Modern Bellevue Home with Green Accents
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Striking front entrance with large windows and a gray front door.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Seattle with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a grey 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.
Modern Cape Cod
Modern Cape Cod
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
A beautifully boarded stair hall welcomes you into this inspirational modern Cape Cod home. The spacious floor plan includes an expansive kitchen, dining, and living area, complete with a charming butler's pantry and home office. Photo Credit: Scott Amundson
The Stanwood Estate Barn
The Stanwood Estate Barn
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of preserving some of the oldest timber framed homes and barns in the U.S. Once the homeowner realized that the barn was not only salvageable, but could be transformed into a new living space that was as utilitarian as it was stunning, the design ideas began flowing fast. In the end, the design came together in a way that met all the family’s needs with all the warmth and style you’d expect in such a venerable, old building. On the ground level of this 200-year old structure, a garage offers ample room for three cars, including one loaded up with kids and groceries. Just off the garage is the mudroom – a large but quaint space with an exposed wood ceiling, custom-built seat with period detailing, and a powder room. The vanity in the powder room features a vanity that was built using salvaged wood and reclaimed bluestone sourced right on the property. Original, exposed timbers frame an expansive, two-story family room that leads, through classic French doors, to a new deck adjacent to the large, open backyard. On the second floor, salvaged barn doors lead to the master suite which features a bright bedroom and bath as well as a custom walk-in closet with his and hers areas separated by a black walnut island. In the master bath, hand-beaded boards surround a claw-foot tub, the perfect place to relax after a long day. In addition, the newly restored and renovated barn features a mid-level exercise studio and a children’s playroom that connects to the main house. From a derelict relic that was slated for demolition to a warmly inviting and beautifully utilitarian living space, this barn has undergone an almost magical transformation to become a beautiful addition and asset to this stately home.
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California Closets, Santa BarbaraCalifornia Closets, Santa Barbara
Contemporary Mudroom with Narrow Reed Glass Accents
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Santa Barbara with white walls, slate flooring, a white front door and a single front door.
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. Genuine Mahogany, 6-panel door with 4-lite over panel sidelites with shelf and custom wood muntin 18-lite elliptical transom
Midcentury Modern Transformation
Midcentury Modern Transformation
Fresh Space Design LLCFresh Space Design LLC
With a busy family of four, the rear entry in this home was overworked and cramped. We widened the space, improved the storage, and designed a slip-in "catch all" cabinet that keeps chaos hidden. Off white cabinetry and a crisp white quartz countertop gives the entry an open, airy feel. The stunning, walnut veneered cabinetry and matching walnut hardware connect with the kitchen and compliment the lovely oak floor. The configuration of the mid-century style entry door echoes the mudroom shelves and adds a period touch.
Balsam Lake 1
Balsam Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Minnetonka
Minnetonka
VIKING CONSTRUCTION INCVIKING CONSTRUCTION INC
This is an example of a large modern front door in Minneapolis with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
The sunken mud room with it's beautiful stone floor has a white barn door to close it off from the rest of the kitchen. The open locker bench has plenty of coat hooks for the grand kids. There is also a laundry sink and plenty of storage. This mud room has it all! Meyer Design
Farm House complete remodel
Farm House complete remodel
The Remodeling CompanyThe Remodeling Company
Mudroom off the kitchen complete with custom storage and a pet station!
Medium sized rural boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
White Portico with Fieldstone Stairs
White Portico with Fieldstone Stairs
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in DC Metro with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Wisconsin Lake Retreat
Wisconsin Lake Retreat
Albertsson Hansen Architecture, LtdAlbertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd
A cabin in Western Wisconsin is transformed from within to become a serene and modern retreat. In a past life, this cabin was a fishing cottage which was part of a resort built in the 1920’s on a small lake not far from the Twin Cities. The cabin has had multiple additions over the years so improving flow to the outdoor space, creating a family friendly kitchen, and relocating a bigger master bedroom on the lake side were priorities. The solution was to bring the kitchen from the back of the cabin up to the front, reduce the size of an overly large bedroom in the back in order to create a more generous front entry way/mudroom adjacent to the kitchen, and add a fireplace in the center of the main floor. Photographer: Wing Ta Interior Design: Jennaea Gearhart Design
Transitional with Farmhouse Charm
Transitional with Farmhouse Charm
Kensington Kitchen & Bath Inc.Kensington Kitchen & Bath Inc.
Photo of a medium sized beach style hallway in Toronto with white walls and slate flooring.
Island Getaway
Island Getaway
e4 Interior Design, LLCe4 Interior Design, LLC
Photos by Kelly Raffaele
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style boot room in Portland Maine with slate flooring, white walls and grey floors.
Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach
Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style front door in Orange County with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, slate flooring and blue floors.

Entrance with White Walls and Slate 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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