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Entrance with Yellow Walls and Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Meadowlark Lane Residence Lower Level 1
Meadowlark Lane Residence Lower Level 1
mackmiller design+buildmackmiller design+build
The wainscoting is made from reclaimed white barn board. For this special job, no wood was joined, every edge was eased to look worn with a wavering block plane. Knots, bullet holes, gouges, old paint, saw marks and every other imperfection were embraced and showcased for the story they represented. Nothing looks new. The ceiling is treated with tongue and grooved, beveled cedar planks. There is nothing more incongruous than when a room is rustic but the sheetrock walls are left smooth - especially when the wall are left white. To give the walls an aged look we used a two-tone yellow-gold, coarse Venetian plaster. PHOTO CREDIT: John Ray
Tile
Tile
Barnards Carpet One Floor & HomeBarnards Carpet One Floor & Home
tile, listello tile, tile inserts
Photo of a mediterranean hallway in Miami with yellow walls and porcelain flooring.
Warm Welcome Mudroom
Warm Welcome Mudroom
Mary NorrisMary Norris
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Boston with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Traditional Kitchen with Red Island
Traditional Kitchen with Red Island
MJA Design, Inc.MJA Design, Inc.
Photo of a small classic boot room in DC Metro with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Blackheath Restoration
Blackheath Restoration
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
The entrance hallway in our Blackheath restoration project was painted in warn, sunny yellow which contrasts with the darker wood panelling in the dining room & the pale panelled ceiling
Casey residence
Casey residence
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
For this new family home, the interior design aesthetic was sleek and modern. A strong palette of black, charcoal and white. Black VJ wall cladding adds a little drama to this entrance. Built by Robert, Paragalli, R.E.P Building. Wall cladding by Joe Whitfield. Photography by Hcreations.
lakeside retreat
lakeside retreat
Paramount WoodworkingParamount Woodworking
Melis Kemp
This is an example of a large classic boot room in Boston with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Mudroom with Stairs to Second Floor
Mudroom with Stairs to Second Floor
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Design ideas for a small traditional boot room in Chicago with yellow walls, porcelain flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Traditional Home
Traditional Home
Affinity Construction GroupAffinity Construction Group
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Miami with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Stone & Tile Flooring
Stone & Tile Flooring
Floor Pro South, LLCFloor Pro South, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Atlanta with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Manhasset Hills Custom Home
Manhasset Hills Custom Home
Heritage Contracting CorpHeritage Contracting Corp
Large classic front door in New York with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Entryway
Entryway
Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning DesignerHaus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer
The entryway is a welcoming soft yellow with contrasting black and white tile.
Expansive classic foyer with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, multi-coloured floors, a black front door and feature lighting.
Arched Center Dormer Inspires Welcoming Arrival
Arched Center Dormer Inspires Welcoming Arrival
LaMantia Design and RemodelingLaMantia Design and Remodeling
The clients came to LaMantia requesting a more grand arrival to their home. They yearned for a large Foyer and LaMantia architect, Gail Lowry, designed a jewel. This lovely home, on the north side of Chicago, had an existing off-center and set-back entry. Lowry viewed this set-back area as an excellent opportunity to enclose and add to the interior of the home in the form of a Foyer. Before Before Before Before With the front entrance now stepped forward and centered, the addition of an Arched Portico dressed with stone pavers and tapered columns gave new life to this home. The final design incorporated and re-purposed many existing elements. The original home entry and two steps remain in the same location, but now they are interior elements. The original steps leading to the front door are now located within the Foyer and finished with multi-sized travertine tiles that lead the visitor from the Foyer to the main level of the home. After After After After After After The details for the exterior were also meticulously thought through. The arch of the existing center dormer was the key to the portico design. Lowry, distressed with the existing combination of “busy” brick and stone on the façade of the home, designed a quieter, more reserved facade when the dark stained, smooth cedar siding of the second story dormers was repeated at the new entry. Visitors to this home are now first welcomed under the sheltering Portico and then, once again, when they enter the sunny warmth of the Foyer.
Oakwood Historical Renovation
Oakwood Historical Renovation
Greater Dayton Building & RemodelingGreater Dayton Building & Remodeling
Medium sized classic boot room in Other with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Mediterranean Home Renovation
Mediterranean Home Renovation
Christine Julian Interiors LLCChristine Julian Interiors LLC
Kristol Kumar Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean foyer in Kansas City with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, white floors, a black front door and feature lighting.
Mud Rooms
Mud Rooms
RAHokanson PhotographyRAHokanson Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with yellow walls, porcelain flooring and a single front door.
Brick Transitional Renovation and Addition
Brick Transitional Renovation and Addition
James River Construction, LLC.James River Construction, LLC.
The back entrance to the house is the perfect place for a mudroom that keeps the family organized and the rest of the house clean.
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Richmond with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Urban Historic Renovation
Urban Historic Renovation
Alto DesignAlto Design
Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Photo of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Cincinnati with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Palm City Custom Residence 2016
Palm City Custom Residence 2016
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
Kaunis Hetki Photography
This is an example of a world-inspired foyer in Miami with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Mudroom with Bead Board
Mudroom with Bead Board
UserUser
This is an example of a small traditional boot room in DC Metro with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Entrance with Yellow Walls and Porcelain 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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