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Expansive Entrance with Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

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European Elegance
European Elegance
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Inspiration for an expansive foyer in Seattle with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, multi-coloured floors and a drop ceiling.
North Tampa
North Tampa
Gage-Martin InteriorsGage-Martin Interiors
This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in Tampa with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and black floors.
Transitional Home in Manalapan, FL
Transitional Home in Manalapan, FL
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Ed Butera
Photo of an expansive classic foyer in Miami with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Harbour Green Three - Residential Lobby - Vancouver - British Columbia
Harbour Green Three - Residential Lobby - Vancouver - British Columbia
Living AtmospheresLiving Atmospheres
Byron Skoretz
Inspiration for an expansive modern entrance in Calgary with metallic walls and marble flooring.
Modern Oceanfront Estate Entrance
Modern Oceanfront Estate Entrance
Solanna Design & Development LLCSolanna Design & Development LLC
Dramatic contemporary steel railing staircase greet guests in this modern oceanfront estate featuring furnishings by Berman Rosetti, Mimi London and Clark Functional Art.
River Point
River Point
Natalie Clayman Interior DesignNatalie Clayman Interior Design
Two story foyer with Philip Jeffires grasscloth, custom staircase, Carrera marble tile, Stanton leopard carpet runner, Currey and Co chandelier.
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Other with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
MIAMI INTERIOR DESIGNERS - REGALIA MIAMI
MIAMI INTERIOR DESIGNERS - REGALIA MIAMI
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Miami Interior Designers - Residential Interior Design Project in Miami, FL. Regalia is an ultra-luxurious, one unit per floor residential tower. The 7600 square foot floor plate/balcony seen here was designed by Britto Charette. Photo: Alexia Fodere Interior Design : Miami , New York Interior Designers: Britto Charette interiors. www.brittocharette.com Modern interior decorators, Modern interior decorator, Contemporary Interior Designers, Contemporary Interior Designer, Interior design decorators, Interior design decorator, Interior Decoration and Design, Black Interior Designers, Black Interior Designer Interior designer, Interior designers, Interior design decorators, Interior design decorator, Home interior designers, Home interior designer, Interior design companies, interior decorators, Interior decorator, Decorators, Decorator, Miami Decorators, Miami Decorator, Decorators, Miami Decorator, Miami Interior Design Firm, Interior Design Firms, Interior Designer Firm, Interior Designer Firms, Interior design, Interior designs, home decorators, Ocean front, Luxury home in Miami Beach, Living Room, master bedroom, master bathroom, powder room, Miami, Miami Interior Designers, Miami Interior Designer, Interior Designers Miami, Interior Designer Miami, Modern Interior Designers, Modern Interior Designer, Interior decorating Miami
ARCADIA V
ARCADIA V
Santana InteriorsSantana Interiors
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This is an example of an expansive classic foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls and marble flooring.
Fairview Transitional Custom Home
Fairview Transitional Custom Home
Traci Connell InteriorsTraci Connell Interiors
This gorgeous entry is the perfect setting to the whole house. With the gray and white checkerboard flooring and wallpapered walls above the wainscoting, we love this foyer.
Calacatta
Calacatta
Artsaics StudiosArtsaics Studios
Artsaics offers a wide range of stone tile in various sizes and colors. Provided the fact that natural stone varies in color and veining, Artsaics provides amazing services to help you find your specific match
Beach Front Mansion
Beach Front Mansion
Bravas Boca RatonBravas Boca Raton
The entry to this luxurious property is grand and inviting. Fire bowls line the entry and a peek-a-boo view of the ocean draws you in.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in Miami with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Lincoln Park - Howe
Lincoln Park - Howe
Middlefork Development LLCMiddlefork Development LLC
Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman
Historic New York City Townhouse Main Entry Vestibule – Major Renovation
Historic New York City Townhouse Main Entry Vestibule – Major Renovation
Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.Brian O'Keefe Architect, P.C.
The new interior iron doors in the Main Entry Vestibule incorporate gold leaf rosette accents and hardware and a custom sculpted Angel in the transom to bless everyone as they enter and leave the home. Historic New York City Townhouse | Renovation by Brian O'Keefe Architect, PC, with Interior Design by Richard Keith Langham
Private Residence, Naples, Florida
Private Residence, Naples, Florida
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Doug Thompson Photography
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Miami with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Black Staircase Design
Black Staircase Design
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this formal front entryway featuring a stunning double staircase with a custom wrought iron stair rail, arched entryways, sparkling chandeliers, and mosaic floor tile.
Entry Stair Hall with marble floor
Entry Stair Hall with marble floor
Felhandler/ Steeneken ArchitectsFelhandler/ Steeneken Architects
photo by Gridley & Graves
This is an example of an expansive classic foyer in Santa Barbara with beige walls and marble flooring.
South Buckinghamshire
South Buckinghamshire
True Blue ArchitectureTrue Blue Architecture
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in Other with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, white floors, panelled walls and feature lighting.
Grand Marble Staircase
Grand Marble Staircase
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This grand marble staircase is absolutely stunning with a black iron railing and a crystal chandelier.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Phoenix with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and white floors.
Front Entry Hallway
Front Entry Hallway
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
A custom luxury home hallway featuring a mosaic floor tile, vaulted ceiling, custom chandelier, and window treatments.
Expansive mediterranean foyer in Phoenix with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Modern French
Modern French
OTW InteriorsOTW Interiors
This is an example of an expansive entrance in Oklahoma City with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Expansive Entrance with Marble 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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