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Portafino - Entry
Portafino - Entry
Nasrallah Architectural Group, Inc.Nasrallah Architectural Group, Inc.
Everett & Soule
Expansive mediterranean front door in Orlando with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Luxury Apartment - Foyer
Luxury Apartment - Foyer
Studio ST Architects, P.C.Studio ST Architects, P.C.
Grand Foyer with custom black and white stone floor with bronze star inlay from Studium. Sensational wood like pendant light fixtures light the space with concealed recessed down lights. Wood paneled walls frame thge doorways to the private living areas and bedrooms. This space gives the apartment a grand feeling and is perfect for hosting large social gatherings. The front door was paneled with wood to match the walls.
Quick Possession Home- Aspen 2
Quick Possession Home- Aspen 2
Zee Custom HomesZee Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Calgary with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Double Staircase Custom Railing
Double Staircase Custom Railing
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
The custom railing on this double staircase is the perfect design to compliment the marble stairs and crystal chandelier.
Design ideas for an expansive modern foyer in Phoenix with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and white floors.
Private Residence - C, New York, NY
Private Residence - C, New York, NY
MJM+A ArchitectsMJM+A Architects
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in New York with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Grand Entry
Grand Entry
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this formal front entryway with a stunning double staircase, custom wrought iron rail, sparkling chandeliers, and marble floors.
Photo of an expansive modern foyer in Phoenix with a double front door, white walls, marble flooring, a black front door, white floors and a coffered ceiling.
Luxury Modern Palace Guest House
Luxury Modern Palace Guest House
UserUser
A grandiose doorway that leads to the entrance lobby of the luxury modern palace guest house is aligned perfectly with the monumental chandelier and the sculptural art piece on a marble pedestal, creating a pleasing visual symmetry.
PEARL TOWER PENTHOUSE
PEARL TOWER PENTHOUSE
FLAUNT InteriorsFLAUNT Interiors
Alex Cote
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Calgary with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Dutchess Farm Estates
Dutchess Farm Estates
Possibilities for DesignPossibilities for Design
Bill Taylor Photography
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls and marble flooring.
Custom Transitional Estate
Custom Transitional Estate
Kimberly Butchko Designs, LLCKimberly Butchko Designs, LLC
Expansive classic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, marble flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Pasadena Mediteranean • Pasadena, CA
Pasadena Mediteranean • Pasadena, CA
UserUser
Photography: Jeri Koegel
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Los Angeles with marble flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Elegant Entryway
Elegant Entryway
Riemer Floors, Inc.Riemer Floors, Inc.
Bird's eye view of Riemer Floors installed carpet runner on stairs and marble inset in hardwood entryway
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Detroit with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Occupied Residence Staged to Sell - SOLD!
Occupied Residence Staged to Sell - SOLD!
Home Staging TexasHome Staging Texas
Dramatic entry way with marbled floors. high ceilings, glass arched entry doors, apothecary console, black metal, marble topped entry table. Photos by Bill Bonebrake Photography
Miami Penthouse Entrance LED Wall Panels
Miami Penthouse Entrance LED Wall Panels
Pool Table PortfolioPool Table Portfolio
Upon Entrance to this 11,000ft2 2-story Loft Penthouse, the elevator opens up into a Luminous ‘Digital Cave’ surrounded in black glass backed with floor-to-ceiling RGB LED Video Wall Tiles, all controlled with SeeTouch Keypads. The electrical system in this Penthouse was 1m.
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.
Gorgeous Remodel Project
Gorgeous Remodel Project
Prestige Custom HomesPrestige Custom Homes
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Toronto with marble flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Villa de Leon
Villa de Leon
Kandel Construction GroupKandel Construction Group
Andrea Joseph Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in DC Metro with marble flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured walls.
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.
Boca Raton Contemporary
Boca Raton Contemporary
The Decorators UnlimitedThe Decorators Unlimited
This Boca Raton home offers a warm and tropical twist to contemporary design. The intricate ceiling details, walnut wood finishes, and center pivot revolving front door create a private oasis for home owner and guests to enjoy. With a Florida room that transforms into an outdoor kitchen, a glass-encased wine room, and modern furniture throughout, this home has everything you need.
Woodlands Grand Estate
Woodlands Grand Estate
Luxe Fine Finishes LLCLuxe Fine Finishes LLC
Plaster walls, Glazed cabinets. Designer: Ladco Resort Design Builder: Sebastian Construction Company
Design ideas for an expansive boot room in Houston with marble flooring, a double front door and a white 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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