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Expansive Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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Vaulted Ceiling
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Entryway stone detail and vaulted ceilings, double doors, and custom chandeliers.
This is an example of an expansive rustic foyer in Phoenix with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, multi-coloured floors, a timber clad ceiling and brick walls.
Modern Tudor
Modern Tudor
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Four mudroom lockers with shaker cabinets and polished chromed hardware. Cement Tile in a fun design by the garage.
Photo of an expansive modern boot room in Indianapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
2017 Street of Dreams - The Barclay
2017 Street of Dreams - The Barclay
BC Custom ConstructionBC Custom Construction
Andrew Paintner
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Portland with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Multi-Generational Riverfront Dream Home
Multi-Generational Riverfront Dream Home
Echelon Builders, FLEchelon Builders, FL
Striking double door glass and iron entry opens to a foyer with flanking niches to display artwork. A custom inlay denotes the space and a window above the door provides additional natural lighting
Bench/Lockers
Bench/Lockers
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Traditionally styled maple bench in a warm grey stain with a paneled back & open cubby storage above & below.
This is an example of an expansive boot room in Other with ceramic flooring and multi-coloured floors.
A French Country House
A French Country House
Andrew Skurman ArchitectsAndrew Skurman Architects
The staircase wraps around the hall as it rises, becoming a gallery space above that is set back from the walls of the lower hall. Photographer: Mark Darley, Matthew Millman
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Design ideas for an expansive modern foyer in Salt Lake City with brown walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
Indian Wells Terrazzo Floor Entry
Indian Wells Terrazzo Floor Entry
Lezlie Trujillo Interior DesignLezlie Trujillo Interior Design
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Orange County with beige walls, terrazzo flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
GIL WALSH INTERIORSGIL WALSH INTERIORS
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Miami with multi-coloured walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Expansive modern front door in Salt Lake City with beige walls, marble flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors and a wood ceiling.
New Home Construction; Pine Point, Maine
New Home Construction; Pine Point, Maine
StoneWood Builders of MaineStoneWood Builders of Maine
Design ideas for an expansive hallway in Portland Maine with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.
MS Villa
MS Villa
IDS JordanIDS Jordan
Inspiration for an expansive victorian hallway in Other with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Mediterranean 9,000 square foot Street of Dreams Designer
Mediterranean 9,000 square foot Street of Dreams Designer
Susan Berry Design, Inc.Susan Berry Design, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean foyer in Orlando with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Contemporary British Timberframe Home
Contemporary British Timberframe Home
MossCreekMossCreek
Traditional English design meets stunning contemporary styling in this estate-sized home designed by MossCreek. The designers at MossCreek created a home that allows for large-scale entertaining, white providing privacy and security for the client's family. Photo: MossCreek
Rockridge Chalet
Rockridge Chalet
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
A custom bootroom with built in lockers, wormwood bench, and slate floors. This impressive room has a custom built boot and glove dryer, wooden ski rack, and a coffee station.
Winding staircase
Winding staircase
Custom Builders of OklahomaCustom Builders of Oklahoma
Custom wrought iron
Expansive classic foyer in Oklahoma City with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and multi-coloured floors.
The Savannah: Best of Ohio Custom Home Over 5,000 SF
The Savannah: Best of Ohio Custom Home Over 5,000 SF
Justin Doyle HomesJustin Doyle Homes
As soon as you step into this home, the 23' cathedral ceilings with custom beams take your breath away. The openness provides the most inviting space for friends and family.
Modern Tudor
Modern Tudor
Eaton + Stipp Custom HomesEaton + Stipp Custom Homes
Custom windows, engineered hardwood floors in white oak, white trim, restoration hardware light.
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Indianapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Top 5 Ceiling Designs by Fratantoni Design!
Top 5 Ceiling Designs by Fratantoni Design!
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Cleveland Transitional Rustic Custom Built Home
Cleveland Transitional Rustic Custom Built Home
Payne & Payne BuildersPayne & Payne Builders
Front door entry with custom built in lockers and bench, beautiful hexagon tiles.
This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in Cleveland with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floors, all types of ceiling and all types of wall treatment.

Expansive Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors 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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