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Foyer with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Haskill
Haskill
Bridgewater Innovative Builders, IncBridgewater Innovative Builders, Inc
This home features an open concept entry way that gives sight lines to the concrete floating stairs, living room, kitchen and dining room. The steel beams are exposed throughout the home.
MONTMORENCY
MONTMORENCY
atelier daaaatelier daaa
Photo : BCDF Studio
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Henderson - Renovation
Henderson - Renovation
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Brisbane with white walls, ceramic flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Neutral Transitional
Neutral Transitional
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
This "friends gather here" sign is a welcoming feel when you arrive at this grand entrance...it has an inviting warm feel that everyone wants to come in and take off their shoes immediately!
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Bel Air Custom HomesBel Air Custom Homes
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Toronto with beige walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
The Amber Front Door Entryway by Alvarez Homes - New Home Builders in Tampa FL
The Amber Front Door Entryway by Alvarez Homes - New Home Builders in Tampa FL
Alvarez HomesAlvarez Homes
Home builders in Tampa, Alvarez Homes designed The Amber model home. At Alvarez Homes, we have been catering to our clients' every design need since 1983. Every custom home that we build is a one-of-a-kind artful original. Give us a call at (813) 969-3033 to find out more. Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Minneapolis Penthouse
Minneapolis Penthouse
Yerigan Construction CompanyYerigan Construction Company
©Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Old Snowmass Ranch Residence
Old Snowmass Ranch Residence
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
Photo of a large rustic foyer in Denver with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Foyers
Foyers
Lauren Nicole DesignsLauren Nicole Designs
D Randolph Foulds Photography
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Charlotte with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Ski room
Ski room
Woodstock Building CompanyWoodstock Building Company
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in Burlington with ceramic flooring.
Contemporary Home
Contemporary Home
Patrick Widing Custom HomesPatrick Widing Custom Homes
This is an example of an expansive contemporary foyer in Detroit with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Cudmore BuildersCudmore Builders
Design ideas for a contemporary foyer in Miami with ceramic flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and white walls.
Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda
Spanish Colonial Revival Hacienda
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Large mediterranean foyer in Santa Barbara with white walls, ceramic flooring and feature lighting.
transformation d'un F3+Studio en F4 avec vue sur mer
transformation d'un F3+Studio en F4 avec vue sur mer
44m² / Colpo et Fils44m² / Colpo et Fils
Expansive traditional foyer in Nice with white walls, ceramic flooring, a white front door and beige floors.
Un séjour aux allures scandinaves
Un séjour aux allures scandinaves
Pauline Ferga - MH DECO Le Plessis-TrévisePauline Ferga - MH DECO Le Plessis-Trévise
Création d'une entrée semi ouverte grâce à un claustra bois dissimulant un coffre de rangement servant également d'assise. Harmonisation de l'espace et création d'une ambiance chaleureuse avec 3 espaces définis : salon / salle-à-manger / bureau. Réalisation du rendu en photo-réaliste par vizstation.
Rénovation complète
Rénovation complète
ODILE FIORE RENOVATIONODILE FIORE RENOVATION
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, ceramic flooring and green floors.
Swanky Traditional
Swanky Traditional
The Design FirmThe Design Firm
Grand, timeless and definitely captivating. the stair-runner provides moment without being too busy and the grand chandelier lets guests know they are in for a luxurious treat ahead. Pops of teal make the eye jump around the room with excitement too!
Rustic Craftsman on the Lake
Rustic Craftsman on the Lake
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Medium sized farmhouse foyer in Houston with beige walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and ceramic flooring.
French Country in The Settlement
French Country in The Settlement
Ryan Homes, Inc.Ryan Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized foyer in Denver with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
Surrey Country Mansion
Surrey Country Mansion
Hill House InteriorsHill House Interiors
Retaining key original features from the entrance hall such as the tiled flooring and ceiling, Hill House overhauled the space with traditional yet light furniture to compliment the existing elements.

Foyer with Ceramic 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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