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Wayne
Wayne
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
This sleek contemporary design capitalizes upon the Dutch Haus wide plank vintage oak floors. A geometric chandelier mirrors the architectural block ceiling with custom hidden lighting, in turn mirroring an exquisitely polished stone fireplace. Floor: 7” wide-plank Vintage French Oak | Rustic Character | DutchHaus® Collection smooth surface | nano-beveled edge | color Erin Grey | Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
Martis Camp Mountain Retreat
Martis Camp Mountain Retreat
RAC Advanced ControlRAC Advanced Control
Martis Camp Home: Entry Way and Front Door House built with Savant control system, Lutron Homeworks lighting and shading system. Ruckus Wireless access points. Surgex power protection. In-wall iPads control points. Remote cameras. Climate control: temperature and humidity.
Contemporary Muskoka Cottage
Contemporary Muskoka Cottage
UserUser
Michelle Peek Photography
Large contemporary boot room in Toronto with white walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Westeck Windows Projects
Westeck Windows Projects
Home Advantage Remodeling, LLCHome Advantage Remodeling, LLC
Inspiration for a large contemporary front door in Seattle with white walls, granite flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Modern Ski Chalet is meant to be played in
Modern Ski Chalet is meant to be played in
K. N. CrowderK. N. Crowder
getting into the lower floor means you've likely come from the pond, the ski hill, snow shoeing etc therefore the inset grill keeps the house clean and tidy up to 25 lbs of dirt a year are removed from these grill pans
Rustic Wrought Iron Doors in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic Wrought Iron Doors in Los Angeles, CA
Affinity DoorsAffinity Doors
A flat arch, double dark wood front door with decorative wrought iron adorning the glass panels. Product Number: WI 6014a
Large traditional front door in Los Angeles with a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige walls and granite flooring.
ДВУХЭТАЖНАЯ КВАРТИРА 154 КВ.М НА ПАТРИКАХ
ДВУХЭТАЖНАЯ КВАРТИРА 154 КВ.М НА ПАТРИКАХ
Инна Зольтманн | Дизайн и Декорирование интерьеровИнна Зольтманн | Дизайн и Декорирование интерьеров
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Moscow with yellow walls, granite flooring, a double front door and black floors.
Rio Vista Interior Design
Rio Vista Interior Design
HCD Group CorpHCD Group Corp
Only door in South Florida higher than 12'! This one is 18' 9''!! WOW now that is big! Door by HCD Construction Group Picture by Antonio Chagin
Photo of a large modern front door in Miami with a pivot front door, white walls, granite flooring and a blue front door.
scroll gate
scroll gate
Carbon & SandCarbon & Sand
handcrafted wrought iron garden gates
Large mediterranean front door in Seattle with metallic walls, granite flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Martis Camp Lot 640
Martis Camp Lot 640
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Roger Wade Studio
Inspiration for a large foyer in Sacramento with brown walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Rustic Home
Rustic Home
Finely Done, Inc.Finely Done, Inc.
The limestone and slate tile area rug is inset into a solid hickory floor. It is placed at the foot of the stairs and at the main entrance. It emphasizes the entry in a very open floor plan.
Entheogenic Design
Entheogenic Design
The Vrindavan ProjectThe Vrindavan Project
#thevrindavanproject ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com thevrindavanproject@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/The.Vrindavan.Project
Front entrance granite step & paving
Front entrance granite step & paving
Brackley Landscape ServicesBrackley Landscape Services
Design ideas for a large rural front door in Other with beige walls, granite flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Rustic Mudroom Painting
Rustic Mudroom Painting
H.D.F PaintingH.D.F Painting
Photo of a large rustic boot room in Boston with white walls, black floors, granite flooring, a pivot front door and a green front door.
The Sibarist Opera house
The Sibarist Opera house
The Sibarist Property & HomesThe Sibarist Property & Homes
Fotógrafo: Pedro de Agustín
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Madrid with beige walls, a medium wood front door, granite flooring and a double front door.
VT/LAC CHAMPLAIN
VT/LAC CHAMPLAIN
Studio MMA Architecture + DesignStudio MMA Architecture + Design
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Montreal with beige walls, granite flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Lattingtown, NY
Lattingtown, NY
Aaron ThompsonAaron Thompson
© Aaron Thompson
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in New York with green walls and granite flooring.
ДВУХЭТАЖНАЯ КВАРТИРА 154 КВ.М НА ПАТРИКАХ
ДВУХЭТАЖНАЯ КВАРТИРА 154 КВ.М НА ПАТРИКАХ
Инна Зольтманн | Дизайн и Декорирование интерьеровИнна Зольтманн | Дизайн и Декорирование интерьеров
Large classic foyer in Moscow with yellow walls, granite flooring, a double front door and black floors.
姫路・天満の家　主屋
姫路・天満の家　主屋
北野彰作建築研究所北野彰作建築研究所
以前の玄関は物に溢れ返り散漫な状態だったので、整理して簡潔な空間に改造しました。また土間床レベル全体を嵩上げすることで土間から１階床面への上り下りを容易にしました。土間には優しい色合いの天然石を敷き詰め目地幅を大きく取って骨太のデザインとしました。照明は小梁と小梁の間を光天井とした間接照明とし式台下部にも間接照明を仕込みました。
Angus Residence
Angus Residence
VictorEric Design+BuildVictorEric Design+Build
a spacious 2-story foyer with skylights and an open staircase.
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Vancouver with white walls and granite flooring.

Large Entrance with Granite 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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