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Large Entrance with Terrazzo Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Burr Ridge Modern
Burr Ridge Modern
Derrick ArchitectureDerrick Architecture
A wood entry door with metal bands inlaid flanked by glass panels and modern light sconces. Dekton panels finish out the cladding at this unique entry
SW Hills Residence
SW Hills Residence
Don Tankersley & Co.Don Tankersley & Co.
New construction family home in the forest, Most rooms open to the outdoors, and flows seamlessly.
Design ideas for a large midcentury foyer in Portland with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door, white floors and a wood ceiling.
Seattle Schoolhouse
Seattle Schoolhouse
Ashby CollectiveAshby Collective
Large industrial foyer in Austin with beige walls, terrazzo flooring and beige floors.
Mid Century Ranch Renovation
Mid Century Ranch Renovation
Morse Custom Homes and RemodelingMorse Custom Homes and Remodeling
Original 1953 mid century custom home was renovated with minimal wall removals in order to maintain the original charm of this home. Several features and finishes were kept or restored from the original finish of the house. The new products and finishes were chosen to emphasize the original custom decor and architecture. Design, Build, and most of all, Enjoy!
Grapevine Modern
Grapevine Modern
Wesley-Wayne Interiors, LLCWesley-Wayne Interiors, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Other with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.
200 East 57th Street -Lobby
200 East 57th Street -Lobby
Rockline Corp.Rockline Corp.
Gut Renovation of the buildings lobby.
This is an example of a large modern hallway in New York with grey walls, terrazzo flooring, a double front door, a metal front door, white floors and panelled walls.
Hampstead Residence
Hampstead Residence
Indie & Co.Indie & Co.
Inspiration for a large scandi entrance in London with beige walls and terrazzo flooring.
Transitional Elegance in Crestmoor
Transitional Elegance in Crestmoor
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Jenn Cohen
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Denver with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and feature lighting.
Bibliothèque sur-mesure
Bibliothèque sur-mesure
Notes de styles MontpellierNotes de styles Montpellier
Large modern hallway in Montpellier with white walls, terrazzo flooring and beige floors.
Villa Firenze - OCCUPIED STAGING - SOLD in 48hrs!
Villa Firenze - OCCUPIED STAGING - SOLD in 48hrs!
Embur InteriorsEmbur Interiors
Tye Hardison tye's photography (505) 681-6245 www.tyesphotography.com
Design ideas for a large mediterranean foyer in Albuquerque with beige walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Bay Shore
Bay Shore
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
This is an example of a large classic vestibule in Tampa with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Yerger Residence
Yerger Residence
Chen + Suchart StudioChen + Suchart Studio
The entry to this home is composed of terrazzo, hot rolled steel wall cladding, concrete block, and glass overlooking the pool. The custom pivoting entry door is made of hot rolled steel with a full height stainless steel door pull. Bill Timmerman - Timmerman Photography
Westfield
Westfield
Lecasa Homes & RenovationsLecasa Homes & Renovations
Large midcentury foyer in Austin with grey walls, terrazzo flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Rear Entry Coat Room Back
Rear Entry Coat Room Back
New Century Design Inc.New Century Design Inc.
Photo of a large boot room in Calgary with white walls, terrazzo flooring, multi-coloured floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
Siesta Pivot
Siesta Pivot
Florida Heritage WoodworkingFlorida Heritage Woodworking
I'm calling this the Hernia Entry because that's what I got flipping it over on a bench. Surgery this Thursday haha. This door is over 5' wide and almost 10' tall and 3" thick. The Teak face material was supplied to us by our customer. It turned out really cool looking!
Diggers Residence
Diggers Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Geelong with black walls, terrazzo flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door, grey floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
- Chez Douglas et Valentine -
- Chez Douglas et Valentine -
Coma StudioComa Studio
Entrée spacieuse dans des tons rouges terracotta avec un beau terrazzo
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Paris with red walls, terrazzo flooring and white floors.
Neubau Einfamilienhaus im Kieferwald
Neubau Einfamilienhaus im Kieferwald
fluidlab architektur designfluidlab architektur design
Fotos: Swen Carlin
Photo of a large contemporary vestibule in Other with white walls, a single front door, white floors and terrazzo flooring.
Casa Taure
Casa Taure
Pwani arquitecturaPwani arquitectura
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Alicante-Costa Blanca with white walls, terrazzo flooring, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
UT 14
UT 14
GSQUARED architectsGSQUARED architects
Inspiration for a large contemporary hallway in Other with beige walls, terrazzo flooring and grey floors.

Large Entrance with Terrazzo 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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