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Luxury Entrance with Terracotta Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Old World Hacienda by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
Old World Hacienda by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
John Siemering HomesJohn Siemering Homes
John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Expansive mediterranean front door in Austin with beige walls, terracotta flooring, red floors, a single front door and a metal front door.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Petrucci Johnson HomesPetrucci Johnson Homes
Inspiration for a large rustic front door in Detroit with brown walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Vegas Spanish Villa
Vegas Spanish Villa
David Marquardt Architectural PhotographyDavid Marquardt Architectural Photography
David Marquardt
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean front door in Las Vegas with white walls, terracotta flooring and a double front door.
Rock Hollow
Rock Hollow
Pyramid Imports Tile & FlooringPyramid Imports Tile & Flooring
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front door in Houston with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and orange floors.
Gentleman's Ranch For Sale in Dripping Springs - Austin TX
Gentleman's Ranch For Sale in Dripping Springs - Austin TX
The Pope Team at Stanberry Realtors®The Pope Team at Stanberry Realtors®
Guest house interior Rustic Farmhouse
Design ideas for a farmhouse foyer in Austin with white walls, terracotta flooring and tongue and groove walls.
Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Historic landmark estate restoration with handpainted archways, American Encaustic tile detailing and fountain, original tile floor, and original wrought iron fixtures. Photo by: Jim Bartsch
Mexican Style Doors with Hinged Wrought Iron Grill
Mexican Style Doors with Hinged Wrought Iron Grill
WGH WoodworkingWGH Woodworking
Traditional Mexican style mahogany entry doors with custom made hinged wrought iron grills. The doors are 3" thick so the grill, insulated glass and raised bottom panel can be framed with the same molding profile. Photo by Wayne Hausknecht.
Woking Way Residence
Woking Way Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Interior entry on left. Powder Room on right
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Los Angeles with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, black floors, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.
Front Door After
Front Door After
Urban Design AssociatesUrban Design Associates
A remodeled entry with flagstone walkway and wooden trellis. Photo Credit: Thompson Photographic Architect: Urban Design Associates Interior Designer: Ashley P. Design Builder: R-Net Custom Homes
Skyline Country Club
Skyline Country Club
Eren Design and RemodelEren Design and Remodel
Robin Stancliff
Photo of an expansive front door in Phoenix with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Gere Residence
Gere Residence
John Nyomarkay Design, LLCJohn Nyomarkay Design, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in New York with white walls, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and terracotta flooring.
Spanish Style Home - Hill Country Hacienda
Spanish Style Home - Hill Country Hacienda
Rustico Tile & StoneRustico Tile & Stone
Drive up to practical luxury in this Hill Country Spanish Style home. The home is a classic hacienda architecture layout. It features 5 bedrooms, 2 outdoor living areas, and plenty of land to roam. Classic materials used include: Saltillo Tile - also known as terracotta tile, Spanish tile, Mexican tile, or Quarry tile Cantera Stone - feature in Pinon, Tobacco Brown and Recinto colors Copper sinks and copper sconce lighting Travertine Flooring Cantera Stone tile Brick Pavers Photos Provided by April Mae Creative aprilmaecreative.com Tile provided by Rustico Tile and Stone - RusticoTile.com or call (512) 260-9111 / info@rusticotile.com Construction by MelRay Corporation
Peninsula Residence
Peninsula Residence
ScavulloDesign InteriorsScavulloDesign Interiors
Expansive mediterranean hallway in San Francisco with white walls and terracotta flooring.
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow
Bella Vista CompanyBella Vista Company
Shoot2Sell This home won the NARI Greater Dallas CotY Award for Entire House $750,001 to $1,000,000 in 2015. Bella Vista Company
Photo of a large mediterranean front door in Dallas with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Reichel Residence
Reichel Residence
Stratos FormStratos Form
The entry, defined by a change in floor elevation, serves as a transition zone between public and semi-private. Aidin Mariscal www.immagineint.com
Medium sized mediterranean foyer in Orange County with multi-coloured walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Tuscan Mountain
Tuscan Mountain
Bergeron Custom Homes, LLCBergeron Custom Homes, LLC
Antique doors found in Atlanta open on a beautiful reclaimed terra cotta hex tile.
Medium sized mediterranean foyer in Other with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and pink floors.
Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Historic landmark estate restoration with handpainted archways, American Encaustic tile detailing and fountain, original tile floor, carved wooden column, and original wrought iron handrails. Photo by: Jim Bartsch
19th Street
19th Street
cpopp workshopcpopp workshop
Kat Alves
This is an example of a large mediterranean front door in Sacramento with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Spanish Colonial Revival Residence
Spanish Colonial Revival Residence
Ward Jewell Architect AIAWard Jewell Architect AIA
Placed on a large site with the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy at the rear boundary, this one story residence presents a modest, composed public façade to the street while opening to the rear yard with two wings surrounding a large loggia or “outdoor living room.” With its thick walls, overhangs, and ample cross ventilation, the project demonstrates the simple idea that a building should respond carefully to its environment. Laura Hull Photography
Vegas Spanish Villa
Vegas Spanish Villa
David Marquardt Architectural PhotographyDavid Marquardt Architectural Photography
David Marquardt
Medium sized mediterranean foyer in Las Vegas with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Luxury Entrance with Terracotta 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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