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Greene Residence
Greene Residence
Attica | Stone + TilesAttica | Stone + Tiles
Joel Barbitta
Inspiration for a medium sized modern vestibule in Perth with limestone flooring.
Upper Eastside_ 1
Upper Eastside_ 1
Gillian C. Rose Interior DesignGillian C. Rose Interior Design
Gillian C. Rose Interior Design, LLC, designed the interiors of The Babizon. Inclusive of the lobby and premiere apartment layout, all kitchens & baths, as well as all architecture finishes and detailing ( doors, windows, etc.) This was a gut renovation of The Melrose Hotel, which had purchased The Barbizon Residence for Women. The original building was completed in 1927. This lobby renovation was completed in 2007. We since moved on to design several individual apartments up until 2016. The Lobby stones are 3 different types of Limestone. Our concept was to use the low ceilings to our advantage, by creating a more European environment, the ceiling height became an advantage. We incorporated the custom designed low profile LED ceiling fixture, again to emphasize a welcoming volume. Gillian C. Rose
Chestnut Lane
Chestnut Lane
Valia DesignValia Design
This is an example of a medium sized modern front door in Detroit with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
New Modern Townhouse in Upper Manhattan
New Modern Townhouse in Upper Manhattan
Martina Bacarella ArchitectMartina Bacarella Architect
Core Realty, Developer id RGS Holdings
Small modern vestibule in New York with brown walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Glass Wall Entryway
Glass Wall Entryway
Erin McKenna DesignErin McKenna Design
Modern country home featured in Kansas City Spaces magazine, May 2014. Wood floors in the hallway and steel railings on the staircases. The front door floats in a wall of glass to allow maximize the view of the acreage. Limestone tile paves the foyer. Photo by Aaron Leimkuehler
Einfamilienhaus: Lichtplanung der Extravaganz
Einfamilienhaus: Lichtplanung der Extravaganz
NoDesign Planungs GmbHNoDesign Planungs GmbH
Expansive modern foyer in Munich with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Brand | North Vancouver
Brand | North Vancouver
Hasler Homes LtdHasler Homes Ltd
Photo of a medium sized modern front door in Vancouver with beige walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and limestone flooring.
Leuders Limestone
Leuders Limestone
Peninsula Building MaterialsPeninsula Building Materials
Leuders Limestone used in the front entry way.
Design ideas for a modern front door in San Francisco with beige walls and limestone flooring.
The Glass House
The Glass House
StructuresStructures
Large modern foyer in Toronto with a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey walls and limestone flooring.
Golden Beach ( In Progress)
Golden Beach ( In Progress)
HCD Group CorpHCD Group Corp
Amazing 19' High door! with a custom design
Photo of a large modern front door in Miami with white walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a blue front door.
16 Clarmon Rd
16 Clarmon Rd
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
Medium sized modern boot room in Boston with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Greene Residence
Greene Residence
Attica | Stone + TilesAttica | Stone + Tiles
Joel Barbitta
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Perth with multi-coloured walls, limestone flooring, a pivot front door and a glass front door.
Einfamilienhaus: Lichtplanung der Extravaganz
Einfamilienhaus: Lichtplanung der Extravaganz
NoDesign Planungs GmbHNoDesign Planungs GmbH
Design ideas for an expansive modern foyer in Munich with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
River Oaks Condo
River Oaks Condo
Zogheib, Necessary LuxuryZogheib, Necessary Luxury
Michael Hunter
This is an example of a large modern front door in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and white floors.
Minimalist
Minimalist
Jonathan Weston Architect/InteriorsJonathan Weston Architect/Interiors
Large modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
LATEST JOBS 2015
LATEST JOBS 2015
J Hodson & Son LtdJ Hodson & Son Ltd
This is an example of a large modern front door in Manchester with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
A-House
A-House
UserUser
Inspiration for a large modern hallway in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, limestone flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Wembley Downs Renovations
Wembley Downs Renovations
Exactus HomesExactus Homes
Joel Barbitta from DMAX Photography
Photo of a medium sized modern front door in Perth with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
The Glass House
The Glass House
StructuresStructures
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Toronto with a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey walls and limestone flooring.
Boyana Apartment
Boyana Apartment
studiopiperovstudiopiperov
Custom wallpaper. Design by Julian Piperov, Photo: Alexandra Doleva,
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Modern Entrance with Limestone 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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