Premium Entrance with Terracotta Flooring Ideas and Designs

This is an example of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.

Natural Trop - Executive Suites

Room Resolutions

This executive suites office location in Las Vegas was looking for a pop of color in their waiting reception area and we gave them that pop! Using this vibrant lime green with neutrals brought together a natural organic vibe to the space. As a signature to our company we pulled out our tricks and created two awesome feature walls with blue, white, and metallic blown glass sculptures for the WOW! factor. Photography by Lydia Cutter

Tantalo

The Selection Center

This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Philadelphia with yellow walls, terracotta flooring and a dark wood front door.

EXTERIORS

Ticsa America

This is an example of a large mediterranean entrance in Orange County with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Exterior Steps with reclaimed French Terracotta Parefeuille

Vintage Elements LLC

Beautiful reclaimed Parefeuille tiles from the Provence region in France. These reclaimed French terracotta tiles were originally used as ceiling and subroofing tiles in traditional farm houses in Mediterranean France. The tiles were laid in between oak rafters and served as ceiling and a strong sublayer for the roof tiles to be mounted above. Vintage Elements reclaims these tiles and uses them for flooring and ceiling tiles. Although not often used as an outdoor flooring tiles, these reclaimed terracotta tiles will easily withstand moderate climates with light freezes. Their warm colors with nuances of pink, salmon, sand and red will instantly provide Mediterranean charm which can't be achieved with other flooring materials. Vintage Elements recommends yearly sealing to protect these tiles. Please don't hesitate to contact us at www.vintageelements.com for more installation instructions, sealing products and care tips.

Charming Foyer Seating

Saree Parry Design - Decorating Den Interiors

JVL Photography
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Ottawa with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and red floors.

Tuscan / California

ARTO

While ARTO products are made in Los Angeles County, California, we are happy to ship our product worldwide! We work onsite with concrete, terra-cotta and ceramic. We build brick, tile and architectural elements for residential and commercial environments. We pride ourselves on providing perfectly imperfect product that gives a feel of rustic elegance.

Exotic Moroccan Retreat

Moxie Design Studio, LLC

Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, terracotta flooring and orange floors.

Appartement XVIIIe à Rennes.

inma- studio

Gemain Herriau
Small eclectic boot room in Rennes with blue walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and pink floors.

Rénovation d'une villa des années 50

SYNESTHESIES

Bienvenue dans notre projet Chasse ! Une maison d’habitation principale de 200 m2 en centre village dont nous avons redessiné les contours : chaleureux, confortable, doux,… Bienvenue dans l’entrée ?. Le « pitch » de ce beau projet : se sentir heureux dans son intérieur, grâce à une éloge de la beauté brute qui pose l’intention de lenteur et du geste artisanal comme esthetique. l Univers général qui s’attache à la simplicité de la ligne et aux accents organiques en résonance avec la nature, comporte des accents wabi sabi. ? @sabine_serrad Peinture little green |Cuisine | | Bejmat @mediterraneestone | Vaisselle @augusteetcocotte | | papier peint Domestic @smallable | Lampe @JGS créations fauteuil et vase régine

Southwestern Style Home Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Don’t shy away from the style of New Mexico by adding southwestern influence throughout this whole home remodel!
Inspiration for a medium sized front door in Albuquerque with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, orange floors and exposed beams.

McGee St.

Intelligent Design Group

Inspiration for a small hallway in Toronto with terracotta flooring.

West Coast Modern Custom Home - Laundry Room

PlaidFox Studio

Contemporary entrance in Other with white walls, terracotta flooring and grey floors.

尾山台HAUS

studio SHOH / 尚建築工房

特注の玄関ドアです。気密性能と内部にグラスウールをつめて断熱性能も担保しています。こげ茶色の板部分はコンクリート基礎を立ち上げています。外側に断熱材を貼り、コンクリートに熱がたまるのを防いでいます。庇は外壁からの吊構造になっています。
Photo of a medium sized modern front door in Tokyo with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and orange floors.

Westfield Custom

Gambrick

Custom Entry with Stone Tile floor, Stone Columns, Stone walls, Azek trim, Wood ceiling, Marvin Windows.
Medium sized coastal front door in Newark with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a black front door.

Projet CAMILLE - Transformation d'un grand T2 en une colocation 3 chambres

Maurine Bellier - Architecte d’intérieur

Cet appartement de 65m2, tout en longueur et desservi par un grand couloir n'avait pas été rénové depuis les années 60. Les espaces étaient mal agencés, il ne disposait que d'une seule chambre, d'une cuisine fermé, d'un double séjour et d'une salle d'eau avec WC non séparé. L'enjeu était d'y créer un T4 et donc de rajouter 2 chambres supplémentaires ! La structure en béton dite "poteaux / poutres" nous a permis d'abattre de nombreuses cloisons. L'ensemble des surfaces ont été rénovées, la cuisine à rejoint la pièce de vie, le WC à retrouvé son indépendance et de grandes chambres ont été crées. J'ai apporté un soin particulier à la luminosité de cet appartement, et ce, dès l'entrée grâce à l'installation d'une verrière qui éclaircie et modernise l'ensemble des espaces communicants.

Orilla Dr.

C W Quinn Home

Photo of a small eclectic hallway in San Luis Obispo with beige walls, terracotta flooring and red floors.

Southwestern Contemporary Living in the Texas Hill Country

J B Hall Custom Homes

Julie Albini
Inspiration for a large front door in Austin with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and orange floors.

Natural Trop - Executive Suites

Room Resolutions

The natural organic vibe comes inside with these beautiful planters along side The Phillips Collection seat belt chairs. The wood block side table and featured art wall creates a dramatic waiting area. Photography by Lydia Cutter

Exterior Steps with reclaimed French Terracotta Parefeuille

Vintage Elements LLC

Premium 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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