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Red Entrance with Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Island Style Entry Way
Island Style Entry Way
Makena HergetMakena Herget
Welcoming entryway with tropical art and credenza. Accessories make the space! Shark sculpture is Ohia burl and kao wood. Sunset painting commissioned from Betty Hay Freeland. Turtle sculpture by Dale Zarella carved from Kou wood. Antique Chinese credenza and black lacquer cabinet from Brown-Kobayashi in Wailuku provides ample storage. Handmade paddle from Hana Coast gallery. Hanging in hallway are antique menu covers from Matson.
Casa per Amici
Casa per Amici
officina29ARCHITETTIofficina29ARCHITETTI
João Morgado, Fotografia de arquitectura
Design ideas for a large bohemian boot room in Other with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Walnut Entry Doors with Pyramid Panels
Walnut Entry Doors with Pyramid Panels
WGH WoodworkingWGH Woodworking
These 8' tall arched top walnut entry doors have a traditional and unique pyramid shaped raised panels. The lock rail molding is also one thick piece of walnut completing the old world feel of the doors.
Tile
Tile
David's Abbey Carpet & FloorsDavid's Abbey Carpet & Floors
Dawn Croegaert
Large traditional foyer in Other with beige walls, marble flooring and beige floors.
Midcentury Modern
Midcentury Modern
Willoughby ConstructionWilloughby Construction
Scott B Smith © Sargent Photography
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Miami with marble flooring.
Steeped in Tradition
Steeped in Tradition
The Lee W. Robinson CompanyThe Lee W. Robinson Company
This is an example of a classic hallway in Louisville with marble flooring.
L'entrée du château
L'entrée du château
A3DesignA3Design
Photo : Raphaël Melka - www.raphaelmelka.com
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Strasbourg with multi-coloured walls and marble flooring.
Entry
Entry
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Design inspiration for a traditional entry
Classic foyer in Orange County with brown walls and marble flooring.
Lake Shore Drive Luxury Condo
Lake Shore Drive Luxury Condo
Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.Deb Reinhart Interior Design Group, Inc.
This foyer was the greeting to a luxury condo which was the home to a family of 4 as well as a place to entertain business associates. Our client requeted timeless design with Asian antiques and contemporary art. WE worked together from the construction of 2 condo units into one home. Extensive mill work maximized storage.This beautiful chandelier was imported from France. Kaskel
Carnegie Hill Townhouse
Carnegie Hill Townhouse
Charles Rabinovitch ArchitectsCharles Rabinovitch Architects
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
квартира на Профсоюзной
квартира на Профсоюзной
Сергей МоргуновСергей Моргунов
Victorian front door in Moscow with beige walls, a single front door, a grey front door, marble flooring and a dado rail.
Granada
Granada
Real Estate JudgeReal Estate Judge
Photo of a small classic entrance in Phoenix with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Mediterranean Style Entry Foyer
Mediterranean Style Entry Foyer
Argo Tile and StoneArgo Tile and Stone
Mediterranean entrance in San Francisco with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Baldwin Home
Baldwin Home
Hawaii Island Architects, LLCHawaii Island Architects, LLC
Alvis Upitis
Photo of a large beach style foyer in Hawaii with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Bradbrook House
Bradbrook House
Granit Architects + InteriorsGranit Architects + Interiors
Photo Credit - Andrew Beasley
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in London with red walls, marble flooring, a single front door and white floors.
Upper West Side
Upper West Side
Julie Schuster Design StudioJulie Schuster Design Studio
The open floor plan needed to color coordinate while allowing color to help create the different spaces. This California family gravitated to colors from the southwest; Feng Shui Earth Element tones to feed their Metal natures. Tumbled marble tile was laid in varying sizes with mosaic inserts to create texture and interest. Photo Credit: Donna Dotan Photography
The Plantation, Ponte Vedra- Mediterranean
The Plantation, Ponte Vedra- Mediterranean
Dean Russell Custom HomesDean Russell Custom Homes
Door and entryway
Photo of a mediterranean hallway in Jacksonville with yellow walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
New Home
New Home
Davbuilt constructionsDavbuilt constructions
Davbuilt Constructions
Design ideas for an entrance in Brisbane with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Todt Hill Home
Todt Hill Home
Annmarie Ruta Interiors LLCAnnmarie Ruta Interiors LLC
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Miami with yellow walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
квартира на Якиманке
квартира на Якиманке
Design Interior ProjectDesign Interior Project
автор: Михаил Ганевич
This is an example of a large classic vestibule in Moscow with red walls, marble flooring and beige floors.

Red Entrance with Marble 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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