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Small Entrance with Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Modern Foyer in a Historic Townhouse
Modern Foyer in a Historic Townhouse
Michael Molesky Interior DesignMichael Molesky Interior Design
Historic townhouse small enclosed foyer made modern with new marble geometric tile floor, open caged pendant and shagreen console table.
Small classic foyer in DC Metro with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Cabbagetown House - Foyer/Entrance
Cabbagetown House - Foyer/Entrance
Jacklynn Little InteriorsJacklynn Little Interiors
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Toronto with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and white floors.
Un grande soggiorno da ridefinire - Progetto in corso
Un grande soggiorno da ridefinire - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in Milan with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Private Residence in Cove Tower at Wiggins Pass
Private Residence in Cove Tower at Wiggins Pass
Lovetto Design, Inc.Lovetto Design, Inc.
This is an example of a small modern foyer with blue walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a white front door and a drop ceiling.
Квартира в Сколково
Квартира в Сколково
Татьяна ХарченкоТатьяна Харченко
Юрий Гришко
Photo of a small traditional hallway in Moscow with yellow walls, marble flooring and brown floors.
Квартира в ЖК "Домашний"
Квартира в ЖК "Домашний"
Мария Родионовская | Архитектурное бюро "ON Plane"Мария Родионовская | Архитектурное бюро "ON Plane"
Большое внимание уделяли материалам, заказчикам хотелось, что-то нестандартное. Так на полу в прихожей и в обоих санузлах появилось авторское тераццо. Пол который создавали непосредственно на объекте впечатляет. Вначале подобрали несколько редких оттенков мрамора, агата и зеленого оникса, каждый фрагмент выложили вручную и залили прямо на месте. Это первое на что обращают внимание все гости, ведь прихожая лицо любого дома, ведь прихожая лицо любого дома. Стилист: Татьяна Гедике Фото: Сергей Красюк
Chatham NJ Basket Weave Marble Refinishing & Polishing "Before"
Chatham NJ Basket Weave Marble Refinishing & Polishing "Before"
Grout Works of Central NJGrout Works of Central NJ
This basket weave marble floor was in the entry way of the house in Chatham NJ. First we leveled and flattened the marble so all the little tiles were perfectly flat and level. This is called grinding to produce a grind in place floor. This means that all the tiles are level and there are no lips and dips from uneven tile edges. Afterward we diamond honed the marble to remove all scratches and marks. Finally we powder polished the marble to a beautiful shine with clarity and clear reflection. You can see the reflection of the trees from outside. What a tremendous difference from the marble beforehand.
Where Beauty & Function Meet
Where Beauty & Function Meet
DollHouse DesignDollHouse Design
This is an example of a small traditional front door in Other with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.
Old Orchard Residence
Old Orchard Residence
Jodie Rosen DesignJodie Rosen Design
Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a small modern entrance in Toronto with white walls and marble flooring.
Apartment @ Holt Rd
Apartment @ Holt Rd
Proj. B StudioProj. B Studio
Elliot Lee
Inspiration for a small modern foyer with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Boca Raton Condo
Modern Boca Raton Condo
Zelman Style InteriorsZelman Style Interiors
Photography by Thierry Dehove
Small modern hallway in Miami with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Silver and Black Glamour
Silver and Black Glamour
Dona Rosene InteriorsDona Rosene Interiors
Elegant black and silver metallic newly-scaled damask wallpaper updates and creates the backdrop for drama in the Entry. The front doors were painted black, new marble floor tile installed and a contemporary version of a traditional style silver-leafed chandelier completed the stage for the mirrored, black and silver furnishings. Photos by Michael Hunter
Luxury Residential Photography
Luxury Residential Photography
Leona Mozes PhotographyLeona Mozes Photography
Leona Mozes Photography for Atelier Greige
Design ideas for a small traditional vestibule in Montreal with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
玄関ホール
玄関ホール
一級建築士事務所エイチ・アーキテクツ一級建築士事務所エイチ・アーキテクツ
玄関は元来、客人を迎えるために花や絵を飾る美術館の展示室のような空間とも考えられます。 施主は美術館学芸員と美術史家夫妻で、インテリアの第一印象である玄関はこの家と住人を象徴するようなデザインとなっています。壁一面の棚には施主夫妻の企画した展覧会カタログや著書が展示され、また濃い緑色は十分な大きさの庭が無い小さな敷地においても豊かな自然を想起させてくれます。
Mountain Modern in Yalecrest
Mountain Modern in Yalecrest
Rachael Wright DesignRachael Wright Design
Inspiration for a small modern foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and white floors.
Acuario Bajo
Acuario Bajo
RH DesignRH Design
Small scandi foyer in Malaga with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Soho Landmarked Townhouse
Soho Landmarked Townhouse
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Photo of a small classic vestibule in New York with marble flooring, a double front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Gulf view Penthouse
Gulf view Penthouse
Lux Home Design InternationalLux Home Design International
stunning redesigned entry hall with Carrera marble flooring new fixture that creates a faux finish design on the ceiling and simple décor.
This is an example of a small modern foyer in Miami with grey walls and marble flooring.
Квартира на Мичуринском
Квартира на Мичуринском
Ira SagunIra Sagun
Трехкомнатная квартира на Мичуринском проспекте в Москве. Стиль - современная классика. На полу инженерная доска Coswic; мрамор, оставшийся от прежнего ремонта. На стенах краска. Двери, встроенная мебель московских фабрик.
Входная группа
Входная группа
Орлова ЕкатеринаОрлова Екатерина
Photo of a small traditional vestibule in Moscow with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, beige floors and a coffered ceiling.

Small 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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