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Traditional Entrance with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Azure
Azure
Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLCLandmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC
Large traditional foyer in Orlando with beige walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and limestone flooring.
Bright and Airy Traditional Entry Foyer
Bright and Airy Traditional Entry Foyer
Lancaster Interior DesignLancaster Interior Design
http://www.homeanddesign.net/home-design-magazine-suncoast-design-issue/ http://www.bridgefordesign.com/design-projects/mediterraneandreamwinter16
Keowee Manor
Keowee Manor
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Entry foyer with limestone floors, groin vault ceiling, wormy chestnut, steel entry doors, antique chandelier, large base molding, arched doorways
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a metal front door, beige floors, wood walls and a double front door.
McGee Home - Killowen Construction
McGee Home - Killowen Construction
Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)
Studio McGee's New McGee Home featuring Tumbled Natural Stones, Painted brick, and Lap Siding.
This is an example of a large classic hallway in Salt Lake City with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors and brick walls.
Two-Story Foyer with Curved Staircase with Metal Railing
Two-Story Foyer with Curved Staircase with Metal Railing
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
The graceful curve of the stone and wood staircase is echoed in the archway leading to the grandfather clock at the end of the T-shaped entryway. In a foyer this grand, the art work must be proportional, so I selected the large-scale “Tree of Life” mosaic for the wall. Each piece was individually installed into the frame. The stairs are wood and stone, the railing is metal and the floor is limestone. Photo by Brian Gassel
Culshaw modular Boot room in Oval Room Blue
Culshaw modular Boot room in Oval Room Blue
Culshaw Kitchen MakersCulshaw Kitchen Makers
This recently installed boot room in Oval Room Blue by Culshaw, graces this compact entrance hall to a charming country farmhouse. A storage solution like this provides plenty of space for all the outdoor apparel an active family needs. The bootroom, which is in 2 L-shaped halves, comprises of 11 polished chrome hooks for hanging, 2 settles - one of which has a hinged lid for boots etc, 1 set of full height pigeon holes for shoes and boots and a smaller set for handbags. Further storage includes a cupboard with 2 shelves, 6 solid oak drawers and shelving for wicker baskets as well as more shoe storage beneath the second settle. The modules used to create this configuration are: Settle 03, Settle 04, 2x Settle back into corner, Partner Cab DBL 01, Pigeon 02 and 2x INT SIT ON CORNER CAB 03. Photo: Ian Hampson (iCADworx.co.uk)
Addition and Remodel in Naples
Addition and Remodel in Naples
BCB Homes, Inc.BCB Homes, Inc.
Hamilton Photography
Large traditional foyer in Other with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, white floors and a black front door.
Ellerbroek House
Ellerbroek House
23 Lacey Lane23 Lacey Lane
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Orange County with white walls, limestone flooring and beige floors.
Greenwich, CT
Greenwich, CT
UserUser
ChiChi Ubiña
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in New York with white walls, limestone flooring and a single front door.
Boho Luxe
Boho Luxe
PS & DaughtersPS & Daughters
We decided to treat the long entry hallway like a gallery. Clean white light, walls in Halo by Benjamin Moore and large scale photography makes the best welcome.
French Limestone Flooring
French Limestone Flooring
Monarch Stone InternationalMonarch Stone International
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Orange County with brown walls and limestone flooring.
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate Door Custom Exterior Doors
Upstate DoorUpstate Door
Upstate Door makes hand-crafted custom, semi-custom and standard interior and exterior doors from a full array of wood species and MDF materials. Mahogany 10-panel door, 4-lite transom and 5-lite sidelites
A House On The River
A House On The River
&Eve Interior Design Limited&Eve Interior Design Limited
Photo of a medium sized classic entrance in Berkshire with limestone flooring and grey walls.
Coppenhall Bootroom - Staffordshire
Coppenhall Bootroom - Staffordshire
UserUser
This traditional bootroom was designed to give maximum storage whilst still being practical for day to day use.
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in West Midlands with limestone flooring, a single front door and multi-coloured floors.
Rolfe
Rolfe
Nested Design StudioNested Design Studio
Qphoto
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in Richmond with grey walls, limestone flooring, a white front door and grey floors.
San Diego Craftsman
San Diego Craftsman
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Jeri Koegel
Medium sized traditional boot room in San Diego with green walls, grey floors and limestone flooring.
Mud Room Expansion | Richmond, VA
Mud Room Expansion | Richmond, VA
Jennifer Radakovic DesignJennifer Radakovic Design
The expansion of this mudroom more than doubled its size. New custom cabinets ensure everything has a place. New tile floor and brass hardware tie the new and existing spaces together. QPH Photo
Rolfe
Rolfe
Nested Design StudioNested Design Studio
Qphoto
Small classic boot room in Richmond with grey walls, limestone flooring, a white front door and grey floors.
Custom Build Transitional Farmhouse
Custom Build Transitional Farmhouse
Red Leaf Interiors, LLCRed Leaf Interiors, LLC
Medium sized traditional boot room in Nashville with grey walls, limestone flooring and grey floors.
Meander Road
Meander Road
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
Photography by Corey Gaff
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, limestone flooring and a single front door.

Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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