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Traditional Entrance with Limestone Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Pantry & Mudrooms
Pantry & Mudrooms
ClosettecClosettec
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Cleveland with beige walls, a single front door, a glass front door, limestone flooring and grey floors.
Newport Coast II
Newport Coast II
27 Diamonds Interior Design27 Diamonds Interior Design
Design by 27 Diamonds Interior Design www.27diamonds.com
Large classic foyer in Orange County with beige walls, limestone flooring, beige floors, a single front door and a glass front door.
Mudroom
Mudroom
Catlin DesignCatlin Design
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Jacksonville with limestone flooring.
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)
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.
Mount Baker Dutch Colonial
Mount Baker Dutch Colonial
K&L InteriorsK&L Interiors
Inspiration for a large classic boot room in Seattle with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a white front door and black floors.
Craftsman Doors
Craftsman Doors
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Antigua Doors
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in San Francisco with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
140 Forest Avenue
140 Forest Avenue
Monique Varsames Design, LLCMonique Varsames Design, LLC
All Interior selections/finishes by Monique Varsames Furniture staged by Stage to Show Photos by Frank Ambrosiono
Photo of a large classic boot room in New York with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
French Elegance
French Elegance
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
The front door features a limestone surround with a wrought iron hanging lantern. The custom curved top paneled mahogany door has antique glass. Standing seam copper roof and bluestone terrace complete the entry. Tom Grimes Photography
New Traditional Family Residence
New Traditional Family Residence
Molly Quinn DesignMolly Quinn Design
Fabulous galley style Mud Room featuring custom built in cabinetry painted in a Gustavian gray and fitted with iron pulls. A limestone floor, vintage style pendant lights and an antique rug infuse old world charm into this new construction space. Interior Design: Molly Quinn Design Architect: Hackley & Associates Builder: Homes by James
My Work
My Work
Kalma Custom Woodworks incKalma Custom Woodworks inc
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with beige walls and limestone flooring.
Pantry & Mudrooms
Pantry & Mudrooms
ClosettecClosettec
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Cleveland with a single front door, limestone flooring, grey walls, a white front door and beige floors.
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.
Traditional Entrance
Traditional Entrance
Photo of a small traditional entrance in Manchester with white walls, limestone flooring and grey floors.
Lincoln Park Transitional
Lincoln Park Transitional
BGD&C Custom HomesBGD&C Custom Homes
One of the most important rooms in the house, the Mudroom had to accommodate everyone’s needs coming and going. As such, this nerve center of the home has ample storage, space to pull off your boots, and a house desk to drop your keys, school books or briefcase. Kadlec Architecture + Design combined clever details using O’Brien Harris stained oak millwork, foundation brick subway tile, and a custom designed “chalkboard” mural. Architecture, Design & Construction by BGD&C Interior Design by Kaldec Architecture + Design Exterior Photography: Tony Soluri Interior Photography: Nathan Kirkman
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
Buckinghamshire, Bootroom
Buckinghamshire, Bootroom
Touch Design GroupTouch Design Group
Design ideas for a classic boot room in London with grey walls and limestone flooring.
Nantucket Shingle Style Beachside Home Cloakroom
Nantucket Shingle Style Beachside Home Cloakroom
Bluewater Home BuildersBluewater Home Builders
The mudroom serves the dual purpose of providing an elegant access way into the house from the secondary side entrance and the 3 car garage, as well as acting as a cabana for the pool and outdoor living spaces with a separate door leading to these areas. Two additional pantries for the kitchen are located off the mudroom with built in cabinetry with a brushed zinc countertop and brushed zinc pillowed pattern backsplash. The command center may also be found off the mudroom, with a large built-in working desk and credenza.
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Tudor Eclectic, Kentucky Estate
Farris Concepts in ArchitectureFarris Concepts in Architecture
View towards entry hall from entry tower
Large classic vestibule in Nashville with limestone flooring and a single front door.
Home on the Range
Home on the Range
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior DesignCuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design
Entry/Central stair hall features steel/ glass at both ends.
Large classic hallway in Austin with white walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and all types of wall treatment.

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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