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Traditional Entrance with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Mirror Lakes Drive
Mirror Lakes Drive
Kurt Baum ArchitectsKurt Baum Architects
Inspiration for a classic boot room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Avalanche Ranch
Avalanche Ranch
Elevation Design GroupElevation Design Group
Dick Springgate
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Salt Lake City with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Alexandria Custom Home Tailored for Family of Five
Alexandria Custom Home Tailored for Family of Five
Braswell Design+BuildBraswell Design+Build
The rear entrance to the home boasts cubbyholes for three boys and parents, a tiled floor to remove muddy sneakers or boots, and a desk for quick access to the Internet. If you're hungry, it's but a few steps to the kitchen for a snack! Behind the camera is a built-in dog shower, complete with shelves and hooks for leashes and dog treats.
Lakeside Farmhouse
Lakeside Farmhouse
Fluidesign StudioFluidesign Studio
Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Structural Dimensions Inc. I Photographer: Seth Benn Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Lake Michigan Mission Style
Lake Michigan Mission Style
Greystone Homes LLCGreystone Homes LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Other with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel in Duxbury
Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel in Duxbury
Woodland BuildersWoodland Builders
Kitchen and mudroom remodel by Woodland Contracting in Duxbury, MA.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Long Beach House
Long Beach House
Park and Oak DesignPark and Oak Design
This is an example of a large traditional boot room in Chicago with white walls, slate flooring and black floors.
Quaker Court Mudroom, Bedford
Quaker Court Mudroom, Bedford
Granite State CabinetryGranite State Cabinetry
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Taylor Creek Model
Taylor Creek Model
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Connecticut Classic
Connecticut Classic
Daniel Conlon ArchitectsDaniel Conlon Architects
Tim Lee Photography Fairfield County Award Winning Architect
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in New York with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California ClosetsCalifornia Closets
Traditional-styled Mudroom with Five-Piece Door & Drawer Faces
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Hawaii with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Leopard Lake Residence
Leopard Lake Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
Inspiration for a large classic front door in Philadelphia with slate flooring, a red front door and a single front door.
Earthy Mountain Modern
Earthy Mountain Modern
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
In transforming their Aspen retreat, our clients sought a departure from typical mountain decor. With an eclectic aesthetic, we lightened walls and refreshed furnishings, creating a stylish and cosmopolitan yet family-friendly and down-to-earth haven. The inviting entryway features pendant lighting, an earthy-toned carpet, and exposed wooden beams. The view of the stairs adds architectural interest and warmth to the space. ---Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/earthy-mountain-modern
Earthy Mountain Modern
Earthy Mountain Modern
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
In transforming their Aspen retreat, our clients sought a departure from typical mountain decor. With an eclectic aesthetic, we lightened walls and refreshed furnishings, creating a stylish and cosmopolitan yet family-friendly and down-to-earth haven. This mudroom boasts ample open shelving in elegant sage green accents, providing airy and organized storage solutions for a streamlined experience. ---Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/earthy-mountain-modern
A Mudroom/Playroom Remodel in Tiverton, RI
A Mudroom/Playroom Remodel in Tiverton, RI
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
Everything in the right place. A light and sun-filled space with customized storage for a busy family. Photography by Aaron Usher III. Styling by Liz Pinto.
Complete Home Renovation
Complete Home Renovation
Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.
Mel Carll
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Custom Storage
Custom Storage
Bowman's Woodworking Inc.Bowman's Woodworking Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in Other with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Cliff Side
Cliff Side
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Expansive traditional boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Lodge Inspired Custom Home- Naperville, IL
Lodge Inspired Custom Home- Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with beige walls and slate flooring.
Classic Coastal
Classic Coastal
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Chicago with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Traditional Entrance with Slate 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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