Traditional Entrance with Marble Flooring Ideas and Designs

Elegant Traditional Home in Great Falls, VA

Asta Homes Great Falls, VA 22066
Inspiration for a classic foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, marble flooring and beige floors.

Marble

Bizaillion Stone & Tile, Inc

Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Dallas with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.

KTS Homes - Newport Model - Naples Reserve

KTS Group

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Miami with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

GOLF FRONT TRANSITIONAL ESTATE IN WINDERMERE FLORIDA

Element Home Builders

This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in Orlando with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.

Saratoga Contemporary Home

Signature Carpet One Floor & Home

John Shea
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.

Jewel Box Condo

Joy Martin Architecture

This is an example of a medium sized classic hallway in Minneapolis with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Marble Open Entry Foyer in Saint Davids

Semerjian Interiors

Marble entryway foyer
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Cold Springs Farm | Malvern, PA

Period Architecture Ltd.

Eric Roth
Traditional foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Potomac Estate Traditional Design & Build

Haleh Design Inc.

The ordered symmetry of the grand foyer conveys an overarching sense of simplicity. Murals surrounding the 32 foot-high dome depict allegories of the four elements: earth, wind, fire, and water. The curve of the sweeping stairway combines a solid mahogany handrail and hand wrought iron balusters accented with 18 K gold leaf. Column capitals and cornices are edged in 18 K gold leaf. Inset wall panels in silk add warmth. A Lalique Cactus table accented with a Lalique Angelique vase anchors the space. The floor is rare Italian Porto gold marble highlighted with honey onyx. Photo credit: Gordon Beall

Asheville Model Home Interior Design 1264f

User

The entryway to this model home makes a dramatic impression with hardwood winding stairs and lighting. arthur rutenberg homes
Photo of an expansive classic foyer in Tampa with beige walls and marble flooring.

Lyrical Charm

Jodi Fleming Design

This is an example of a classic foyer in Toronto with white walls, marble flooring and multi-coloured floors.

Kirby Road, Mclean, VA

Sidd Kashyap

Photo of a large classic foyer in DC Metro with white walls, a double front door, a black front door and marble flooring.

Private Residence in British Colonial style

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

Craig Denis Photography
Photo of a large classic foyer in Miami with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Bellona House Entry Foyer

Vincent Greene Architects

Photo Credit: Vince Lupo, Interiors: Michael Hall of Hall & Co.
This is an example of a classic foyer in Baltimore with white walls, a single front door, a glass front door, marble flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.

Middle Eastern Flare - Grand Entry Foyer Ceiling

The Artists Hands - Faux Finishes

Multiple layers of metallic plasters create an elegant back ground for this large dome ceiling. The hand painted design was delicately leafed with various colors of gold, copper and variegated leaf. A stunning dome ceiling in this grand foyer entry. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

Historic Transformation

Morgante Wilson Architects

Morgante Wilson Architects installed intricate trim in this Foyer to add to the formal nature of the space. The walls have a faux finish applied to them in a light gray tone. Chicago's North Shore, Illinois • Photo by: Tony Soluri

Clarkson Valley Residence

Curtiss W. Byrne Architect, LLC

Jad Ryherd Photography. Interior Designer: Kristin Petro Interiors, inc. Go to Kristin Petro Interiors' Houzz page for more images and to submit questions.

Beethoven

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Medium sized classic hallway in Seattle with grey walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a white front door and white floors.

Denkmalgeschützte Villa

Proelta GmbH & Co KG

Inspiration for a traditional front door in Munich with beige walls, marble flooring, a black front door and white floors.

Howell, MI. New construction

Tutto Interiors

The dramatic contrast of the very dark espresso finish against the white millwork adds to the sophistication of this space. Full design of all Architectural details and finishes which includes custom designed Millwork and styling throughout. Also shown here is the entrance to the Library. Photography by Carlson Productions LLC

Traditional 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 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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