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Victorian Entrance with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Battersea Family Home
Battersea Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.
De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation
De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
The entrance of the property was tiled with original Georgian black and white checked tiles. The original stairs were painted brown and the walls kept neutral to maximises the sense of space.
Pathway : Victorian Tiles
Pathway : Victorian Tiles
London MosaicLondon Mosaic
Victorian entrance in London with ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Seahorse
Seahorse
Warren French InteriorsWarren French Interiors
Boasting a large terrace with long reaching sea views across the River Fal and to Pendennis Point, Seahorse was a full property renovation managed by Warren French.
Paget Path After
Paget Path After
Pontcanna Tiling & Restoration LtdPontcanna Tiling & Restoration Ltd
New path in black, dover white and an unusual bespoke border. We also reclaimed a piece of stone, cut it to size and installed it at the pavement.
Inspiration for a small victorian front door in Cardiff with ceramic flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Harvard Residence
Harvard Residence
Studio Z DesignStudio Z Design
Studio Z Design Nicholas Moshenko Photography
Photo of a medium sized victorian foyer in Toronto with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Make an entrance
Make an entrance
UserUser
A grand entrance at a Gothic Victorian Manor House South Devon, Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Photo of an expansive victorian foyer in Devon with ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
LLI DesignLLI Design
Although the existing entrance hallway was a good size it lacked character. To address this the stained glass in the fan light window above the front door and side window was reinstated, in a bespoke design, bringing light, colour and texture into the hallway. The original tiled floor had long been removed so a period style crisp black and white tile with a border pattern was specified. This immediately visually increased the size and lightness of the hall area. Nigel Tyas were commissioned to produce a dramatic copper and glass pendant light in the stairwell that hung from the top floor ceiling down to the ground floor, giving a visual connection and really creating a wow factor.
Northcote House
Northcote House
Into interior designInto interior design
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front door in London with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a red front door, blue floors, a vaulted ceiling, panelled walls and a dado rail.
Courtyard Garden
Courtyard Garden
Rock & Rose Landscapes San FranciscoRock & Rose Landscapes San Francisco
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front door in San Francisco with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Extension - The Gables
Extension - The Gables
Hyve Architects LtdHyve Architects Ltd
Refurbished entrance hall. Les Black Photographer Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized victorian vestibule in Other with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and ceramic flooring.
Kitchen extension and Renovation in Thame, Oxfordshire
Kitchen extension and Renovation in Thame, Oxfordshire
HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & LandscapesHollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & Landscapes
Photo of a large victorian hallway in Oxfordshire with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Olivia Emery Work
Olivia Emery Work
Olivia EmeryOlivia Emery
This is an example of a large victorian hallway in London with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and pink floors.
A Little Piece of Halloween
A Little Piece of Halloween
Capo Design BuildCapo Design Build
Mahogany Front Door & Entry
Design ideas for a large victorian front door in New York with beige walls, a double front door, a brown front door and ceramic flooring.
Paget Path Before
Paget Path Before
Pontcanna Tiling & Restoration LtdPontcanna Tiling & Restoration Ltd
Worn out path, further damaged by frost and tree roots. Client requested a totally faithful design replication and installation.
This is an example of a small victorian front door in Cardiff with ceramic flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Zetland Passive House
Zetland Passive House
EcosphericEcospheric
This passivhaus standard door supplied by Ecospheric Windows features triple glazed encapsulated stained glass - the first to be installed in a passive house. The 88mm thick insulated door panel is made with FSC certified wood and is manufactured in Europe, Photo: Rick McCullagh
急勾配の切り妻屋根とサイディングのアーリーアメリカンスタイルの家
急勾配の切り妻屋根とサイディングのアーリーアメリカンスタイルの家
メープルホームズインターナショナルメープルホームズインターナショナル
家の顔とも言えるエントランス。優雅なコラムポストが配置された玄関ポーチ、玄関ドアには重厚感漂うスウェーデンドア社製を採用するなど、アーリーアメリカンのテイストが訪れた方々を魅了する。© Maple Homes International.
Inspiration for a victorian entrance in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, a black front door and grey floors.
Mayo Fireplace, semi-profile
Mayo Fireplace, semi-profile
French Mill StoneFrench Mill Stone
Using the same stone creates a unified look and makes the fireplace the center of the room.
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front door in Other with white walls, a double front door, a black front door, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Pathway : Victorian Tiles
Pathway : Victorian Tiles
London MosaicLondon Mosaic
London Mosaic Traditional Pathway Design
Design ideas for a victorian entrance in London with ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Villa Perla restoration
Villa Perla restoration
craig bagley architectcraig bagley architect
photo courtesy of Greg Lukina, David Lyng Real Estate, DRE # 01949291
Victorian entrance in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring and yellow floors.

Victorian Entrance with Ceramic 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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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