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Victorian Entrance with Ceramic Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Victorian foyer in Baltimore with ceramic flooring and a double front door.
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This is an example of a large victorian vestibule in Other with ceramic flooring.
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Inspiration 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.
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Large victorian front door in New York with white walls, ceramic flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Modern Industrial Aesthetic - Large Extension & Mezzanine Study
Modern Industrial Aesthetic - Large Extension & Mezzanine Study
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Design ideas for a large victorian hallway in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, orange floors and a coffered ceiling.
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Medium sized victorian hallway in Houston with beige walls, ceramic flooring and beige floors.
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SBD Project 1
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Photo of a large victorian hallway in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
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Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front door in Baltimore with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
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Exterior & Interior Doors
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Photo of a medium sized victorian vestibule in New York with white walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a white front door and white floors.
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North London Renovation and Extension
Robert Rhodes Architecture + InteriorsRobert Rhodes Architecture + Interiors
Lincoln Road is our renovation and extension of a Victorian house in East Finchley, North London. It was driven by the will and enthusiasm of the owners, Ed and Elena, who's desire for a stylish and contemporary family home kept the project focused on achieving their goals.
Victorian Entry
Victorian Entry
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Photo of a large victorian entrance in New Orleans with white walls and ceramic flooring.
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Snowmass Ranch
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Inspiration for a large victorian foyer in Denver with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Florida Home Design
Florida Home Design
Michele McCarthy InteriorsMichele McCarthy Interiors
Design ideas for a large victorian foyer in Denver with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
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Maison Lille
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Point Piper Home
Point Piper Home
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Entry and stair case Repainted over all the red mahogany staircase and woodwork. Jessica Iliffe
Inspiration for an expansive victorian entrance in Singapore with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Lizas' Cottage
Lizas' Cottage
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After photo of the entrance
Large victorian foyer in Other with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and white floors.
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Villa Perla restoration
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photo courtesy of Greg Lukina, David Lyng Real Estate, DRE # 01949291
Photo of a victorian entrance in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring and yellow floors.
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Grand staircase
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Stephen Byrne
Design ideas for a large victorian front door in New Orleans with white walls, ceramic flooring and a single front door.
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Green Lake City
Vindo DesignVindo Design
Small victorian foyer in Other with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Classic Style Fireplace
Classic Style Fireplace
C Y DesignC Y Design
A faux fireplace featured in the foyer. 3D Visualisation by CY Interiors
Photo of a medium sized victorian foyer in Other with blue walls, ceramic flooring and beige 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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