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Expansive Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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Cleveland Transitional Rustic Custom Built Home
Cleveland Transitional Rustic Custom Built Home
Payne & Payne BuildersPayne & Payne Builders
Front door entry with custom built in lockers and bench, beautiful hexagon tiles.
James Johnson Mid Century Modern Home
James Johnson Mid Century Modern Home
Flow Painting SolutionsFlow Painting Solutions
Free-standing Bench
Free-standing Bench
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Custom designed in alder with black metal mesh doors panels, this expansive locker layout provides ample storage to this family.
South Ocean Boulevard | Oceanfront Estate
South Ocean Boulevard | Oceanfront Estate
Woolems Luxury BuildersWoolems Luxury Builders
New 2-story residence consisting of; kitchen, breakfast room, laundry room, butler’s pantry, wine room, living room, dining room, study, 4 guest bedroom and master suite. Exquisite custom fabricated, sequenced and book-matched marble, granite and onyx, walnut wood flooring with stone cabochons, bronze frame exterior doors to the water view, custom interior woodwork and cabinetry, mahogany windows and exterior doors, teak shutters, custom carved and stenciled exterior wood ceilings, custom fabricated plaster molding trim and groin vaults.
Desert Modern
Desert Modern
TKP ArchitectsTKP Architects
This Arizona modern home is defined by its desert context, as evidenced by the deep shade overhangs, a cooling pool, and an earth-tone material palette that fades into its surroundings. The wedge-shaped floor plan funnels circulation through a small entryway, then quickly expands into an angled array of living spaces that embrace a “front row seat” view of Tortuga Mountain. The client-driven interior style is a personalized collaboration that celebrates warmth and contrast.
Palm Beach Residences
Palm Beach Residences
Marmol Export USAMarmol Export USA
Black Absolute Granite and Crema Marfil Marble checkered floor
Farmhouse Custom Home
Farmhouse Custom Home
Preferred Builders of North FloridaPreferred Builders of North Florida
This gorgeous 5,000 square foot custom home was built by Preferred Builders of North Florida. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a movie room, a 2 wall galley laundry room, and a massive 2 car garage.
Luxury Custom Homes Ceilings by Fratantoni Design
Luxury Custom Homes Ceilings by Fratantoni Design
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Entry staircases underneath a dome ceiling with up lighting and large crystal chandelier.
Classic Luxury - New Construction - Royal Palm
Classic Luxury - New Construction - Royal Palm
Laure Nell InteriorsLaure Nell Interiors
2012 Award of Merit
2012 Award of Merit
Natural Stone InstituteNatural Stone Institute
Developer George Kevo collaborated with Creative Edge Master Shop, Inc., and Aalto Design to design and fabricate floors for a French chateau masterpiece home. A project of this nature requires meticulous care and excellent craftsmanship. Both developer George Kevo and Harri Aalto, President of Aalto Design, have discerning eyes and discriminating tastes. Working together, Harri Aalto was able to interpret and add his design style to George's idea. Their collaboration yielded floors containing over 20 colors and over 2,200 ft. of stunning artistry. Some of the stones used in this project were Crema Marfil, Emperador Dark, Jerusalem Gold, Indus Gold, Quetzel Green and French Vanilla. Design and colors were carefully chosen following the developer's interior decorations. After a month of designing and programming, Creative Edge Master Shop, iNc. fabricated and shipped over 40,000 pieces of preassembled stone flooring for installation.
Asheville Accent Wall
Asheville Accent Wall
RCJ Building Inc.RCJ Building Inc.
Grass Cloth Wall Paper Reclaimed Barn Wide plank Hardwood flooring
Entryways
Entryways
Custom Builders of OklahomaCustom Builders of Oklahoma
Breakfast nook
Best Luxury Homes of the World Designed by Fratantoni Design!
Best Luxury Homes of the World Designed by Fratantoni Design!
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Western Scene
Western Scene
JP MaloneJP Malone
Talis Park Private Residence
Talis Park Private Residence
Collins DuPont Design GroupCollins DuPont Design Group
Designed by: Lana Knapp, ASID/NCIDQ & Alina Dolan, Allied ASID - Collins & DuPont Design Group Photographed by: Lori Hamilton - Hamilton Photography
Ristrutturazione e arredamento di un corridoio d'ingresso.
Ristrutturazione e arredamento di un corridoio d'ingresso.
Susanna BaggioSusanna Baggio
ristrutturazione e arredo di un corridoio d'ingresso, boiserie
Mansions Ceilings by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Mansions Ceilings by Fratantoni Interior Designers!
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Beautiful custom ceiling design with can lights and large crystal chandelier.
玄関ホール
玄関ホール
本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所本井建築研究所一級建築士事務所
来客用の玄関ホール
Contemporary British Timberframe Home
Contemporary British Timberframe Home
MossCreekMossCreek
Traditional English design meets stunning contemporary styling in this estate-sized home designed by MossCreek. The designers at MossCreek created a home that allows for large-scale entertaining, white providing privacy and security for the client's family. Photo: MossCreek
Rockridge Chalet
Rockridge Chalet
Weninger Construction & Design LtdWeninger Construction & Design Ltd
Beautiful front entry with a custom log bench.

Expansive Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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