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Grey Entrance with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Holladay Residence - JD
Holladay Residence - JD
Upland Development, Inc.Upland Development, Inc.
Garage Addition and Dog Grooming Station
Garage Addition and Dog Grooming Station
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
A custom dog grooming station and mudroom. Photography by Aaron Usher III.
Extensive Additions & Renovations in Clayton
Extensive Additions & Renovations in Clayton
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCChristopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC
Here's a detail of the mudroom locker cabinets. Chris Marshall
Doors
Doors
KNK BuildersKNK Builders
Modern Dutch Colonial Remodel
Modern Dutch Colonial Remodel
UserUser
Neil Landino
Merrimac Charm
Merrimac Charm
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Interior and Exterior Views
Interior and Exterior Views
Tate + Burns Architects LLCTate + Burns Architects LLC
Photos by Robert Benson.
Crooked Lake Cottage
Crooked Lake Cottage
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography
New Canaan Shingle Style
New Canaan Shingle Style
Michael Smith ArchitectsMichael Smith Architects
Laura Moss
Addition looking toward half-bath and pantry
Addition looking toward half-bath and pantry
Carlsen & Frank ArchitectsCarlsen & Frank Architects
John Walsh Hearthtone Video and Photo
Post + Beam Reimagined
Post + Beam Reimagined
Melinda Mandell Interior DesignMelinda Mandell Interior Design
We blended the client's cool and contemporary style with the home's classic midcentury architecture in this post and beam renovation. It was important to define each space within this open concept plan with strong symmetrical furniture and lighting. A special feature in the living room is the solid white oak built-in shelves designed to house our client's art while maximizing the height of the space.
Midcentury Mix in Olympia, WA
Midcentury Mix in Olympia, WA
ANNARTHUR HOMESANNARTHUR HOMES
Front Entry | Jared Russell Photography
Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach
Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
Becker Mudroom
Becker Mudroom
California Closets of TennesseeCalifornia Closets of Tennessee
Seamlessly blending into existing space, this well-designed system stylishly maintains order in this busy area of the home.
Connecticut Classic
Connecticut Classic
Daniel Conlon ArchitectsDaniel Conlon Architects
Tim Lee Photography Fairfield County Award Winning Architect
Open Air Entryway Hallway with Macedonia Detailing
Open Air Entryway Hallway with Macedonia Detailing
Bella Dura Architectural StoneBella Dura Architectural Stone
This is another view of the interior of the elegant old world style Entry Hallway. Featured are four Macedonia Limestone custom Cased openings, a Macedonia Limestone Arched Cased Opening, Macedonia Limestone wrapped Beams at the ceiling with custom designed Crown Molding, and Macedonia Limestone Baseboard Molding. Photography by Darvis.
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California Closets, BerkeleyCalifornia Closets, Berkeley
Contemporary Mudroom with Narrow Reed Glass Accents
Rustic Craftsman
Rustic Craftsman
42 North Custom Homes LLC42 North Custom Homes LLC
Mind your Manor!
Mind your Manor!
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Modern Becker Mudroom
Modern Becker Mudroom
California Closets of MichiganCalifornia Closets of Michigan
"The gorgeous crown molding along with decorative glass door inserts and contrasting color detail offers a cool, built-in look with an integrated seating area for removing footwear. Seamlessly blending into the existing space, this well-designed system maintains order in this busy area of home." "Hanging rods, drawers, doors and shelves transform a cluttered and disordered hall closet or entryway into a space of functional organization allowing people to come and go with ease."

Grey 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 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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