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White Entrance with Porcelain Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Cozy and Charismatic
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Labra Design BuildLabra Design Build
This mudroom was part of a large addition that connected the previously detached garage to the house. It included a powder room and laundry as well as a large L shaped lockers and bench. Additional storage is included in the form of a traditional reach in closet. Loads of countertop space and upper cabinetry make this one of the most functional mudrooms we've done!
Tribay Project
Tribay Project
Citizen Design Co.Citizen Design Co.
Class Romantic Ranch
Class Romantic Ranch
KBG DesignKBG Design
Lake Shore Drive Penthouse
Lake Shore Drive Penthouse
Lauren Coburn LLCLauren Coburn LLC
Pines Terrace Residence
Pines Terrace Residence
KA DesignWorksKA DesignWorks
Dallas & Harris Photography
Mosman Residence
Mosman Residence
Stritt Design & Construction Pty LtdStritt Design & Construction Pty Ltd
Traditional coastal Hamptons style home designed and built by Stritt Design and Construction. The front porch features a navy front door with glass sidelights, brass door hardware and a black and white patterned floor tile.
Scandinavian Farmhouse Interiors
Scandinavian Farmhouse Interiors
UserUser
This mudroom features custom built-ins cubbies, a bench from reclaimed barnwood, and a custom dog wash.
Architects Home Remodel in Saratoga
Architects Home Remodel in Saratoga
Lean Lens ArchitectsLean Lens Architects
Modern Elegance Duplex
Modern Elegance Duplex
I & K BUILDING designsI & K BUILDING designs
Home Installation
Home Installation
Mission Tile West ShowroomsMission Tile West Showrooms
3 locations to service all your tile needs. Art tiles, unusual ceramics, glass, stone and terracottas- quality products and service.
Mud Room Laundry Room Walk in Pantry
Mud Room Laundry Room Walk in Pantry
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
ELEGANT LIVING
ELEGANT LIVING
Coyle Construction CompanyCoyle Construction Company
Mudroom complete with built in bench system, integrated pantries, cork board backsplash, under mount sink, quartzite countertops, microwave and unique black and white flooring
Additional Images
Additional Images
romero + obeji interior designromero + obeji interior design
The foyer of this residence has very tall ceilings and a very open feel but combined with the tile floors it was also a bit cold. The Hector Romero design team created a truly welcoming spot with a large watercolor evoking the outdoors and the bench was a really exciting find – its heavy plank rustic seat has a live edge and the base is a remarkable Japanese woodworking style with three legs. This functional spot sets the tone for the hospitality within home. More images on our website: http://www.romero-obeji-interiordesign.com
Complete House Renovation
Complete House Renovation
Bee's Knees Design, LLCBee's Knees Design, LLC
Kyle Caldwell
New Millwork and Trim
New Millwork and Trim
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
The existing trim around the original front door was very small in scale, especially next to their other thicker door trim throughout the rest of the house. We installed all new millwork and trim through the entire room so it matched not just each other, but the scale of the space. Photography Credit: Mike Irby
Mudroom – Taylor Creek Model – 2015
Mudroom – Taylor Creek Model – 2015
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Mudroom off the garage has hooks for coats and shopping bags. Instead of balancing on one leg with your boot in hand, relax and take off your mucky boots resting on the built-in bench. Photography by Spacecrafting
Poston kitchen
Poston kitchen
Wood Wise Design & RemodelingWood Wise Design & Remodeling
Side entry/mudroom with cubbies for drop-zone.
In Keeping With Tradition
In Keeping With Tradition
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The doorway to the beautiful backyard in the lower level was designed with a small, but very handy staging area to accommodate the transition from indoors to out. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.
Humphrey House
Humphrey House
Penny Black Interiors LLC.Penny Black Interiors LLC.
The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.

White Entrance with Porcelain 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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