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Beige Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Foyer Lighting
Traditional Foyer Lighting
Lights and HomeLights and Home
This fixture is a great addition to any traditional style room. It pulls the eye while still fitting in with it's surroundings.
Inspiration for a large traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Crestwood
Crestwood
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Wallpaper by Schumacher. Photography by Nancy Nolan
Inspiration for a classic boot room in Little Rock with multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.
2017 Entire House COTY award winners
2017 Entire House COTY award winners
NARI Bucks-Mont ChapterNARI Bucks-Mont Chapter
Pinemar, Inc. 2017 Entire House COTY award winner
Photo of a victorian vestibule in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, brown floors, a black front door and a dado rail.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in New York with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
KITCHEN & lIVING CON ACCENNI IN STILE INDUSTRIAL
KITCHEN & lIVING CON ACCENNI IN STILE INDUSTRIAL
PolygonaPolygona
Il punto focale che ha ispirato la realizzazione di questi ambienti tramite ristrutturazione completa è stata L’importanza di crearvi all’interno dei veri e propri “mix d’effetto". I colori scuri e l'abbianmento di metalo nero con rivestimento in mattoncini sbiancati vogliono cercare di trasportaci all'intermo dello stile industriale, senza però appesantire gli ambienti, infatti come si può vedere ci sono solo dei piccoli accenni. Il tutto arricchitto da dettagli come la carta da parati, led ad incasso tramite controsoffitti e velette, illuminazione in vetro a sospensione sulla zona tavolo nella sala da pranzo formale ed la zona divano con a lato il termocamino che rendono la zona accogliente e calorosa.
Montgomery County Farmhouse with Charm
Montgomery County Farmhouse with Charm
LS INTERIOR DESIGN GROUPLS INTERIOR DESIGN GROUP
Foyer | Entryway | Dark Hardwood | Textured Walls | Molding & Millwork | Layers | Contrast | Beautiful Staircase | Open Floorplan | Custom Design | Gorgeous Area Rugs
La Vista Dr #2- Dallas
La Vista Dr #2- Dallas
Montgomery Custom HomesMontgomery Custom Homes
Medium sized classic front door in Dallas with beige walls, a dark wood front door, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Colonial Farmhouse
Colonial Farmhouse
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Photo by Karen Melvin
This is an example of a classic foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a white front door and feature lighting.
Selkirk - Traditional Elegance
Selkirk - Traditional Elegance
Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Designed by Beyond Beige www.beyondbeige.com Ph: 604-876-.3800 Randal Kurt Photography The Living Lab Furniture
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional hallway in Vancouver with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Sue De Chiara's home
Sue De Chiara's home
MuseInteriorsMuseInteriors
Photography by John Bessler http://www.besslerphoto.com/john
Hampton On The Lake
Hampton On The Lake
New Image ConstructionNew Image Construction
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
New York City Remodel
New York City Remodel
Linda Perry Design Inc.Linda Perry Design Inc.
Sargent Photography J/Howard Design Inc
Design ideas for a small contemporary hallway in New York with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
White Transitional Mudroom
White Transitional Mudroom
Cypress Design Co.Cypress Design Co.
Design ideas for a small classic boot room in Providence with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Classical Rooftop Conservatory
Classical Rooftop Conservatory
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Relocating a coat closet opened up space for a new spiral staircase to access a new, private roof deck above. Photography by TC Peterson.
Small classic foyer in Seattle with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Whitcomb Place
Whitcomb Place
McNeill Baker Design AssociatesMcNeill Baker Design Associates
Welcome Home -- This entryway boasts a vaulted ceiling, custom chandelier and French doors with transoms. On one side is the Sitting Room with en-suite bath, and opposite it is the Office.
Westwood Hills English Tudor Renovation
Westwood Hills English Tudor Renovation
Paige Pierce DesignPaige Pierce Design
Photo of a small classic front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Interiors
Interiors
360 Painting of Naperville360 Painting of Naperville
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Chicago with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Soft Industrial Inspired Home
Soft Industrial Inspired Home
Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle DesignBobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design
Ryan Ocasio
Medium sized urban front door in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
1980's Memorial Area Remodel
1980's Memorial Area Remodel
Houston Home Staging and DesignHouston Home Staging and Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Winnetka Tudor
Winnetka Tudor
Steffanie Danby InteriorsSteffanie Danby Interiors
Larry Malvin
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic foyer in Chicago with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Beige Entrance with Dark Hardwood 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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