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Beige Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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W. Creekside Residence
W. Creekside Residence
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Casey Dunn Photography
This is an example of a large farmhouse foyer in Houston with a double front door, a glass front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Moore St House
Moore St House
BD Building DesignBD Building Design
Steel Framed Entry Door
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, black floors and panelled walls.
Skyline Blvd. Oakland hills
Skyline Blvd. Oakland hills
designpad architecture - Patrick Perez Architectdesignpad architecture - Patrick Perez Architect
Custom designed and built entry coat rack, bench and shoe storage. Custom designed and built metal guardrail and handrail
This is an example of a modern foyer in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring.
Valle dei Casali
Valle dei Casali
ArchifacturingArchifacturing
Zona d'ingresso con un capiente guardaroba chiuso con ante a specchio Foto Giulio d'Adamo
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Rome with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
vintage_floor
vintage_floor
German Living / interior doorsGerman Living / interior doors
Small romantic foyer in Other with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Sussex
Sussex
Ella Pays DesignsElla Pays Designs
Medium sized victorian hallway in Sussex with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and a dado rail.
Flower Mound Transitional Modern
Flower Mound Transitional Modern
Urbanology DesignsUrbanology Designs
Modern Mud Room with Floating Charging Station
This is an example of a small modern boot room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a black front door and a single front door.
WH B
WH B
BRÜNING INTERIORSBRÜNING INTERIORS
This is an example of a medium sized scandi foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Maison Bellevue
Maison Bellevue
Atelier AimAtelier Aim
Rénovation complète d'une maison de 200m2
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Classic Rancher
Classic Rancher
Jeffrey Neve Interior DesignJeffrey Neve Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, beige floors and wainscoting.
Lake District #3
Lake District #3
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Matthew Millman Photography
This is an example of a medium sized coastal foyer in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, beige walls and beige floors.
Fossil Creek Foyer
Fossil Creek Foyer
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This stunning foyer is part of a whole house design and renovation by Haven Design and Construction. The 22' ceilings feature a sparkling glass chandelier by Currey and Company. The custom drapery accents the dramatic height of the space and hangs gracefully on a custom curved drapery rod, a comfortable bench overlooks the stunning pool and lushly landscaped yard outside. Glass entry doors by La Cantina provide an impressive entrance, while custom shell and marble niches flank the entryway. Through the arched doorway to the left is the hallway to the study and master suite, while the right arch frames the entry to the luxurious dining room and bar area.
Summer Dream Home 2017
Summer Dream Home 2017
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Photo of a large contemporary front door in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
An Indoor Lady
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Modern Farmhouse in Altadore
Trickle Creek Designer HomesTrickle Creek Designer Homes
Who wouldn't want to be welcomed into this grand foyer everyday!
Large country foyer in Calgary with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, beige floors and a glass front door.
Entry Hall
Entry Hall
mark architecturemark architecture
Rob Jordan
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring.
Inset Cabinetry
Inset Cabinetry
Trade Mark Design & BuildTrade Mark Design & Build
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Newark with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.
Transitional Shingle | Fall 2019 Parade of Homes
Transitional Shingle | Fall 2019 Parade of Homes
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Photo of a classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Forest Hills Transitional
Forest Hills Transitional
M.S. Vicas InteriorsM.S. Vicas Interiors
Large contemporary front door in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.

Beige Entrance with Light 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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