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Black Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Woodland
Woodland
Tommy Daspit PhotographerTommy Daspit Photographer
Mudroom of modern luxury farmhouse in Pass Christian Mississippi photographed for Watters Architecture by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit.
ママに嬉しい！家族とともに育つ箱の家
ママに嬉しい！家族とともに育つ箱の家
永森建設株式会社永森建設株式会社
窓から優しい光が注ぐ玄関。
Inspiration for a modern hallway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Welcoming Entryway
Welcoming Entryway
Enfort HomesEnfort Homes
Expansive entryway leading to an open concept living room, with a private office and formal dining room off the main entrance.
Farmhouse entrance in Seattle with medium hardwood flooring, a black front door and exposed beams.
Fort Wayne Contemporary
Fort Wayne Contemporary
Fairfield GalleriesFairfield Galleries
Large contemporary hallway in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Mid Century III - Entry Addition
Mid Century III - Entry Addition
Tali Hardonag ArchitectTali Hardonag Architect
Mountain View Entry addition Butterfly roof with clerestory windows pour natural light into the entry. An IKEA PAX system closet with glass doors reflect light from entry door and sidelight. Photography: Mark Pinkerton VI360
Edwardian Inspired Windsor Terrace Home, San Francisco, CA
Edwardian Inspired Windsor Terrace Home, San Francisco, CA
BarbCo Group | BarbagelataBarbCo Group | Barbagelata
Entry / Open Homes Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Bethesda Family Home
Bethesda Family Home
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Stacey Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in DC Metro with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Коридор
Коридор
Майя БакланМайя Баклан
Photo of a large contemporary hallway in Other with orange walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
16-03 Entry drop zone area
16-03 Entry drop zone area
Modern Home ConceptsModern Home Concepts
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Cleveland with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Chicago with black walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Avenue G
Avenue G
Garwood ArchitectureGarwood Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Austin with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a feature wall.
Aspen Valley Ranch - Main Ranch House
Aspen Valley Ranch - Main Ranch House
Fuller Michael Architects PcFuller Michael Architects Pc
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Henrico County Addition
Henrico County Addition
Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.
Drop Zone
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Richmond with medium hardwood flooring and beige walls.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Studio M Kitchen & BathStudio M Kitchen & Bath
This mudroom is perfect for organizing this busy family's shoes, jackets, and more! Don't be fooled by the compact space, this cabinetry provides ample storage.
Lake Ridge View
Lake Ridge View
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary boot room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Ranch Home
Modern Ranch Home
Workshop Cabinets & Design Inc.Workshop Cabinets & Design Inc.
Inspiration for a small rural boot room in Calgary with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Whitefish Modern
Whitefish Modern
Liv4 ArchitectureLiv4 Architecture
Scott Amundson
Medium sized modern front door in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a pivot front door.
Midcentury Remod & Addition
Midcentury Remod & Addition
gordon architecture, inc.gordon architecture, inc.
The new entry hall interior. An existing mid-century ranch was given a new lease on life with a whole house remodel and addition. An existing sunken living room had the floor raised and the front entry was relocated to make room for a complete master suite. The roof/ceiling over the entry and stair was raised with multiple clerestory lights introducing light into the center of the home. Finally, a compartmentalized existing layout was converted to an open plan with the kitchen/dining/living areas sharing a common area at the back of the home.
Riverbend Ranch
Riverbend Ranch
Asher Custom HomesAsher Custom Homes
Scott Griggs Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Albuquerque with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Tudor City Co-op
Tudor City Co-op
debrozinadebrozina
Result of a consult to make the most of a small, pre-war, Art Deco 2 BR apartment. Entry is elevated.
Photo of a small eclectic front door in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.

Black Entrance with Medium 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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