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Franklin, TN Estate
Franklin, TN Estate
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
The built-in cabinetry at this secondary entrance provides a coat closet, bench, and additional pantry storage for the nearby kitchen. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Washington Park
Washington Park
ROM architecture studioROM architecture studio
Whole-house remodel of a hillside home in Seattle. The historically-significant ballroom was repurposed as a family/music room, and the once-small kitchen and adjacent spaces were combined to create an open area for cooking and gathering. A compact master bath was reconfigured to maximize the use of space, and a new main floor powder room provides knee space for accessibility. Built-in cabinets provide much-needed coat & shoe storage close to the front door. ©Kathryn Barnard, 2014
Oconee
Oconee
Ashley Martin HomeAshley Martin Home
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in Orlando with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Cooper Woods Modern Tudor
Cooper Woods Modern Tudor
Havlicek Builders Inc.Havlicek Builders Inc.
This 2 story home with a first floor Master Bedroom features a tumbled stone exterior with iron ore windows and modern tudor style accents. The Great Room features a wall of built-ins with antique glass cabinet doors that flank the fireplace and a coffered beamed ceiling. The adjacent Kitchen features a large walnut topped island which sets the tone for the gourmet kitchen. Opening off of the Kitchen, the large Screened Porch entertains year round with a radiant heated floor, stone fireplace and stained cedar ceiling. Photo credit: Picture Perfect Homes
Tamarack in Oshkosh
Tamarack in Oshkosh
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This built-in bench was doubled to twice the size in this home. The bench includes a space for shoes underneath the bench as well as coat racks and storage space above.
Mudroom w/ Built in Dog Crate/Dog Cage/Dog Bed
Mudroom w/ Built in Dog Crate/Dog Cage/Dog Bed
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
Renovated side entrance / mudroom with unique pet storage. Custom built-in dog cage / bed integrated into this renovation with pet in mind. Dog-cage is custom chrome design. Mudroom complete with white subway tile walls, white side door, dark hardwood recessed panel cabinets for provide more storage. Large wood panel flooring. Room acts as a laundry room as well. Architect - Hierarchy Architects + Designers, TJ Costello Photographer - Brian Jordan, Graphite NYC
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL
Charleston Building and DevelopmentCharleston Building and Development
Medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and black floors.
Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room
Otter + Howell Mudroom/ Laundry Room
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Inspiration for a medium sized country boot room in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Peach's Point - Marblehead, MA
Peach's Point - Marblehead, MA
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
Inspiration for a coastal boot room in Boston with dark hardwood flooring and blue walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Timber Trails Development CompanyTimber Trails Development Company
Photo of a country boot room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Gorgeous Split Ranch
Gorgeous Split Ranch
Pistro BuildersPistro Builders
Medium sized traditional boot room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Modern and Industrial New Townhome - Laurel
Modern and Industrial New Townhome - Laurel
B. Chic InteriorsB. Chic Interiors
Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun
Design ideas for a medium sized modern boot room in Baltimore with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Rustic Farmhouse
Rustic Farmhouse
McCue Construction, Inc.McCue Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a small rustic boot room in Other with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Canterville House Renovation
Canterville House Renovation
Gemini Group, Inc.Gemini Group, Inc.
MHB Photo-Graf
Design ideas for a large classic boot room in Calgary with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Schrock Cabinets: Large Drop Zone Cabinet
Schrock Cabinets: Large Drop Zone Cabinet
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Renovated to Last
Renovated to Last
Maugel DeStefano ArchitectsMaugel DeStefano Architects
Myriam Babin
Inspiration for a coastal boot room in Portland Maine with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Eclectic Entry
Eclectic Entry
Photo of a bohemian boot room in Seattle with black walls and dark hardwood flooring.
White Transitional Mudroom
White Transitional Mudroom
Cypress Design Co.Cypress Design Co.
This is an example of a small traditional boot room in Providence with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Gallery
Gallery
Bagdad Oriental RugBagdad Oriental Rug
Inspiration for a small boot room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
home entry drop zone
home entry drop zone
Godsey Supply CompanyGodsey Supply Company
Terry Hale with Shutterwalk360 Real Estate Media
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Boot Room 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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