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Nelson Cigar Pendant Light in Entry of Palo Alto home reconstruction and additio
Nelson Cigar Pendant Light in Entry of Palo Alto home reconstruction and additio
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
The Nelson Cigar Pendant Light in Entry of Palo Alto home reconstruction and addition gives a mid-century feel to what was originally a ranch home. Beyond the entry with a skylight is the great room with a vaulted ceiling which opens to the backyard.
Maywood Ave. Home, Ann Arbor
Maywood Ave. Home, Ann Arbor
Studio Z ArchitectureStudio Z Architecture
The entry to this home used to be tight, with a lot of walls and doors. We reconfigured the entrances to two bedrooms, removed three closets, and opened up the existing stairway to the second floor. This made a huge difference. The new entry is inviting and it's large enough to greet a number of guests at the same time. Featured Project on Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19481561/list/One-Big-Happy-Expansion-for-Michigan-Grandparents Interior Design: Lauren King Interior Design Contractor: Beechwood Building and Design Photo: Steve Kuzma Photography
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
Entry | Natural | Estate | White Oak | Hand Scraped & Wire Brushed
Entry | Natural | Estate | White Oak | Hand Scraped & Wire Brushed
Lauzon Wood FloorsLauzon Wood Floors
This beautiful entry features Lauzon's Natural hardwood flooring from the Estate Series. This magnific White Oak flooring from our Estate series will enhance your decor with its marvelous gray color, along with its hand scraped and wire brushed texture and its character look. Improve your indoor air quality with our Pure Genius air-purifying smart floor.
Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home
Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front door in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
大家族のこだわりを詰め込んだ住み心地の良い家
大家族のこだわりを詰め込んだ住み心地の良い家
自然派ライフ住宅設計㈱自然派ライフ住宅設計㈱
大家族の靴をしまうための収納を大きく設け、靴以外にもコートをかけられるように工夫しています。 また、足腰が心配な年配の方でも使いやすいようにベンチ兼収納を設けて、さらには手すり替わりに天井まで続く丸柱をたてました。
Design ideas for a large hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Del Roy
Del Roy
The Hill GroupThe Hill Group
Photo of an expansive modern front door in Dallas with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Vista hacia la cocina
Vista hacia la cocina
La Reina Obrera - Arquitectura e InteriorismoLa Reina Obrera - Arquitectura e Interiorismo
Fotografía de @carlacapdevila.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Madrid with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a white front door and brown floors.
House MT
House MT
Kart Projects | ArchitectureKart Projects | Architecture
Photo: Tatjana Plitt
Large modern hallway in Melbourne with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring and a light wood front door.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Lori Backen InteriorsLori Backen Interiors
Here I was very focused on allowing the Architecture to take center stage. I kept the entry hall furnishings to a minimum. The art, the architecture, the views, the finishes,... it was all exquisite. I didn’t want the furniture to upstage any of it. I used very high quality pieces that were extremely refined yet a bit rustic. A nice juxtaposition....
Art House
Art House
Schultz MillerSchultz Miller
Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary hallway in Seattle with beige walls, a single front door and light hardwood flooring.
Transitional home
Transitional home
Hines Homes, LLCHines Homes, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Little Rock with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Lake Oswego Residential Design Project
Lake Oswego Residential Design Project
UserUser
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Portland with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Gold Coast Residence
Gold Coast Residence
Q ConstructionQ Construction
Tony Soluri Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian foyer in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Turramurra House #2- CHATEAU Architects and Builders
Turramurra House #2- CHATEAU Architects and Builders
Chateau Architects + BuildersChateau Architects + Builders
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Temple Ave - Winter Park
Temple Ave - Winter Park
FG Schaub Custom HomesFG Schaub Custom Homes
Tiffany Findley
Photo of an expansive modern foyer in Orlando with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Edgemont Natural
Edgemont Natural
Alchemy Construction LtdAlchemy Construction Ltd
Keith Henderson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.
Farmstead Passive House
Farmstead Passive House
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
Eric Roth Photography
Farmhouse boot room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Atherton Estate
Atherton Estate
Favreau DesignFavreau Design
David Duncan Livingston
Large contemporary hallway in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Modern Silicon Valley Home
Modern Silicon Valley Home
Lencioni ConstructionLencioni Construction
Photoographer: Russel Abraham Architect: Swatt Miers
Inspiration for a modern foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Brown 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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