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Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door and Multi-coloured Floors Ideas and Designs

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Bringing a Concord Antique home into the new century
Bringing a Concord Antique home into the new century
Thomas Buckborough & AssociatesThomas Buckborough & Associates
This is an example of a small classic front door in Boston with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Casa Blanca, Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
Casa Blanca, Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
UserUser
Copyright Sean Davis Photography 2018
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal foyer in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Foyers/ Front Entrances
Foyers/ Front Entrances
L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.
Home Builder Stretch Construction
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian front door in Edmonton with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Farm House
Farm House
JMF Design Studio, LLCJMF Design Studio, LLC
Photo of a medium sized country foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
1500 Paslay Place | Intracoastal Estate | Manalapan, Florida
1500 Paslay Place | Intracoastal Estate | Manalapan, Florida
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Foyer to Living
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Miami with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Washington, DC: Kitchen, Entry and Bath Remodel
Washington, DC: Kitchen, Entry and Bath Remodel
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
Project Developer Mary Englert https://www.houzz.com/pro/mjenglert/mary-englert-case-design-remodeling-inc Designer Hope Hassell https://www.houzz.com/pro/hgh91193/hope-hassell-ckbr-udcp Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
New
New
Double Diamond Property & ConstructionDouble Diamond Property & Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in Denver with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Загородный дом у Медного озера
Загородный дом у Медного озера
Константин Никифоров (812 studio)Константин Никифоров (812 studio)
Автор проекта: Наталья Кочегарова Фотограф: Константин Никифоров
Medium sized rustic entrance in Saint Petersburg with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
104th Street
104th Street
arQitecturearQitecture
Todd Tully Danner, AIA, IIDA
Large coastal foyer in Other with white walls, painted wood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Exterior Lantern Lighting
Exterior Lantern Lighting
French Market LanternsFrench Market Lanterns
Inspiration for a medium sized front door in Houston with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors, a vaulted ceiling and brick walls.
Calle Ribera Mercat del Born, Barcelona
Calle Ribera Mercat del Born, Barcelona
THE ROOM & CO interiorismoTHE ROOM & CO interiorismo
Eric Pamies
Traditional front door in Barcelona with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
{Oak Point, TX} 2
{Oak Point, TX} 2
Salcedo HomesSalcedo Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Dallas with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
The Thousand Oaks - a Modern Farmhouse in Magnolia
The Thousand Oaks - a Modern Farmhouse in Magnolia
Kurk HomesKurk Homes
Beautiful entry with double mahogany Seybro doors leading into a two-story foyer. Sliding Barn Doors custom made for the Study entry Flooring is Shaw LVT Barletta Lighting is from Ferguson Showroom SW Agreeable Grey Walls and Pure White Trim
Twin Springs
Twin Springs
Terra Nova BuildsTerra Nova Builds
Two story entry foyer with beautiful custom double doors.
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in St Louis with beige walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.
Preservation of the Past, Ready for the Future
Preservation of the Past, Ready for the Future
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A stunning mosaic tile floor creates a welcoming entry to this historic farmhouse.
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Detroit with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
The Tower
The Tower
Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial DesignImagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.
C-Cross Ranch
C-Cross Ranch
Marlena Design GroupMarlena Design Group
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse front door in Denver with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Квартира с акцентами и зеркальной дверью
Квартира с акцентами и зеркальной дверью
Alisa KashcheevaAlisa Kashcheeva
Photo of a small scandinavian foyer in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Estate - Park City (46)
Estate - Park City (46)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Salt Lake City with brown walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors, a wood ceiling and wood walls.
407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE
407 BLACKHAWK LAKE DRIVE
Pinetop Custom HomesPinetop Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in Boise with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.

Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door and Multi-coloured Floors 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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