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Entrance with a Stable Front Door and Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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A Designer's Family Home
A Designer's Family Home
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Medium sized traditional foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
Breezy Blue Home
Breezy Blue Home
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
We made some small structural changes and then used coastal inspired decor to best complement the beautiful sea views this Laguna Beach home has to offer. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/
Hermès Ave
Hermès Ave
CM Natural DesignsCM Natural Designs
Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.
Medium sized classic front door in Orange County with brick flooring, a stable front door, a yellow front door and brown floors.
Belvue Lane Residence
Belvue Lane Residence
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rural foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
LIDO HOUSE HOTEL, Newport Beach, CA: Balboa Cottage
LIDO HOUSE HOTEL, Newport Beach, CA: Balboa Cottage
Grace Blu Interior DesignGrace Blu Interior Design
Five residential-style, three-level cottages are located behind the hotel facing 32nd Street. Spanning 1,500 square feet with a kitchen, rooftop deck featuring a fire place + barbeque, two bedrooms and a living room, showcasing masterfully designed interiors. Each cottage is named after the islands in Newport Beach and features a distinctive motif, tapping five elite Newport Beach-based firms: Grace Blu Design, Jennifer Mehditash Design, Brooke Wagner Design, Erica Bryen Design and Blackband Design.
Modern Hawaiian Oasis
Modern Hawaiian Oasis
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a black front door, brown floors and a stable front door.
Mooresville Lake House
Mooresville Lake House
Alair Homes CharlotteAlair Homes Charlotte
Jim Schmid
Photo of a rustic front door in Charlotte with medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Farmdale Avenue
Farmdale Avenue
Neue FocusNeue Focus
Classic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
East Hampton New Traditional
East Hampton New Traditional
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy Shop the East Hampton New Traditional accessories at the Chango Shop!
Vista Baya Modern Farmhouse
Vista Baya Modern Farmhouse
Streamline ConstructionStreamline Construction
The foyer area provides a lovely sitting area perfect for reading or just unwinding. Photo Credit: Leigh Ann Rowe
Large rural front door in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a brown front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Interiors
Interiors
THE PAINT CENTERSTHE PAINT CENTERS
Inspiration for a medium sized rural foyer in Other with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Currant Ave Whole Home Remodel
Currant Ave Whole Home Remodel
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
This beautiful home in Boulder, Colorado got a full two-story remodel. Their remodel included a new kitchen and dining area, living room, entry way, staircase, lofted area, bedroom, bathroom and office. Check out this client's new beautiful home
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Photo of a medium sized country boot room in Houston with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Trevaylor Cottage
Trevaylor Cottage
Lydia Allen InteriorsLydia Allen Interiors
Inspiration for a small eclectic front door in Cornwall with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Knox Street
Knox Street
Christiano Homes, Inc.Christiano Homes, Inc.
Lane Dittoe
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Beach Cottage Reno
Beach Cottage Reno
Built Custom Homes, LLCBuilt Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a beach style front door in Orange County with a stable front door and brown floors.
Orchid
Orchid
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
Medium sized world-inspired hallway in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Knox Street
Knox Street
Christiano Homes, Inc.Christiano Homes, Inc.
Lane Dittoe
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Single Story House With Palm Tree Shutters
Single Story House With Palm Tree Shutters
Arizona Paint SupplyArizona Paint Supply
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in San Diego with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and brown floors.

Entrance with a Stable Front Door and Brown 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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