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Entrance with Bamboo Flooring and Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Montclair Modern
Montclair Modern
Nicole Benveniste Interior DesignNicole Benveniste Interior Design
Ilumus photography
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with blue walls, a single front door, a glass front door, bamboo flooring and brown floors.
Medical Clinic Reception
Medical Clinic Reception
Kister ArchitectsKister Architects
Peter Bennetts
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary entrance in Other with white walls, carpet, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Carpet One Design Gallery
Carpet One Design Gallery
McCalls Carpet One Floor & HomeMcCalls Carpet One Floor & Home
This is an example of a medium sized classic entrance in Nashville with beige walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Queen Anne Condo
Queen Anne Condo
Tammara Stroud DesignTammara Stroud Design
Historical building Condo renovation.
Photo of a small bohemian foyer in Seattle with black walls, carpet, a double front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Entryway Remodel
Entryway Remodel
Valentine Design LLCValentine Design LLC
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Minneapolis with green walls, carpet, a single front door and brown floors.
Grandin Terrace
Grandin Terrace
Carlton EdwardsCarlton Edwards
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with grey walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Napa Ranch Residence
Napa Ranch Residence
Stonelace DesignsStonelace Designs
Upon entering through the front door of this Napa residence, the side walls mirror each other with a troweled traditional Japanese plaster. These rustic finishes were first used in chashitsu, meaning tea rooms, between the 15th century and 17th century in Japan. It is a very earthy finish, similar in feel to straw bale construction, yet elegant.
Large Sliding Doors
Large Sliding Doors
Large Sliding DoorsLarge Sliding Doors
Large Sliding Door specializes in creating the largest, most lightweight, strongest Eco-friendly doors for high-end applications. These large sliding doors are not only strong and a fraction of the weight of any other door, but they can be customized to withstand the most intense challenges that would cause any other door to fail… and there’s more: Large Sliding Door can match the appearance of your overall project duplicate the look of any other sliding door in existence.
Optimisation d'une entrée
Optimisation d'une entrée
Decorescence (EI)Decorescence (EI)
Un grand espace de rangement pour les chaussures, sacs et manteaux. Pixel Studio Bourges
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Clermont-Ferrand with blue walls, carpet, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Bereman Carpets Inc.Bereman Carpets Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Other with yellow walls, carpet, beige floors and a dado rail.
Boulder Residence
Boulder Residence
Mosaic Architects BoulderMosaic Architects Boulder
Jim Bartsch
This is an example of a contemporary foyer in Denver with bamboo flooring.
Tribeca Family Condo
Tribeca Family Condo
Lucy Harris StudioLucy Harris Studio
Key decor elements include: Elliot sideboard by Consort, Net wool rug from Cloak, Egg mirror from Bower Studios, Hawkins brass and mint vases
Inspiration for a small contemporary front door in New York with blue walls, carpet and grey floors.
Turtle Point
Turtle Point
J. Rhodes Interior Design, Inc.J. Rhodes Interior Design, Inc.
photo: Jim Somerset
This is an example of a large modern foyer in Charleston with grey walls, bamboo flooring, a medium wood front door and a single front door.
The Cliff Gem
The Cliff Gem
Copper Leaf DevelopmentCopper Leaf Development
Briggs Johnson
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Boston with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and a white front door.
Bachelor's Loft-Foyer
Bachelor's Loft-Foyer
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Shannon Fontaine
Inspiration for a large retro foyer in Nashville with white walls, bamboo flooring and a single front door.
Queen's Gate Residence, London
Queen's Gate Residence, London
Nebihe Cihan StudioNebihe Cihan Studio
Contemporary foyer in London with brown walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Elston
Elston
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Medium sized retro boot room in Grand Rapids with white walls, carpet and blue floors.
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Usher Carpet & Tile CoUsher Carpet & Tile Co
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Other with yellow walls, carpet, a double front door and a white front door.
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo IronworksMonte Cristo Ironworks
Dillon Chilcoat, Dustin Chilcoat, David Chilcoat, Jessica Herbert
Photo of a large traditional vestibule in Oklahoma City with beige walls, carpet, a double front door and a metal front door.
Timberwall Shipyard Collection - Mayflower
Timberwall Shipyard Collection - Mayflower
TimberwallTimberwall
Photo of a small hallway with brown walls, carpet and beige floors.

Entrance with Bamboo Flooring and Carpet 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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