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Entrance with Beige Walls and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Country Home, Gloucestershire
Country Home, Gloucestershire
Justin Van Breda LondonJustin Van Breda London
Photo of a farmhouse foyer in Gloucestershire with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Orono Custom Home
Orono Custom Home
Divine Custom HomesDivine Custom Homes
This is an example of a large nautical foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
2016 Artisan Home Tour
2016 Artisan Home Tour
Filament Lighting & HomeFilament Lighting & Home
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a grey front door.
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
Modern Home Ideas | Double Front Door Ideas
Modern Home Ideas | Double Front Door Ideas
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Enhance your entrance with double modern doors. These are gorgeous with a privacy rating of 9 out of 10. Also, The moulding cleans up the look and makes it look cohesive. Base: 743MUL-6 Case: 145MUL Interior Door: HFB2PS Exterior Door: BLS-228-119-4C Check out more options at ELandELWoodProducts.com (©Iriana Shiyan/AdobeStock)
Farmhouse Wide Plank Flooring
Farmhouse Wide Plank Flooring
Zeagler Farms Handcrafted Flooring, Inc.Zeagler Farms Handcrafted Flooring, Inc.
Farmhouse boot room in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Enter
Enter
Holst Interiors, LLCHolst Interiors, LLC
This is an example of a classic foyer in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Woodcrest Residence
Woodcrest Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Grand entry door with transom and sidelights surrounded by arched doorways and crown mounding. Double trey ceiling and tile inlaid with arched art niches greet and welcome you into this French Country inspired home. (Ryan Hainey)
Estate Living
Estate Living
Duffy's DesignsDuffy's Designs
This is an example of a classic foyer in Portland with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Project Pazoureck
Project Pazoureck
Delaney's DesignDelaney's Design
Delaney's Design was hired to managed the renovation project and complete decorating for this home. The scope included great room, dining room conversion to sitting room with vintage furniture, foyer, guest bathroom. Renovation included all selections for replacement of all trim with hand stained trim, new flooring, new interior and exterior doors, custom-made furniture, custom-made chandeliers, complete renovation of media center and fireplace surround and mantle. Decorating include new furnishings, repurposing of existing decor, selection of new decor and placement. Location: Little Elm, TX (Lakewood Village, TX)
The Ranch
The Ranch
Splittgerber Professional BuildersSplittgerber Professional Builders
Rustic foyer in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Flint Hills Modern Prairie - Andover, KS
Flint Hills Modern Prairie - Andover, KS
Nies HomesNies Homes
Shane Organ Photo
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Wichita with a double front door, a glass front door, beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Fairview
Fairview
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Invicta Construction to completion
Invicta Construction to completion
Brittany C Wallace InteriorsBrittany C Wallace Interiors
Foyer entry with double doors, extra detail on trim with a shoulder casing, plinth blocks, columns separating dining room, paneled trim breaking up the large two story space.
Orlando, White Modern Kitchen
Orlando, White Modern Kitchen
Central Kitchen & BathCentral Kitchen & Bath
Inspiration for a small modern boot room in Orlando with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
River View Craftsman Cottage
River View Craftsman Cottage
Southampton BuildersSouthampton Builders
VHT Studios
Large classic foyer in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Classically Traditional Retreat
Classically Traditional Retreat
Salem and AssociatesSalem and Associates
Inlaid ivory & wood decorates this Middle Eastern treasure chest with pair of silver candlestick lamps & giant round pieced copper & bronze bowl above & topped with an ethnic & lacey cast metal sculpture
Norsota Way Siesta Key
Norsota Way Siesta Key
Perrone Construction Custom HomesPerrone Construction Custom Homes
Perrone
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Tampa with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Living
Living
Veranda Designer HomesVeranda Designer Homes
Photo of a large rustic front door in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
An Island Retreat in the Heart of the Florida Keys
An Island Retreat in the Heart of the Florida Keys
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
Arched front double doors open into a spacious entry room.
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired foyer in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance with Beige Walls and 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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