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Entrance with Beige Walls and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Bozeman Farmhouse
Bozeman Farmhouse
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Folkstone
Folkstone
Design Shop Inc.Design Shop Inc.
This is an example of a small midcentury foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Oakland Township Contemporary
Oakland Township Contemporary
Tutto InteriorsTutto Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Detroit with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, brown floors and a coffered ceiling.
Gorgeous Transitional Remodel in saratoga
Gorgeous Transitional Remodel in saratoga
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Large traditional foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Chandelier / Entryway
Chandelier / Entryway
Jaureguy's Design & ConstructionJaureguy's Design & Construction
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Sacramento with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Banc Industriel - IPN BENCH
Banc Industriel - IPN BENCH
ROVTROVT
Studio QOOQ
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian boot room in Lyon with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
L'INGRESSO E I CORRIDOI
L'INGRESSO E I CORRIDOI
Annalisa Carli ArchitettoAnnalisa Carli Architetto
Foto di Annalisa Carli
This is an example of a medium sized traditional entrance in Milan with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Hampton
Hampton
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical entrance in Salt Lake City with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
1990s Home Complete Update
1990s Home Complete Update
Keilty Remodeling LLCKeilty Remodeling LLC
Chris Keilty
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Boise with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and feature lighting.
Luxurious Living in the Heart of St. Andrews Country Club
Luxurious Living in the Heart of St. Andrews Country Club
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
Upon entering this lovely estate it becomes apparent the attention to detail is extraordinary and paralleled only by the materials used. Wood, glass, and stone set the palette for the beautifully lit colorful art glass collection on display.
Light Filled Entry
Light Filled Entry
Patricia BensonPatricia Benson
Contemporary hallway in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Farm House Retreat
Farm House Retreat
BKC of WestfieldBKC of Westfield
BKC of Westfield
Photo of a large country boot room in New York with light hardwood flooring, beige walls, a single front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Crown Heights Brooklyn
Crown Heights Brooklyn
Build Now NYCBuild Now NYC
Interior Designer Olga Poliakova photographer Tina Gallo
This is an example of a medium sized victorian front door in New York with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
The Lena
The Lena
Craftmaster HomesCraftmaster Homes
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Richmond with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Welcome To Sea Star Cove
Welcome To Sea Star Cove
ChinburgChinburg
Photo of a small classic front door in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Entry – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Entry – Coyote Song Model – Fall Parade 2014
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Exquisitely detailed entryway. An eye-catching chandelier hangs from the dark beadboard ceiling with crown moulding. Lots of light from sidelights and transom falls onto the lightly stained wood floor. Photography by Spacecrafting
Bend Custom Home Build
Bend Custom Home Build
Lifestyle Homes, Home BuildersLifestyle Homes, Home Builders
Photo of a small classic foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Aylesworth
Aylesworth
JW Design LLCJW Design LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Loft Entry, Foyer
Loft Entry, Foyer
Anastasia Faiella Interior DesignAnastasia Faiella Interior Design
Jim MIsner Light Designs, Decorative Painter Ted Somogyi
Small contemporary foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
"Harmonic Winds House" Modern Prairie
"Harmonic Winds House" Modern Prairie
WEST STUDIO Architects & Construction ServicesWEST STUDIO Architects & Construction Services
West Studio Architects & Construction Services, Stephen Jaskowiak, ALA Principal Architect, Photos by Lane Cameron
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Chicago with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.

Entrance with Beige Walls and 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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