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Entrance with Beige Walls and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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"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.
Sagaponack Beachfront Hideaway
Sagaponack Beachfront Hideaway
Ike Kligerman BarkleyIke Kligerman Barkley
William Waldron
Inspiration for a coastal foyer in New York with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Quirky and Colorful in Laurelhurst
Quirky and Colorful in Laurelhurst
Kami Gray Interior DesignKami Gray Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic entrance in Portland with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
8ft. Smooth-Star doors with simulated divided lites (SDLs)
8ft. Smooth-Star doors with simulated divided lites (SDLs)
UserUser
8ft. Therma-Tru Smooth-Star fiberglass doors painted Polite White (SW6056). Doors feature flush-glazed energy-efficient Low-E glass and simulated divided lites (SDLs). Decade handleset also by Therma-Tru. Smooth-Star doors are ready-to-paint and feature crisp, clean contours.
Los Altos New House
Los Altos New House
Acadia-Architecture Davide GiannellaAcadia-Architecture Davide Giannella
Photo by Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Photo of a modern foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Mill House Place
Mill House Place
June DeLugas InteriorsJune DeLugas Interiors
J. Sinclair
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Other with a double front door, a medium wood front door, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Casas Adobe 880
Casas Adobe 880
Eren Design and RemodelEren Design and Remodel
Inspiration for a foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Beach Living
Beach Living
Rejoy Interiors, Inc.Rejoy Interiors, Inc.
Coastal Entry Console
Medium sized beach style foyer in Orange County with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
SOLITUDE 4500 Model
SOLITUDE 4500 Model
Sonora West Development, Inc.Sonora West Development, Inc.
Design ideas for a large foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Back Bay Townhouse Revovation
Back Bay Townhouse Revovation
Lindsay Architecture Studio, P.C.Lindsay Architecture Studio, P.C.
The new street entry door, with custom stained glass windows, opens to a vestibule with new French Doors leading to a new custom designed stair and the new Living Room. Red oak herringbone floors were limed to enhance the refreshing quality of the interiors.
Portland Road
Portland Road
OmniformOmniform
Photo of a medium sized traditional entrance in London with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.
W 86th Pl
W 86th Pl
Bowman Architecture LLCBowman Architecture LLC
Small classic boot room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Birch Select Sapwood Flooring
Birch Select Sapwood Flooring
Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank FloorsHull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors
Select Birch sapwood flooring from Hull Forest Products in 3.25, 4", and 5" widths with average plank lengths of 7+ feet. Birch wide plank wood flooring made in the USA and available mill direct from the manufacturer, Hull Forest Products. 4-6 weeks lead time for custom orders. Nationwide shipping. 1-800-928-9602. www.hullforest.com Photo by Cameron Wood Photography. Design by Electra Johnson, Salt Workshop.
California Rustic
California Rustic
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Medium sized rustic foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
East End Residence- Entry
East End Residence- Entry
RENOVATERENOVATE
Large contemporary foyer in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Lapp Residence
Lapp Residence
Arthur Dyson ArchitectsArthur Dyson Architects
David Swann
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in Other with a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Southampton House
Southampton House
Lea Frank DesignLea Frank Design
Inspiration for a coastal foyer in New York with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Landsdowne Road
Landsdowne Road
Enviable Designs Inc.Enviable Designs Inc.
This iron gate styled front door gives a grand feeling to the foyer. Photography by Francis Litman
This is an example of a classic entrance in Vancouver with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Entry
Entry
Hoss DevelopmentHoss Development
Design ideas for a large modern foyer with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
Chello Interior DesignChello Interior Design
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in Sussex with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and beige floors.

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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