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Dutch Colonial Charm
Dutch Colonial Charm
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Joyelle West Photography
Medium sized classic foyer in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
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Mountain Modern1
Jensen DesignJensen Design
Mudroom Closet and Cubbies. Wire mesh door panel inserts.
Photo of a medium sized modern boot room in Denver with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
住宅玄関見返し
住宅玄関見返し
中飯賀業建築研究所中飯賀業建築研究所
整骨院併用住宅　　　撮影者　幸田青滋 中央の大きな大黒柱はケヤキで二階まで伸びている。地震時の浮き上がりを止める役割。
Inspiration for a world-inspired boot room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Interior Design
Interior Design
Frank Souder Designs IncFrank Souder Designs Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
Lincoln Project
Lincoln Project
Wild Apple Homes, LLC.Wild Apple Homes, LLC.
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Manchester with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
The Foyer & Home Office on Left - The Genesis - Family Super Ranch with Daylight
The Foyer & Home Office on Left - The Genesis - Family Super Ranch with Daylight
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Wool Skein - SW 6148 Flex Suite Color - Universal Khaki - SW 6150 Downstairs Guest Suite Color - Silvermist - SW 7621 Downstairs Media Room Color - Quiver Tan - SW 6151 Exposed Beams & Banister Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Truffle Stain Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Shaw Floors Hardwood Product Kingston Oak in Tapestry Carpet Products by Dream Weaver Carpet Main Level Carpet Cosmopolitan in Iron Frost Downstairs Carpet Santa Monica in White Orchid Kitchen Backsplash by Z Tile & Stone Tile Product - Textile in Ivory Kitchen Backsplash Mosaic Accent by Glazzio Tiles Tile Product - Versailles Series in Dusty Trail Arabesque Mosaic Sinks by Decolav Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Main Level Granite Product Colonial Cream Downstairs Quartz Product True North Silver Shimmer Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Gold Coast Residence
Gold Coast Residence
Q ConstructionQ Construction
Tony Soluri Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian foyer in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
Cabinets by Showplace
Cabinets by Showplace
Victor FaustinoVictor Faustino
Medium sized rustic boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Hill Country Craftsman
Hill Country Craftsman
Aubrey Homes, Inc.Aubrey Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Austin with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
The Dau Kitchen Plymouth
The Dau Kitchen Plymouth
Woodcraft Design Build Inc.Woodcraft Design Build Inc.
The front door replacement. The existing all wood doors had small lites (windows) letting in almost no light. We replaced the doors with these customized stock steel doors. The light floods the main level.
Manhattan 5th Avenue Apartment
Manhattan 5th Avenue Apartment
Britt Newman Design Concepts LLCBritt Newman Design Concepts LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Campbell Residence
Campbell Residence
SRJ DevelopmentSRJ Development
Leland Gebhardt ( http://lelandphotos.com)
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Phoenix with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Temple Ave - Winter Park
Temple Ave - Winter Park
FG Schaub Custom HomesFG Schaub Custom Homes
Tiffany Findley
Photo of an expansive modern foyer in Orlando with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Harrison Residence
Harrison Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
The perfect space to unload when entering the home. Custom cabinetry was designed for our clients living. Sherwin Williams Pure White was the color of choice for cabinetry and shiplap while the bench tops and shelf are stained in walnut. Counter is a granite in the color steel rock with a leathered finish. We used Sherwin Williams Gossamer Veil on the walls.
Monterey at Spaulding Green
Monterey at Spaulding Green
Natale Building Corp.Natale Building Corp.
This mudroom stuns with gray cabinetry and gold details.
Photo of a contemporary boot room in New York with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
Medium sized classic foyer in Austin with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
1915 Southern Colonial Full Remodel
1915 Southern Colonial Full Remodel
Realm InteriorsRealm Interiors
Joyelle West Photography Cummings Architects
Photo of a classic front door in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Classic Rancher
Classic Rancher
Jeffrey Neve Interior DesignJeffrey Neve Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, beige floors and wainscoting.
New Traditional
New Traditional
Alison InteriorsAlison Interiors
Design ideas for a small traditional boot room in San Diego with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Concentriamoci sul soggiorno - Progetto in corso
Concentriamoci sul soggiorno - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.

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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