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Entrance with Beige Walls and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Millbank Ave. Greenwich, CT
Millbank Ave. Greenwich, CT
Ridberg & Associates ArchitectsRidberg & Associates Architects
Traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Photo of a classic front door in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and feature lighting.
Entryway
Entryway
Hive HomeHive Home
Large bohemian foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Bull Valley Home
Bull Valley Home
Toms Price HomeToms Price Home
Entryway
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Trout Lake 7
Trout Lake 7
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Large rustic foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Friendly Bungalow
Friendly Bungalow
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
The mudroom features a bathroom
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Kansas City with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Falsterbogatan 22b
Falsterbogatan 22b
Bjurfors SkåneBjurfors Skåne
Bjurfors/ SE360
Design ideas for a small scandi entrance in Malmo with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Country Club Lane
Country Club Lane
ML Design, Allied ASIDML Design, Allied ASID
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Charleston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Upper West Side II
Upper West Side II
Weil Friedman ArchitectsWeil Friedman Architects
This is the Entry Foyer looking towards the Dining Area. While much of the pre-war detail was either restored or replicated, this new wainscoting was carefully designed to integrate with the original base moldings and door casings. Photo by J. Nefsky
Ingresso - corridoio
Ingresso - corridoio
Facile RistrutturareFacile Ristrutturare
Photo of a classic foyer in Rome with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Sundance Preserve
Sundance Preserve
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Tim Stone
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
California Rancher and Pool House
California Rancher and Pool House
LMB InteriorsLMB Interiors
Featuring a vintage Danish rug from Tony Kitz Gallery in San Francisco. We replaced the old, traditional, wooden door with this new glass door and panels, opening up the space and bringing in natural light, while also framing the beautiful landscaping by our colleague, Suzanne Arca (www.suzannearcadesign.com). New modern-era inspired lighting adds panache, flanked by the new Dutton Brown blown-glass and brass chandelier lighting and artfully-round Bradley mirror. Photo Credit: Eric Rorer
Bluestone Manor House
Bluestone Manor House
Ward Jewell Architect AIAWard Jewell Architect AIA
These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull
ASID MN Showcase House 2015
ASID MN Showcase House 2015
Renae Keller Interior Design, Inc.Renae Keller Interior Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style foyer in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, beige walls and a white front door.
Lakeside Home
Lakeside Home
Chautauqua Woods CorporationChautauqua Woods Corporation
Medium sized victorian front door in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Rustic Lodge | Victory Ranch | Park City
Modern Rustic Lodge | Victory Ranch | Park City
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Modern Rustic Lodge | Victory Ranch | Park City
Photo of a rustic entrance in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Company C Pergo la-la rug
Company C Pergo la-la rug
Company CCompany C
Company C
Photo of a small modern boot room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Queen's Gate, South Kensington
Queen's Gate, South Kensington
Keir TownsendKeir Townsend
The tiny hallway has textured surfaces and a feature art display lit from above by bronze wall lights. The walls are in polished plaster.
Photo of a small contemporary entrance in London with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Fox Hollow Residence
Fox Hollow Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a dark wood front door and a single front door.
Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Entry Foyer in 300 Year Old Farmhouse - Danziger Design
Danziger DesignDanziger Design
J.W. Smith Photography
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and a dado rail.

Entrance with Beige Walls and Medium 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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