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Entrance with Black Walls and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Сходненская
Сходненская
Geometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеровGeometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеров
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Moscow with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Chicago with black walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA
JL InteriorsJL Interiors
Welcome home! Make a statement with this moulding wall! JL Interiors is a LA-based creative/diverse firm that specializes in residential interiors. JL Interiors empowers homeowners to design their dream home that they can be proud of! The design isn’t just about making things beautiful; it’s also about making things work beautifully. Contact us for a free consultation Hello@JLinteriors.design _ 310.390.6849_ www.JLinteriors.design
Lakeview #2
Lakeview #2
Elizabeth Krueger DesignElizabeth Krueger Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer with black walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Campbells Bay
Campbells Bay
Masonry Design Solutions LtdMasonry Design Solutions Ltd
Intense Photography
Inspiration for a large nautical front door in Auckland with black walls, a single front door, medium hardwood flooring, a glass front door and brown floors.
Wanaka Gable House
Wanaka Gable House
Chaney & Norman ArchitectsChaney & Norman Architects
Entrance, with view towards outdoor living area. Photo by Larkin Design
This is an example of a large contemporary front door in Other with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Inverness Circle
Inverness Circle
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Medium sized traditional foyer in Little Rock with black walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Locke Point Lakehouse
Locke Point Lakehouse
Revision LLCRevision LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Minneapolis with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Crane Building Penthouse
Crane Building Penthouse
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Located within the urban core of Portland, Oregon, this 7th floor 2500 SF penthouse sits atop the historic Crane Building, a brick warehouse built in 1909. It has established views of the city, bridges and west hills but its historic status restricted any changes to the exterior. Working within the constraints of the existing building shell, GS Architects aimed to create an “urban refuge”, that provided a personal retreat for the husband and wife owners with the option to entertain on occasion.
Fabulous Home from Hackney
Fabulous Home from Hackney
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Juliet Murphy
This is an example of a medium sized eclectic hallway in London with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and black walls.
Restored Victorian Entryway
Restored Victorian Entryway
Walker ArchitectsWalker Architects
The owners envisioned a contemporary living space, but retained the historic details in certain rooms. This entryway has refinished original detailing with modern lighting and furniture that tie into the more modern parts of the home.
Mountain Eclectic
Mountain Eclectic
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
Moody mudroom with Farrow & Ball painted black shiplap walls, built in pegs for coats, and a custom made bench with hidden storage and gold hardware.
Inspiration for a small bohemian boot room in Sacramento with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Softly Southern Renovation
Softly Southern Renovation
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
Soft muted colors are paired with mixed metallics to create a casual elegance in this Southern home. Various wood tones & finishes provide an eclectic touch to the spaces. Luxurious custom draperies add classic charm by beautifully framing the rooms. A combination of accessories, custom arrangements & original art bring an authentic uniqueness to the overall design. Pops of vibrant hot pink add a modern twist to the otherwise subtle color scheme of neutrals & airy blue tones. By Design Interiors Daniel Angulo Photography.
Ladds Addition Four Square
Ladds Addition Four Square
CaseworkCasework
George Barbaris and Casey Keasler
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian foyer in Portland with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Eclectic modern whole house remodel and addition
Eclectic modern whole house remodel and addition
Bright DesignlabBright Designlab
Photos by bright designlab.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Portland with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
TREE HOUSE
TREE HOUSE
Studio SvenStudio Sven
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic foyer in Chicago with black walls, medium hardwood flooring and a black front door.
PARIS - STUDIO Trendy
PARIS - STUDIO Trendy
Atelier B2Atelier B2
©JULIETTE JEM
Design ideas for a small scandi hallway in Paris with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Hollywood Glam In Brooklyn
Hollywood Glam In Brooklyn
Ursallie SmithUrsallie Smith
Cassiopeia Diamond Flakes flank the wall of this Glam entryway reflecting the shimmering flickers of light
Design ideas for a small traditional hallway in New York with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Contemporary Coastal
Contemporary Coastal
Trevor Fulmer DesignTrevor Fulmer Design
Juxtaposing modern silhouettes with traditional coastal textures, this Cape Cod condo strikes the perfect balance. Neutral tones in the common area are accented by pops of orange and yellow. A geometric navy wallcovering in the guest bedroom nods to ocean currents while an unexpected powder room print is sure to catch your eye.
Inverness Circle
Inverness Circle
Tobi Fairley Interior DesignTobi Fairley Interior Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Little Rock with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.

Entrance with Black 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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