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Entrance with Bamboo Flooring and Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Cambridge Dutch Colonial
Cambridge Dutch Colonial
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Boston with grey walls, carpet, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Design ideas for a classic entrance in New York with carpet and a white front door.
Rushcutters Bay Apartment
Rushcutters Bay Apartment
Emma BlomfieldEmma Blomfield
Lisa Zhu - And A Day Photography
Small contemporary entrance in Sydney with white walls, carpet and feature lighting.
Villa Bång
Villa Bång
Sjöberg & TherméSjöberg & Thermé
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian boot room in Stockholm with white walls, carpet and black floors.
Coastal Contemporary
Coastal Contemporary
Capital Design LLCCapital Design LLC
A hot pink wall makes an immediate impression in this bold transitional entry. A custom Anderson door with clear sidelights allow for great visibility from inside and outside. Contemporary artwork, a clean-line console, and a traditional mirror mix beautifully in this transitional and functional space.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Matthew Closet Guy Donovan llcMatthew Closet Guy Donovan llc
Inspiration for a large classic boot room in New York with beige walls, carpet and multi-coloured floors.
House in the Woods
House in the Woods
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
The second level entry overlooks the airy living room
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Seattle with bamboo flooring.
NEW OLD SOUL
NEW OLD SOUL
STEPHANIE BRADSHAWSTEPHANIE BRADSHAW
Jennifer Hughes Photography
Photo of a mediterranean foyer in Baltimore with beige walls, carpet and beige floors.
Custom White Oak Hardwood Floors
Custom White Oak Hardwood Floors
Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.
Western Exposure
World-inspired entrance in Orange County with white walls, bamboo flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
SF Zen
SF Zen
Todd Peddicord DesignsTodd Peddicord Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Sacramento with beige walls and carpet.
Lakeside Getaway
Lakeside Getaway
RLH StudioRLH Studio
Spacecrafting Photography
Photo of a small nautical boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
New England
New England
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
The bubble chair is a favourite with guests, children and adults alike! With soft warm lighting illuminating the hand painted blossom, it truly is a lovely spot to curl up in.
Wyoming
Wyoming
THUNDERheadTHUNDERhead
Photo of a small contemporary front door in Kansas City with grey walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Oficinas
Oficinas
Studio Nucli (Anteriormente C-Interiorismo)Studio Nucli (Anteriormente C-Interiorismo)
Diseño y construcción de oficinas corporativas en el centro de Barcelona. Techo con instalaciones descubiertas y paneles acústicos para absorver la reberverancia. Suelo de pvc imitación madera en los pasillos, y moqueta en las zonas de trabajo. Cabinas telefónicas acústicas individuales Diseño de vinilos para mamparas de vidrio Diseño y suministro de mobiliario a medida con taquillas y jardineras.
Locker options
Locker options
Closet ConceptsCloset Concepts
Perfect for a garage entry. Coat and book bag storage. Shelves and baskets for shoes as well as sporting equipment. Keeps entry way organized and tidy!
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Keystone Carpets & InteriorsKeystone Carpets & Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Houston with yellow walls, carpet, beige floors, a double front door and a white front door.
Mudroom Display - Campbell Showroom
Mudroom Display - Campbell Showroom
Valet Custom Cabinets & ClosetsValet Custom Cabinets & Closets
Karine Weiller
Medium sized classic boot room in San Francisco with beige walls and carpet.
Experience a Victorian Christmas at the Gibson House
Experience a Victorian Christmas at the Gibson House
Mary Prince PhotographyMary Prince Photography
Mary Prince Photography © 2012 Houzz, Gibson House Museum
This is an example of a victorian foyer in Boston with carpet.
Bridgehampton Compound
Bridgehampton Compound
Michael Davis Design & ConstructionMichael Davis Design & Construction
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in New York with grey walls, carpet, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
MAGNIFICENT MALIBU ENTRANCE AND COURTYARD
MAGNIFICENT MALIBU ENTRANCE AND COURTYARD
ARTOARTO
Design ideas for a large mediterranean entrance in Los Angeles with bamboo flooring and a double front door.

Entrance with Bamboo Flooring and Carpet 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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