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Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and a Brown Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Earth Tones, Gold Tones & Copper = HOME!
Earth Tones, Gold Tones & Copper = HOME!
RSZ Design DevelopmentRSZ Design Development
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Robin McCarthy, Architect and Mark Pinkerton Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Flower Showhouse at Brierfield Farm
Flower Showhouse at Brierfield Farm
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Bevolo Cupole Pool House Lanterns welcome guests in the foyer of the 2021 Flower Showhouse. https://flowermag.com/flower-magazine-showhouse-2021/
The Ranch House in Almaden Valley
The Ranch House in Almaden Valley
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Medium sized rural foyer in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Affirmations of Morris
Affirmations of Morris
H2 Design StudioH2 Design Studio
Traditional front entry with a firm nod to the arts & craft movement, uses deep brown wood tones on the oak flooring and matches to the stair posts and rails. The original front entry door had remained in excellent condition for 20 years and only needed a slight touch up on the stain.
Upscale Interior Design
Upscale Interior Design
MARGARITA BRAVOMARGARITA BRAVO
This client wanted to have their kitchen as their centerpiece for their house. As such, I designed this kitchen to have a dark walnut natural wood finish with timeless white kitchen island combined with metal appliances. The entire home boasts an open, minimalistic, elegant, classy, and functional design, with the living room showcasing a unique vein cut silver travertine stone showcased on the fireplace. Warm colors were used throughout in order to make the home inviting in a family-friendly setting. --- Project designed by Miami interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Miami as well as surrounding areas such as Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, North Miami Beach, and Hallandale Beach. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/observatory-park/
Double Doors
Double Doors
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
We love these custom French doors with their gold hardware and custom millwork and molding, talk about a statement piece!
Photo of an expansive romantic front door in Phoenix with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Classic foyer and interior woodwork in Princeton, NJ.
Classic foyer and interior woodwork in Princeton, NJ.
WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Classic foyer and interior woodwork in Princeton, NJ. For more about this project visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com/interiors/
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Entry Foyer, Spanish Front Door, Spanish Lighting
Entry Foyer, Spanish Front Door, Spanish Lighting
Angelus ConstructionAngelus Construction
Entry Foyer leading to Grand Room, Dinning Room and Staircase. New and repaired plaster walls, fresh paint throughout, refinished original hardwood flooring, new wrought iron stair railing, custom windows, custom wall features.
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Coastal Colonial New Construction
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
The view from the second floor landing is picture perfect.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural foyer in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Mediterranean Home with a Contemporary Twist
Mediterranean Home with a Contemporary Twist
Klar and Klar Architects, IncKlar and Klar Architects, Inc
Rich Montalbano
Design ideas for a small mediterranean foyer in Tampa with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Entrance Door
Entrance Door
UserUser
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Decorative Timber Accents Exterior Remodel | Black Diamond, WA
Decorative Timber Accents Exterior Remodel | Black Diamond, WA
Arrow Timber FramingArrow Timber Framing
Schultz Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Seattle with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
前庭のある家
前庭のある家
Sデザイン設計一級建築士事務所Sデザイン設計一級建築士事務所
Hallway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
BuildFBG Meyerland Transitional
BuildFBG Meyerland Transitional
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Inspiration for a large traditional hallway in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Luxury Condo Downtown Los Angeles
Luxury Condo Downtown Los Angeles
Artspace WarehouseArtspace Warehouse
Artspace Warehouse
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
DSPlumbGood
DSPlumbGood
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Design ideas for a small classic front door in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Midcentury Gut Rehab
Midcentury Gut Rehab
UnpatternedUnpatterned
Mike Kaskel
Photo of a midcentury foyer in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Entry Hall
Entry Hall
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Robin McCarthy, Architect and Mark Pinkerton Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Entry - West View
Entry - West View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Ulimited Style Photography
Medium sized modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and a Brown Front Door 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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