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

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Hampton On The Lake
Hampton On The Lake
New Image ConstructionNew Image Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Lincoln
Lincoln
AbbeyK, Inc.AbbeyK, Inc.
When you find just the right rug and just the right art and just the right lighting to compliment the architecture, the space feels just right. When you enter you feel "wowwed."
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Horrigan O'Malley ArchitectsHorrigan O'Malley Architects
Entry Foyer Dorothy Hong Photography
Photo of an expansive victorian foyer in New York with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Birch Grove
Birch Grove
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Nor-Son Inc, Remodel | Troy Thies, Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Brick and Stucco Acadian
Brick and Stucco Acadian
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Inspiration for a large foyer in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Entry
Entry
Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.
Two story entrance features mahogany entry door, winding staircase and open catwalk. Opens to beautiful two-story living room. Modern Forms Magic Pendant and Chandelier. Walnut rail, stair treads and newel posts. Plain iron balusters. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Professional photography by Marie Kinney. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written permission.
Goodnight Loving Trail New Home Construction
Goodnight Loving Trail New Home Construction
Stockard Homes, Inc.Stockard Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Austin with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Santa Barbara/ Mediterranean Style Beach House
Santa Barbara/ Mediterranean Style Beach House
Millar & Associates ConstructionMillar & Associates Construction
Striking two story foyer with wrought iron railings, high open beam ceiling, engineered wood flooring and Venetian plastered walls. Note the pre-set elevator shaft area where the vase is standing. Want to add an elevator later -- no problem! Development and interior design by Vernon Construction. Construction management and supervision by Millar and Associates Construction. Photo courtesy of Village Properties.
Black&White Entryway-Rose T Bien-Aime
Black&White Entryway-Rose T Bien-Aime
Rose T Bien-AimeRose T Bien-Aime
The goal for this entire home was to design everything in black & white and keep each room interesting, well design, sophisticated and most of all, timeless. A great entryway sets the tone for the rest of your home and prepares you for what’s next. I designed this entryway to be tasteful well design but bold and dramatic to keep you interested. I wanted everyone that entered this house to start thinking in their mind “I want to see more!” The lighting and artwork I picked out were all out of my clients’ comfort zone, but they trusted me enough to go with my design. I love it when my clients aren’t afraid to take the risk, it always pays off at end! Let the Picture speak for itself! Photo Credits: Rose T. Bien-Aime
Southern Living Showhouse
Southern Living Showhouse
Ashley Gilbreath Interior DesignAshley Gilbreath Interior Design
Inspiration for a coastal foyer in Other with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Alamo New Build
Alamo New Build
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
joy coakley photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a double front door.
A New Home Uptown
A New Home Uptown
Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in New Orleans with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Spanish Oaks - Koester
Spanish Oaks - Koester
Butterfield Custom HomesButterfield Custom Homes
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Upton Street
Upton Street
Brush Arbor Home ConstructionBrush Arbor Home Construction
This is an example of a medium sized country front door in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Rancher Reno
Rancher Reno
TRG Architecture + Interior DesignTRG Architecture + Interior Design
Bernard Andre
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
The Ranch House in Almaden Valley
The Ranch House in Almaden Valley
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized rural foyer in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Playa del Rey Mediterranean Whole House Remodel
Playa del Rey Mediterranean Whole House Remodel
Custom Design & ConstructionCustom Design & Construction
Mediterranean door on exterior of home in South Bay California Custom Design & Construction
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Los Angeles with pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Aberdeen Living
Aberdeen Living
Everything HomeEverything Home
A neutral color palette punctuated by warm wood tones and large windows create a comfortable, natural environment that combines casual southern living with European coastal elegance. The 10-foot tall pocket doors leading to a covered porch were designed in collaboration with the architect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Decorative house accents including stunning wallpapers, vintage tumbled bricks, and colorful walls create visual interest throughout the space. Beautiful fireplaces, luxury furnishings, statement lighting, comfortable furniture, and a fabulous basement entertainment area make this home a welcome place for relaxed, fun gatherings. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/aberdeen-living-bargersville-indiana/
Streyffeler
Streyffeler
Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLCCrosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC
Inspiration for a large rustic foyer in Charleston with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Historic Home Interior Renovation
Historic Home Interior Renovation
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
Simple stick-style staircase balusters on the staircase were replaced with alternating vertical and spiral fluted balusters inspired by the roped corner boards on the home’s exterior. Scrolled skirt boards were added to the stairs, modeled after the Italianate brackets on home’s exterior. The stair treads and flooring were replaced with reclaimed antique oak. The handrail and newel posts were re-used. High wainscot paneling add formality and character.

Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and a Double 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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