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Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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MEADOW HOUSE
MEADOW HOUSE
Lisa Tharp DesignLisa Tharp Design
Entry Stair Hall with gallery wall, view to Living Room with gilded citrus peel wall sculpture. Interior Architecture + Design by Lisa Tharp. Photography by Michael J. Lee
Hamptons Family Getaway
Hamptons Family Getaway
ChangoChango
A playground by the beach. This light-hearted family of four takes a cool, easy-going approach to their Hamptons home.
This is an example of a medium sized beach style boot room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Stadtvilla P
Stadtvilla P
Anja Lehne interior designAnja Lehne interior design
Inspiration for a large contemporary foyer in Hamburg with purple walls, dark hardwood flooring and grey floors.
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."
Rosenwald House
Rosenwald House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This remodel of a mid century gem is located in the town of Lincoln, MA, a hot bed of modernist homes inspired by Walter Gropius’ own house built nearby in the 1940s. Flavin Architects updated the design by opening up the kitchen and living room. Spectacular exposed beams were lightened with a light grey stain and the floor was finished in a dark grey cerused oak stain. The low pitched roofs, open floor plan, and large windows openings connect the house to nature to make the most of its rural setting. Photo by: Nat Rae Photography
Glamorous Wine Country Retreat
Glamorous Wine Country Retreat
Julia Katrine DesignsJulia Katrine Designs
A mirror and custom metal entry table greet you at the door along with a sleek, architectural stairway leading to the master suit. A refined bench seat at the stair base, custom made from metal and wood with under seat storage. And unique circular rug your eye is instantly drawn to.
Young Family full design - Hill Park Circle
Young Family full design - Hill Park Circle
TOC design & construction inc.TOC design & construction inc.
Tania Scardellato from TOC design Shaker style bi-fold doors for an entry closet , is always a better choice than sliding doors
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Montreal with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Ecleсtic flat with one bedroom
Ecleсtic flat with one bedroom
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Прихожая с декоративными рейками и большим зеркалом во всю стену
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in Saint Petersburg with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Two-Story Foyer
Two-Story Foyer
Curk Interiors - Decorating Den IncCurk Interiors - Decorating Den Inc
George Paxton
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Cincinnati with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Gaylord Street
Gaylord Street
BOSS ArchitectureBOSS Architecture
photography by james florio
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Denver with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Contemporary Entrance
Contemporary Entrance
hatch-construction.comhatch-construction.com
Large contemporary foyer in London with grey walls, grey floors, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Port Sheffield Home
Port Sheffield Home
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Prairie Village Rebuild
Prairie Village Rebuild
Owen Homes LLCOwen Homes LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front door in Kansas City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Hamptons Family Getaway
Hamptons Family Getaway
ChangoChango
A playground by the beach. This light-hearted family of four takes a cool, easy-going approach to their Hamptons home.
Medium sized nautical boot room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Medina Pool House
Medina Pool House
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons Architecture: Murphy & Co. Design | Interiors: Katie Bassett Interiors | Landscaping: TOPO | Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Shingle Style Family Home - Clarendon Hills, IL
Shingle Style Family Home - Clarendon Hills, IL
LM Custom HomesLM Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Glamorous Wine Country Retreat
Glamorous Wine Country Retreat
Julia Katrine DesignsJulia Katrine Designs
A mirror and custom metal entry table greet you at the door along with a sleek, architectural stairway leading to the master suit. A refined bench seat at the stair base, custom made from metal and wood with under seat storage. And unique circular rug your eye is instantly drawn to.
Port Sheffield Home
Port Sheffield Home
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Davis Raines Design NYC Apt Chelsea
Davis Raines Design NYC Apt Chelsea
Laura Moss PhotographyLaura Moss Photography
Interior Design by Davis Raines Design
Photo of a contemporary entrance in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Donsögatan 3A
Donsögatan 3A
Bjurfors GöteborgBjurfors Göteborg
Bjurfors.se/SE360
Inspiration for a scandi entrance in Gothenburg with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.

Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Grey Floors 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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