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Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Laminate Floors Ideas and Designs

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East Hampton Home
East Hampton Home
Elizabeth Kohn DesignElizabeth Kohn Design
Inspiration for a small traditional hallway in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Nature Inspired Two Story Foyer - Glenelg, MD
Nature Inspired Two Story Foyer - Glenelg, MD
Trish Albano InteriorsTrish Albano Interiors
This two story entry in a DC suburb was the perfect opportunity to add an upholstered cornice and drapery panels to soften the wall of windows. Hand painted medallions add an architectural detail to the cornice. Photo Credit:Tracey Brown-Paper Camera. Additional photos at www.trishalbanointeriors.com
Entry
Entry
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
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Seattle Modern Home in Bryant Neighborhood
Seattle Modern Home in Bryant Neighborhood
Noble Ridge Construction, Inc.Noble Ridge Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and black floors.
Gallery
Gallery
Modern Construction of Minnesota, Inc.Modern Construction of Minnesota, Inc.
Large traditional front door in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Jackson St. Residence, San Francisco, CA
Jackson St. Residence, San Francisco, CA
Bakamis Design GroupBakamis Design Group
David Duncan Livingston
Design ideas for a large classic vestibule in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
Park Ave. Renovation
Park Ave. Renovation
Elite BuildersElite Builders
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with brown walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Foyer with Art Work, Distressed Chest and Orange Lamp Shade
Foyer with Art Work, Distressed Chest and Orange Lamp Shade
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
The entry of this urban condo sets the tone for the rest of the home. The distressed chest, art-inspired lamp, blue mill work and orangy-red accents signal a relaxed, playful mood. Photo by Norman Sizemore/Mary Beth Price. -- Photo by Jeff Mateer
Rustique Chic
Rustique Chic
Cornerstone Custom Homes, LLCCornerstone Custom Homes, LLC
This is an example of a rustic entrance in New Orleans with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Cape Cod
Cape Cod
Norman Design Group, Inc.Norman Design Group, Inc.
Photo of a beach style foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Atlantic Drive Double Gable
Atlantic Drive Double Gable
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
This is an example of a large nautical boot room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Foyer
Foyer
Corbo Associates Inc.Corbo Associates Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Entry - Grand Design
Entry - Grand Design
Jodie Cooper DesignJodie Cooper Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Perth with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Peter Hassler
Peter Hassler
Chris Dorsey Architects, IncChris Dorsey Architects, Inc
Chris A Dorsey Photography © 2012 Houzz
Design ideas for a rustic entrance in New York with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
UP05
UP05
Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLCEllen Grasso & Sons, LLC
Slick, modern entry hall sets the mood for the house, the cool satiated marble floor has a traditional form in the herringbone pattern but a modern flair in the choice of stone. The entry is open to the study, the dining room, and staircase. Photograph by Danny . Architectural design by Charles Isreal.
Villanova Residence - front hall
Villanova Residence - front hall
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Philadelphia with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
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.
Brick and Stucco Acadian
Brick and Stucco Acadian
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
This is an example of a large foyer in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Burlingame Renovation
Burlingame Renovation
TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURETELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE
Tired of working from their tiny apartment during the beginning of the pandemic, we helped these clients bring new life to this adorable split-level home, by focusing on efficiency with a touch of glamour. The existing house from 1952 had great bones, and some fun features, such as a nice layout and corner windows, but was feeling worn and dated, and needed some attention. We were tasked with a quick-turnaround project, celebrating the home’s midcentury past, while making the spaces feel cohesive and fun. We were also asked to create more visual connections between spaces. We designed new walnut cabinetry to surround the existing fireplace, re-worked the home’s entry, replaced the cabinetry in the kitchen, added a bar in the dining room, and enhanced the storage opportunities in the upstairs bedrooms and throughout the house. We continued a clean and modern materials palette throughout. These include warm white walls, refinished dark wood floors, walnut and painted cabinets, and luxe brass fixtures; all the finishes tie together and made the spaces feel more connected and full of whimsy. Photographer: Matt Swain Photography
Квартира 56м2
Квартира 56м2
Татьяна Иванова I Interior Designer & DecoratorТатьяна Иванова I Interior Designer & Decorator
Мебель и свет в современном классическом стиле.
Photo of a small victorian hallway in Moscow with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Laminate 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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