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Fairfield Ct HIstoric Home
Fairfield Ct HIstoric Home
Northstar Building LLCNorthstar Building LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Bridgeport with a single front door, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a white front door and brown floors.
Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized
Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
Medium sized retro foyer in Grand Rapids with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Cabinets
Cabinets
Service One Construction Inc.Service One Construction Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hollyberry Lane
Hollyberry Lane
KMH DesignsKMH Designs
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
NJ easy living
NJ easy living
Widell + BoschettiWidell + Boschetti
madeline tolle
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
This mud room entry has a great farmhouse addition feel. There's a large walk-in closet, custom lockers for everyone, a nice counter and cabinetry area with a second refrigerator. Meyer Design
Southhampton Remodel and Redesign
Southhampton Remodel and Redesign
Christopher DesignChristopher Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Transition of Tradition Foyer
Transition of Tradition Foyer
LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASIDLORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID
The wainscoting and wood trim assists with the light infused paint palette, accentuating the rich; hand scraped walnut floors and sophisticated furnishings. Black is used as an accent throughout the foyer to accentuate the detailed moldings. Judges paneling reaches from floor to to the second floor, bringing your eye to the elegant curves of the brass chandelier. Photography by John Carrington
Mississauga Full Home Interior
Mississauga Full Home Interior
Gatti Brothers Ltd.Gatti Brothers Ltd.
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Toronto with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Tamarack in Oshkosh
Tamarack in Oshkosh
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
This built-in bench was doubled to twice the size in this home. The bench includes a space for shoes underneath the bench as well as coat racks and storage space above.
Rustic Farmhouse
Rustic Farmhouse
McCue Construction, Inc.McCue Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a small rustic boot room in Other with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Woodcreek Farms Estate
Woodcreek Farms Estate
Amy Spencer InteriorsAmy Spencer Interiors
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Winston Salem Residence
Winston Salem Residence
Alys DesignAlys Design
Lissa Gotwals
Traditional boot room in Raleigh with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door and a black front door.
Parkview Hills Residence
Parkview Hills Residence
Olympic KitchensOlympic Kitchens
This is an example of a large contemporary boot room in Toronto with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Formal entry of traditional Georgian-style
Formal entry of traditional Georgian-style
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Front entry door
Expansive traditional front door in Baltimore with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
HEAD OF POND, SOUTHAMPTON, NY
HEAD OF POND, SOUTHAMPTON, NY
Blue Ocean DesignBlue Ocean Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Costa Del Sol Dream Homes - The Hampton
Costa Del Sol Dream Homes - The Hampton
Level Exposure, LLCLevel Exposure, LLC
Designed and Built by: Cottage Home Company Photographed by: Kyle Caldabaugh of Level Exposure
Traditional foyer in Jacksonville with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Canyon Creek Project
Canyon Creek Project
Mission Accomplished Interior Design & StagingMission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging
Anthony Ford Photography & Tourmax Real Estate Media
Medium sized traditional hallway in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Soft Modern Foyer
Soft Modern Foyer
k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolfk+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf
C Garibaldi Photography,
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Open Air Entryway Hallway with Macedonia Detailing
Open Air Entryway Hallway with Macedonia Detailing
Bella Dura Architectural StoneBella Dura Architectural Stone
This is another view of the interior of the elegant old world style Entry Hallway. Featured are four Macedonia Limestone custom Cased openings, a Macedonia Limestone Arched Cased Opening, Macedonia Limestone wrapped Beams at the ceiling with custom designed Crown Molding, and Macedonia Limestone Baseboard Molding. Photography by Darvis.

Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and Slate Flooring 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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