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Windows & Doors
Windows & Doors
Peak Roofing ContractorsPeak Roofing Contractors
Photo of a medium sized classic entrance in DC Metro with green walls, light hardwood flooring and white floors.
WESTCHESTER, NY
WESTCHESTER, NY
Natasha Habermann StudioNatasha Habermann Studio
Natasha Habermann
Small contemporary foyer in New York with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a blue front door and beige floors.
Striking House in the Castro (San Francisco)
Striking House in the Castro (San Francisco)
Michael Friedes Design AssociatesMichael Friedes Design Associates
Mitchell Shenker
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in San Francisco with green walls and light hardwood flooring.
Art Collector's Pied-a-Terre New York Apartment
Art Collector's Pied-a-Terre New York Apartment
Gail Green InteriorsGail Green Interiors
The entry foyer features a hallway with a raised and dropped ceiling, distinguishing the area from the dining room. A mirror, antique oriental runner, custom console and Mackintosh Hill House chair vignette adds to create this entry destination. point.
Urban Oasis
Urban Oasis
Constantine D. Vasilios & Associates LtdConstantine D. Vasilios & Associates Ltd
Rear entry stairway with skylights and entrance to exterior balcony at the landing. Peter Bosy Photography.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired entrance in Chicago with green walls, a single front door, a glass front door, light hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Upper West Side - Cosmetic Renovation
Upper West Side - Cosmetic Renovation
BolsterBolster
Cosmetic renovation of a brownstone on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
This is an example of a large classic foyer in New York with green walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Whole House Remodel in Greenfield - 2015
Whole House Remodel in Greenfield - 2015
Kaufman Construction Design and BuildKaufman Construction Design and Build
Entryway and open concept main level remodel - side entrance and mud room with a home office nook.
Inspiration for a large contemporary boot room in Other with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Custom New Construction - Beaumont FourSquare
Custom New Construction - Beaumont FourSquare
Portland Development Group InvestmentsPortland Development Group Investments
Jason Walchli
This is an example of a classic boot room in Portland with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Entrée & couloir transformés
Entrée & couloir transformés
Décoration & architecture d'intérieur • ChichichicDécoration & architecture d'intérieur • Chichichic
Rénovation & aménagement d'une entrée et d'un couloir.
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Timbervalley Major Renovation
Timbervalley Major Renovation
Alair Homes DeltaAlair Homes Delta
The living room, entryway, stairs and dining room were completely renovated in this home, freshening up a tired old space and giving new life to the entire house. The standout features of the renovation are the sweeping staircase, new stonework fireplace surround and custom mantle with built-in shelving.
Appartement Paris XV
Appartement Paris XV
Scènes en CouleursScènes en Couleurs
Maude Artarit
Medium sized traditional foyer in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Appartement familial 115 m2
Appartement familial 115 m2
Interior Life DesignInterior Life Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Rénovation complète d'une maison - Mutzig
Rénovation complète d'une maison - Mutzig
Lopes Marta - Architecte d'intérieurLopes Marta - Architecte d'intérieur
Design ideas for a small scandi foyer in Strasbourg with green walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
IK ETXEA
IK ETXEA
Quefalamaria · diseño y gestión de espaciosQuefalamaria · diseño y gestión de espacios
Design ideas for a large scandinavian foyer in Other with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Globally Inspired Residence
Globally Inspired Residence
Big Sky DesignBig Sky Design
Mark Steelman Photography
Photo of a medium sized bohemian foyer in Chicago with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Rénovation et Extension Maison 1900
Rénovation et Extension Maison 1900
HomeColorHomeColor
This is an example of a medium sized classic hallway in Nantes with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a grey front door and brown floors.
Brooklyn High Rise
Brooklyn High Rise
Curated NestCurated Nest
Inspiration for a small contemporary foyer in New York with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Voce Designer Showhouse
Voce Designer Showhouse
VernacularVernacular
Small eclectic foyer in Nashville with green walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Il primo passo verso l'indipendenza - Progetto in corso
Il primo passo verso l'indipendenza - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Inspiration for a small industrial foyer in Milan with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a drop ceiling.
Villiers
Villiers
Xavier Lemoine Architecture d'IntérieurXavier Lemoine Architecture d'Intérieur
Entrée vue du salon. L'applique, est parfaitement centrée entre les deux portes et et sur l'axe du passage. Nous avons sélectionné ce type d'applique avec un éclairage vers le haut comme vers le bas, pour créer un effet graphique au mur. Elles permettent de mettre également en avant les moulures du plafond. Les portes et plinthes en bois du couloir ont été peintes en blanc afin d’évoquer les menuiseries extérieures blanches et de les intégrer visuellement dans tout l’appartement.

Entrance with Green Walls and Light Hardwood 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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