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Entrance with Grey Walls and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Riverdale Home
Riverdale Home
Mabbott Seidel ArchitectureMabbott Seidel Architecture
Ofer Wolberger
This is an example of a modern boot room in New York with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
The Design GalleryThe Design Gallery
The original mid-century door was preserved and refinished in a natural tone to coordinate with the new natural flooring finish. All stain finishes were applied with water-based no VOC pet friendly products. Original railings were refinished and kept to maintain the authenticity of the Deck House style. The light fixture offers an immediate sculptural wow factor upon entering the home.
Winthrop Lane
Winthrop Lane
PRM Custom BuildersPRM Custom Builders
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Detroit with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Skyview - Luxury Staging
Skyview - Luxury Staging
BA Staging & InteriorsBA Staging & Interiors
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Mississippi Modern
Mississippi Modern
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Lynnette Bauer - 360REI
Photo of a large contemporary boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Entrance hall
Entrance hall
Sarah Finney InteriorsSarah Finney Interiors
Design ideas for a classic foyer in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Penthouse Berlin
Penthouse Berlin
ATELIER RAUMFRAGENATELIER RAUMFRAGEN
Scandinavian boot room in Berlin with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Live Oak
Live Oak
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
Mud room, bench seat, cubbie storage
Small classic boot room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Amazing Waterview/North Seattle Richmond beach
Amazing Waterview/North Seattle Richmond beach
Leif Helleren HomesLeif Helleren Homes
Photo of a medium sized nautical entrance in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Reforma integral en Premià de Mar
Reforma integral en Premià de Mar
DianaHome - La Eco-ReformaDianaHome - La Eco-Reforma
This is an example of a small scandinavian hallway in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Entry | Natural | Estate | White Oak | Hand Scraped & Wire Brushed
Entry | Natural | Estate | White Oak | Hand Scraped & Wire Brushed
Lauzon Wood FloorsLauzon Wood Floors
This beautiful entry features Lauzon's Natural hardwood flooring from the Estate Series. This magnific White Oak flooring from our Estate series will enhance your decor with its marvelous gray color, along with its hand scraped and wire brushed texture and its character look. Improve your indoor air quality with our Pure Genius air-purifying smart floor.
Commerce Island Residence
Commerce Island Residence
TR Design Group "The" Residential Design GroupTR Design Group "The" Residential Design Group
Large mediterranean foyer in Detroit with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Modern New Build Hardwood Flooring
Modern New Build Hardwood Flooring
Revel Woods Hardwood FlooringRevel Woods Hardwood Flooring
Samadhi Floor from The Akasha Collection: https://revelwoods.com/products/857/detail
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Los Angeles Mad Men Loft
Lindye Galloway InteriorsLindye Galloway Interiors
Photo of a medium sized retro hallway in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and feature lighting.
2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St
2486 5 Bedroom Transitional Ranch Home - 4715 154th St
Integrity Home BuildersIntegrity Home Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Modern New Home in Hampstead - Hallway
Modern New Home in Hampstead - Hallway
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
Home designed by Black and Milk Interior Design firm. They specialise in Modern Interiors for London New Build Apartments. https://blackandmilk.co.uk
Cape Cod Cottage
Cape Cod Cottage
Schranghamer Design Group, LLCSchranghamer Design Group, LLC
Michael Lee
Large nautical foyer in Boston with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Berkeley Hotel, London
Berkeley Hotel, London
Robert Angell Design InternationalRobert Angell Design International
Inspiration for a classic foyer in London with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Central Park West Condominium Renovation
Central Park West Condominium Renovation
Pett & Associates, LLCPett & Associates, LLC
Entry Way Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in New York with light hardwood flooring, a double front door, grey walls and a glass front door.
Stunning Front Doors
Stunning Front Doors
Warline Painting Ltd.Warline Painting Ltd.
Exterior painting by Warline Painting Ltd. Photos by Ina VanTonder
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Vancouver with grey walls, a single front door, a brown front door, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Entrance with Grey 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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