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Entrance with Grey Walls and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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ASC Margaritaville
ASC Margaritaville
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a wood ceiling, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLCRayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC
Rayna Vogel Interior Design, Nancy Chen Photography
Design ideas for a large country foyer in Seattle with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Concord Avenue
Concord Avenue
Jamie Keskin DesignJamie Keskin Design
Design ideas for a farmhouse foyer in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a blue front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Promontory
Promontory
Gina Roberts-WagnerGina Roberts-Wagner
This is an example of a contemporary front door in Boise with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and an orange front door.
Modern Laurelhurst Estate
Modern Laurelhurst Estate
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Photo of an expansive modern foyer in Seattle with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Foyer
Foyer
JMDG Architecture | Planning + InteriorsJMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors
Photos by Giovanni Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Miami with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Home staging maison Los Angeles
Home staging maison Los Angeles
Casa Béatrice BodasCasa Béatrice Bodas
Inspiration for an expansive modern foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Lake Oswego Modern Retreat
Lake Oswego Modern Retreat
Grove Custom HomesGrove Custom Homes
Medium sized modern front door in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, an orange front door and beige floors.
Potomac Reno
Potomac Reno
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
Angie Seckinger
Traditional foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Newburyport - Northside
Newburyport - Northside
Amy Woolf Color ConsultingAmy Woolf Color Consulting
Design ideas for a medium sized country boot room in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, beige floors and a white front door.
Neves Remodel
Neves Remodel
Dakovich Interiors LLCDakovich Interiors LLC
Large rural front door in San Luis Obispo with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Modern Farmhouse in Gorham
Modern Farmhouse in Gorham
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
Medium sized rural entrance in Portland Maine with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Doncaster House
Doncaster House
Inbetween ArchitectureInbetween Architecture
Nick Stephenson
Design ideas for a small contemporary front door in Melbourne with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Transitional Rustic Redesign
Transitional Rustic Redesign
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Goals While their home provided them with enough square footage, the original layout caused for many rooms to be underutilized. The closed off kitchen and dining room were disconnected from the other common spaces of the home causing problems with circulation and limited sight-lines. A tucked-away powder room was also inaccessible from the entryway and main living spaces in the house. Our Design Solution We sought out to improve the functionality of this home by opening up walls, relocating rooms, and connecting the entryway to the mudroom. By moving the kitchen into the formerly over-sized family room, it was able to really become the heart of the home with access from all of the other rooms in the house. Meanwhile, the adjacent family room was made into a cozy, comfortable space with updated fireplace and new cathedral style ceiling with skylights. The powder room was relocated to be off of the entry, making it more accessible for guests. A transitional style with rustic accents was used throughout the remodel for a cohesive first floor design. White and black cabinets were complimented with brass hardware and custom wood features, including a hood top and accent wall over the fireplace. Between each room, walls were thickened and archway were put in place, providing the home with even more character.
Fishers Main Level Remodel
Fishers Main Level Remodel
Dovetail GroupDovetail Group
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Indianapolis with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige 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.
Armonia tra Vecchio e Nuovo
Armonia tra Vecchio e Nuovo
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Photo of a large contemporary entrance in Milan with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and wallpapered walls.
Luxury Modern Comfort
Luxury Modern Comfort
Instyle InteriorsInstyle Interiors
gold pendant chandeliers, live edge modern console table, wall paneling, custom artwork,
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in Columbus with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a white front door, beige floors and panelled walls.
The Greenwich Project
The Greenwich Project
UserUser
Andrea Pietrangeli Website: andrea.media
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional hallway in Providence with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Bennett Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Bennett Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Photo of a large classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and grey 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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