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Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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10m² Saint-germain Paris 7ème
10m² Saint-germain Paris 7ème
Agence Crea3Agence Crea3
Sas d'entrée avec rangement de stockage au-dessus de la porte...
Photo of a small foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
// CHABRIER - Paris 17ème - Appartement 110m2
// CHABRIER - Paris 17ème - Appartement 110m2
Beau IntérieurBeau Intérieur
Clément Boulard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Gray, Black, and White Entry
Gray, Black, and White Entry
Pamela Harvey InteriorsPamela Harvey Interiors
photo by Chuck Thomas
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in DC Metro with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue 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.
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.
Quoizel Foyer/Hallway
Quoizel Foyer/Hallway
QuoizelQuoizel
Inspired by elegance and simplicity the Portland collection is on trend with today's decor. The clear organza hardback shade with light gray trim encases the candelabras that emit a soft glow making any room visually appealing. The Brushed Nickel finish completes the look where fashion meets form. Also available in a Western Bronze finish and a complementing light amber organza hardback shade with bronze trim.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Coastal foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
McKenzie Heights 2
McKenzie Heights 2
Alex Glegg DesignAlex Glegg Design
Barry Calhoun Photography Sophie Burke Interior Design
Design ideas for a small classic entrance in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Entries
Entries
Nancy Boughton InteriorsNancy Boughton Interiors
Medium sized coastal entrance in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a blue front door.
Grand Millenial in Quail Creek
Grand Millenial in Quail Creek
Alicia Zupan DesignsAlicia Zupan Designs
Entry Double doors. SW Sleepy Blue. Dental Detail Shelf, paneled walls and Coffered ceiling.
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Legacy at Silverleaf
Legacy at Silverleaf
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
This home features many timeless designs and was catered to our clients and their five growing children
Country foyer in Phoenix with light hardwood flooring, beige floors, multi-coloured walls, a stable front door, a blue front door and feature lighting.
Lido House Hotel Harbor Cottage
Lido House Hotel Harbor Cottage
Matt White Custom HomeMatt White Custom Home
Inspiration for a beach style foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Lehigh Project
Lehigh Project
RUCKERHILLRUCKERHILL
Photo of a modern front door in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Hollywood Bungalow
Hollywood Bungalow
Colossus Mfg.Colossus Mfg.
Bright blue and gold accents create a welcoming entry way to our Hollywood bungalow. Check out that gold statement wall paper!
Inspiration for a coastal front door in Sacramento with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
BCN HomesBCN Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Bozeman Farmhouse
Bozeman Farmhouse
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Folkstone
Folkstone
Design Shop Inc.Design Shop Inc.
This is an example of a small midcentury foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Sherman Oaks Transitional Entry
Sherman Oaks Transitional Entry
dougé + associatesdougé + associates
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in Los Angeles with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, grey walls and brown floors.
Saint Petersbourg
Saint Petersbourg
SQUARE RENOVATIONSQUARE RENOVATION
Photo of a medium sized foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Entry Stairs & Loft
Entry Stairs & Loft
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Shawn Bishop Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Blue Front Door 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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