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

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Mac-a-vista lake home
Mac-a-vista lake home
ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.ShoreStone Custom Builders, Inc.
Medium sized beach style foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and multi-coloured floors.
Greenwich Normandy
Greenwich Normandy
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Woodruff Brown Photography
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in New York with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Design ideas for a contemporary entrance in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Atherton Modern Residence
Atherton Modern Residence
Swatt | Miers ArchitectsSwatt | Miers Architects
Russell Abraham
Design ideas for a large modern entrance in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown 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.
Green Hills 6
Green Hills 6
Build NashvilleBuild Nashville
Large contemporary hallway in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Anastasia
Anastasia
Maximus Development Inc.Maximus Development Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Sacramento with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Heavenly Home in Heritage Hills
Heavenly Home in Heritage Hills
Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.
This home in Heritage Hills underwent a heavenly transformation with the help of Kimberly Timmons Interiors and Artistic Floors by Design's 3-8" white oak circle- and kerf-sawn white oak floors milled by a Colorado company and custom colored by Joseph Rocco, then finished with matte waterbased polyurethane. Winner of Best Color Application, Wood Floor of the Year 2016 National Wood Flooring Association. Photo by Weinrauch Photography
Cultural Chic
Cultural Chic
Lux Pad InteriorsLux Pad Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian hallway in New York with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Jourdain
Jourdain
NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior DesignNEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design
Une jolie entrée séparée du reste de l'appartement par un mur porteur donnant sur le séjour, marquée par ses murs de couleur miel-ambre, en contraste avec la pièce où elle nous amène !
Creating a modern facade
Creating a modern facade
Bekom DesignBekom Design
Designers: Susan Bowen & Revital Kaufman-Meron Photos: LucidPic Photography - Rich Anderson
This is an example of a large modern front door in San Francisco with white walls, a pivot front door, light hardwood flooring, a brown front door and beige floors.
Ruth Residence
Ruth Residence
M. Designs ArchitectsM. Designs Architects
The grand entrance with double height ceilings, the wooden floor flowing into the stairs and the door, glass railings and balconies for the modern & open look and the eye-catcher in the room, the hanging design light
Mountain side Modern Nest
Mountain side Modern Nest
Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.
Gibeon Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Washington Park Residence
Washington Park Residence
NB Design Group, IncNB Design Group, Inc
Photography: Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a brown front door.
Indlu Lamanzie
Indlu Lamanzie
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Tampa with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Lodge Cabin - Renovation
Lodge Cabin - Renovation
RPC Custom BuildersRPC Custom Builders
Inspiration for a large rustic front door in Atlanta with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door, brown floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
Historic Home Entry
Historic Home Entry
Six Walls IncSix Walls Inc
Once an empty vast foyer, this busy family of five needed a space that suited their needs. As the primary entrance to the home for both the family and guests, the update needed to serve a variety of functions. Easy and organized drop zones for kids. Hidden coat storage. Bench seat for taking shoes on and off; but also a lovely and inviting space when entertaining.
2017 Fall Showcase
2017 Fall Showcase
Alair Homes Green BayAlair Homes Green Bay
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
creating a welcoming entry
creating a welcoming entry
Bekom DesignBekom Design
Designers: Susan Bowen & Revital Kaufman-Meron Photos: LucidPic Photography - Rich Anderson
Design ideas for a large modern entrance in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Modern Renovation
Modern Renovation
Klar and Klar Architects, IncKlar and Klar Architects, Inc
Richard Riley
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Tampa with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Brown 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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