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

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Slatted Walnut & Brass Rod Entryway Wall
Slatted Walnut & Brass Rod Entryway Wall
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
This slatted accent wall, elegantly supported by brass rods, sets a grand stage for a warm welcome. The perfectly spaced slats invite natural light to dance playfully through the space.
The Potomac 2017 Homearama Show Home
The Potomac 2017 Homearama Show Home
River City Custom HomesRiver City Custom Homes
There is a lot to look at in the Potomac, and the foyer is a great way to start. Rustic floors combined with shiplap walls and a transom window looking through to the mudroom give this space a dramatic feel!
Farm House Retreat
Farm House Retreat
BKC of WestfieldBKC of Westfield
BKC of Westfield
Photo of a large country boot room in New York with light hardwood flooring, beige walls, a single front door, a green front door and brown floors.
MILAN
MILAN
atelier daaaatelier daaa
Photo : Romain Ricard
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a green front door, beige floors and wainscoting.
Midtown Midmod
Midtown Midmod
Hammersmith StructuresHammersmith Structures
Photo of a retro entrance in Denver with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
Eastmoreland
Eastmoreland
Wacker Remodel LLCWacker Remodel LLC
Lincoln Barbour
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Portland with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Big Boulder Camp
Big Boulder Camp
Winkelman ArchitectureWinkelman Architecture
Brian Vanden Brink
Photo of a large rustic front door in Portland Maine with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a green front door.
Rustic Canyon Estate
Rustic Canyon Estate
Building Solutions and Design, IncBuilding Solutions and Design, Inc
Blake Worthington
Photo of a classic entrance in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a green front door and beige floors.
Southampton
Southampton
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Front entry to mid-century-modern renovation with green front door with glass panel, covered wood porch, wood ceilings, wood baseboards and trim, hardwood floors, large hallway with beige walls, floor to ceiling window in Berkeley hills, California
Bohème Chic
Bohème Chic
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
La création d'une troisième chambre avec verrières permet de bénéficier de la lumière naturelle en second jour et de profiter d'une perspective sur la chambre parentale et le couloir.
Inspiration Home
Inspiration Home
Long and Long DesignLong and Long Design
Jean Allsopp
Photo of a classic foyer in Birmingham with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Hollyhock Cabin in Big Bear, CA
Hollyhock Cabin in Big Bear, CA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized country foyer in Los Angeles with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door and wallpapered walls.
Entrée et séjour à Saint Maurice
Entrée et séjour à Saint Maurice
Agence Anne LapointeAgence Anne Lapointe
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a green front door and beige floors.
Willoughby Ohio - New Construction
Willoughby Ohio - New Construction
Keselman Construction GroupKeselman Construction Group
Inspiration for a traditional hallway in Cleveland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
Sandpiper
Sandpiper
Flagg Coastal HomesFlagg Coastal Homes
The entry lobby at Sandpiper.....just steps from Moonlight Beach. Photo by Owen McGoldrick
Medium sized coastal foyer in San Diego with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Sunset Hill Overlook
Sunset Hill Overlook
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Medium sized traditional foyer in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a green front door.
MILAN
MILAN
atelier daaaatelier daaa
Photo : Romain Ricard
Large contemporary foyer in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a green front door, beige floors and wainscoting.
Walnut Front Entry Closet Cabinet
Walnut Front Entry Closet Cabinet
Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.Chervin Kitchen & Bath Inc.
Extend a warm welcome with the presence of a tall walnut closet cabinet in your front entry. It graciously stores coats, bags, and shoes, while its walnut beauty harmoniously unites with the design elements found in the living room and other spaces throughout the main floor, creating a cohesive and inviting ambiance.
Natural Christmas Entry
Natural Christmas Entry
Lowe's Home ImprovementLowe's Home Improvement
Have a down-to-earth Christmas with our relaxed, refreshingly natural decorating look.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Charlotte with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a green front door.
Villiers
Villiers
Xavier Lemoine Architecture d'IntérieurXavier Lemoine Architecture d'Intérieur
Entrée vue de la porte palière. Dès l’entrée dans l’appartement, on aperçoit ce papier peint panoramique Ananbô qui apporte de la profondeur à un couloir étroit. Cet univers exotique et graphique vient contraster avec l’atmosphère plus stricte et classique du style Haussmannien. Encadrée par une cimaise en bois qui rappelle les moulures de ce type de logement, cette scène est mise en valeur à la manière d’un tableau dans une galerie. Les cimaises servant d’encadrement sont placées légèrement plus bas que les ouvertures, créant ainsi du relief dans cette pièce et renforçant l’impression de hauteur des arches. Une banquette en velours rappelle les flamants roses du papier peint. Une suspension en osier apporte de la légèreté à ce hall et souligne le décalage de décoration.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Green 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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