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Clover Hill
Clover Hill
Aundra Designs & COAundra Designs & CO
Teryn Rae Photography
Large classic hallway in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
St Anns
St Anns
Anderson Homes Pty LtdAnderson Homes Pty Ltd
This is an example of a large modern hallway in Melbourne with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Arcadia Light
Arcadia Light
Benedicte Torrington Interior DesignBenedicte Torrington Interior Design
Contemporary hallway in Phoenix with light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
San Juan Island House
San Juan Island House
Peter Cohan ArchitectPeter Cohan Architect
Peter Cohan
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Park Creek New Home
Park Creek New Home
Love Your Room LLCLove Your Room LLC
We assisted with building and furnishing this model home. The entry way is two story. We kept the furnishings minimal, simply adding wood trim boxes.
Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home
Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front door in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Timber Ridge Residence
Timber Ridge Residence
Locati ArchitectsLocati Architects
Gibeon Photography
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Luxurious Living in the Heart of St. Andrews Country Club
Luxurious Living in the Heart of St. Andrews Country Club
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
Upon entering this lovely estate it becomes apparent the attention to detail is extraordinary and paralleled only by the materials used. Wood, glass, and stone set the palette for the beautifully lit colorful art glass collection on display.
Meadows
Meadows
Dietrich HomesDietrich Homes
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
The Lena
The Lena
Craftmaster HomesCraftmaster Homes
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Richmond with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Stately Elegance for the Modern Family
Stately Elegance for the Modern Family
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Denver with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Gracious Entry with White Oak Floors and Hanging Lanterns
Gracious Entry with White Oak Floors and Hanging Lanterns
Sea Island Builders LLCSea Island Builders LLC
Gracious entry to this charming coastal home with hanging lantern pendants and sliding barn doors to a spacious office space.
This is an example of a nautical entrance with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and tongue and groove walls.
Craftsman Delight
Craftsman Delight
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The Entry foyer provides an ample coat closet, as well as space for greeting guests. The unique front door includes operable sidelights for additional light and ventilation. This space opens to the Stair, Den, and Hall which leads to the primary living spaces and core of the home. The Stair includes a comfortable built-in lift-up bench for storage. Beautifully detailed stained oak trim is highlighted throughout the home.
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and exposed beams.
ALDER RETREAT
ALDER RETREAT
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
ORIJIN STONE'S Alder™ Limestone veneer adds organic texture to this modern - yet cozy - northern lake retreat. Designed with layered neutral materials and refreshing design, the substantial stone element adds dimension and timeless character. Architect: Peterssen Keller Builder: Elevation Homes Designer: Studio McGee Photographer: Lucy Call
NAHB The New American Home 2017 - Contemporary Foyer
NAHB The New American Home 2017 - Contemporary Foyer
National Association of Home BuildersNational Association of Home Builders
Photography: Jeff Davis Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary hallway in Orlando with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
The Bedford House
The Bedford House
Lori Dennis, Inc.Lori Dennis, Inc.
Entryway to modern home with 14 ft tall wood pivot door and double height sidelight windows.
Large modern foyer in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Merrick House
Merrick House
StudioMET ArchitectsStudioMET Architects
Yoonchul You, AIA
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Houston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mill House Place
Mill House Place
June DeLugas InteriorsJune DeLugas Interiors
J. Sinclair
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Other with a double front door, a medium wood front door, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Casas Adobe 880
Casas Adobe 880
Eren Design and RemodelEren Design and Remodel
Inspiration for a foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Medium Wood 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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