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Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Vaulted Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Blue Green Kitchen
Blue Green Kitchen
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary boot room in Denver with light hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.
Entryway Ideas
Entryway Ideas
Perry HomesPerry Homes
Entryway
Hallway in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Lakeside Retreat | Lake Marion
Lakeside Retreat | Lake Marion
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a glass front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Novato Home
Novato Home
HKB Interior DesignHKB Interior Design
Warm neutrals and rich earth tones are a top 2021 color trend that embodies those hygge characteristics. Organic shades such as camel will take the place of gray, while deep, neutral-like colors including black, olive green and burnt orange will continue in popularity. Look to paint, fabric and woods stains that have yellow or red undertones for a homey, inviting effect! #entryway #entrywaydesign #welcomehome #homeexterior #luxuryhomes #luxurylifestyle
City Modern Farmhouse Town & Country Charlotte
City Modern Farmhouse Town & Country Charlotte
Linnane HomesLinnane Homes
Design ideas for a large rural foyer in Charlotte with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
Our clients wanted the ultimate modern farmhouse custom dream home. They found property in the Santa Rosa Valley with an existing house on 3 ½ acres. They could envision a new home with a pool, a barn, and a place to raise horses. JRP and the clients went all in, sparing no expense. Thus, the old house was demolished and the couple’s dream home began to come to fruition. The result is a simple, contemporary layout with ample light thanks to the open floor plan. When it comes to a modern farmhouse aesthetic, it’s all about neutral hues, wood accents, and furniture with clean lines. Every room is thoughtfully crafted with its own personality. Yet still reflects a bit of that farmhouse charm. Their considerable-sized kitchen is a union of rustic warmth and industrial simplicity. The all-white shaker cabinetry and subway backsplash light up the room. All white everything complimented by warm wood flooring and matte black fixtures. The stunning custom Raw Urth reclaimed steel hood is also a star focal point in this gorgeous space. Not to mention the wet bar area with its unique open shelves above not one, but two integrated wine chillers. It’s also thoughtfully positioned next to the large pantry with a farmhouse style staple: a sliding barn door. The master bathroom is relaxation at its finest. Monochromatic colors and a pop of pattern on the floor lend a fashionable look to this private retreat. Matte black finishes stand out against a stark white backsplash, complement charcoal veins in the marble looking countertop, and is cohesive with the entire look. The matte black shower units really add a dramatic finish to this luxurious large walk-in shower. Photographer: Andrew - OpenHouse VC
Modern Farmhouse Foyer
Modern Farmhouse Foyer
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
The open foyer sets the tone for this modern farmhouse. Classic features such as the large front door, wide wooden trim and natural wooden floor are carried throughout the home.
Mooloolaba rebuild
Mooloolaba rebuild
Coastal Style ConstructionsCoastal Style Constructions
Small beach style foyer in Sunshine Coast with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Gorgeous Transitional Remodel in saratoga
Gorgeous Transitional Remodel in saratoga
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Large traditional foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern
Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern
Pacwest Builders LLCPacwest Builders LLC
This is an example of a small retro foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a vaulted ceiling.
PK17 - Master on The Main Modern Farmhouse
PK17 - Master on The Main Modern Farmhouse
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
This Beautiful Multi-Story Modern Farmhouse Features a Master On The Main & A Split-Bedroom Layout • 5 Bedrooms • 4 Full Bathrooms • 1 Powder Room • 3 Car Garage • Vaulted Ceilings • Den • Large Bonus Room w/ Wet Bar • 2 Laundry Rooms • So Much More!
Shields Project
Shields Project
Fishhouse Design StudioFishhouse Design Studio
Design ideas for a small modern foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Reforma Integral en Southampton
Reforma Integral en Southampton
Donaire Milans ArquitectosDonaire Milans Arquitectos
fotografía © Montse Zamorano
Photo of a modern entrance in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
North Point
North Point
Periana ArchitecturePeriana Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Tiffany Blue Modern Front Door in Glass Entry
Tiffany Blue Modern Front Door in Glass Entry
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
This is an example of a large midcentury foyer in Sacramento with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Haystack House
Haystack House
Sasquatch ArchitectureSasquatch Architecture
New vaulted entry to main level moved from the side of the home.
This is an example of a medium sized modern entrance in Portland with light hardwood flooring, a yellow front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Completed Homes 9
Completed Homes 9
Ten Oaks HomesTen Oaks Homes
Country entrance in Baltimore with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.
Breath of Fresh Air
Breath of Fresh Air
Story LLCStory LLC
This "drop zone" for coats, hats and shoes makes the most of a tight entry area by providing a well-lit place to sit and transition to home. The sconces are West Elm and the coat hooks are Restoration Hardware in the Dover line.
Art & Color
Art & Color
elena del bucchia DESIGNelena del bucchia DESIGN
Entry into a modern family home filled with color and textures.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Calgary with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Shipway Entry & Staircase
Shipway Entry & Staircase
JS Interiors LLCJS Interiors LLC
Custom Cabinetry, Top knobs matte black cabinet hardware pulls, Custom wave wall paneling, custom engineered matte black stair railing, Wave canvas wall art & frame from Deirfiur Home, Design Principal: Justene Spaulding Junior Designer: Keegan Espinola Photography: Joyelle West

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and a Vaulted Ceiling 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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