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Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and All Types of Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
Entering the single-story home, a custom double front door leads into a foyer with a 14’ tall, vaulted ceiling design imagined with stained planks and slats. The foyer floor design contrasts white dolomite slabs with the warm-toned wood floors that run throughout the rest of the home. Both the dolomite and engineered wood were selected for their durability, water resistance, and most importantly, ability to withstand the south Florida humidity. With many elements of the home leaning modern, like the white walls and high ceilings, mixing in warm wood tones ensures that the space still feels inviting and comfortable.
A Designer's Family Home
A Designer's Family Home
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Medium sized traditional foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
winter park mountain home
winter park mountain home
jennifer rhode designjennifer rhode design
This is an example of a large rustic entrance in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
The Design GalleryThe Design Gallery
The original mid-century door was preserved and refinished in a natural tone to coordinate with the new natural flooring finish. All stain finishes were applied with water-based no VOC pet friendly products. Original railings were refinished and kept to maintain the authenticity of the Deck House style. The light fixture offers an immediate sculptural wow factor upon entering the home.
ASC Margaritaville
ASC Margaritaville
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Photo of a large traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a wood ceiling, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
This is an example of 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.
Union Pier Lakehouse
Union Pier Lakehouse
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
This is an example of a large modern foyer in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and exposed beams.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Lauren Jacobsen Interior DesignLauren Jacobsen Interior Design
A very long entry through the 1st floor of the home offers a great opportunity to create an art gallery. on the left wall. It is important to create a space in an entry like this that can carry interest and feel warm and inviting night or day. Each room off the entry is different in size and design, so symmetry helps the flow.
La casa di famiglia divisa tra madre e figlia - Progetto in corso
La casa di famiglia divisa tra madre e figlia - Progetto in corso
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a drop ceiling.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
Stickland Wright Architects + InteriorsStickland Wright Architects + Interiors
Grand Entrance Hall. Column Parquet Floor Feature mirror Pendant light Panelling dado rail Victorian tile Entrance porch Front door Original feature
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
https://www.lowellcustomhomes.com Photo by www.aimeemazzenga.com Interior Design by www.northshorenest.com Relaxed luxury on the shore of beautiful Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.
42 m2 coloré
42 m2 coloré
Emilie Melin architecte DPLGEmilie Melin architecte DPLG
Inspiration for a small contemporary vestibule in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and a drop ceiling.
Shiplap ShapeUp
Shiplap ShapeUp
GLDESIGNGLDESIGN
Photo of a large coastal foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Homely to Heart of the Home
Homely to Heart of the Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a classic boot room in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.
Cold Spring Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor
ChangoChango
Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Large traditional front door in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.
Wimberley Modern Hill Country
Wimberley Modern Hill Country
Levitas Modern HomesLevitas Modern Homes
Large modern foyer in Austin with light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Entry to Kitchen Connection with Exposed Beams and Accent Combed Blue Stucco
Entry to Kitchen Connection with Exposed Beams and Accent Combed Blue Stucco
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Design ideas for a large midcentury foyer in Sacramento with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
Orient Ave Townhouse
Orient Ave Townhouse
2MO2MO
Photo of a large contemporary foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
The Dunes
The Dunes
Renovation Angel Interior Design NoosaRenovation Angel Interior Design Noosa
Giraffe entry door with Vietnamese entry "dong." Tropical garden leads through entry into open vaulted living area.
Photo of a small beach style front door in Sunshine Coast with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
West Vancouver Beach Home
West Vancouver Beach Home
Hynesite DesignsHynesite Designs
Photo of an expansive nautical foyer in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and All Types of 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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