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Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and Cork Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Outer Richmond Residence
Outer Richmond Residence
James Hill Architect, AIAJames Hill Architect, AIA
Entry way illuminated with natural light from skylight above stairwell. Open floor plan allows you to see through the living space to the back yard. Photo credit: James Zhou
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.
Wildwood - Entry - Kitchen
Wildwood - Entry - Kitchen
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a wood ceiling.
claustra séparation coin repas / entrée
claustra séparation coin repas / entrée
ALV INTERIOR DESIGNALV INTERIOR DESIGN
Inspiration for a contemporary entrance in Paris with light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
APPARTEMENT ALPHONSE PENAUD
APPARTEMENT ALPHONSE PENAUD
Studio KirawStudio Kiraw
Design ideas for a small contemporary boot room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Wildwood Infill
Wildwood Infill
Hillson HomesHillson Homes
Front foyer/Dining Area- custom diamond shaped wainscotting was added in the foyer, dining room, great room and at the stairwell extending down and terminating at the bottom of the stairs. This unique feature makes these rooms look exquisite! The dining room chandelier just finishes off this room, giving it a very lavish and elegant look.
Smithtown Artisan Home
Smithtown Artisan Home
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
Design ideas for an expansive modern front door in Minneapolis with a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Verrado New Construction
Verrado New Construction
Design Outside the LinesDesign Outside the Lines
This is an example of an expansive foyer in Phoenix with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Palme d'or
Palme d'or
WOM DESIGNWOM DESIGN
Shoootin
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Paris with black walls and light hardwood flooring.
Skyview - Luxury Staging
Skyview - Luxury Staging
BA Staging & InteriorsBA Staging & Interiors
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Belvue Lane Residence
Belvue Lane Residence
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Contractor: Legacy CDM Inc. | Interior Designer: Kim Woods & Trish Bass | Photographer: Jola Photography
This is an example of a medium sized rural foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Bross Street Home Remodel
Bross Street Home Remodel
Petra Custom BuildersPetra Custom Builders
Photo of a traditional hallway in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Haussmannien LYON 6 © Alios Rénovation
Haussmannien LYON 6 © Alios Rénovation
Alios RénovationAlios Rénovation
Christel Mauve
This is an example of a small traditional front door in Lyon with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Pepper
Pepper
Yellow HouseYellow House
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in San Francisco with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
和モダン平屋お家
和モダン平屋お家
”健康志向”特化　トス設計”健康志向”特化　トス設計
玄関・木製玄関戸・網戸取付
Design ideas for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door, beige floors and a single front door.
14933 Upper Bend Dr.
14933 Upper Bend Dr.
The Heather Roxburgh GroupThe Heather Roxburgh Group
Photo of a traditional boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Appartement familial à Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Appartement familial à Saint-Germain-en-Laye
E.D. Décoration d'IntérieurE.D. Décoration d'Intérieur
Stéphane Durieu
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Lake of the Isles Historic Renovation
Lake of the Isles Historic Renovation
Destiny HomesDestiny Homes
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
New Home Construction Venice Beach Entrance
New Home Construction Venice Beach Entrance
Goldenline Construction Inc.Goldenline Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a nautical front door in Los Angeles with a single front door, a light wood front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
South Pointe House Plan-Custom Design/Collier County, FL
South Pointe House Plan-Custom Design/Collier County, FL
South Florida ArchitectureSouth Florida Architecture
Photography by Keith Isaac Photo
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige floors.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and Cork Flooring 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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