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Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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ASC Margaritaville
ASC Margaritaville
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and panelled walls.
Larchmont Village House
Larchmont Village House
Stephen Moser ArchitectStephen Moser Architect
View of back mudroom
This is an example of a medium sized scandinavian boot room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Modern New Build Hardwood Flooring
Modern New Build Hardwood Flooring
Revel Woods Hardwood FlooringRevel Woods Hardwood Flooring
Samadhi Floor from The Akasha Collection: https://revelwoods.com/products/857/detail
Flat in Listed Building
Flat in Listed Building
SVM Interiors LtdSVM Interiors Ltd
We added an antiques glass wall as you walk into the flat to create a feeling of space and a bit of drama. It's a small space so ti did give a feeling of more depth.
Maximizing Curb Appeal w/ New Entry Doors
Maximizing Curb Appeal w/ New Entry Doors
ProViaProVia
Heritage 006 fiberglass entry door by ProVia with 770STJ Sidelites and 512/513STJ Transom. Shown in Oak stain. Photo by ProVia.com
Photo of a large classic front door in Other with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Custom Prairie with Contemporary Interior
Custom Prairie with Contemporary Interior
Moser Architects PLLCMoser Architects PLLC
Medium sized traditional hallway in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Edgewater Hillside - Westport, CT
Edgewater Hillside - Westport, CT
Vita Design GroupVita Design Group
Medium sized beach style boot room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Delray Noir
Delray Noir
Nikki Levy InteriorsNikki Levy Interiors
Everything and entry should be
Medium sized classic front door in Miami with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Cultural Chic
Cultural Chic
Lux Pad InteriorsLux Pad Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized bohemian hallway in New York with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Not a Modern Farmhouse
Not a Modern Farmhouse
Reynolds Architecture- Design & ConstructionReynolds Architecture- Design & Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized rural hallway in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Surrey Family Home
Surrey Family Home
Anna Wilson InteriorsAnna Wilson Interiors
Emma Lewis
Photo of a large traditional vestibule in Surrey with light hardwood flooring, grey floors, grey walls and feature lighting.
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.
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.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
BCN HomesBCN Homes
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Silver Oak Bosky Dell
Silver Oak Bosky Dell
The WhiteHouse CollectionThe WhiteHouse Collection
This is an example of a classic entrance in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Console Table
Console Table
Fairfield GalleriesFairfield Galleries
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Other with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and light hardwood flooring.
Beautiful Modern Farmhouse New Build in Willow Glen
Beautiful Modern Farmhouse New Build in Willow Glen
Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Fossil Creek Foyer
Fossil Creek Foyer
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This stunning foyer is part of a whole house design and renovation by Haven Design and Construction. The 22' ceilings feature a sparkling glass chandelier by Currey and Company. The custom drapery accents the dramatic height of the space and hangs gracefully on a custom curved drapery rod, a comfortable bench overlooks the stunning pool and lushly landscaped yard outside. Glass entry doors by La Cantina provide an impressive entrance, while custom shell and marble niches flank the entryway. Through the arched doorway to the left is the hallway to the study and master suite, while the right arch frames the entry to the luxurious dining room and bar area.
201 Sue St
201 Sue St
LightningLightning
Design/Build Complete Remodel, Renovation, and Additions. Demoed to studs, restructured framing, new decorative raised gypsum ceiling details, entirely new >/= Level 4 finished drywall, all new plumbing distributing with fixtures, spray-foam insulation, tank-less water heater, all new electrical wiring distribution with fixtures, all new HVAC, and all new modern finishes.
The Rain Man
The Rain Man
Rosewood Custom BuildersRosewood Custom Builders
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Dallas with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a black front door and grey floors.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and Grey Floors 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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