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Cosy and artistic entrance hall
Cosy and artistic entrance hall
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
This navy and white hallway oozes practical elegance with the stained glass windows and functional storage system that still matches the simple beauty of the space.
Farmhouse Views
Farmhouse Views
Artisans of DevizesArtisans of Devizes
This Jersey farmhouse, with sea views and rolling landscapes has been lovingly extended and renovated by Todhunter Earle who wanted to retain the character and atmosphere of the original building. The result is full of charm and features Randolph Limestone with bespoke elements. Photographer: Ray Main
SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON
SHEPHERD'S BUSH LONDON
UserUser
Entryway with bench and console table in light oak. Artificial plant. Pendant lamp. Photographer: Juliette Murphy
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Federal Manor
Federal Manor
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
The recent home renovation entailed the replacement of dated dark green carpeting with white oak flooring, resulting in a significant aesthetic enhancement. Additionally, the staircase underwent a comprehensive upgrade, with both treads and spindles reflecting a refined aesthetic.
Palmetto Bluff - Classic Colonial
Palmetto Bluff - Classic Colonial
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
Traditional entrance in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade
Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Boise with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Riverdale Home
Riverdale Home
Mabbott Seidel ArchitectureMabbott Seidel Architecture
Ofer Wolberger
This is an example of a modern boot room in New York with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Westwood Park, San Francisco
Westwood Park, San Francisco
Refined InteriorsRefined Interiors
Photo: Nick Klein © 2022 Houzz
This is an example of a medium sized classic entrance in San Francisco with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Efficient Mudroom with Storage and Seating
Efficient Mudroom with Storage and Seating
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
Small contemporary boot room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Yarrow Point Contemporary
Yarrow Point Contemporary
Paul Moon DesignPaul Moon Design
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Las Canoas Remodel Center Pivot Door
Las Canoas Remodel Center Pivot Door
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Architect: Richard Warner General Contractor: Allen Construction Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Award Winner: Master Design Awards, Best of Show
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Santa Barbara with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Un duplex traversant, lumineux et coloré – Projet Saint-André
Un duplex traversant, lumineux et coloré – Projet Saint-André
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Notre équipe Lilloise a récemment livré un projet de rénovation d’appartement acheté en VEFA pour accueillir un jeune couple et leurs deux filles. On vous fait visiter ? La rénovation intérieure ne s’arrête pas uniquement à l’ancien. Depuis plusieurs années, nos équipes sont de plus en plus sollicitées pour intervenir dans des constructions neuves. Nos missions sur ce type de projet sous souvent les mêmes : optimiser les espaces, créer des rangements et apporter personnalité et cachet. Les propriétaires de ce duplex situé en périphérie de Lille nous ont fait confiance pour créer un intérieur qui leur ressemble. Longeant le canal de la Deûle, cet appartement traversant de 110m² bénéficie d’une double exposition idéale. Pour répondre aux souhaits des propriétaires, notre architecte a imaginé des espaces aux couleurs pop telles que le bleu, le jaune ou l’orange. Porte verrière dans l’entrée, cuisine avec îlot et coin repas banquette, menuiseries semi-mesure, papiers peints panoramiques illustrés, salle de bain terreuse et coin bureau viennent sublimer ce bien dans lequel on se sent particulièrement bien.
Contemporary Renovation and Second Floor Addition
Contemporary Renovation and Second Floor Addition
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
A custom walnut slat wall feature elevates this mudroom wall while providing easily accessible hooks.
Small contemporary boot room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and wood walls.
West Hills Mid-Century Modern Remodel
West Hills Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Angie Amato Wieland Architecture LLCAngie Amato Wieland Architecture LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
Un appartement moderne & graphique aux tonalités naturelles
Un appartement moderne & graphique aux tonalités naturelles
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Inspiration for a medium sized modern hallway in Paris with a white front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
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.
Staircase
Staircase
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
View From Main Hall
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Photo of an expansive coastal front door in Charleston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a metal front door, beige floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
Isle of Hope New Residence
Isle of Hope New Residence
Felder & AssociatesFelder & Associates
This is an example of a beach style entrance in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, white floors and a wood ceiling.
Wheeler Whole House Remodel
Wheeler Whole House Remodel
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Photo of a country boot room in Minneapolis with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and Limestone 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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