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Whitewing
Whitewing
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
High Res Media
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Gyllenborgsgatan
Gyllenborgsgatan
StylingbolagetStylingbolaget
Inspiration for a small scandi entrance in Stockholm with light hardwood flooring.
Contemporary Entry
Contemporary Entry
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Los Angeles with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
The Dream Walk-In Closet
The Dream Walk-In Closet
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
This is an example of a small modern front door in Los Angeles with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
В гостях: Загородный дом актрисы и дизайнера Анастасии Немоляевой
В гостях: Загородный дом актрисы и дизайнера Анастасии Немоляевой
Ольга Шангина | PhotographyОльга Шангина | Photography
Photo by: Ольга Шангина © 2017 Houzz Съемка для статьи: https://www.houzz.ru/ideabooks/87958383
Le Temps Retrouvé
Le Temps Retrouvé
Marcante-TestaMarcante-Testa
Carola Ripamonti
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic hallway in Milan with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Lagom Residence
Lagom Residence
CB Architecture + DesignCB Architecture + Design
Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front door in San Francisco with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Homestyling - kompletterande Skrittgatan
Homestyling - kompletterande Skrittgatan
Studio InStudio In
Estoft Systems / Fastighetsbyrån
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian vestibule in Gothenburg with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Edina Shingle Style
Edina Shingle Style
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Designer: Ben Nelson | Furnishings: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography
Medium sized classic foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Culture Mix
Culture Mix
La Redoute IntérieursLa Redoute Intérieurs
Design ideas for a retro boot room in Lille with green walls and light hardwood flooring.
Garderobe
Garderobe
HOLZMANIERENHOLZMANIEREN
Garderobe Foto: Niels Bruchmann
Small contemporary entrance in Hamburg with light hardwood flooring.
Coastal Cottage in Naples, Florida
Coastal Cottage in Naples, Florida
Scholten Construction LLCScholten Construction LLC
Inspiration for a large nautical boot room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Cantera Cliffs
Cantera Cliffs
Ence HomesEnce Homes
This was our 2016 Parade Home and our model home for our Cantera Cliffs Community. This unique home gets better and better as you pass through the private front patio courtyard and into a gorgeous entry. The study conveniently located off the entry can also be used as a fourth bedroom. A large walk-in closet is located inside the master bathroom with convenient access to the laundry room. The great room, dining and kitchen area is perfect for family gathering. This home is beautiful inside and out. Jeremiah Barber
Meridian, Idaho Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse
Meridian, Idaho Clark Falls Modern Farmhouse
Gardner HomesGardner Homes
Gorgeous entry with loads of natural light. Light hardwood floors flow from room to room on the first level. Oil-rubbed bronze light fixtures add a sense of eclectic elegance to the farmhouse setting. Horizontal stair railings give a modern touch to the farmhouse nostalgia.
McKenzie Heights 2
McKenzie Heights 2
Alex Glegg DesignAlex Glegg Design
Barry Calhoun Photography Sophie Burke Interior Design
Design ideas for a small classic entrance in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
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.
Full Home Remodel
Full Home Remodel
Reliance Design BuildReliance Design Build
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Columbus with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige walls.
Surrey Circle
Surrey Circle
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Nathan Schroder
Traditional hallway in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a glass front door.
Mountain side Modern Nest
Mountain side Modern Nest
Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.
Gibeon Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
W. Creekside Residence
W. Creekside Residence
Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)Dillon Kyle Architects (DKA)
Casey Dunn Photography
This is an example of a large farmhouse foyer in Houston with a double front door, a glass front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and Tatami 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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