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Vienna Contemporary
Vienna Contemporary
FitzHarris Designs, Architects + DesignersFitzHarris Designs, Architects + Designers
Contemporary boot room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Blackshire
Blackshire
MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTIONMARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian boot room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a single front door and a black front door.
Austin Victorian
Austin Victorian
ChangoChango
Austin Victorian by Chango & Co. Architectural Advisement & Interior Design by Chango & Co. Architecture by William Hablinski Construction by J Pinnelli Co. Photography by Sarah Elliott
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
This is an example of a medium sized country foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
SIMPLETTE - work in progress
SIMPLETTE - work in progress
bkbsbkbs
Contemporary entrance in Paris with light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a feature wall.
Quimby
Quimby
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Josh Partee
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Healdsburg Craftsman
Healdsburg Craftsman
Bevan + AssociatesBevan + Associates
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in San Francisco with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Queensloch
Queensloch
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Tk Images
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Création d’une grande ouverture sur le jardin et Rénovation d’une cuisine
Création d’une grande ouverture sur le jardin et Rénovation d’une cuisine
Marie VerthuyMarie Verthuy
Photo de l'entrée fermée par une verrière type atelier. Le verre est structuré afin de ne pas être parfaitement transparent. Un empilement de valises d'époques incitent au voyage.
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Westlake Contemporary New Construction
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
An Indoor Lady
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
HISTORIC HYDE PARK RENOVATION
HISTORIC HYDE PARK RENOVATION
Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.
Formal front entry with built in bench seating, coat closet, and restored stair case. Walls were painted a warm white, with new modern statement chandelier overhead.
32- Provo, Utah Residence
32- Provo, Utah Residence
Masterpiece Millwork & DoorMasterpiece Millwork & Door
Joshua Caldwell
Expansive classic foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
High Desert Modern
High Desert Modern
DeForest ArchitectsDeForest Architects
John Granen
Medium sized modern foyer with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Mace River Pend Oreille - 2021 Houzz Winner (Entry)
Mace River Pend Oreille - 2021 Houzz Winner (Entry)
Gardner HomesGardner Homes
Sunny Daze Photography
Photo of a contemporary foyer in Boise with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a feature wall.
Syracuse Project
Syracuse Project
Elizabeth Lawson DesignElizabeth Lawson Design
Photography by Raquel Langworthy
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse
Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
Check out this charming foyer! See the cable rails? Totally modern!
This is an example of a large country foyer in Other with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Miami Beach Villa
Miami Beach Villa
Associated Design CoAssociated Design Co
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Miami with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
"Harmonic Winds House" Modern Prairie
"Harmonic Winds House" Modern Prairie
WEST STUDIO Architects & Construction ServicesWEST STUDIO Architects & Construction Services
West Studio Architects & Construction Services, Stephen Jaskowiak, ALA Principal Architect, Photos by Lane Cameron
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Chicago with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Inspiration for a coastal foyer in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Cordillera Ranch Residence
Cordillera Ranch Residence
WoodCoWoodCo
Cordillera Ranch Residence Builder: Todd Glowka Designer: Jessica Claiborne, Claiborne & Co too Photo Credits: Lauren Keller Materials Used: Macchiato Plank, Vaal 3D Wallboard, Ipe Decking European Oak Engineered Wood Flooring, Engineered Red Oak 3D wall paneling, Ipe Decking on exterior walls. This beautiful home, located in Boerne, Tx, utilizes our Macchiato Plank for the flooring, Vaal 3D Wallboard on the chimneys, and Ipe Decking for the exterior walls. The modern luxurious feel of our products are a match made in heaven for this upscale residence.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and Vinyl 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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