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Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and White Floors Ideas and Designs

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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.
Cobblestone Ct 2
Cobblestone Ct 2
Midtown Custom Homes, LLCMidtown Custom Homes, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional hallway in Raleigh with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury front door in Other with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a medium wood front door and white floors.
Hardwood Flooring Transformation
Hardwood Flooring Transformation
Signature Design InteriorsSignature Design Interiors
View our photos and video to see how new hardwood flooring transformed this beautiful home! We are still working on updates including new wallpaper and a runner for the foyer and a complete reno of the primary bath. Stay tuned to see those when we are finished.
Vaucluse
Vaucluse
Denai Kulcsar InteriorsDenai Kulcsar Interiors
Simon Whitebread
Photo of a contemporary hallway in Sydney with orange walls, light hardwood flooring and white floors.
West University
West University
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in Houston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and white floors.
119 West Shore
119 West Shore
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front door in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and white floors.
Annunciation Street Entry
Annunciation Street Entry
Rivers SpencerRivers Spencer
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in New Orleans with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.
Coastal Craftsman Estate | Downtown Naperville
Coastal Craftsman Estate | Downtown Naperville
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
DJK Custom Homes, Inc.
Traditional foyer in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door and white floors.
exposition heights
exposition heights
Floisand StudioFloisand Studio
Design ideas for a small scandi hallway in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, an orange front door and white floors.
Shipway Entry & Staircase
Shipway Entry & Staircase
JS Interiors LLCJS Interiors LLC
Custom Cabinetry, Top knobs matte black cabinet hardware pulls, Custom wave wall paneling, custom engineered matte black stair railing, Wave canvas wall art & frame from Deirfiur Home, Design Principal: Justene Spaulding Junior Designer: Keegan Espinola Photography: Joyelle West
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Photo of a large midcentury foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and white floors.
Downsizing In Downers
Downsizing In Downers
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and white floors.
Milano - Noto 10
Milano - Noto 10
chromastudiochromastudio
Un ufficio, moderno, lineare e neutro viene riconvertito in abitazione e reso accogliente attraverso un gioco di colori, rivestimenti e decor. La sua particolare conformazione, costituita da uno stretto corridoio, è stata lo stimolo alla progettazione che si è trasformato da limite in opportunità. Lo spazio si presenta trasformato e ripartito, illuminato da grandi finestre a nastro che riempiono l’ambiente di luce naturale. L’intervento è consistito quindi nella valorizzazione degli ambienti esistenti, monocromatici e lineari che, grazie ai giochi volumetrici già presenti, si prestavano adeguatamente ad un gioco cromatico e decorativo. I colori scelti hanno delineato gli ambienti e ne hanno aumentato lo spazio . Il verde del living, nelle due tonalità, esprime rigenerazione e rinascita, portandoci a respirare più profondamente e trasmettendo fiducia e sicurezza. Favorisce l’abbassamento della pressione sanguigna stimolando l’ipofisi: l’ideale per la zona giorno! La palette cromatica comprende anche bianco che fa da tela neutra, aiutando ad alleggerire l’ambiente conferendo equilibrio e serenità. La cucina è il cuore della casa, racchiusa in un “cubo” cromatico che infonde apertura e socialità, generando un ambiente dinamico e multifunzionale. Diventa il luogo per accogliere e condividere, accompagnati dal rosso mattone, colore che aumenta l’energia e stimola l’appetito
Downsizing In Downers
Downsizing In Downers
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white floors and panelled walls.
Hansler Heights Bayfield Model
Hansler Heights Bayfield Model
Kenmore HomesKenmore Homes
The White Oak Hardwood flooring in this entrance leads into a open concept home.
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, white floors, a single front door and a white front door.
Bogart 1
Bogart 1
Studio Design ElementsStudio Design Elements
Photo of a large rural foyer in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, white floors and wainscoting.
Проект "Изумруд и латунь"
Проект "Изумруд и латунь"
CODIACODIA
Photo of a small contemporary vestibule in Moscow with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and white floors.
West University project
West University project
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Tk Images
Photo of a large classic foyer in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and white floors.
VIBES- New Construction in New Canaan
VIBES- New Construction in New Canaan
BA Staging & InteriorsBA Staging & Interiors
Luxurious new construction Nantucket-style colonial home with contemporary interior in New Canaan, Connecticut staged by BA Staging & Interiors. The staging was selected to emphasize the light and airy finishes and natural materials and textures used throughout. Neutral color palette with calming touches of blue were used to create a serene lifestyle experience.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and White 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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