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Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Lino Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Leckhampton Road
Leckhampton Road
Completion Interior Design & ArchitectureCompletion Interior Design & Architecture
CLOAKROOM / BOOTROOM. This imposing, red brick, Victorian villa has wonderful proportions, so we had a great skeleton to work with. Formally quite a dark house, we used a bright colour scheme, introduced new lighting and installed plantation shutters throughout. The brief was for it to be beautifully stylish at the same time as being somewhere the family can relax. We also converted part of the double garage into a music studio for the teenage boys - complete with sound proofing!
Belmont Trail
Belmont Trail
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Zack Benson Photography
This is an example of a beach style foyer in San Diego with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside
Modern Farmhouse in the Willamete Valley Countryside
Winsome ConstructionWinsome Construction
The yellow front door provides a welcoming touch to the covered porch.
Large country front door in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door and brown floors.
Drop Zone
Drop Zone
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
This is an example of a medium sized traditional entrance in Charlotte with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Color Forward
Color Forward
DEW Design CompanyDEW Design Company
Simple mudroom storage brings character and color to this bungalow's entry. Rattan doors so belongings can air out of sight. A play on slate blue - slightly more saturated than the wall color.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
Bret Franks Construction, Inc.Bret Franks Construction, Inc.
Photo of a farmhouse foyer in Little Rock with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Kitchen and Addition Whitefish Bay
Kitchen and Addition Whitefish Bay
Alair Homes MilwaukeeAlair Homes Milwaukee
Photo of a classic boot room in Milwaukee with medium hardwood flooring.
Kenilworth Modern
Kenilworth Modern
Longview Builders, Inc.Longview Builders, Inc.
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Mountain-Inspired Living
Mountain-Inspired Living
Rufty Custom Built Homes and RemodelingRufty Custom Built Homes and Remodeling
Design ideas for a rustic boot room in Raleigh with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
RIOS
RIOS
Jula Cole DesignJula Cole Design
Farmhouse boot room in San Diego with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Boise with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Walnut Creek Modern Farmhouse (Larkey Park)
Walnut Creek Modern Farmhouse (Larkey Park)
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Marcell Puzsar, Bright Room Photography
Small farmhouse foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Modern Meets History
Modern Meets History
Lawrence Allan Inc.Lawrence Allan Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in New York with medium hardwood flooring, white walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Lexington Green
Lexington Green
Kelly Rogers InteriorsKelly Rogers Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
Medium sized traditional foyer in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a white front door.
Entrance
Entrance
Amy Kartheiser DesignAmy Kartheiser Design
Design ideas for a medium sized classic entrance in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Wide Plank White Oak Wood Floor in Nashville TN with Matching Stair Treads
Wide Plank White Oak Wood Floor in Nashville TN with Matching Stair Treads
Oak & BroadOak & Broad
8" Character Rift & Quartered White Oak Wood Floor with Matching Stair Treads. Extra Long Planks. Finished on site in Nashville Tennessee. Rubio Monocoat Finish. www.oakandbroad.com
Budget Blinds
Budget Blinds
Budget Blinds - MontroseBudget Blinds - Montrose
Inspiration for a medium sized classic entrance in Denver with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Gracious Foyer
Gracious Foyer
Katherine Stern DesignKatherine Stern Design
Using a bold Indoor/Outdoor area rug in the entrance foyer is a perfect example illustrating that you do not have to sacrifice practicality for high-design. The silver table from Z Galleries adds a touch of elegance as well as serving as a practical surface to place keys, bags, etc. Bannister, railings and stair risers painted "almost" black" and cause you to gaze up to the chandelier. Wide crown molding was installed and painted in high gloss to contrast with the sophisticated gray-mauve color that was painted on the walls. Photography: Adam Macchia
2014 Parade Home - Lehi
2014 Parade Home - Lehi
Carrick Custom Home DesignCarrick Custom Home Design
Built by Highland Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood flooring, beige walls, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Attention to details
Attention to details
Mandy Brown Architects, PCMandy Brown Architects, PC
Foyer
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Chicago with beige walls, a single front door, medium hardwood flooring, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Lino 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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