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Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and a Black Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Franklin-Leipers Fork
Franklin-Leipers Fork
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Photo of a small country foyer in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Auburn + Grace Kitchen/Dining/Living Space
Auburn + Grace Kitchen/Dining/Living Space
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
After 05
Classic foyer in Detroit with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Paradise Valley House Remodel KK
Paradise Valley House Remodel KK
Luxury Remodels CompanyLuxury Remodels Company
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
MODERN COTTAGE
MODERN COTTAGE
Lissa Lee HickmanLissa Lee Hickman
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse Project
Modern Farmhouse Project
The Fox GroupThe Fox Group
Design ideas for a rural foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Design ideas for a classic front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Gathering Place
Gathering Place
Birch & Beam Custom HomesBirch & Beam Custom Homes
Lutography
This is an example of a medium sized country front door in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Contemporary Front Door Entrance | Wrightwood Residence | Studio City, CA
Contemporary Front Door Entrance | Wrightwood Residence | Studio City, CA
Levi Design BuildLevi Design Build
Located in Wrightwood Estates, Levi Construction’s latest residency is a two-story mid-century modern home that was re-imagined and extensively remodeled with a designer’s eye for detail, beauty and function. Beautifully positioned on a 9,600-square-foot lot with approximately 3,000 square feet of perfectly-lighted interior space. The open floorplan includes a great room with vaulted ceilings, gorgeous chef’s kitchen featuring Viking appliances, a smart WiFi refrigerator, and high-tech, smart home technology throughout. There are a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. On the first floor there are three large bedrooms, three bathrooms and a maid’s room with separate entrance. A custom walk-in closet and amazing bathroom complete the master retreat. The second floor has another large bedroom and bathroom with gorgeous views to the valley. The backyard area is an entertainer’s dream featuring a grassy lawn, covered patio, outdoor kitchen, dining pavilion, seating area with contemporary fire pit and an elevated deck to enjoy the beautiful mountain view. Project designed and built by Levi Construction http://www.leviconstruction.com/ Levi Construction is specialized in designing and building custom homes, room additions, and complete home remodels. Contact us today for a quote.
Crystal Gallery Modern Home
Crystal Gallery Modern Home
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Ariana with ANM Photography. www.anmphoto.com
Inspiration for a large modern boot room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Ridgewood Foyer
Ridgewood Foyer
JK interior livingJK interior living
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Magnolia Foster Custom Homes Parade Home
Magnolia Foster Custom Homes Parade Home
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
Entryway by Osmond Designs.
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse front door in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, grey floors and a black front door.
Vati Yoga Shala
Vati Yoga Shala
Colin Groth BuildersColin Groth Builders
Coat hook made from reclaimed fence board. Shoe storage made from roof skip sheathing removed from original building. Photo credit: Josh Speidel
Inspiration for a medium sized rural front door in San Francisco with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
My Houzz: French Country Meets Southern Farmhouse Style in Georgia
My Houzz: French Country Meets Southern Farmhouse Style in Georgia
Corynne PlessCorynne Pless
Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz Read the Houzz article about this home: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8077146/list/My-Houzz--French-Country-Meets-Southern-Farmhouse-Style-in-Georgia
The Wade
The Wade
Beacon StreetBeacon Street
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a black front door and panelled walls.
Holz. Stein. Haus.
Holz. Stein. Haus.
BRÜNING INTERIORSBRÜNING INTERIORS
Hier kann man sich austoben. Ein Multifunktionales Möbel empfängt die Gäste und präsentiert perfekt ausgeleuchtet das Bike der Wahl. Die integrierte Beleuchtung sowie die Lichtschiene setzen punktuelle Highlights.
Gowler Farm/The Gathering
Gowler Farm/The Gathering
Gowler HomesGowler Homes
Entry way designed and built by Gowler Homes, photo taken by Jacey Caldwell Photography
Medium sized rural foyer in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Site finished herringbone hardwood flooring
Site finished herringbone hardwood flooring
Stono Construction LLCStono Construction LLC
Photography by Patrick Brickman
Classic foyer in Charleston with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
Holly Springs
Holly Springs
Avan Construction Inc.Avan Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Photo of a large traditional front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Closet Factory (Richmond, VA)Closet Factory (Richmond, VA)
This stylish mudroom organizes every member of the family: from hooks for kids' coats & backpacks, cubbies for all your shoes, to a space just for the pets.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and a Black Front Door 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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