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The Ridges, Las Vegas
The Ridges, Las Vegas
My Favorite Design, Inc.My Favorite Design, Inc.
This home remodel in The Ridges focuses on pops of color and custom wallpaper. With an open concept floor plan, the entire home is decorated with contemporary lighting as well as sleek furniture to bring the luxurious lifestyle of Las Vegas to this custom built home.
Wash Park Pop Top
Wash Park Pop Top
D Enterprise, LLCD Enterprise, LLC
Photo of a classic foyer in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and brick walls.
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Ourada DesignsOurada Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse boot room with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Modern Bohemian Remodel
Modern Bohemian Remodel
KH Home Design and FurnishingsKH Home Design and Furnishings
This oversized mudroom leads directly to the custom built stairs leading to the second floor. It features six enclosed lockers for storage and has additional open storage on both the top and bottom. This room was completed using an area rug to add texture. The adjacent wall features a custom refinished church pew with a bright vivid pop of color to break up the neutrals. Above the seating is a large gallery wall perfect for showcasing all of those family portraits.
Traditional Family Estate with reflections on Hollywood Regency
Traditional Family Estate with reflections on Hollywood Regency
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
The rounded staircase and paneled wall in the foyer hall is outstanding! With a recessed furnishing niche the massive space becomes cozy! Metal ballusters and the ebony stained handrail carry your eye to the second floor bedrooms. Wide plank gray floors keep the space young.
Front Entry to Historic Charleston Home
Front Entry to Historic Charleston Home
J. Jilich Design & AssociatesJ. Jilich Design & Associates
An antique Trumeau mirror from France and a vase of cotton boll branches greet guests in the front entry; setting the scene for the home's signature blend of formal and comfortable. Featured in Charleston Style + Design, Winter 2013 Holger Photography
Tudor City Co-op
Tudor City Co-op
debrozinadebrozina
Result of a consult to make the most of a small, pre-war, Art Deco 2 BR apartment. Entry is elevated.
Photo of a small eclectic front door in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
CABINETS MEDICAUX IPSO SANTE
CABINETS MEDICAUX IPSO SANTE
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Stephane vasco
Inspiration for a large scandinavian foyer in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Modernized Traditional
Modernized Traditional
J Lynn Design GroupJ Lynn Design Group
This Naples home was the typical Florida Tuscan Home design, our goal was to modernize the design with cleaner lines but keeping the Traditional Moulding elements throughout the home. This is a great example of how to de-tuscanize your home.
04 - Contemporary Entry
04 - Contemporary Entry
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Photo of an expansive contemporary foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Luxury Comm Ave Conversion
Luxury Comm Ave Conversion
BSA ConstructionBSA Construction
Elegant common foyer with glossy black double doors and enclosed black iron and glass vestibule. Stained white oak hardwood flooring and grey grasscloth wall covering. White coffered ceiling with recessed lighting and lacquered brass chandeliers.
Mettawa
Mettawa
Heartstone Custom BuildersHeartstone Custom Builders
Traditional foyer in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Transitional Modern Design
Transitional Modern Design
Design DCADesign DCA
This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Murrumbeena family home - interior decorating project
Murrumbeena family home - interior decorating project
Bask InteriorsBask Interiors
Suzi Appel Photography
Photo of a large scandi entrance in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
ADŌR HomesADŌR Homes
Custom wood front door painted Benjaman Moore black, walls and trim BM super white, 6 inch white oak custom stain floors, custom sliding barn door in hunter green, 100% wool hand loom turkish rug, Lennox house design, foyer lantern, open brass by Savoy House, runner - stain resistant nylon in chevron pattern, sand/ivory color Image by @Spacecrafting
Entertainer's Dream - Foyer
Entertainer's Dream - Foyer
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
14' tall foyer is open to the high clerestory window above, making the entry open and light. Entry to the tiered media room to the right off the foyer.
21st Century Victorian
21st Century Victorian
Paul Di Stefano DesignPaul Di Stefano Design
www.pauldistefanodesign.com
Large victorian hallway in Geelong with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
V A N D E R B I L T
V A N D E R B I L T
Evensen DesignEvensen Design
Aaron Dougherty Photography
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Dallas with grey walls, a double front door, a black front door and medium hardwood flooring.
Modern Bohemian Remodel
Modern Bohemian Remodel
KH Home Design and FurnishingsKH Home Design and Furnishings
A little sneak peek into office! Complete with a custom built in, modern swivel chair and wishbone style accent chairs perfect for holding meetings. The entry to the office is surround by two coat closets and framed in a flooring pattern to add a touch of elegance to this entry space.
False Bay Writers Cabin
False Bay Writers Cabin
Olson KundigOlson Kundig
Photos by Tim Bies Photography
Photo of a small modern front door in Seattle with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.

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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