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

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New Hampsire Log Cabin
New Hampsire Log Cabin
Katahdin Cedar Log HomesKatahdin Cedar Log Homes
home by: Katahdin Cedar Log Homes photos by: F & E Schmidt Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic front door in Manchester with medium hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
Wells Hill Homestead
Wells Hill Homestead
Doyle Coffin Architecture LLCDoyle Coffin Architecture LLC
Doyle Coffin Architecture + George Ross, Photographer
Photo of a large rural front door in Bridgeport with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Whiteside Farm, SL-1979
Whiteside Farm, SL-1979
Wilson Design & Construction, Inc.Wilson Design & Construction, Inc.
Wilson Design & Construction, Laurey Glenn
This is an example of a farmhouse hallway in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a blue front door and brown floors.
Edisto Drive
Edisto Drive
In Site DesignsIn Site Designs
The Entrance into this charming home on Edisto Drive is full of excitement with simple architectural details, great patterns, and colors. The Wainscoting and Soft Gray Walls welcome every pop of color introduced into this space.
Farmhouse Renovation in Athens Georgia
Farmhouse Renovation in Athens Georgia
Blake Shaw HomesBlake Shaw Homes
See It 360
Farmhouse boot room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Algonquin Drive
Algonquin Drive
Grove House InteriorsGrove House Interiors
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in Jacksonville with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Los Angeles Custom Residence for Judy Lee
Los Angeles Custom Residence for Judy Lee
Peter A. FrazierPeter A. Frazier
Front entry
Large traditional foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
MILAN / APARTMENT EXTENSION
MILAN / APARTMENT EXTENSION
BIANCOSTUDIOBIANCOSTUDIO
andrea pugiotto
Design ideas for a contemporary hallway in Milan with medium hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
Entry
Entry
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Roberts Wygal, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For info about our work: design@oharainteriors.com
Family Home in Yarmouth, Maine
Family Home in Yarmouth, Maine
Megan Booth, PhotographerMegan Booth, Photographer
Photo: Megan Booth mboothphotography.com
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Portland Maine with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Federal Colonial
Federal Colonial
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Derived from the famous Captain Derby House of Salem, Massachusetts, this stately, Federal Style home is situated on Chebacco Lake in Hamilton, Massachusetts. This is a home of grand scale featuring ten-foot ceilings on the first floor, nine-foot ceilings on the second floor, six fireplaces, and a grand stair that is the perfect for formal occasions. Despite the grandeur, this is also a home that is built for family living. The kitchen sits at the center of the house’s flow and is surrounded by the other primary living spaces as well as a summer stair that leads directly to the children’s bedrooms. The back of the house features a two-story porch that is perfect for enjoying views of the private yard and Chebacco Lake. Custom details throughout are true to the Georgian style of the home, but retain an inviting charm that speaks to the livability of the home.
Collingwood Warehouse Apartment
Collingwood Warehouse Apartment
Elizabeth Schiavello PhotographyElizabeth Schiavello Photography
Interiors photography by Elizabeth Schiavello. Entry design by Meredith Lee Interiors
Design ideas for a small bohemian front door in Melbourne with pink walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Sherwood Farm House
Sherwood Farm House
Northland Design & BuildNorthland Design & Build
Photo of a small rural foyer in Portland with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Virginia Modern Farmhouse
Virginia Modern Farmhouse
Viva Luxe Studios, LLCViva Luxe Studios, LLC
Photo Credit: Kirk Chambers
Design ideas for a farmhouse foyer in Other with white walls, a blue front door, brown floors, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Dutch Navidad
Dutch Navidad
Steven Allen Designs, LLCSteven Allen Designs, LLC
2019 Remodel/Addition Featuring Designer Appliances, Blue Bahia Countertops, Quartz, Custom Raised Panel Cabinets, Wrought Iron Stairs Railing & Much More.
Farmhouse Style Ranch Home
Farmhouse Style Ranch Home
UpperTown HomesUpperTown Homes
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Wynnewood Renovation
Wynnewood Renovation
Larina Kase Interior DesignLarina Kase Interior Design
Photography by Jon Friedrich
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Windsor Terrace House
Windsor Terrace House
Francis Dzikowski Photography Inc.Francis Dzikowski Photography Inc.
Francis Dzikowski
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in New York with a single front door, blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
Alderley House Renovation
Alderley House Renovation
Interiors by Daryl WarkInteriors by Daryl Wark
This new entrance room was once a ugly single bedroom/1940's sleepout with a very small alumimium window and faded 1970's flower pot wall paper. The room was opened up to the hallway and a front door and side lights were added, (far right of image). We added a double hung window and period architectural details to make the room look as if it had always been a elegant entrance space. Photo by Hannah Puechmarin
Beachview II
Beachview II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a coastal foyer in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and a Blue 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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