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Entry Hall
Entry Hall
BCN HomesBCN Homes
This is an example of a traditional hallway in DC Metro with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Colgate Avenue
Colgate Avenue
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
The residence utilities clean lines and an abundance of natural light to show off its minimalist aesthetic.
Photo of a small mediterranean hallway in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Need to stay on Newton
Need to stay on Newton
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
This home, built by Gits Home Builders is clad in wood trim from top to bottom. Designstorms had the privilege of designing every inch of the interior. This wall is right off the foyer and faces the staircase, so it needed a little love! We did the same wall treatment on the second floor and it looks stunning when you get to the top of the stairs. Joe Kwon Photography
Bank Barn - Berwyn, PA
Bank Barn - Berwyn, PA
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Medium sized country foyer in Philadelphia with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a brown front door and brown floors.
Gull Lake - Cottage
Gull Lake - Cottage
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
Inviting entryway with beautiful ceiling details and lighting Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Design ideas for a nautical foyer in Grand Rapids with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, a drop ceiling and brown floors.
HGTV | Winter Park
HGTV | Winter Park
John Dengler & AssociatesJohn Dengler & Associates
Inspiration for a large contemporary vestibule in Denver with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Larchwood Estate
Larchwood Estate
Unique Home Solutions Inc.Unique Home Solutions Inc.
We really enjoyed staging this beautiful $2.25 million dollar home in Ottawa. What made the job challenging was a very large open concept. All the furniture and accessories would be seen at the same time when you walk through the front door so the style and colour schemes within each area had to work.
H邸
H邸
大之木ダイモ　リフォーム部大之木ダイモ　リフォーム部
昭和の家
Photo of a small world-inspired hallway in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
9910 | Barrington, RI
9910 | Barrington, RI
Andreozzi ArchitectureAndreozzi Architecture
Photography: Aaron Usher III www.aaronusher.com/
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Providence with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Lukens Cabin
Lukens Cabin
Ross G. Anderson - ArchitectRoss G. Anderson - Architect
Front Door, Longviews Studio Inc. Photographer
This is an example of a small rustic front door in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Laurel Valley
Laurel Valley
Jamee Parish Architects, LLCJamee Parish Architects, LLC
Photography by Jamee Parish Architects, LLC Designed by Jamee Parish, AIA, NCARB while at RTA Studio
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Columbus with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Larchwood Estate
Larchwood Estate
Unique Home Solutions Inc.Unique Home Solutions Inc.
We really enjoyed staging this beautiful $2.25 million dollar home in Ottawa. What made the job challenging was a very large open concept. All the furniture and accessories would be seen at the same time when you walk through the front door so the style and colour schemes within each area had to work.
ANTHEM COUNTRY CLUB REMODEL
ANTHEM COUNTRY CLUB REMODEL
My Favorite Design, Inc.My Favorite Design, Inc.
This contemporary home remodel was so fun for the MFD Team! This entry features double doors, custom wallpaper, medium washed hardwood flooring, and contemporary chandeliers. The open concept design sparks relaxation & luxury for this Anthem Country Club residence.
Larger Than Life
Larger Than Life
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Large classic front door in Vancouver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Elm River Project
Elm River Project
Honeysuckle and BulldogHoneysuckle and Bulldog
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in Dallas with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Apartments New York
Apartments New York
VADIM MALTSEV DESIGNVADIM MALTSEV DESIGN
Eclectic entrance in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and a feature wall.
2017 Lakes Region Parade of Homes
2017 Lakes Region Parade of Homes
Hayward & CompanyHayward & Company
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Vista Baya Modern Farmouse
Vista Baya Modern Farmouse
Streamline ConstructionStreamline Construction
The custom Dutch door, by Streamline Construction, welcomes visitors into this white paneled foyer area with white oak floors and a stunning Kichler chandelier. Photo Credit: Leigh Ann Rowe
Contemporary Marsh Front
Contemporary Marsh Front
Divine CreationsDivine Creations
The entryway to our Contemporary Marsh Front remodel in Charleston, South Carolina.
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Charleston with medium hardwood flooring and a brown front door.
H邸
H邸
大之木ダイモ　リフォーム部大之木ダイモ　リフォーム部
昭和の家　/LDKの入口も昭和のデザインガラスを生かして既存建具を塗装して利用。LDKでは、この壁面のみ既存の真壁。建具はもともと引違いだったが、片引き戸に。敷居・鴨居ももちろん既存を利用。
This is an example of a small world-inspired hallway in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a brown front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and a Brown 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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