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Morningside bungalow
Morningside bungalow
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
This 1919 bungalow was lovingly taken care of but just needed a few things to make it complete. The owner, an avid gardener wanted someplace to bring in plants during the winter months. This small addition accomplishes many things in one small footprint. This potting room, just off the dining room, doubles as a mudroom. Design by Meriwether Felt, Photos by Susan Gilmore
Entry Hallway
Entry Hallway
UserUser
Photography by Troy Thies
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
McLean Multi-Gen Custom Home
McLean Multi-Gen Custom Home
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Inspired by the modern romanticism, blissful tranquility and harmonious elegance of Bobby McAlpine’s home designs, this custom home designed and built by Anthony Wilder Design/Build perfectly combines all these elements and more. With Southern charm and European flair, this new home was created through careful consideration of the needs of the multi-generational family who lives there.
KAROISTANBUL Modern House Design with Cement Tiles
KAROISTANBUL Modern House Design with Cement Tiles
KAROİSTANBULKAROİSTANBUL
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Home A Rama 2016
Home A Rama 2016
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Sliding barn doors lead the way into office space. Photo by: Thomas Graham
Modern front door in Indianapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
3 Pillars Jerome Village Model Home
3 Pillars Jerome Village Model Home
Couture DesignsCouture Designs
Beautiful Entry with custom barn doors and lantern lights.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Columbus with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Craftsman Entry
Craftsman Entry
This is an example of an expansive traditional foyer in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Edwardian Inspired Windsor Terrace Home, San Francisco, CA
Edwardian Inspired Windsor Terrace Home, San Francisco, CA
BarbCo Group | BarbagelataBarbCo Group | Barbagelata
Entry / Open Homes Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Arts and Crafts Custom Home With A Modern Flair by Meridian Homes
Arts and Crafts Custom Home With A Modern Flair by Meridian Homes
Meridian Homes Inc.Meridian Homes Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, brown walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Rich Jewel Tones
Rich Jewel Tones
Rachel Perls, Hue ConsultingRachel Perls, Hue Consulting
Deep aubergine is a welcoming, rich tone for an otherwise neglected space, linking and framing the deep teal walls in the next room.
Photo of a traditional entrance in San Francisco with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Entry/Formal Living Space
Entry/Formal Living Space
Homes by DesignHomes by Design
This two story entry features a combination of traditional and modern architectural features. To the right is a custom, floating, and curved staircase to the second floor. The formal living space features a coffered ceiling, two stories of windows, modern light fixtures, built in shelving/bookcases, and a custom cast concrete fireplace surround.
2017 | Prospect Update: Foyer & Dining Room
2017 | Prospect Update: Foyer & Dining Room
Robin's Nest InteriorsRobin's Nest Interiors
For the Foyer, we added a few finishing touches to the homeowner’s existing pieces. This barrel front chest and nailhead trim mirror are the perfect scale for this small entry wall. We designated our color scheme of blues and greens as soon as you enter the home. The homeowners did a great job with the placement of these architectural prints on the stairway wall. We added a pop of color on the landing with a large blue vase with blossom stems.
16-03 Entry drop zone area
16-03 Entry drop zone area
Modern Home ConceptsModern Home Concepts
This is an example of a contemporary entrance in Cleveland with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Entry
Entry
Domestic Diva DesignsDomestic Diva Designs
Notice the beautiful herringbone engineered wood floor entry. All interior doors were painted Sherman Williams Gauntlet gray or Sherman Williams crushed ice. The front door glass panels added beautiful lighting to enhance this entry
First Custom Home - Lake Elmo, MN
First Custom Home - Lake Elmo, MN
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Custom home front entry & great room.
Inspiration for a large classic front door in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Blessings Golf Course Home
Blessings Golf Course Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Design ideas for a rural hallway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Traditional Remodel Winter Park
Traditional Remodel Winter Park
Gebben InteriorGebben Interior
Clermont Pix Photography, Ted McCrea Construction mccreaconstruction@earthlink.net , Lightstyle Lighting, Fergeson Plumbing, Top Knob Hardware, ADP Countertops, Tile Trinity Surfaces, Custom Pocket arched door
Craftsman Streetsville Home
Craftsman Streetsville Home
Hustler Design HouseHustler Design House
Large foyer in Toronto with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Shady Oaks
Shady Oaks
Stress Free Construction, LLCStress Free Construction, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Tampa with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
New Smyrna beach condos
New Smyrna beach condos
Del Mar ConstructionDel Mar Construction
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Orlando with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and a Dark Wood 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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