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

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Modern Home Interior Ideas
Modern Home Interior Ideas
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
A Modern Home is not complete without Modern Front Doors to match. These are Belleville Double Water Glass Doors and are a great option for privacy while still allowing in natural light. Exterior Doors: BLS-217-113-3C Interior Door: HHLG Baseboard: 314MUL-5 Casing: 139MUL-SC Check out more at ELandELWoodProducts.com
Fabulous new front hallway
Fabulous new front hallway
Kon-strux DevelopmentsKon-strux Developments
This entryway was completely transformed, from original dark stained railing, spindles, casings and baseboards, to a fresh white finish, making for a bright and inviting entryway. A fabulous shaker bench with spiral spindles and the multicoloured rug really hold the room together.
Bellevue Modern
Bellevue Modern
UserUser
Custom cubbies allow for the owners to slip out of their gym clothes or outer wear and into their comfy clothes.
Design ideas for a small modern boot room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Downtown Hamilton Century Home
Downtown Hamilton Century Home
KMSalter DesignKMSalter Design
KMSalter Design
Design ideas for a small traditional entrance in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
The Beatrice
The Beatrice
Eldridge Company Design | BuildEldridge Company Design | Build
Design ideas for a small classic entrance in Louisville with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Make an entrance
Make an entrance
UserUser
An elegant entrance vestibule and hall in a grand Victorian villa by the sea, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo styling Jan Cadle
Inspiration for a large vestibule in Devon with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
2500 (Lakeville, MN)
2500 (Lakeville, MN)
Robert Thomas HomesRobert Thomas Homes
This home is built by Robert Thomas Homes located in Minnesota. Our showcase models are professionally staged. FOR STAGING PRODUCT QUESTIONS please contact Ambiance at Home for information on furniture - 952.440.6757. Photography by Steve Silverman
Lake's Edge: Rustic Craftsman Lake Home
Lake's Edge: Rustic Craftsman Lake Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This gorgeous lake home sits right on the water's edge. It features a harmonious blend of rustic and and modern elements, including a rough-sawn pine floor, gray stained cabinetry, and accents of shiplap and tongue and groove throughout.
Реализованный проект для семьи из трех человек в ЖК Перспектива, г.Казань
Реализованный проект для семьи из трех человек в ЖК Перспектива, г.Казань
Студия дизайна интерьера Кристины АртебякинойСтудия дизайна интерьера Кристины Артебякиной
Photo of an eclectic front door in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Brockley Family Home
Brockley Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This large family home in Brockley had incredible proportions & beautiful period details, which the owners lovingly restored and which we used as the focus of the redecoration. A mix of muted colours & traditional shapes contrast with bolder deep blues, black, mid-century furniture & contemporary patterns.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
Eagleview ConstructionEagleview Construction
First Look Canada
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Sixteenth Street Project
Sixteenth Street Project
Embassy DesignEmbassy Design
Inspiration for a farmhouse hallway in Grand Rapids with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
.16TH.
.16TH.
Tim Schollaart Builder LLCTim Schollaart Builder LLC
This is an example of a small farmhouse front door in Grand Rapids with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Serenbe
Serenbe
John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.John Bynum Custom Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a large country foyer in Atlanta with white walls, a pivot front door, a grey front door, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
White Oak
White Oak
Mill & WoodsMill & Woods
White Oak never looked so good! These wide planks and color variations will steal the show in any interior.
Large contemporary foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, a single front door, a grey front door, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Darling Point Residence
Darling Point Residence
Style Create DesignStyle Create Design
Entry Foyer Max Love photography
Small classic foyer in Sydney with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Red Door Interiors
Red Door Interiors
Neale Smith PhotographyNeale Smith Photography
Neale Smith
Photo of a bohemian foyer in Glasgow with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, brown floors, feature lighting and a feature wall.
Haus BB
Haus BB
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
Large contemporary entrance in Dusseldorf with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Haus BB
Haus BB
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
Large contemporary entrance in Dusseldorf with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Lafayette
Lafayette
Duet Design GroupDuet Design Group
Transitional Entry with Statement Light Fixture, Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Large traditional foyer in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a grey front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and a Grey 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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