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

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Clarksville Residence 2
Clarksville Residence 2
Mente Sowell Architects, Inc.Mente Sowell Architects, Inc.
We gutted the 1918 craftsman home and added to it, keeping all the wood floors and duplicated original woodwork where necessary. With a new kitchen, living and master suite, the house maintains its original character but enjoys a new life. We kept the original masonry fireplace but opened the two front rooms to each other with cased openings. We added a new stair and opened up the second story to provide two new bedrooms and a bath.
Bold Beauty in Brookhaven
Bold Beauty in Brookhaven
RSZ Design DevelopmentRSZ Design Development
Revealing Homes Sherwin Williams
Inspiration for a small industrial foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Newtown Square Custom Home
Newtown Square Custom Home
Henck Design LLCHenck Design LLC
This quaint entry area shows paint colors, rugs, and art selections. Traditional millwork adds character through the stairway, entry and dining room as you walk through the front door.
Sophisticated Surrey
Sophisticated Surrey
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
A large entrance hallway with a log fire. Using a large wall mirror to pick up the black and reflect the bay window lighting
Large hallway in Surrey with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Crestland
Crestland
Cleve Adamson Custom HomesCleve Adamson Custom Homes
Photo of a large classic hallway in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Skyview
Skyview
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Large contemporary boot room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Fieldstone Family HomesFieldstone Family Homes
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Burlington Condo
Burlington Condo
Grant Gilvesy DesignGrant Gilvesy Design
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Beaumaris
Beaumaris
Vos Architecture + DesignVos Architecture + Design
John Vos
Design ideas for a medium sized modern foyer in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Osprey
Osprey
Cole Harris Associates LLCCole Harris Associates LLC
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Draper Lake City Custom Homes Parade Home
Draper Lake City Custom Homes Parade Home
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
Entry way with wood sideboard and gold lamps by Osmond Designs.
Inspiration for a hallway in Salt Lake City with a single front door, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a grey front door.
Contemporary Farmhouseentry
Contemporary Farmhouseentry
Eagleview ConstructionEagleview Construction
First Look Canada
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Crestline Solid Hardwood Flooring Collection - Porter Red Oak
Crestline Solid Hardwood Flooring Collection - Porter Red Oak
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
The new Crestline solid collection has a traditional hardwood look with wire brushed texture, handcrafted edges, and sculpted profile creating more visual interest on the wide 5″ surface. The range of warm, rich historic-European inspired colors and timeless tones provides a perfect color pallet. The hickories bring beautiful grain patterns, where the oak floors have the classic tighter wood grain with subtle color variation from plank to plank. Crestline solid collection has Hallmark’s Nu Oil® protective low sheen finish which provides beautiful grain clarity.
Carina
Carina
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in St Louis with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and multi-coloured floors.
Trappers Cabin
Trappers Cabin
Somrak Concept and Structure, Inc.Somrak Concept and Structure, Inc.
A faux finished entry door rests in a reclaimed frame. American Clay walls with embedded straw surround the reclaimed wood. Trent Bona Photography
Inspiration for a small rustic front door in Denver with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Joshua - Draper, UT
Joshua - Draper, UT
Cadence HomesCadence Homes
Entry Hallway
Large farmhouse foyer in Salt Lake City with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
Appartement Haussmanien Paris 9ème
Appartement Haussmanien Paris 9ème
Clémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieurClémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieur
Cet appartement offrait déjà un magnifique parquet, de très belles moulures, des cheminées en marbre, une hauteur sous plafond très agréable... tout le caractère d'un appartement Haussmanien mis en valeur par un nouvel aménagement. L'entrée a été retravaillée dans sa globalité. Une salle de bains et un WC ont été créés. Pour conserver la très belle courbe de ce couloir, chaque porte a été fabriquée sur mesure. L'ensemble du sol a été refait en respectant les codes de cet appartement.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning DesignerSusan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer
Energizing accessories pull together this sophisticated and texture filled transition space. http://www.semmelmanninteriors.com/
Elegant Entry
Elegant Entry
Evergreen Building Group, LLC.Evergreen Building Group, LLC.
A stunning entryway shows a variety of building materials combined to make a gorgeous statement when entering this home. The paneled door with detailed transom, sidelights, and additional windows add warmth and natural light. The paneled wall and beautifully detailed molding join the rich hardwood floor to complete the welcoming feel of this entry.
Boca Raton Perfection Also
Boca Raton Perfection Also
Nikki Levy InteriorsNikki Levy Interiors
Well hello there! this double wide entry door is just a phenominal way to enter this space. Opeing into the magnificent entry, with wall and ceiling details, art, wallpaper and the backdrop of devine drapery fabrics, you know you are somewhere special.

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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