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Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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High Style in San Antonio
High Style in San Antonio
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.
Beaverton New Construction
Beaverton New Construction
Pangaea Interior Design, Portland, ORPangaea Interior Design, Portland, OR
A large tilt out shoe storage cabinet fills a very shallow niche in the entryway
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in Portland with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and grey floors.
Picturesque Lake Estate
Picturesque Lake Estate
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Expansive 2-story entry way and staircase opens into a formal living room with fireplace and two separate seating areas. Large windows across the room let in light and take one's eye toward the lake. Tom Grimes Photography
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
Unique Wood Cabin Front Door
Unique Wood Cabin Front Door
PPG PROLUXE Wood FinishesPPG PROLUXE Wood Finishes
This gorgeous door and the trim and logs surrounding it were finished with PPG ProLuxe Cetol Log & Siding wood stain in Teak. The work was completed by Rudy Mendiola of The Log Doctor.
Pond Vista
Pond Vista
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Modern Barn Doors with plenty of storage behind for children's games and toys Jeffrey Tryon
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Bayside Family Home
Bayside Family Home
Bask InteriorsBask Interiors
Suzi Appel Photography
Photo of a contemporary front door in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
THREE BIRDS
THREE BIRDS
Su Casa Design Inc.Su Casa Design Inc.
Design ideas for a farmhouse entrance in Vancouver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Roseclair Residence
Roseclair Residence
Axios Architecture LLC/Steve RobinsonAxios Architecture LLC/Steve Robinson
Steve Robinson
Medium sized classic foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
シューズクローク
シューズクローク
株式会社 オグラ工務店株式会社 オグラ工務店
壁は調質効果抜群の珪藻土塗りです
This is an example of an entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Royal Oak, MI
Royal Oak, MI
Dan Davis DesignDan Davis Design
The open layout of this newly renovated home is spacious enough for the clients home work office. The exposed beam and slat wall provide architectural interest . And there is plenty of room for the client's eclectic art collection.
Arch Top Wood and Glass Front Door in Country French Home
Arch Top Wood and Glass Front Door in Country French Home
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Linda Oyama Bryan, photographer Arch Top Wood and Glass Front Door in Country French Home looks onto stone and stained beadboard covered entry.
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Forest Retreat
Forest Retreat
ALTER Design StudioALTER Design Studio
Reimagined entrance with a gorgeous 4' wide Douglas Fir door and window seat with hidden storage for shoes and coats.
This is an example of a medium sized scandi foyer in Vancouver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Broadmoor Mid Century
Broadmoor Mid Century
Patricia Brennan ArchitectsPatricia Brennan Architects
Split level entry open to living spaces above and entertainment spaces at the lower level.
Medium sized retro foyer in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and a vaulted ceiling.
玄関のガラス戸
玄関のガラス戸
多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所
Photo of a world-inspired boot room in Yokohama with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Forest Retreat
Forest Retreat
ALTER Design StudioALTER Design Studio
Reimagined entrance with a gorgeous 4' wide Douglas Fir door and window seat with hidden storage for shoes and coats.
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian foyer in Vancouver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
寺庄の家（terasho house）
寺庄の家（terasho house）
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
玄関ホールと坪庭
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
自然素材のマンションリノベーション
自然素材のマンションリノベーション
江口裕子江口裕子
マンションの玄関は窓が無い場合が多く、暗くなりがちです。迎え入れる際に明るい印象を演出すべく、リビングへとつながる框引戸で、自然光を取り入れます。框引戸はポリカーボネートを使用。ガラスの質感を保ちつつ、軽く、割れにも強いので安心です。 照明はライティングディレクターと相談し敷設。ダウンライトは壁に寄せて1つ。強すぎない灯を、漆喰の壁にほんのり投影させました。 中古マンションの空間は、梁が飛び出しているケースがほとんどです。天井の高低差はその梁が原因ですが、梁に見せないよう、自然な空間の造作としてまとめ上げることを意識しています。 ©井手孝高
Comfortable Transitional
Comfortable Transitional
Prudhomme Design & InteriorsPrudhomme Design & Interiors
Marilyn Kay
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Nottely Cove: Craftsman Lake Home
Nottely Cove: Craftsman Lake Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This gorgeous craftsman home features a main level and walk-out basement with an open floor plan, large covered deck, and custom cabinetry. Featured here are the foyer and double front doors.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and a Light 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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