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

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Casa Dei Sogni
Casa Dei Sogni
JAZ Design, Inc.JAZ Design, Inc.
Liz Cordosa
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Eclectic Retreat
Eclectic Retreat
Morningside Architects LLPMorningside Architects LLP
Morningside Architects, LLP Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography
Photo of a medium sized front door in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Lakehouse Retreat
Lakehouse Retreat
Carolina V. Gentry, RIDCarolina V. Gentry, RID
This lakeside home was completely refurbished inside and out to accommodate 16 guests in a stylish, hotel-like setting. Owned by a long-time client of Pulp, this home reflects the owner's personal style -- well-traveled and eclectic -- while also serving as a landing pad for her large family. With spa-like guest bathrooms equipped with robes and lotions, guest bedrooms with multiple beds and high-quality comforters, and a party deck with a bar/entertaining area, this is the ultimate getaway.
Massachusetts House
Massachusetts House
Karen HeffernanKaren Heffernan
transitional foyer with modern chair photo: Mary Prince
Medium sized classic foyer in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Front door
Front door
Live Oak BuildersLive Oak Builders
Large classic front door in Charleston with medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a red front door and grey walls.
El Cimo Lane
El Cimo Lane
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
Caleb Melvin, Caleb Melvin Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Cranford New Jersey
Cranford New Jersey
robertlegere42robertlegere42
Inspiration for a small classic foyer in Newark with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Tinkerbell Residence
Tinkerbell Residence
Shane ButlerShane Butler
Architectural design by CH Architects Photography by Shane Butler
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Raleigh with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Slegar
Slegar
Blue Ridge Custom Homes LLCBlue Ridge Custom Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Richmond with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Entrée Appartement
Entrée Appartement
Vert Émeraude DécorationVert Émeraude Décoration
Expansive contemporary entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
SLO Craftsman Remodel
SLO Craftsman Remodel
Ferreira IncFerreira Inc
Photo Credit: http://www.centralcoastrealestatephotography.com/
Villopoto Farm House
Villopoto Farm House
Ellingsen ConstructionEllingsen Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized front door in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
The Sheffield House
The Sheffield House
Habitat by ReseneHabitat by Resene
Painted in Resene Havelock Blue. Door painted in Resene Jalapeno. Photo by Mark Heaslip
Bohemian front door in Auckland with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Appartamento a Milano
Appartamento a Milano
STUDIO DI ARCHITETTURA MAURIZIO CARONESSTUDIO DI ARCHITETTURA MAURIZIO CARONES
Progettazione architettonica: Arch. Maurizio Carones Collaboratori: Arch. jr Alessandro Dipierro (lighting, interior design and photo)
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Milan with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Award winning Dining Pavilion Addition
Award winning Dining Pavilion Addition
Transition I SpaceTransition I Space
A dining pavilion that floats in the water on the city side of the house and floats in air on the rural side of the house. There is waterfall that runs under the house connecting the orthogonal pond on the city side with the free form pond on the rural side.
Entry - View of Flex Space painted Sherwin Williams Red Barn
Entry - View of Flex Space painted Sherwin Williams Red Barn
Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior DesignerMarcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer
Medium sized classic foyer in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Whitford Hill House
Whitford Hill House
Peter Diprose Architects and LandscapePeter Diprose Architects and Landscape
Design ideas for a large modern foyer in Auckland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Contemporary Home in Santa Fe
Contemporary Home in Santa Fe
Pink DwellingPink Dwelling
Sotheby's/Sara Sacra/Elisa Macomber
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Albuquerque with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Modern Home Renovation
Modern Home Renovation
CT DesignCT Design
Entering the home via the fabulous red front door, you are immediately struck by the beautiful natural light and the complementary furnishings.
Medium sized nautical hallway in Sunshine Coast with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Point Loma Remodel
Point Loma Remodel
Design InSiteDesign InSite
Ian Cummings
Small traditional foyer in San Diego with a single front door, a red front door, beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and a Red 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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