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Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and All Types of Wall Treatment Ideas and Designs

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Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Bright and beautiful foyer in Charlotte, NC with custom wall paneling, chandelier, wooden console table, black mirror, table lamp, decorative pieces and rug over wood floors.
Winnie
Winnie
Leslie Cotter InteriorsLeslie Cotter Interiors
This is an example of a traditional foyer in Louisville with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and panelled walls.
The English Cottage
The English Cottage
Dyna BuildersDyna Builders
This is an example of a classic boot room in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a white front door, brown floors, exposed beams and tongue and groove walls.
Decoración La Moraleja
Decoración La Moraleja
Mexid InteriorismoMexid Interiorismo
Hall de entrada que hemos decorado desde cero, aplicando papel pintado e incluyendo elementos decorativos
Medium sized bohemian hallway in Madrid with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.
Beachside Maximalist
Beachside Maximalist
Potthast Design, LLCPotthast Design, LLC
This is an example of a beach style entrance in Tampa with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Custom Residence - Holly Springs, GA
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
Mudroom entry from garage.
Photo of a large rural boot room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and wood walls.
Projects by Highline Construction
Projects by Highline Construction
UserUser
Design ideas for a farmhouse hallway in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and panelled walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Photo of a large farmhouse foyer in Nashville with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and panelled walls.
Client Free as a Bird Part Two
Client Free as a Bird Part Two
Lauren DeBello InteriorsLauren DeBello Interiors
Photo of a traditional entrance in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Custom Residence | Siroma
Custom Residence | Siroma
Divco Custom HomesDivco Custom Homes
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling, a drop ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
This is an example of a large rural foyer in Houston with white walls, brown floors, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and wood walls.
The Wade
The Wade
Beacon StreetBeacon Street
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a black front door and panelled walls.
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.
Barrel Foyer
Barrel Foyer
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Paneled barrel foyer with double arched door, flanked by formal living and dining rooms. Beautiful wood floor in a herringbone pattern.
Medium sized traditional foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Captivating Craftsman
Captivating Craftsman
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.
2913 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
2913 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
Richmond Hill Design + BuildRichmond Hill Design + Build
Gorgeous townhouse with stylish black windows, 10 ft. ceilings on the first floor, first-floor guest suite with full bath and 2-car dedicated parking off the alley. Dining area with wainscoting opens into kitchen featuring large, quartz island, soft-close cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Uniquely-located, white, porcelain farmhouse sink overlooks the family room, so you can converse while you clean up! Spacious family room sports linear, contemporary fireplace, built-in bookcases and upgraded wall trim. Drop zone at rear door (with keyless entry) leads out to stamped, concrete patio. Upstairs features 9 ft. ceilings, hall utility room set up for side-by-side washer and dryer, two, large secondary bedrooms with oversized closets and dual sinks in shared full bath. Owner’s suite, with crisp, white wainscoting, has three, oversized windows and two walk-in closets. Owner’s bath has double vanity and large walk-in shower with dual showerheads and floor-to-ceiling glass panel. Home also features attic storage and tankless water heater, as well as abundant recessed lighting and contemporary fixtures throughout.
Foyer
Foyer
The Tuckerman Home GroupThe Tuckerman Home Group
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Columbus with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Cozy Home remodel
Cozy Home remodel
Cooper InteriorsCooper Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in New York with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and tongue and groove walls.
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Photo of a large country foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wood walls.
Country Estate
Country Estate
Reynolds Architecture- Design & ConstructionReynolds Architecture- Design & Construction
Design ideas for a rural foyer in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and tongue and groove walls.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and All Types of Wall Treatment 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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