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Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Cork Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Mountain-Inspired Living
Mountain-Inspired Living
Rufty Custom Built Homes and RemodelingRufty Custom Built Homes and Remodeling
Design ideas for a rustic boot room in Raleigh with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Northridge Remodel
Northridge Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Large classic foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
stunning Farmhouse
stunning Farmhouse
Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.
Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large farmhouse boot room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
Сходненская
Сходненская
Geometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеровGeometrium - Студия дизайна интерьеров
Design ideas for a contemporary front door in Moscow with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Ravine
Ravine
Louis Banks Design BuildLouis Banks Design Build
Complete gut rehabilitation and addition of this Second Empire Victorian home. White trim, new stucco, new asphalt shingle roofing with white gutters and downspouts. Awarded the Highland Park, Illinois 2017 Historic Preservation Award in Excellence in Rehabilitation. Custom white kitchen inset cabinets with panelized refrigerator and freezer. Wolf and sub zero appliances. Completely remodeled floor plans. Garage addition with screen porch above. Walk out basement and mudroom.
Dark Timber Street 1
Dark Timber Street 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Photo of a small nautical boot room in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Redefined Rustic
Redefined Rustic
Timber Trails Development CompanyTimber Trails Development Company
Inspiration for a farmhouse boot room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Contemporary Home Renovation and Remodel
Contemporary Home Renovation and Remodel
Tower Design Studio, ASID LEED APTower Design Studio, ASID LEED AP
Photo by David Livingston Art and Design, Custom Furnishings by Tower Design Inc
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Boise with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Traditional, Opelika
Traditional, Opelika
Holland Homes LLCHolland Homes LLC
Medium sized traditional boot room in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Mud Room Cabinets
Mud Room Cabinets
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Entering from the garage, this mud area is a welcoming transition between the exterior and interior spaces. Since this is located in an open plan family room, the homeowners wanted the built-in cabinets to echo the style in the rest of the house while still providing all the benefits of a mud room. Kara Lashuay
Meyer Kitchen
Meyer Kitchen
Legacy Custom RenovationsLegacy Custom Renovations
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Kay Getaway
Kay Getaway
Digs Design CompanyDigs Design Company
This is an example of a beach style foyer in Providence with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Woodland Road I New Construction
Woodland Road I New Construction
Landmark Building Contractors LLCLandmark Building Contractors LLC
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Design ideas for a classic front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Bellevue new construction
Bellevue new construction
OnStage Inc.OnStage Inc.
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
plywood apartment
plywood apartment
UserUser
© Federico Villa Fotografo
This is an example of a scandi foyer in Milan with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel
CMB ConstructionCMB Construction
Chicago Home Photos
Traditional hallway in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Virginia Modern Farmhouse
Virginia Modern Farmhouse
Viva Luxe Studios, LLCViva Luxe Studios, LLC
Photo Credit: Kirk Chambers
Design ideas for a farmhouse foyer in Other with white walls, a blue front door, brown floors, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Cork Flooring 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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