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Port Sheffield Home
Port Sheffield Home
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Orange County with white walls, grey floors and medium hardwood flooring.
Huron Farms Screen Porch & Mudroom
Huron Farms Screen Porch & Mudroom
Momentum Construction LLCMomentum Construction LLC
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Downtown Condo
Downtown Condo
K2 BuildersK2 Builders
This is an example of a large traditional hallway in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Expansive classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Transitional Lake Cottage
Transitional Lake Cottage
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
A modern Marvin front door welcomes you into this entry space complete with a bench and cubby to allow guests a place to rest and store their items before coming into the home. Just beyond is the Powder Bath with a refreshing wallpaper, blue cabinet and vessel sink.
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.
Lake's Edge: Rustic Craftsman Lake Home
Lake's Edge: Rustic Craftsman Lake Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This gorgeous lake home sits right on the water's edge. It features a harmonious blend of rustic and and modern elements, including a rough-sawn pine floor, gray stained cabinetry, and accents of shiplap and tongue and groove throughout.
Aspen Valley Ranch - Main Ranch House
Aspen Valley Ranch - Main Ranch House
Fuller Michael Architects PcFuller Michael Architects Pc
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic foyer in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Denver Colorado Residence Loft Style ENTRY LOUNGE
Denver Colorado Residence Loft Style ENTRY LOUNGE
Robeson DesignRobeson Design
Entering this downtown Denver loft, three layered cowhide rugs create a perfectly organic shape and set the foundation for two cognac leather arm chairs. A 13' panel of Silver Eucalyptus (EKD) supports a commissioned painting ("Smoke") Bottom line, it’s a pretty amazing first impression! Without showing you the before photos of this condo, it’s hard to imagine the transformation that took place in just 6 short months. The client wanted a hip, modern vibe to her new home and reached out to San Diego Interior Designer, Rebecca Robeson. Rebecca had a vision for what could be. Rebecca created a 3D model to convey the possibilities… and they were off to the races. The design races that is. Rebecca’s 3D model captured the heart of her new client and the project took off. With only 6 short months to completely gut and transform the space, it was essential Robeson Design connect with the right people in Denver. Rebecca searched HOUZZ for Denver General Contractors. Ryan Coats of Earthwood Custom Remodeling lead a team of highly qualified sub-contractors throughout the project and over the finish line. The project was completed on time and the homeowner is thrilled... Rocky Mountain Hardware Exquisite Kitchen Design Rugs - Aja Rugs, LaJolla Painting – Liz Jardain Photos by Ryan Garvin Photography
Traditional Family Estate with reflections on Hollywood Regency
Traditional Family Estate with reflections on Hollywood Regency
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
The rounded staircase and paneled wall in the foyer hall is outstanding! With a recessed furnishing niche the massive space becomes cozy! Metal ballusters and the ebony stained handrail carry your eye to the second floor bedrooms. Wide plank gray floors keep the space young.
Wading Place 1
Wading Place 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photographer Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
The Foyer
The Foyer
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Light and Airy! Fresh and Modern Architecture by Arch Studio, Inc. 2021
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and a coffered ceiling.
Transitional Modern Design
Transitional Modern Design
Design DCADesign DCA
This is an example of an expansive traditional front door in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Take Me To The Beach - Entry
Take Me To The Beach - Entry
Courtney Coy InteriorsCourtney Coy Interiors
Photo of a coastal front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Completed Fox Run Home
Completed Fox Run Home
Clemens CompaniesClemens Companies
Medium sized traditional foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Claredon hills
Claredon hills
White Tree DesignWhite Tree Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and grey floors.
McCredie Court-Hendersonville remodel
McCredie Court-Hendersonville remodel
Blue Lotus Home Designs, LLCBlue Lotus Home Designs, LLC
Large farmhouse entrance in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Modern Country Oasis Foyer
Modern Country Oasis Foyer
Janelle Mattson DesignsJanelle Mattson Designs
This is an example of a classic foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and a coffered ceiling.
Foyer
Foyer
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
A new 3,200 square foot 2-Story home with full basement custom curated with color and warmth. Open concept living with thoughtful space planning on all 3 levels with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Architect + Designer: Arch Studio, Inc. General Contractor: BSB Builders
cape cod octagonal house redux
cape cod octagonal house redux
stephen magliocco associates, architecturestephen magliocco associates, architecture
john moore
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and grey floors.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Grey Floors 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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