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Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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As Hot as BLUE Blazes
As Hot as BLUE Blazes
RSZ Design DevelopmentRSZ Design Development
We are bringing back the unexpected yet revered Parlor with the intention to go back to a time of togetherness, entertainment, gathering to tell stories, enjoy some spirits and fraternize. These space is adorned with 4 velvet swivel chairs, a round cocktail table and this room sits upon the front entrance Foyer, immediately captivating you and welcoming every visitor in to gather and stay a while.
Eugene, Oregon Dream Home - Coburg Hills Estate
Eugene, Oregon Dream Home - Coburg Hills Estate
Avant Garde Wood FloorsAvant Garde Wood Floors
Beautiful custom home by DC Fine Homes in Eugene, OR. Avant Garde Wood Floors is proud to partner with DC Fine Homes to supply specialty wide plank floors. This home features the 9-1/2" wide European Oak planks, aged to perfection using reactive stain technologies that naturally age the tannin in the wood, coloring it from within. Matte sheen finish provides a casual yet elegant luxury that is durable and comfortable.
Wading Place 1
Wading Place 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Matthew Scott Photographer Inc.
Medium sized contemporary front door in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
G.A. White - Keirns
G.A. White - Keirns
Mauk Cabinets by DesignMauk Cabinets by Design
Another stunning home we got to work alongside with G.A. White Homes. It has a clean, modern look with elements that make it cozy and welcoming. With a focus on strong lines, a neutral color palette, and unique lighting creates a classic look that will be enjoyed for years to come.
Reclaimed Pine Floors Made Modern
Reclaimed Pine Floors Made Modern
Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.
Originally, this antique heart pine floor matched the existing doors and trim. The homeowner was looking to tone down the yellow look and modernize the existing wide plank antique heart pine floors without taking away from their beauty.
Wellesley Residence
Wellesley Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Boston with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
Urban Classic
Urban Classic
LMOH HomeLMOH Home
Dreaming of a farmhouse life in the middle of the city, this custom new build on private acreage was interior designed from the blueprint stages with intentional details, durability, high-fashion style and chic liveable luxe materials that support this busy family's active and minimalistic lifestyle. | Photography Joshua Caldwell
Foyer & Dining Room
Foyer & Dining Room
Platinum Design BuildPlatinum Design Build
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Kitchen and 1st Floor Remodel in Western Springs, Illinois
Kitchen and 1st Floor Remodel in Western Springs, Illinois
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Pigeon Creek Modern Farmhouse
Pigeon Creek Modern Farmhouse
Rautmann Custom HomesRautmann Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized rural foyer in Milwaukee with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
First Impression
First Impression
MC Design LLCMC Design LLC
A well-designed entry should set the intention for the entire home. It should be a combination of beauty and function and be representative of the people that occupy the residence. In this foyer, the Buddha's Dharmachakra Mudra gesture can be taken as a symbolic representation of Buddha teaching about dharma. This is the essence of my client.
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.
Our Work: Aspen Ranch Residence
Our Work: Aspen Ranch Residence
WBT Enterprises, LLCWBT Enterprises, LLC
Medium sized rustic front door in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
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.
Armstrong-TimberCuts
Armstrong-TimberCuts
Britt's Home Furnishing Inc.Britt's Home Furnishing Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Manor Drive
Manor Drive
Restor HomesRestor Homes
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Mud Room
Mud Room
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
MPI 360 & Sean Shanahan
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Full home interior renovation and interiors update
Full home interior renovation and interiors update
Design by UBERDesign by UBER
A full renovation of a dated but expansive family home, including bespoke staircase repositioning, entertainment living and bar, updated pool and spa facilities and surroundings and a repositioning and execution of a new sunken dining room to accommodate a formal sitting room.
Rollingwood Home
Rollingwood Home
Marion Interior DesignMarion Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized country front door in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and grey floors.
Foyer Passages
Foyer Passages
Mark Eric Benner - Architects, Ltd.Mark Eric Benner - Architects, Ltd.
Photographer: Jon Miller Architectural Photography This entry leads down the ramp to the Powder Room and into the Office to the right. The lowered level, known as a Genkan, is a traditional Japanese detail.

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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