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Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Plywood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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501 Derbyshire
501 Derbyshire
Hamilton DevelopersHamilton Developers
Inviting entry flanked by a formal dining room and office
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Appartamento Haussmann | 230 mq
Appartamento Haussmann | 230 mq
Chantal Forzatti architettoChantal Forzatti architetto
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Milan with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Photo of a large traditional front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Flur
Flur
OH WHAT A ROOMOH WHAT A ROOM
Foto: Karina Kaliwoda © 2017 Houzz
Medium sized scandi hallway in Hamburg with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and white walls.
San Carlos Residence
San Carlos Residence
William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.William S. Briggs Architect p.l.l.c.
Design ideas for a modern front door in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Midcentury Modern Home Addition
Midcentury Modern Home Addition
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
Some elements of the original home were preserved, including this room divider, which artistically separates the foyer from the living room.
This is an example of a large retro foyer in Chicago with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
"Traditional Cape, Updated"
"Traditional Cape, Updated"
LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASIDLORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID
This is a craftsman-made custom boot bench, This simple design combines form and function as an alternative to a mudroom. Built into 'found space' it's all you need for a drop zone in the back entry. The shiplap in the hallway is integrated into this built in, making it a seamless addition. Holger Obenaus Photography
Ingresso - corridoio
Ingresso - corridoio
Facile RistrutturareFacile Ristrutturare
Photo of a classic foyer in Rome with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Darien Colonial
Darien Colonial
Michael Smith ArchitectsMichael Smith Architects
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
140 Forest Avenue
140 Forest Avenue
Monique Varsames Design, LLCMonique Varsames Design, LLC
All Interior selections/finishes by Monique Varsames Furniture staged by Stage to Show Photos by Frank Ambrosiono
Design ideas for an expansive classic vestibule in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Rumson Residence | New Construction
Rumson Residence | New Construction
Design Logic Limited, Inc.Design Logic Limited, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Center City Townhouse
Center City Townhouse
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
Townhouse entry with new furniture and accessories.
Photo of a small traditional entrance in Philadelphia with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Московский лофт
Московский лофт
Студия juicy-hallСтудия juicy-hall
Квартира в Москве в стиле лофт Авторы:Чаплыгина Дарья, Пеккер Юлия
Photo of a medium sized industrial entrance in Moscow with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
W Lawther Remodel Projects - White Rock Lake, Lakewood, Dallas, TX
W Lawther Remodel Projects - White Rock Lake, Lakewood, Dallas, TX
McDougal ClouseMcDougal Clouse
Shoot 2 Sell
Photo of a nautical hallway in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Custom build
Custom build
Designer's Home Gallery LLCDesigner's Home Gallery LLC
Medium sized traditional front door in Wichita with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Sixth St.
Sixth St.
John Lodge ArchitectsJohn Lodge Architects
Horne Visual Media
Photo of a small contemporary boot room in Boston with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Belgian Farmhouse - Victoria, MN
Belgian Farmhouse - Victoria, MN
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
Space Crafting
Country boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Eric Shephard ArchitectsEric Shephard Architects
Camera Shock / Kenny Kaneshiro
Rural entrance in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Plymouth House
Plymouth House
Kate Mogul Interior DesignKate Mogul Interior Design
Photo by Yorgos Efthymiadis Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized beach style foyer in Boston with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Suburban Elegance
Suburban Elegance
The MZO GROUPThe MZO GROUP
Greg Premu Photography
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a double front door.

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Plywood 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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