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Entrance with Metallic Walls and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Valley & Bloom Private Residence
Valley & Bloom Private Residence
Grace and Chaos DesignsGrace and Chaos Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized modern foyer in New York with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Elm River Project
Elm River Project
Honeysuckle and BulldogHoneysuckle and Bulldog
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in Dallas with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
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.
Traditional Foyer
Traditional Foyer
Desi Interior DesignDesi Interior Design
Mark Ehlen - Ehlen Creative
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Minneapolis with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Brooklyn Entryway
Brooklyn Entryway
Kayne DesignsKayne Designs
A compact entryway in downtown Brooklyn was in need of some love (and storage!). A geometric wallpaper was added to one wall to bring in some zing, with wooden coat hooks of multiple sizes at adult and kid levels. A small console table allows for additional storage within the space, and a stool provides a place to sit and change shoes.
Farrier
Farrier
Meadowbank DesignsMeadowbank Designs
Medium sized classic foyer in Philadelphia with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Classic Bedroom Suite
Classic Bedroom Suite
Lynne Lawson's Decorating Den InteriorsLynne Lawson's Decorating Den Interiors
Our clients wanted to create a luxurious retreat suite. The suite includes a very large bedroom, a sitting room, and an entryway/foyer. With neutral colors and a few dramatic design elements we were able to create a relaxed classic style with a twist.
Bold Bear Claw Suite Retreat
Bold Bear Claw Suite Retreat
Rumor Design + reDesignRumor Design + reDesign
The entryway to this space is fun and fresh. Set your keys down, take your shoes off and escape into this slope side ski condo with enough personality to keep the whole family entertained.
Foyer / Upper East Side Four Bedroom
Foyer / Upper East Side Four Bedroom
Décor AidDécor Aid
Living room custom wall unite. Photo by Sigurjón Gudjónsson
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with metallic walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Cary Mountain Stonewater
Cary Mountain Stonewater
Home EnrichHome Enrich
Maximizing a foyer space which in most homes would contain maybe just a bench that would turn unto a secondary dropzone. The mirrors of course make a space seem bigger. But note the mix of descriptions..... round, geometric, wallpaper, foyer, plants. Make sense? Nope. But that’s why pictures say 1,000 words and words onlu have an absolute value of one each. This foyer is telling guests that its purpose is not a dropzone for shoes and apparel. Not just where you plug in your Roomba. The foyer is the curb appeal for the interior.
Hawthorn East Apartment
Hawthorn East Apartment
Lewisham InteriorsLewisham Interiors
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Melbourne with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock ContractorsRed Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors
Mark Boisclair
Expansive farmhouse foyer in Phoenix with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
The Reserve at Cooper Mountain Custom Home
The Reserve at Cooper Mountain Custom Home
Pahlisch Homes, Inc.Pahlisch Homes, Inc.
Contemporary foyer in Portland with metallic walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Dover Rd. Westwood, MA
Dover Rd. Westwood, MA
Betsy Bassett InteriorsBetsy Bassett Interiors
Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Boston with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, brown floors and a white front door.
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock ContractorsRed Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors
Mark Boisclair
Inspiration for an expansive rural entrance in Phoenix with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
Transitional Vacation Home in Park City, Utah
Transitional Vacation Home in Park City, Utah
McBrien Interiors, Allied ASIDMcBrien Interiors, Allied ASID
Images by Doug Burke Photography
Medium sized traditional entrance in Salt Lake City with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Contemporary Entryway
Contemporary Entryway
Habitar DesignHabitar Design
Entryway
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Chicago with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
House of Teal
House of Teal
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
An entry console table with storage was a must for this busy family, so we chose this hand-made piece with its ebonized wood finish, two drawers and generous open shelves. The entry is set apart from the hall by metallic grass cloth wallpaper and a large framed mirror in a subtle Moroccan style. Jenn Verrier Photography
Equestrian Chic Condo
Equestrian Chic Condo
Durpetti InteriorsDurpetti Interiors
Modern wall coverings with metallic silver adds light to the space. The vintage barn corbel was the inspiration piece that sets the stage for what is to come. The floating table was designed as a fun juxtaposition to the glam side of the client. Custom antiqued mirror tops the piece marrying the old and new.
Luxury Waterside Condo
Luxury Waterside Condo
Ashlina Design AtelierAshlina Design Atelier
In the entry area, you are greeted by a chevron genuine abalone shell wall installation and a striking ceiling light which creates an interesting shadow effect on the ceiling above it.

Entrance with Metallic Walls and Medium Hardwood 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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