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C-Cross Ranch
C-Cross Ranch
Marlena Design GroupMarlena Design Group
Photo of a medium sized rural boot room in Denver with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Alta Vista | Laguna Oak | Blair, NE
Alta Vista | Laguna Oak | Blair, NE
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Laguna Oak Hardwood – The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring Collection is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.
Reforma integral - Selva Roja
Reforma integral - Selva Roja
ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!
Recuperamos algunas paredes de ladrillo. Nos dan textura a zonas de paso y también nos ayudan a controlar los niveles de humedad y, por tanto, un mayor confort climático. Creamos una amplia zona de almacenaje en la entrada integrando la puerta corredera del salón y las instalaciones generales de la vivienda.
New Windows and Entry Door in Stunning Foyer - Renewal by Andersen Ontario
New Windows and Entry Door in Stunning Foyer - Renewal by Andersen Ontario
Renewal by Andersen TorontoRenewal by Andersen Toronto
Stunning foyer with new entry door and windows we installed. This amazing entryway with exposed beam ceiling and painted brick accent wall looks incredible with these new black windows and gorgeous entry door. Find the perfect doors and windows for your home with Renewal by Andersen of Greater Toronto, serving most of Ontario. . . . . . . . . . . Our windows and doors come in a variety of styles and colors -- Contact Us Today! 844-819-3040
Reservoir Hill Renovation
Reservoir Hill Renovation
Sam Kachmar ArchitectsSam Kachmar Architects
Photo of a classic foyer in Boston with white walls, multi-coloured floors, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.
Сталинка в Челябинске.
Сталинка в Челябинске.
Марина КутеповаМарина Кутепова
Design ideas for a medium sized entrance in Other with blue walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Craftsman in the Country
Craftsman in the Country
Live Oak Home BuildersLive Oak Home Builders
Stunning front entry with custom stair railing.
Large classic foyer in Other with white walls, vinyl flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors, exposed beams and tongue and groove walls.
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
Always at the forefront of style, this Chicago Gold Coast home is no exception. Crisp lines accentuate the bold use of light and dark hues. The white cerused grey toned wood floor fortifies the contemporary impression. Floor: 7” wide-plank Vintage French Oak | Rustic Character | DutchHaus® Collection smooth surface | nano-beveled edge | color Rock | Matte Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
The Modern Mediterranean
The Modern Mediterranean
MB Builders and DevelopmentMB Builders and Development
A modern twist on a Mediterranean style home, with touches of rustic.
Photo of a mediterranean boot room in Seattle with porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Flooring
Flooring
Residential Building ServicesResidential Building Services
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Interior Exterior Entry Transition with Views of Entire House
Interior Exterior Entry Transition with Views of Entire House
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Medium sized retro foyer in Sacramento with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Asheville Accent Wall
Asheville Accent Wall
RCJ Building Inc.RCJ Building Inc.
Grass Cloth Wall Paper Reclaimed Barn Wide plank Hardwood flooring
Photo of an expansive contemporary front door in Other with red walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, multi-coloured floors, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.
Acorn Deck House - Renovation
Acorn Deck House - Renovation
Lee KimballLee Kimball
Inspiration for a midcentury foyer in Boston with white walls, a double front door, a light wood front door, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Putnam Valley Lakehouse
Putnam Valley Lakehouse
Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLCElizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in New York with green walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, multi-coloured floors, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.
Time for Terracotta
Time for Terracotta
Malinda OHara InteriorsMalinda OHara Interiors
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Kansas City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Ristrutturazione Casa in Centro
Ristrutturazione Casa in Centro
progetti Arch&co.progetti Arch&co.
Inspiration for a traditional hallway in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Coan Waterfront Remodel, Camano Island WA
Coan Waterfront Remodel, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry window wall. Photography by Ian Gleadle.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Seattle with white walls, slate flooring, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
9318 Grayson II
9318 Grayson II
Hartley Brothers Inc.Hartley Brothers Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Other with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Alta Vista Collection | Balboa Oak | Black Birch Home Designs
Alta Vista Collection | Balboa Oak | Black Birch Home Designs
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
A modern entry way with vaulted exposed beam ceilings, double glass front door, and French white oak floors. Design: Black Birch Homes
Design ideas for a large modern front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, multi-coloured floors, exposed beams and brick walls.
Historic House Mudroom
Historic House Mudroom
J. White Handyman, Design & ConstructionJ. White Handyman, Design & Construction
What was once part of an attached barn to an historic home became a spacious mudroom in keeping with the existing antique character. A checkered painted floor on wide pine flooring is the main eye-catcher in this space. Minimalist benches with cubbies and antique hooks found in the attic make up the coat and shoe storage. A custom ladder leads to the loft area, a future craft room for the youngest members of the family. The ceiling was wire-brushed clean and left in its weathered beauty.

Entrance with Multi-coloured Floors and Exposed Beams 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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