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Entrance with Orange Walls and Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Los Gatos Residence
Los Gatos Residence
Logue Studio Design Inc.Logue Studio Design Inc.
Michael O'Callahan of MOC Photo
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in San Francisco with orange walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Aménagement et décoration d'une maison prés St Germain en Laye
Aménagement et décoration d'une maison prés St Germain en Laye
Katia Rocchia, Home DesignerKatia Rocchia, Home Designer
opus rouge
Large contemporary foyer in Paris with orange walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Cabinet Selections
Cabinet Selections
Mikes Lighting & Cabinet Center, LLCMikes Lighting & Cabinet Center, LLC
Medium sized traditional boot room in Orange County with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Chicago Condo Full Remodel
Chicago Condo Full Remodel
Terri Weinstein Design, IncTerri Weinstein Design, Inc
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Chicago with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Markham
Markham
re:source lifestylesre:source lifestyles
Small contemporary boot room in Toronto with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Area Rugs
Area Rugs
Barnards Carpet One Floor & HomeBarnards Carpet One Floor & Home
Company C Chevron
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Miami with orange walls and dark hardwood flooring.
8ft. Classic-Craft American Style door
8ft. Classic-Craft American Style door
UserUser
8ft. Therma-Tru Classic-Craft American Style Collection fiberglass door with high-definition Douglas Fir grain and Shaker-style recessed panels. Door features energy-efficient Low-E glass and 2-lite simulated divided lites.
Lavallette
Lavallette
Mimi & Hill interiorsMimi & Hill interiors
This is an example of a medium sized beach style foyer in New York with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Southern California
Southern California
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean hallway in Other with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Casual Chic-English Country Cottage
Casual Chic-English Country Cottage
Bardi DesignsBardi Designs
Tad Davis Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic hallway in Raleigh with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Award: MBAV Best Custom Home $800,000 to $1,000,000 and Regional Builder of the
Award: MBAV Best Custom Home $800,000 to $1,000,000 and Regional Builder of the
Hedger Constructions Pty LtdHedger Constructions Pty Ltd
The distinctive design is reflective of the corner block position and the need for the prevailing views. A steel portal frame allowed the build to progress quickly once the excavations and slab was prepared. An important component was the large commercial windows and connection details were vital along with the fixings of the striking Corten cladding. Given the feature Porte Cochere, Entry Bridge, main deck and horizon pool, the external design was to feature exceptional timber work, stone and other natural materials to blend into the landscape. Internally, the first amongst many eye grabbing features is the polished concrete floor. This then moves through to magnificent open kitchen with its sleek design utilising space and allowing for functionality. Floor to ceiling double glazed windows along with clerestory highlight glazing accentuates the openness via outstanding natural light. Appointments to ensuite, bathrooms and powder rooms mean that expansive bedrooms are serviced to the highest quality. The integration of all these features means that from all areas of the home, the exceptional outdoor locales are experienced on every level
Ecelectic Ranch Style
Ecelectic Ranch Style
Kelley Wolf InteriorsKelley Wolf Interiors
This 1950's ranch originally had a coat closet where the console and lamp are and a solid front door. It was essentially a dark hallway. The coat closet was removed allowing for a console and the front door was replaced with a Dutch door with divided lites. New trim was added throughout the space. The walls are wallpapered in a welcoming and cheerful orange/pink grasscloth. The owner's colorful art is highlighted. Ali Atri Photography
French Modern Home, Pepper Pike, OH
French Modern Home, Pepper Pike, OH
Jackie Vella DesignJackie Vella Design
This glamorous foyer takes your breath away when you walk in the door. It is beautiful warm and inviting as it draws you into this happy family home.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Cleveland with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park
Anca Rotaru Design StudioAnca Rotaru Design Studio
Inspiration for a medium sized modern vestibule in London with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc.
Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc.
Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)
Entry & Dining room in Christmas splendor. This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.
Rustic Craftsman - Gray Oaks
Rustic Craftsman - Gray Oaks
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
A distinct chandelier welcomes guests into the home, flanked by custom rooms on either side.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Indianapolis with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Southern California
Southern California
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean hallway in Other with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Peach & Gray
Peach & Gray
Lowe's Home ImprovementLowe's Home Improvement
For a space that calms, cool tones are the way to go. These shades draw in the colors of the ocean and sky to create a peaceful indoor atmosphere.
Large traditional foyer in Charlotte with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Entryway
Entryway
GloRemGloRem
Large traditional foyer in Baltimore with orange walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Back hall organization
Back hall organization
Creative StorageCreative Storage
A desk tucked into the corner of a mudroom. This is a perfect area to keep schedules and pay bills. Within earshot of the kitchen, this can also be used for children's homework. Incorporated beneath the desktop are file drawers, a printer/scanner and pencil and paper drawers. The small drawer beneath the glass door cabinet neatly holds other desk essentials. Mail slots keep envelopes and mail handy. Decorative as well as functional.

Entrance with Orange Walls and Dark 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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