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Entrance with Red Walls and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Hollyhock Cabin in Big Bear, CA
Hollyhock Cabin in Big Bear, CA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Los Angeles with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien
Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien
BeauJour studioBeauJour studio
Small traditional foyer in Paris with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a red front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Rénovation 150 M2
Rénovation 150 M2
Alexandra Gorla Architecture d'IntérieurAlexandra Gorla Architecture d'Intérieur
L'entrée de cette appartement était un peu "glaciale" (toute blanche avec des spots)... Et s'ouvrait directement sur le salon. Nous l'avons égayée d'un rouge acidulé, de jolies poignées dorées et d'un chêne chaleureux au niveau des bancs coffres et du claustra qui permet à présent de créer un SAS.
Delisle
Delisle
re:source lifestylesre:source lifestyles
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired front door in Toronto with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and feature lighting.
NY State Farm House
NY State Farm House
CBA Landscape Architects, LLCCBA Landscape Architects, LLC
The blue stepping stone from the home in the lush grass lead to the stonewall and barn Photo Credit Robert Benson
Photo of a large farmhouse front door in Boston with a single front door, a black front door, red walls and light hardwood flooring.
Wyman Hill
Wyman Hill
Sargent Design CompanySargent Design Company
Photography - Nat Rea www.natrea.com
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Burlington with red walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Barn Door's Open
Barn Door's Open
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
Kaplan Thompson Architects
Country boot room in Portland Maine with red walls and light hardwood flooring.
Hemlock Brook Road
Hemlock Brook Road
Hayward & CompanyHayward & Company
Northpeak Design
This is an example of a farmhouse front door in Boston with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Triplex Paris XVI
Triplex Paris XVI
Sylvie BagrosSylvie Bagros
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with red walls and light hardwood flooring.
Lägenhet
Lägenhet
ALLARTSDESIGNALLARTSDESIGN
Saranin Artemii
Inspiration for an urban hallway in Other with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Modern Loft Bungalow Entry
Modern Loft Bungalow Entry
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
A large, gold textured wall mirror allows for the natural light to bounce off and create a brighter space while at the same time providing great functionality for when you need to check yourself before heading out the door. The small console and table lamp are perfect for this space by creating a warm ambiance that is inviting to all who enter the home. Photo: Zeke Ruelas
Southwood Drive
Southwood Drive
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Kyle Hunt & Partners, Builder | Corey Gaffer Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Keegan theatre
Keegan theatre
CRC Builders, Inc.CRC Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a large industrial foyer in San Francisco with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Foyer Renovation Before & After
Foyer Renovation Before & After
Jill Helgeson InteriorsJill Helgeson Interiors
The niche was formerly a coat closet. The kitchen with the blue cabinets and the paneled room with the fireplace and the green striped foyer are the before pictures. We knocked out a wall between the kitchen and the paneled great room to make one open space. Also a wall was knocked out in the foyer to create an opening into the adjoining dining room. The closet was eliminated and turned into a niche with an arch to make it more welcoming.
Transformation d'un petit appartement parisien
Transformation d'un petit appartement parisien
Studio MariekkeStudio Mariekke
Studio Mariekke
Inspiration for a small classic hallway in Paris with red walls, light hardwood flooring and a red front door.
Arboretum House
Arboretum House
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Entryway to this contemporary home by Meadowlark
Photo of a large contemporary entrance in Detroit with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Elegant Traditional with Classic Decor
Elegant Traditional with Classic Decor
Estate HomesEstate Homes
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Seattle with red walls and light hardwood flooring.
Portnell Residence
Portnell Residence
Design Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol MericaDesign Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol Merica
Entrance in to mountain modern home.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in Other with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Entrée avec rangements sur mesure
Entrée avec rangements sur mesure
Nonjetable architecture d'intérieurNonjetable architecture d'intérieur
Création d’une entrée ouverte et accueillante (auparavant fermée). Conception des rangements sur mesure : bibliothèques avec cache radiateur et dressing.
1910 Foursquare
1910 Foursquare
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Small classic foyer in Portland with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.

Entrance with Red Walls and Light 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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