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Entrance with Vinyl Flooring and Feature Lighting Ideas and Designs

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Solid Vinyl Plank
Solid Vinyl Plank
Coles Fine FlooringColes Fine Flooring
This expansive entryway showcases solid vinyl plank floors leading into the home.
Photo of a large traditional foyer in San Diego with green walls, vinyl flooring, a white front door and feature lighting.
Логово Степного Волка
Логово Степного Волка
Дом архитектуры и дизайна Кирилла ЕгороваДом архитектуры и дизайна Кирилла Егорова
Большой вместительный шкаф, выполненный по авторским эскизам архитектора проекта, дает возможность хозяину квартиры не заботиться о хранении вещей - все от мелочей до сезонной одежды здесь. Вставки из натурального шпона и интегрированный стеллаж с подсветкой создают ритм и разряжают монотонность глухих фасадов шкафа. - Архитектор: Егоров Кирилл Текстиль: Егорова Екатерина Фотограф: Спиридонов Роман Стилист: Шимкевич Евгения
Calcatta Gold- Kitchen and First Floor Remodel
Calcatta Gold- Kitchen and First Floor Remodel
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Fresh gray walls and new patterned staircase pave the way for the bold black railing, taking this entry to the next level. Custom Cabinetry compliments the LVP flooring and make this space not only stylish but practical.
Armstrong - Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring
Armstrong - Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring
Direct Hardwood FlooringDirect Hardwood Flooring
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Charlotte with yellow walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and feature lighting.
Priddis Cottage
Priddis Cottage
Cat HackmanCat Hackman
A practical entry way featuring storage for shoes and coats and a place to sit down while getting ready. Photos: Philippe Clairo
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse vestibule in Calgary with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and feature lighting.
Luxury Vinyl Tile & Planks
Luxury Vinyl Tile & Planks
Miller's of ClaflinMiller's of Claflin
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Wichita with blue walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Lake Living for Summers in Michigan
Lake Living for Summers in Michigan
Stalburg DesignStalburg Design
Our walk out basement needed a functional and easy access point for access to the lake by visitors and family members throughout the day. Open shelving for clean towel as well as storage hooks allow for a quick exit to lake activities, while the lower baskets and bins allow for easy clean up each evening.
Entry Hall
Entry Hall
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Donna Guyler Design
Photo of a large beach style foyer in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Kings Place
Kings Place
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
interior designer: Kathryn Smith
Medium sized farmhouse boot room in Orange County with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Korlok Select: Washed Butternut
Korlok Select: Washed Butternut
Karndean DesignflooringKarndean Designflooring
Washed Butternut boasts a light hue with subtle grey undertones - a versatile design to suit all styles.
This is an example of a classic entrance in Other with vinyl flooring and feature lighting.
Basement Support Beam
Basement Support Beam
Kathleen Ramsey, Allied ASIDKathleen Ramsey, Allied ASID
I designed this clever shelving unit to hide the ugly support pole just past the end of the stairs. Better than a wall!
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Kansas City with grey walls, vinyl flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.
New Adura® Flooring
New Adura® Flooring
ManningtonMannington
With authentic coloring and natural underflow, Adura® "Margate Oak" luxury vinyl plank flooring has the look of centuries-old reclaimed wood with a sense of craftsmanship found in times past. Available in 6" wide planks and 4 colors (Harbor shown here).
STAINMASTER® luxury vinyl
STAINMASTER® luxury vinyl
STAINMASTER®STAINMASTER®
Come on in, Fido, the flooring is just wonderful. Plus, these STAINMASTER® luxury vinyl floors are 100% waterproof, so they can take whatever you track in through that doggie door. Floor name: Long Beach
Реализация дизайн-проекта "Новый взгляд""
Реализация дизайн-проекта "Новый взгляд""
Студия дизайна "Три кита"Студия дизайна "Три кита"
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Novosibirsk with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a green front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Modern Retreat
Modern Retreat
Selle Valley Construction, Inc.Selle Valley Construction, Inc.
Dark stained mahogany front door with stainless steel accents bring this entry of the Modern Retreat to life. The sliding barn door was custom made with the same material as the paneling on the back side of the adjacent kitchen island. The barn door opens to the entry coat closet. Flooring is luxury vinyl plank, wall color is Benjamin Moore "Revere Pewter," trim color is Sherwin Williams "Black Fox." Photography by Marie-Dominique Verdier.
Шкаф классика в прихожую
Шкаф классика в прихожую
Студия кухни АпрельСтудия кухни Апрель
Photo of a large classic boot room in Other with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling, wallpapered walls and feature lighting.
2016 SCHBA Parade Home - Prestige Builders
2016 SCHBA Parade Home - Prestige Builders
Precision Floor And DecorPrecision Floor And Decor
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Calcatta Gold- Kitchen and First Floor Remodel
Calcatta Gold- Kitchen and First Floor Remodel
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Fresh gray walls and new patterned staircase pave the way for the bold black railing, taking this entry to the next level. Custom Cabinetry compliments the LVP flooring and make this space not only stylish but practical.
Реализованный дизайн проект квартиры ЖК "Театральный"
Реализованный дизайн проект квартиры ЖК "Театральный"
K1 БюроK1 Бюро
Кухня-гостиная выполнена в ярких цветах на контрасте белого и красного дополнена серыми деталями и панно за изголовьем дивана. Светлая кухня с филенчатыми фасадами имеет серую столешницу в цвет текстиля на мебели и шторах. Несмотря на яркие краски комната смотрится гармонично и красиво.
Armstrong-Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring
Armstrong-Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring
Just Around The CornerJust Around The Corner
Medium sized classic foyer in St Louis with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door, beige floors and feature lighting.

Entrance with Vinyl Flooring and Feature Lighting 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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