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Expansive Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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317 Ridge
317 Ridge
Patrick Plunkett Architectural Design, Ltd.Patrick Plunkett Architectural Design, Ltd.
Front Foyer and Entry Staircase
Expansive farmhouse foyer in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Napa Valley Vineyard Home
Napa Valley Vineyard Home
Miyuki Yamaguchi Design StudioMiyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio
Modern Farmhouse foyer welcomes you with just enough artifacts and accessories. Beautiful fall leaves from the surrounding ground add vibrant color of the harvest season to the foyer.
Fox Country Farmhouse
Fox Country Farmhouse
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
This Beautiful Country Farmhouse rests upon 5 acres among the most incredible large Oak Trees and Rolling Meadows in all of Asheville, North Carolina. Heart-beats relax to resting rates and warm, cozy feelings surplus when your eyes lay on this astounding masterpiece. The long paver driveway invites with meticulously landscaped grass, flowers and shrubs. Romantic Window Boxes accentuate high quality finishes of handsomely stained woodwork and trim with beautifully painted Hardy Wood Siding. Your gaze enhances as you saunter over an elegant walkway and approach the stately front-entry double doors. Warm welcomes and good times are happening inside this home with an enormous Open Concept Floor Plan. High Ceilings with a Large, Classic Brick Fireplace and stained Timber Beams and Columns adjoin the Stunning Kitchen with Gorgeous Cabinets, Leathered Finished Island and Luxurious Light Fixtures. There is an exquisite Butlers Pantry just off the kitchen with multiple shelving for crystal and dishware and the large windows provide natural light and views to enjoy. Another fireplace and sitting area are adjacent to the kitchen. The large Master Bath boasts His & Hers Marble Vanity’s and connects to the spacious Master Closet with built-in seating and an island to accommodate attire. Upstairs are three guest bedrooms with views overlooking the country side. Quiet bliss awaits in this loving nest amiss the sweet hills of North Carolina.
New York Finger Lakes
New York Finger Lakes
MossCreekMossCreek
5,500 SF home on Lake Keuka, NY. Hidden doorway
Expansive rustic front door in New York with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Un deux pièces traversant lumineux et cosy – Projet Sembat
Un deux pièces traversant lumineux et cosy – Projet Sembat
Mon Concept HabitationMon Concept Habitation
Dès l’entrée, le regard est instantanément attiré par la superbe penderie réalisée sur mesure avec banquette intégrée dont la peinture « Blanc Valloire » fait écho au « Beige Bongo » des caissons bas de la bibliothèque du séjour.
Deepdene Masterpiece - French Provincial Mansion
Deepdene Masterpiece - French Provincial Mansion
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Sam Martin - Four Walls Media
This is an example of an expansive classic hallway in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Royal Lane
Royal Lane
LoneStar Design BuildLoneStar Design Build
Sonja Quintero
Inspiration for an expansive rural foyer in Dallas with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Napa Valley Vineyard Home
Napa Valley Vineyard Home
Miyuki Yamaguchi Design StudioMiyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio
Modern Farmhouse foyer welcomes you with just enough artifacts and accessories. Beautiful fall leaves from the surrounding ground add vibrant color of the harvest season to the foyer.
Appartamento Haussmann | 230 mq
Appartamento Haussmann | 230 mq
Chantal Forzatti architettoChantal Forzatti architetto
Inspiration for an expansive modern entrance in Milan with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Westlake New Construction
Westlake New Construction
Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.
Danielle Khoury
Expansive traditional foyer in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
San Mateo Spanish Style
San Mateo Spanish Style
Kari McIntosh DesignKari McIntosh Design
Julie Mikos Photography
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
04 - Charleston Foyer
04 - Charleston Foyer
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
www.felixsanchez.com
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and feature lighting.
Smithfield Court
Smithfield Court
Hall Design BuildHall Design Build
http://fotografikarts.com/
Expansive traditional foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and medium hardwood flooring.
Merion
Merion
Leslie Hayes InteriorsLeslie Hayes Interiors
Drew Callaghan
This is an example of an expansive classic foyer in Philadelphia with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Hampton Landscaping
Hampton Landscaping
Melissa Blackwood Homes & InteriorsMelissa Blackwood Homes & Interiors
Design ideas for an expansive traditional foyer in Other with a double front door, a dark wood front door, beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Oak Shadow
Oak Shadow
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Photos by Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Houston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Postcards from Home
Postcards from Home
Wright ResidentialWright Residential
This is an example of an expansive country front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Nic and Adams new home
Nic and Adams new home
B Designs Interior'sB Designs Interior's
We had so much fun decorating this space. No detail was too small for Nicole and she understood it would not be completed with every detail for a couple of years, but also that taking her time to fill her home with items of quality that reflected her taste and her families needs were the most important issues. As you can see, her family has settled in.
East Greenbush, Interior Design, After....
East Greenbush, Interior Design, After....
B Designs Interior'sB Designs Interior's
Great Room/Family Room. Check out the befores, to view the transformation!
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and feature lighting.
Gladwyne Renovation
Gladwyne Renovation
UserUser
Jason Varney
Photo of an expansive traditional hallway in Philadelphia with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Expansive Entrance with 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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