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Expansive Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
Susan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning DesignerSusan Semmelmann Interiors- Award Winning Designer
Energizing accessories pull together this sophisticated and texture filled transition space. http://www.semmelmanninteriors.com/
Lake House
Lake House
Wallis Design StudioWallis Design Studio
Expansive country front door in Sacramento with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
Narragansett Waterfront Residence
PAUL WEBER ArchitecturePAUL WEBER Architecture
Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Providence with blue walls and medium hardwood flooring.
1165 West Conway Drive
1165 West Conway Drive
Renovation Design & Project Management ConsultantRenovation Design & Project Management Consultant
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean foyer in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Custom Home | Brunnerville Road
Custom Home | Brunnerville Road
Garman Builders Inc.Garman Builders Inc.
Photo: Justin Tearney
Expansive country foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Grand Staircase
Grand Staircase
Karp Associates Inc.Karp Associates Inc.
Elegant and classic foyer with multi-level wrap-around staircase.
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock ContractorsRed Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors
Mark Boisclair
Expansive farmhouse foyer in Phoenix with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a metal front door.
"Pratt Island" - Darien, CT
"Pratt Island" - Darien, CT
Pagliaro Bartels Sajda ArchitectsPagliaro Bartels Sajda Architects
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary foyer in New York with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
FRESH TRADITIONAL ENTRY - OCEANFRONT- MANTOLOKING
FRESH TRADITIONAL ENTRY - OCEANFRONT- MANTOLOKING
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
The millwork in this entry foyer, which warms and enriches the entire space, is spectacular yet subtle with architecturally interesting shadow boxes, crown molding, and base molding. The double doors and sidelights, along with lattice-trimmed transoms and high windows, allow natural illumination to brighten both the first and second floors. Walnut flooring laid on the diagonal with surrounding detail smoothly separates the entry from the dining room.
Full home interior renovation and interiors update
Full home interior renovation and interiors update
Design by UBERDesign by UBER
A full renovation of a dated but expansive family home, including bespoke staircase repositioning, entertainment living and bar, updated pool and spa facilities and surroundings and a repositioning and execution of a new sunken dining room to accommodate a formal sitting room.
Foyer
Foyer
Design EliteDesign Elite
The main gallery routes traffic through the main floor and showcases impressive trimwork.
Expansive traditional foyer in Other with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Manor
Manor
Lisa Gabrielson DesignLisa Gabrielson Design
Lauren Rubinstein
Expansive classic foyer in Atlanta with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
16 - Transitional Craftsman Merrill Mudroom
16 - Transitional Craftsman Merrill Mudroom
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Design ideas for an expansive traditional boot room in Houston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Custom Mediterranean Estate [Vaquero]
Custom Mediterranean Estate [Vaquero]
Rendition LUXURY HomesRendition LUXURY Homes
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean front door in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
aptos, California
aptos, California
Laura Larkin InteriorsLaura Larkin Interiors
Margot Hartford
Inspiration for an expansive beach style foyer in San Francisco with a white front door, white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
140 Forest Avenue
140 Forest Avenue
Monique Varsames Design, LLCMonique Varsames Design, LLC
All Interior selections/finishes by Monique Varsames Furniture staged by Stage to Show Photos by Frank Ambrosiono
Design ideas for an expansive classic vestibule in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Holbrook Remodel Project
Holbrook Remodel Project
Monogram Interior Design LLCMonogram Interior Design LLC
Monogram Interior Design
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Portland with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Drake Model at Brentwood
Drake Model at Brentwood
Mary CookMary Cook
This is an entry to a home that opens to the great room, stairs, and kitchen. Patsy McEnroe Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Traditional Brick & Stone with a Glamorous Interior
Traditional Brick & Stone with a Glamorous Interior
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Ariana Miller with ANM Photography. www.anmphoto.com
Expansive classic foyer in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Hopen Place Hollywood Hills luxury home modern glass pivot door & entry courtyar
Hopen Place Hollywood Hills luxury home modern glass pivot door & entry courtyar
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Hopen Place Hollywood Hills luxury home modern glass pivot door & entry courtyard. Photo by William MacCollum.
Expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.

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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