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Expansive Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Open Floor Plan Neutral Interior Transitional Farmhouse
Open Floor Plan Neutral Interior Transitional Farmhouse
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Custom chandelier medallion made from rustic reclaimed wood from pallets Chandelier Kalco kalco.com/ Custom stairs -newel post & cap hand hewn hickory w/clear coat to match ceiling beams in family room - stock wrought iron balusters - stock handrail medium stained oak - stock treads medium stained oak Landing floors- Northern Wide Plank Artifax Mill Creek Recaimed Oak https://northernwideplank.com/products/mill-creek Marshall Evan Photography
San Mateo Spanish Style
San Mateo Spanish Style
Kari McIntosh DesignKari McIntosh Design
Julie Mikos Photography
Expansive classic foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Living
Living
Amy Thebault DesignAmy Thebault Design
Expansive classic foyer in Boston with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Vaulted Ceiling Entry
Vaulted Ceiling Entry
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This vaulted ceiling entry has a gorgeous tile medallion in the center of the foyer.
Expansive modern front door in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Crafting Luxury: A Comprehensive Remodel in the Heart of Saratoga
Crafting Luxury: A Comprehensive Remodel in the Heart of Saratoga
May Construction, Inc.May Construction, Inc.
Upon approaching, a newly minted covered porch welcomes visitors, leading them into a refreshing entryway. The floor in this space boasts a herringbone style European oak in a smoked finish. The double mahogany front doors with square glass windows set an inviting tone for the elegant interiors awaiting inside.
Craftsman Entry
Craftsman Entry
This is an example of an expansive traditional foyer in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
VILLA DEBORA INTERNI
VILLA DEBORA INTERNI
JFD - Juri Favilli DesignJFD - Juri Favilli Design
Expansive farmhouse foyer in Milan with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a white front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Mirrors
Mirrors
BANDD DESIGNBANDD DESIGN
A collection of contemporary interiors showcasing today's top design trends merged with timeless elements. Find inspiration for fresh and stylish hallway and powder room decor, modern dining, and inviting kitchen design. These designs will help narrow down your style of decor, flooring, lighting, and color palettes. Browse through these projects of ours and find inspiration for your own home! Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/
Custom Home in South Baton Rouge, LA
Custom Home in South Baton Rouge, LA
Rabalais Homes, LLCRabalais Homes, LLC
Oivanki Photography
Photo of an expansive modern foyer in New Orleans with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Menlo Park- Sand Hill
Menlo Park- Sand Hill
Melissa Nierman DesignsMelissa Nierman Designs
Photo of an expansive foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Birch Grove
Birch Grove
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Nor-Son Inc, Remodel | Troy Thies, 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.
LAKE VIEW VILLA
LAKE VIEW VILLA
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
vista dell'ingresso; abbiamo creato un portale che è una sorta di "cannocchiale" visuale sull'esterno. Dietro il piano di lavoro della cucina.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
LAKE VIEW VILLA
LAKE VIEW VILLA
Tommaso Giunchi ArchitettiTommaso Giunchi Architetti
vista dell'ingresso; abbiamo creato un portale che è una sorta di "cannocchiale" visuale sull'esterno. Dietro il piano di lavoro della cucina.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #1 - Denali Custom Homes
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #1 - Denali Custom Homes
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Double Doors
Double Doors
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Double doors are a great way to add elegance to a space or to make an entrance seem more grand. Want more inspiring photos? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram!
Urban Classic
Urban Classic
LMOH HomeLMOH Home
Dreaming of a farmhouse life in the middle of the city, this custom new build on private acreage was interior designed from the blueprint stages with intentional details, durability, high-fashion style and chic liveable luxe materials that support this busy family's active and minimalistic lifestyle. | Photography Joshua Caldwell
Retirement Bliss
Retirement Bliss
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
This inviting entry way welcomes you with soothing colors, a custom carpet/stair runner and cheery hued artwork.
Inspiration for an expansive classic front door in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Interior Entry
Interior Entry
Fisher Custom HomesFisher Custom Homes
A spacious entry welcomes any guests. Tall ceilings with wood beams and natural light pouring in give a wonderful spaciousness to the entryway.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean front door in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Bay Village Home Remodel
Bay Village Home Remodel
KAS Interior DesignKAS Interior Design
This is the grand foyer to a contemporary remodeled home. Space includes an engineered wood floor, custom designed chandelier and sitting area.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary foyer in Cleveland with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Timeless Transitional
Timeless Transitional
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
For three years this Westlake Village couple lived in a house that didn't quite fit their needs. With frequent houseguests staying for weeks at a time, the family needed more space, particularly in the cramped kitchen. So began their search for a new home. Though the couple viewed several residences, they realized nothing compared to the space and location of the house they already owned. The family knew JRP by reputation from friends who were JRP clients. After consulting with our team, the couple agreed a whole-home renovation was the way to the dream home they had been searching for. Inspired by top architectural magazines, the couple had a clear vision of how their home should look and feel: a clean, open, modern space with a mix of details that played to the family's lively spirit. The highlight of this new, open floorplan home is the gorgeous kitchen perfect for hosting. The unified palette is soft and beautiful. Clean, bright surfaces underpin strong visual elements such as polished quartz countertops, brushed oak floors, and glass tiles set in a herringbone pattern. A center-island breakfast bar now sits opposite a giant picture window and a show-stopping view of the Santa Monica mountains. Upstairs, the redesigned master bath is what dreams are made of. The double vanity and freestanding tub were rearranged to maximize space while the wood tile floors and stunning rock backsplash add an elemental feel. Now completely transformed, every detail of this transitional home creates the perfect atmosphere for relaxing and entertaining. Cabinets (Manufacturer, Door Style, Material, Color/Stain or Finish) - Dewils, Shaker Frameless, Maple, Just White - Dewils, Shaker Frameless, Maple, Fashion Grey - Dewils, Shaker Frameless, Maple, North Sea Countertops (Material Type - Manufacturer, Collection, Color) - Quartz – Vadara, Toledo, Calacatta Dorado Light Fixture (Type - Manufacturer, Collection, Color) - Dining Chandelier – Existing - Breakfast Area Pendant – 1213 Madison Collection, Polished Nickel/Royal Cut Crystal - Dining Wall Mount Sconce – Heart Sconce, Aged Iron with Natural Percale - Kitchen Island Pendant – Darlana, Polished Chrome - Master Bath Ceiling – Bling Flushmount - Master Bath Vanity – Robert Abbey Fine Lighting Double Shade Bath, Polished Nickel over Steel - Exterior – Primo Lanterns, The Yorkshire Electric Lantern, Custom Graphite Finish Plumbing Fixture (Type - Manufacturer, Color) - Freestanding Tub – Existing - Tubfiller – Existing - Master Bath Faucets – Existing - Kitchen Faucets – Hansgrohe, Chrome Sink (Type – Manufacturer, Material) - Undermount Single Bowl Kitchen– Kohler, Stainless Steel - Undermount Single Prep – Elkay, Stainless Steel - Undermount Bar Sink – Kohler, Stainless Steel - Ladena Undermount Lavatory – Kohler, Ceramic Hardware (Type – Manufacturer, Color) - Deadbolt – Emtek, Satin Nickel - Dummy - Emtek, Satin Nickel - Passage & Privacy - Emtek, Stainless Steel Color of wall: - Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Family Room – Dunn Edwards Edgecomb Grey - Master Bath – Dunn Edwards Foggy Day - Living and Dining – Dunn Edwards Winter Morning Tile (Location: Material Type – Manufacturer, Collection/Style, Color) - KITCHEN BACKSPLASH: Glass - Ann Sacks, Jute, Ecru/Gloss - MASTER BATH FLOORS, TUB ACCENT WALL, & HALL BATH FLOORS: Porcelain – Bedrosians, Tahoe, Frost/Glazed - ACCENT WALL BEHIND TUB: Mosaic – Daltile, Flat River Pebble, Creamy Sand - FIREPLACE FLOOR: Porcelain Tile - Agora Surfaces, Almeria, Lava/Matte Stone/Masonry (Location: Material Type – Manufacturer, Collection/Style, Color) - FIREPLACE: Stone Veneer – Eldorado, European Ledge, Zinc/Dry Stacked Wood Floor (Type – Manufacturer, Collection/Style, Color/Wash) - Siberian Oak – Provenza, Heirloom, Light Wire Brushed Windows/Exterior Doors (Type - Manufacturer) - 2 Wide Casement – Jeld-Wen - 3 Wide Casement – Jeld-Wen - Awning – Jeld-Wen - Single Casement – Jeld-Wen - Stationary – Jeld-Wen Photographer: Andrew Abouna

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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