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Hingham Whole House Remodel
Hingham Whole House Remodel
Thorson Restoration & ConstructionThorson Restoration & Construction
Kyle J. Caldwell Photography
Traditional front door in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Fun and Colorful in San Jose
Carmit Oron Interior DesignCarmit Oron Interior Design
Design ideas for a small farmhouse front door in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Red Hill House
Red Hill House
Bella Vie InteriorsBella Vie Interiors
This classic Queenslander home in Red Hill, was a major renovation and therefore an opportunity to meet the family’s needs. With three active children, this family required a space that was as functional as it was beautiful, not forgetting the importance of it feeling inviting. The resulting home references the classic Queenslander in combination with a refined mix of modern Hampton elements.
Queen Ann Shingle
Queen Ann Shingle
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.
Project Pazoureck
Project Pazoureck
Delaney's DesignDelaney's Design
Delaney's Design was hired to managed the renovation project and complete decorating for this home. The scope included great room, dining room conversion to sitting room with vintage furniture, foyer, guest bathroom. Renovation included all selections for replacement of all trim with hand stained trim, new flooring, new interior and exterior doors, custom-made furniture, custom-made chandeliers, complete renovation of media center and fireplace surround and mantle. Decorating include new furnishings, repurposing of existing decor, selection of new decor and placement. Location: Little Elm, TX (Lakewood Village, TX)
Modern Entry Door
Modern Entry Door
UserUser
A robust modern entry door provides both security and style to the lakeside home. With multi-point locks and quadruple pane glass standard. The 3 glass lites are frosted in order to allow light in while maintaining privacy. Available in over 300 powder coated colors, multiple handle options with custom designs available.
Entry featuring Stone, Stucco and Glass with Mahogany Front Door with Stainless
Entry featuring Stone, Stucco and Glass with Mahogany Front Door with Stainless
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Front entry is a contemporary mix of glass, stone, and stucco. Gravel entry court with decomposed granite chips. Front door is African mahogany with clear glass sidelights and horizontal aluminum inserts. Photo by Paul Schlismann.
Allenwood Farm House
Allenwood Farm House
Zurich Homes IncZurich Homes Inc
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Invicta Construction to completion
Invicta Construction to completion
Brittany C Wallace InteriorsBrittany C Wallace Interiors
Foyer entry with double doors, extra detail on trim with a shoulder casing, plinth blocks, columns separating dining room, paneled trim breaking up the large two story space.
Living
Living
Veranda Designer HomesVeranda Designer Homes
Photo of a large rustic front door in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Cozy New Build
Cozy New Build
Kimberly Barr Interior DesignKimberly Barr Interior Design
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and tongue and groove walls.
East Nashville | Contemporary Craftsman
East Nashville | Contemporary Craftsman
design by Christina Perrydesign by Christina Perry
A contemporary craftsman East Nashville entry featuring a dark wood front door paired with a matching upright piano and white built-in open cabinetry. Interior Designer & Photography: design by Christina Perry design by Christina Perry | Interior Design Nashville, TN 37214
Colonial Style Home
Colonial Style Home
Doors For Builders IncDoors For Builders Inc
Single front entry, with clear glass sidelites, in rich dark espresso finish. Classic two panel design.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Burris Window Treatments
Burris Window Treatments
JLS DesignsJLS Designs
Small traditional front door in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Scarsdale Home
Scarsdale Home
Toledo GellerToledo Geller
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Custom Transitional Home
Custom Transitional Home
Hask Custom HomesHask Custom Homes
Medium sized classic front door in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
In a Nantucket tradition
In a Nantucket tradition
Tower LightingTower Lighting
Custom sized Arc Lantern shines in the large formal foyer. The unique candle configuration omits a center stem, giving the large lantern clarity and lightness. The 48"H x 24"W Arc Lantern is classic and timeless..
Country ranch home
Country ranch home
Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of IndianapolisLighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Indianapolis
Low voltage path lights were used to illuminate the walkway to the entrance of this beautiful one story home in the country. Soft lighting was added to graze the walls and roofline of the home and show of its amazing details.
The Kimberley
The Kimberley
Raykon ConstructionRaykon Construction
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
New Stanley Project
New Stanley Project
Livingston Interiors, Inc.Livingston Interiors, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in San Francisco with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.

Front Door with Dark 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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