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Grey Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Estate
Transitional Estate
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, brown floors and white walls.
Washington Park
Washington Park
ROM architecture studioROM architecture studio
Whole-house remodel of a hillside home in Seattle. The historically-significant ballroom was repurposed as a family/music room, and the once-small kitchen and adjacent spaces were combined to create an open area for cooking and gathering. A compact master bath was reconfigured to maximize the use of space, and a new main floor powder room provides knee space for accessibility. Built-in cabinets provide much-needed coat & shoe storage close to the front door. ©Kathryn Barnard, 2014
1840 Greek Revival
1840 Greek Revival
Twelve Chairs InteriorsTwelve Chairs Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional hallway in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Atherton Residence
Atherton Residence
TINEKE TRIGGSTINEKE TRIGGS
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
San Ramon Design
San Ramon Design
Alina Druga InteriorsAlina Druga Interiors
Classic foyer in San Francisco with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Old World Lake Home
Old World Lake Home
VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.VanBrouck & Associates, Inc.
Beth Singer Photography. Ellwood Interiors.
Entrance in Detroit with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Arbogast Custom HomesArbogast Custom Homes
Design ideas for a country entrance in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Breezy Miami Estate
Breezy Miami Estate
DKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FLDKOR Interiors Inc.- Interior Designers Miami, FL
Entry Foyer - Residential Interior Design Project in Miami, Florida. We layered a Koroseal wallpaper behind the focal wall and ceiling. We hung a large mirror and accented the table with hurricanes and more from one of our favorite brands: Arteriors. Photo credits to Alexia Fodere
Madison Extension/Renovation
Madison Extension/Renovation
Feury Construction LLCFeury Construction LLC
Inspiration for a small farmhouse foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
N Harsdale
N Harsdale
Heller & AssociatesHeller & Associates
2017 Detroit Home Design Award | Details-Stairs & Railing: This Bloomfield Hills shingle style home is designed to include a classic one story covered porch. Upon entering through an oversized Mahogany front door with beveled glass sidelites and arched transom, the ceiling rises to the two story and exposes a gracious and grand two story foyer sweeping formal staircase that leads to a second level balcony walkway accented by a custom black wrought iron railing. Classic, tailored and crisp white lacquered paneling adds depth and dimension to the space while richly dark stained 5” white rift cut oak flooring ground and add visual weight to the stair treads. Large eyebrow second story window mimicked by curved windowed door surround draw ample natural light into this foyer. Once in the foyer the eye is drawn to the homes great room which is centered on the entry. The curved and sweeping stair case wrapped in paneling sets a tone of world class quality and elegance that flows through the entire home.
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.
Orlando, White Modern Kitchen
Orlando, White Modern Kitchen
Central Kitchen & BathCentral Kitchen & Bath
Inspiration for a small modern boot room in Orlando with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Woodland Hideaway Home
Woodland Hideaway Home
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
An open house lot is like a blank canvas. When Mathew first visited the wooded lot where this home would ultimately be built, the landscape spoke to him clearly. Standing with the homeowner, it took Mathew only twenty minutes to produce an initial color sketch that captured his vision - a long, circular driveway and a home with many gables set at a picturesque angle that complemented the contours of the lot perfectly. The interior was designed using a modern mix of architectural styles – a dash of craftsman combined with some colonial elements – to create a sophisticated yet truly comfortable home that would never look or feel ostentatious. Features include a bright, open study off the entry. This office space is flanked on two sides by walls of expansive windows and provides a view out to the driveway and the woods beyond. There is also a contemporary, two-story great room with a see-through fireplace. This space is the heart of the home and provides a gracious transition, through two sets of double French doors, to a four-season porch located in the landscape of the rear yard. This home offers the best in modern amenities and design sensibilities while still maintaining an approachable sense of warmth and ease. Photo by Eric Roth
Carlton Condo
Carlton Condo
Meredith Heron DesignMeredith Heron Design
Photography: Asa Weinstein
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Toronto with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a double front door.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, dark hardwood flooring 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.
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.
Eastwood Plan
Eastwood Plan
Ecraft LLC.Ecraft LLC.
This is an example of a farmhouse hallway in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Allenwood Custom Design
Allenwood Custom Design
Zurich Homes IncZurich Homes Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Nashville with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.

Grey Entrance 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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