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Lucas Allen
Inspiration for a large victorian foyer in Jacksonville with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Large nautical boot room in Portland with blue walls, a single front door, a glass front door and dark hardwood flooring.
Mayfair Estates Lot #49
Mayfair Estates Lot #49
Perry Custom HomesPerry Custom Homes
This is an example of a large rural boot room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Custom Traditional Home in Bellaire, Texas
Custom Traditional Home in Bellaire, Texas
Purser ArchitecturalPurser Architectural
Purser Architectural Custom Home Design
Inspiration for a large classic boot room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Maple Valley Custom Home
Maple Valley Custom Home
Concept Builders, Inc.Concept Builders, Inc.
Custom Designed Home by Concept Builders, Inc.
Large traditional front door in Seattle with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Hardwood
Hardwood
DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering Inc.DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering Inc.
Come into DeHaan Floor Covering and check out some of our Mannington Hard wood, Smokehouse- Charcoal!
Large country front door in Grand Rapids with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Williams Wood Rd.
Williams Wood Rd.
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Schaumburg Farmhouse Entryway
Schaumburg Farmhouse Entryway
Studio21 ArchitectsStudio21 Architects
Single door entry way with pendent lighting.
Design ideas for a large country front door in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Allenwood Farm House
Allenwood Farm House
Zurich Homes IncZurich Homes Inc
Large traditional boot room in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Westchester Renovation
Westchester Renovation
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Entry
Entry
Suburban BuildersSuburban Builders
The first impression is the one that stays. When entering one of our homes, you will notice the high-end materials, the high ceilings, the beautiful lighting fixtures, the wood work... every detail is carefully planned. #SuburbanBuilders #CustomHomeBuilderArlingtonVA #CustomHomeBuilderGreatFallsVA #CustomHomeBuilderMcLeanVA #CustomHomeBuilderViennaVA #CustomHomeBuilderFallsChurchVA
Oak Hill
Oak Hill
Interior AnthologyInterior Anthology
Entry hall with decorative chest and mirror.
Inspiration for a large farmhouse hallway in Nashville with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
To the Last Detail: Luxurious Apartment
To the Last Detail: Luxurious Apartment
Last Detail Interior DesignLast Detail Interior Design
We made a strong architectural statement in the entry gallery with classic paneling and a sensual console from Guy Chaddick. Sconces are from Visual comfort.
Glenview New Construction 2015
Glenview New Construction 2015
Mandy Brown Architects, PCMandy Brown Architects, PC
Mudroom, built-ins
Photo of a large classic foyer in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
College Point
College Point
Suzanne Vickers Construction Inc.Suzanne Vickers Construction Inc.
Suzanne M. Vickers
Large traditional foyer in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Harbor Blues
Harbor Blues
Christopher Burns InteriorsChristopher Burns Interiors
Large contemporary foyer in New York with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Front Entry - Modern 1920s Shingle Style
Front Entry - Modern 1920s Shingle Style
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The challenge of this modern version of a 1920s shingle-style home was to recreate the classic look while avoiding the pitfalls of the original materials. The composite slate roof, cement fiberboard shake siding and color-clad windows contribute to the overall aesthetics. The mahogany entries are surrounded by stone, and the innovative soffit materials offer an earth-friendly alternative to wood. You’ll see great attention to detail throughout the home, including in the attic level board and batten walls, scenic overlook, mahogany railed staircase, paneled walls, bordered Brazilian Cherry floor and hideaway bookcase passage. The library features overhead bookshelves, expansive windows, a tile-faced fireplace, and exposed beam ceiling, all accessed via arch-top glass doors leading to the great room. The kitchen offers custom cabinetry, built-in appliances concealed behind furniture panels, and glass faced sideboards and buffet. All details embody the spirit of the craftspeople who established the standards by which homes are judged.
Elegant Colonial
Elegant Colonial
PS & DaughtersPS & Daughters
Formal front entry is dressed up with oriental carpet, black metal console tables and matching oversized round gilded wood mirrors.
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
ModFarmDreamHome
ModFarmDreamHome
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Chicago with black walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Newman - Natural Glam
Newman - Natural Glam
RI StudioRI Studio
Designed by RI Studio. Make your entry table a focal point
This is an example of a large mediterranean foyer in Dallas with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a metal front door and black floors.

Large 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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