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Medium Sized Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Purple Accent Design
Purple Accent Design
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
Medium sized contemporary front door in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
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.
2016 Artisan Home Tour
2016 Artisan Home Tour
Filament Lighting & HomeFilament Lighting & Home
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a grey front door.
Mudroom w/ Built in Dog Crate/Dog Cage/Dog Bed
Mudroom w/ Built in Dog Crate/Dog Cage/Dog Bed
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
Renovated side entrance / mudroom with unique pet storage. Custom built-in dog cage / bed integrated into this renovation with pet in mind. Dog-cage is custom chrome design. Mudroom complete with white subway tile walls, white side door, dark hardwood recessed panel cabinets for provide more storage. Large wood panel flooring. Room acts as a laundry room as well. Architect - Hierarchy Architects + Designers, TJ Costello Photographer - Brian Jordan, Graphite NYC
Stilson Canyon
Stilson Canyon
Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham FloorsWestgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors
Beiron Andersson [www.beironandersson.com]
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Other with a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, brown walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Traditional Home Renovation
Traditional Home Renovation
driscoll interior design, LLCdriscoll interior design, LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Entry
Entry
J. Lawrence DesignJ. Lawrence Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Little Rock with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Hamilton Avenue
Hamilton Avenue
Greenberg ConstructionGreenberg Construction
Greenberg Construction Location: Mountain View, CA, United States Our clients wanted to create a beautiful and open concept living space for entertaining while maximized the natural lighting throughout their midcentury modern Mackay home. Light silvery gray and bright white tones create a contemporary and sophisticated space; combined with elegant rich, dark woods throughout. Removing the center wall and brick fireplace between the kitchen and dining areas allowed for a large seven by four foot island and abundance of light coming through the floor to ceiling windows and addition of skylights. The custom low sheen white and navy blue kitchen cabinets were designed by Segale Bros, with the goal of adding as much organization and access as possible with the island storage, drawers, and roll-outs. Black finishings are used throughout with custom black aluminum windows and 3 panel sliding door by CBW Windows and Doors. The clients designed their custom vertical white oak front door with CBW Windows and Doors as well.
Open Plan Lifestyle
Open Plan Lifestyle
Riverside Design + Build, LLCRiverside Design + Build, LLC
steve rossi
Medium sized classic foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Classic
Modern Classic
Cornerstone Builders IncCornerstone Builders Inc
Amy Pearman, Boyd Pearman Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Verandah HouseVerandah House
We added warm timber furniture tied in with blue and white accents to create an impact in the entry of this stunning home. Custom designed skirted ottomans, bespoke lamp shades and simplistic styling create an ever-lasting classic look.
Welcome Home in Wilton
Welcome Home in Wilton
JILL KALMAN INTERIORSJILL KALMAN INTERIORS
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Reclaimed Original Face Oak
Reclaimed Original Face Oak
Riverbend Wood Floor Co.Riverbend Wood Floor Co.
Reclaimed Original Face Oak (pattern cut on site by flooring finisher)
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Windows
Windows
BeldonBeldon
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Boston with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights
Jenni Leasia Interior DesignJenni Leasia Interior Design
The client's French poster collection inspired the Parisian theme to the remodel. A built-in bench with cushion and storage drawers provides additional seating off the dining area. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/colonial-heights-kitchen
Glen Iris O'Neal Farmhouse 2
Glen Iris O'Neal Farmhouse 2
Signature HomesSignature Homes
Medium sized rural foyer in Birmingham with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
St. John
St. John
Signature Innovations LLCSignature Innovations LLC
A contemporary approach to the impressive manors and chateaus built so long ago marries the beauty of a high contrast palette with thoughtful details. Floor: 7” wide-plank + 32”x 32” Versailles parquet | Vintage French Oak | Rustic Character | Victorian Collection hand scraped | pillowed edge | color Vanee | Satin Hardwax Oil. For more information please email us at: sales@signaturehardwoods.com
Bridgehampton, NY Coastal Home
Bridgehampton, NY Coastal Home
Sea Green DesignsSea Green Designs
Sequined Asphalt Studios
This is an example of a medium sized beach style boot room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Open and Airy Home
Open and Airy Home
Shane McFarland ConstructionShane McFarland Construction
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Nashville with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Transitional Style Bellevue Home
Transitional Style Bellevue Home
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
MVB.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Seattle with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.

Medium Sized 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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