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Medium Sized Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Victor FaustinoVictor Faustino
Medium sized rustic boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Lighting feature showcased in entry hallway
Lighting feature showcased in entry hallway
TEC Construction & DevelopmentTEC Construction & Development
A stylish space provides the welcome to a beautiful high rise condo in Naples FL. The striking light feature wall showcases attention to detail in all our work.
Gallery
Gallery
Seestedt'sSeestedt's
This is an example of a medium sized traditional hallway in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Bay Head Beach Bungalow
Bay Head Beach Bungalow
ChangoChango
Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Art Curation, and Custom Millwork & Furniture Design by Chango & Co. Construction by Siano Brothers Contracting Photography by Jacob Snavely See the full feature inside Good Housekeeping
Campbell Residence
Campbell Residence
SRJ DevelopmentSRJ Development
Leland Gebhardt ( http://lelandphotos.com)
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Phoenix with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Suamico, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Suamico, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Pella Windows & Doors of WisconsinPella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin
Designed/Built by Wisconsin Log Homes - Photos by KCJ Studios
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
KraftMaid
KraftMaid
Decorum Designer Cabinetry & FlooringDecorum Designer Cabinetry & Flooring
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Jacksonville with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hollywood Regency Residence
Hollywood Regency Residence
Inspired InteriorsInspired Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with purple walls and light hardwood flooring.
Charles River Country House
Charles River Country House
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Boston with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Bright Aqua Blue Cottage Kitchen Window Nook and Dining Room Boot Bench
Bright Aqua Blue Cottage Kitchen Window Nook and Dining Room Boot Bench
Dura Supreme CabinetryDura Supreme Cabinetry
Diana Wiesner of Lampert Lumber in Chetek, WI worked with her client and Dura Supreme to create this custom teal blue paint color for their new kitchen. They wanted a contemporary cottage styled kitchen with blue cabinets to contrast their love of blue, red, and yellow. The homeowners can now come home to a stunning teal (aqua) blue kitchen that grabs center stage in this contemporary home with cottage details. Bria Cabinetry by Dura Supreme with an affordable Personal Paint Match finish to "Calypso" SW 6950 in the Craftsman Beaded Panel door style. This kitchen was featured in HGTV Magazine summer of 2014 in the Kitchen Chronicles. Here's a quote from the designer's interview that was featured in the issue. "Every time you enter this kitchen, it's like walking into a Caribbean vacation. It's upbeat and tropical, and it can be paired with equally vivid reds and greens. I was worried the homeowners might get blue fatigue, and it's definitely a gutsy choice for a rural Wisconsin home. But winters on their farm are brutal, and this color is a reminder that summer comes again." - Diana Wiesner, Lampert Lumber, Chetek, WI Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure
Chevy Chase DC Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Chevy Chase DC Kitchen and Mudroom Remodel
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Greg Hadley Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
New House - Fairfield, CT
New House - Fairfield, CT
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane - Tom Crane photography
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in New York with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade
Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Boise with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
A Designer's Family Home
A Designer's Family Home
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
Hollyhock Cabin in Big Bear, CA
Hollyhock Cabin in Big Bear, CA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Los Angeles with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a yellow front door, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
PROJET SÉVERINE ET PHILIPPE
PROJET SÉVERINE ET PHILIPPE
POËSIS STUDIOPOËSIS STUDIO
Le meuble d'entrée marquant la transition avec l'espace cuisine
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Agencement d'une entrée avec banquette et rangement
Agencement d'une entrée avec banquette et rangement
Agence IDAgence ID
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and wood walls.
Коридор
Коридор
Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | ScandinaviЕкатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, grey floors, a single front door and a black front door.
Cultural Chic
Cultural Chic
Lux Pad InteriorsLux Pad Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian hallway in New York with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Rowayton House
Rowayton House
Demetriades + WalkerDemetriades + Walker
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian front door in Bridgeport with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.

Medium Sized Entrance with Light 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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