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Medium Sized Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Ross Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Ross Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
A view of the entry made of charcoal concrete board and an open pivot door.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern entrance in San Francisco with a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
Medium sized traditional entrance in Seattle with a stable front door, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a red front door.
Upper West Side Co-Op
Upper West Side Co-Op
John Patrick Cunningham / ArchitectJohn Patrick Cunningham / Architect
This bright formal entryway separated the living area from the sleeping area.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary foyer in New York with light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
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97ED0AA1-7E21-4778-BE47-A0B88F4C677F
Easy RelookingEasy Relooking
Ingresso
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer with light hardwood flooring.
ASC Margaritaville
ASC Margaritaville
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and panelled walls.
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Austin with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Pigalle
Pigalle
Alexandra Gorla Architecture d'IntérieurAlexandra Gorla Architecture d'Intérieur
Dans cet appartement haussmannien un peu sombre, les clients souhaitaient une décoration épurée, conviviale et lumineuse aux accents de maison de vacances. Nous avons donc choisi des matériaux bruts, naturels et des couleurs pastels pour créer un cocoon connecté à la Nature... Un îlot de sérénité au sein de la capitale!
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
A vivid pink dutch door invites you in. The interior of the house is painted primarily white, creating crisp contrast with outside.
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical front door in Charlotte with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a red front door and multi-coloured floors.
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
Mid-Century Modern Deck House
The Design GalleryThe Design Gallery
The original mid-century door was preserved and refinished in a natural tone to coordinate with the new natural flooring finish. All stain finishes were applied with water-based no VOC pet friendly products. Original railings were refinished and kept to maintain the authenticity of the Deck House style. The light fixture offers an immediate sculptural wow factor upon entering the home.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Medium sized nautical foyer in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wood walls.
Fitler Square Townhouse
Fitler Square Townhouse
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
Entry with gold floral wallcovering, floating console table, and round mirror.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Philadelphia with light hardwood flooring, beige floors, wallpapered walls and metallic walls.
Two Doors Down
Two Doors Down
Romina Black InteriorsRomina Black Interiors
Medium sized classic foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Création d’une grande ouverture sur le jardin et Rénovation d’une cuisine
Création d’une grande ouverture sur le jardin et Rénovation d’une cuisine
Marie VerthuyMarie Verthuy
Photo de l'entrée fermée par une verrière type atelier. Le verre est structuré afin de ne pas être parfaitement transparent. Un empilement de valises d'époques incitent au voyage.
Leavitt
Leavitt
Green Tech ConstructionGreen Tech Construction
Jared Medley
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Dachgeschosswohnung München
Dachgeschosswohnung München
Lignum Arts GmbHLignum Arts GmbH
Wolfgang Pulfer
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Munich with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
// CHABRIER - Paris 17ème - Appartement 110m2
// CHABRIER - Paris 17ème - Appartement 110m2
Beau IntérieurBeau Intérieur
Clément Boulard
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Lowcountry Residence
Lowcountry Residence
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Bridle Trails Remodel
Bridle Trails Remodel
SHED Architecture & DesignSHED Architecture & Design
Mark Woods
Medium sized retro boot room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Top Down/Bottom Up Duette Shades
Top Down/Bottom Up Duette Shades
Aero Drapery & BlindAero Drapery & Blind
Top down/bottom up Duettes in India Silk
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Lake Shore Drive
Lake Shore Drive
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
Experience urban sophistication meets artistic flair in this unique Chicago residence. Combining urban loft vibes with Beaux Arts elegance, it offers 7000 sq ft of modern luxury. Serene interiors, vibrant patterns, and panoramic views of Lake Michigan define this dreamy lakeside haven. This entryway's minimalist design features light wood tones and captivating artwork, creating a symphony of simplicity and elegance. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/lake-shore-drive

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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