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Medium Sized Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Valle dei Casali
Valle dei Casali
ArchifacturingArchifacturing
Zona d'ingresso con un capiente guardaroba chiuso con ante a specchio Foto Giulio d'Adamo
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary entrance in Rome with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Beautiful New Encino Construction
Beautiful New Encino Construction
Landmark Construction CrewLandmark Construction Crew
Kitchen of the Beautiful New Encino Construction which included the installation of the front door, glass doors, wall painting, entryway lighting and light hardwood floors.
Cobblestone Ct 2
Cobblestone Ct 2
Midtown Custom Homes, LLCMidtown Custom Homes, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Raleigh with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Mohawk Products
Mohawk Products
Don's Mobile CarpetDon's Mobile Carpet
Photo of a medium sized country hallway in Orange County with a single front door, a white front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
The Dau Kitchen Plymouth
The Dau Kitchen Plymouth
Woodcraft Design Build Inc.Woodcraft Design Build Inc.
The front door replacement. The existing all wood doors had small lites (windows) letting in almost no light. We replaced the doors with these customized stock steel doors. The light floods the main level.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional entrance in San Diego with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
"green" remodel
"green" remodel
Mahoney Architects & InteriorsMahoney Architects & Interiors
Custom entry door designed by Mahoney Architects, built by Liberty Valley Doors made with FSC wood - green building products. Custom designed armoire and show storage bench designed by Mahoney Architects & Interiors.
Aménagement d'un 110m²
Aménagement d'un 110m²
POËSIS STUDIOPOËSIS STUDIO
Dans l’entrée, des rangements sur mesure ont été pensés pour y camoufler les manteaux et chaussures.
Medium sized scandi foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
WH B
WH B
BRÜNING INTERIORSBRÜNING INTERIORS
This is an example of a medium sized scandi foyer in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Une meulière contemporaine à Clamart
Une meulière contemporaine à Clamart
Agence Anne LapointeAgence Anne Lapointe
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Lake District #3
Lake District #3
Jeff King & CompanyJeff King & Company
Matthew Millman Photography
This is an example of a medium sized coastal foyer in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, beige walls and beige floors.
Wexley | Urban Contemporary
Wexley | Urban Contemporary
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
As a conceptual urban infill project, the Wexley is designed for a narrow lot in the center of a city block. The 26’x48’ floor plan is divided into thirds from front to back and from left to right. In plan, the left third is reserved for circulation spaces and is reflected in elevation by a monolithic block wall in three shades of gray. Punching through this block wall, in three distinct parts, are the main levels windows for the stair tower, bathroom, and patio. The right two-thirds of the main level are reserved for the living room, kitchen, and dining room. At 16’ long, front to back, these three rooms align perfectly with the three-part block wall façade. It’s this interplay between plan and elevation that creates cohesion between each façade, no matter where it’s viewed. Given that this project would have neighbors on either side, great care was taken in crafting desirable vistas for the living, dining, and master bedroom. Upstairs, with a view to the street, the master bedroom has a pair of closets and a skillfully planned bathroom complete with soaker tub and separate tiled shower. Main level cabinetry and built-ins serve as dividing elements between rooms and framing elements for views outside. Architect: Visbeen Architects Builder: J. Peterson Homes Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
Storefront Gallery and Vestibule
Storefront Gallery and Vestibule
Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.
Tim Benson Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Bozeman Farmhouse
Bozeman Farmhouse
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Cedar Creek Custom Home
Cedar Creek Custom Home
Alair Homes HoustonAlair Homes Houston
This beautiful custom home has it all with the grand double door entry, modern open layout, contemporary kitchen and lavish master suite. Light hardwood floors and white walls give an elegant art gallery feel that makes this home very warm and inviting.
Bethesda Dutch Colonial
Bethesda Dutch Colonial
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in DC Metro with blue walls and light hardwood flooring.
Mountain Modern1
Mountain Modern1
Jensen DesignJensen Design
Mudroom Closet and Cubbies. Wire mesh door panel inserts.
Photo of a medium sized modern boot room in Denver with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
25th Street - Coral Ridge
25th Street - Coral Ridge
Ark Residential CorpArk Residential Corp
Photo of a medium sized modern foyer in Miami with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Inset Cabinetry
Inset Cabinetry
Trade Mark Design & BuildTrade Mark Design & Build
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Newark with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau
Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLCTim Hollerbach Designs, LLC
Medium sized country boot room in St Louis with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

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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