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Medium Sized Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Jourdain
Jourdain
NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior DesignNEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design
Une jolie entrée séparée du reste de l'appartement par un mur porteur donnant sur le séjour, marquée par ses murs de couleur miel-ambre, en contraste avec la pièce où elle nous amène !
Manhattan Beach Walk Street
Manhattan Beach Walk Street
Siri Berting PhotographySiri Berting Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style boot room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
New Direction for an Open Kitchen in Wayland
New Direction for an Open Kitchen in Wayland
KitchenVisionsKitchenVisions
The entryway view looking into the kitchen. A column support provides separation from the front door. The central staircase walls were scaled back to create an open feeling. Black trim windows provide contrast with the creamy white #Fabuwood cabinetry, countertops and backsplash. Double pantry cabinets are to the right of the beverage/coffee center. The floors are waxed white oak. Photography by Michael P. Lefebvre
Hidden Hills View
Hidden Hills View
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
Madeline Harper Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Austin with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a single front door and a white front door.
Masonite® Heritage Series™ Exterior Doors
Masonite® Heritage Series™ Exterior Doors
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Refined Costal style beach house living room Featuring square recessed panel columns, shiplap accented walls and a Black Heritage style Craftsman style exterior door
Osmond Home
Osmond Home
OSMOND DESIGNSOSMOND DESIGNS
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Salt Lake City with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
1960's Major Update - Entry
1960's Major Update - Entry
MAC Renovations LTD.MAC Renovations LTD.
This is an example of a medium sized retro front door in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Contemporaneo Ingresso
Contemporaneo Ingresso
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Milan with light hardwood flooring, white walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Prescott St.
Prescott St.
Copeland + Co.Copeland + Co.
Katherine Maund
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian front door in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
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
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.
Craftsman Addition
Craftsman Addition
Greg Robinson ArchitectGreg Robinson Architect
1400 square foot addition and remodel of historic craftsman home to include new garage, accessory dwelling unit and outdoor living space
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and orange floors.
Beach Living
Beach Living
Rejoy Interiors, Inc.Rejoy Interiors, Inc.
Coastal Entry Console
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal foyer in Orange County with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Hallway
Hallway
Leanne Lyons InteriorsLeanne Lyons Interiors
Victorian Hallway with extra large round mirror to reflect the light around the entrance. Traditional mosaic floor tiles with a Glass and Mango wood console table for hallway storage
Los Gatos courtyards house
Los Gatos courtyards house
ANAV-DESIGNANAV-DESIGN
black framed windows, oak floor, orange door,
Photo of a medium sized contemporary foyer in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, an orange front door and beige floors.
Aristokraft Cabinetry: Entryway Cabinets with Drop-Zone
Aristokraft Cabinetry: Entryway Cabinets with Drop-Zone
MasterBrand CabinetsMasterBrand Cabinets
Medium sized classic boot room in Other with light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Entry and home office
Entry and home office
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Medium sized nautical hallway in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
CLASSICO CONTEMPORANEO - Casa Patrizia - 150 mq
CLASSICO CONTEMPORANEO - Casa Patrizia - 150 mq
JFD - Juri Favilli DesignJFD - Juri Favilli Design
Un arredamento Classico Contemporaneo è stata la scelta di stile di un Progetto d’Interni di un Attico a Perugia in occasione del quale si è creata una sfida sul Design molto stimolante. Quando ho conosciuto la committenza la richiesta è stata forte e chiara: vorremmo una casa in stile classico! Parlavamo di un splendido attico in un condominio di pregio degli anni ’80 che avremmo ristrutturato completamente, perciò la mia prima preoccupazione è stata quella di riuscire a rispettare i desideri estetici dei nuovi proprietari, ma tenendo conto di due aspetti importanti: ok il classico, ma siamo in un condominio moderno e siamo nel 2015! Ecco che in questa Ristrutturazione e Progetto di Arredamento d’Interni è nato lo sforzo di trovare un compromesso stilistico che restituisse come risultato una casa dalle atmosfere e dai sapori di un eleganza classica, ma che allo stesso tempo avesse una freschezza formale moderna, e contemporanea, una casa che raccontasse qualcosa dei nostri tempi, e non dei tempi passati.
Greenwich Street House
Greenwich Street House
Winder Gibson ArchitectsWinder Gibson Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary hallway in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
1500 Los Altos Drive
1500 Los Altos Drive
L & A Custom Homes DBA AVA ConstructionL & A Custom Homes DBA AVA Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.

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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