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Orange Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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DANTON- Aménagement d'un appartement acheté sur plan
DANTON- Aménagement d'un appartement acheté sur plan
Esprit GaïaEsprit Gaïa
Inspiration for a small scandinavian entrance in Paris with pink walls, light hardwood flooring, wallpapered walls and a feature wall.
Woodinville Pivot
Woodinville Pivot
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
This mudroom features a bright orange accent wall and custom built-in storage. Photography by Travis Petersen.
Inspiration for a large contemporary boot room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
1950's House Refurb
1950's House Refurb
Born Designers LtdBorn Designers Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized retro front door in Sussex with orange walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, brown floors, panelled walls and a feature wall.
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.
3rd St. Residence
3rd St. Residence
Cheri Belz, ArchitectCheri Belz, Architect
monika hilleary: light dance
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Denver with light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Delisle
Delisle
re:source lifestylesre:source lifestyles
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired front door in Toronto with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and feature lighting.
Craftsman Delight
Craftsman Delight
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The Entry foyer provides an ample coat closet, as well as space for greeting guests. The unique front door includes operable sidelights for additional light and ventilation. This space opens to the Stair, Den, and Hall which leads to the primary living spaces and core of the home. The Stair includes a comfortable built-in lift-up bench for storage. Beautifully detailed stained oak trim is highlighted throughout the home.
Park Road
Park Road
The Code Design StudioThe Code Design Studio
Photo of a small eclectic hallway in Other with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
つくば市森の里MH
つくば市森の里MH
株式会社リノベ株式会社リノベ
This is an example of a small world-inspired hallway in Other with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Encino, CA
Encino, CA
Regal X Inc.Regal X Inc.
Flouting stairs, high celling. Open floor concept
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary front door in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Lizzie Green
Lizzie Green
Ben Sage PhotographyBen Sage Photography
Victorian hallway in London with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
T&O Office Addition
T&O Office Addition
CLT Design/Build Inc.CLT Design/Build Inc.
CLT collaborated with Telgenhoff & Oetgen CPA’s to add a 1900 square feet of office, conference, and processing space to the existing 100 year old Tutor Style house/office. CLT used a Bridge Connector that provided a seamless transition between new and old. CLT also used stucco to match the existing building along with lap siding to add texture and color variation. The building flows seamlessly on the interior and exterior thereby avoiding the appearance of a building addition. CLT provided complete design and construction services for this beautiful office addition.
Madrona
Madrona
.NelsonDesign.NelsonDesign
Luke Potter
Inspiration for a modern hallway in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
The Tucker
The Tucker
Crosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLCCrosby Creations Drafting & Design Services, LLC
William Quarles
Design ideas for a classic front door in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Appartement Haussmannien Paris - Augier
Appartement Haussmannien Paris - Augier
Architecture intérieure Muriel EttedguiArchitecture intérieure Muriel Ettedgui
Expansive classic foyer in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Mud Room and Homework Area
Mud Room and Homework Area
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
This busy family needed a space where they could keep all their shoes, jackets, backpacks, hats, mittens and sports equipment from cluttering the floor each day as they came home from school. They also wanted a homework zone where the kids could focus, have a flat surface for writing and that also contained charging stations for their laptops and tablets. Jeff Auberger listened to their needs and came up with this solution for the family. Now each child has their own cubby and area to do their homework with these custom built cabinets and work zone.
Neesen Residence
Neesen Residence
Arjay Builders Inc.Arjay Builders Inc.
Large modern foyer in Omaha with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Andover Foyer
Andover Foyer
Allison Ducharme Interior DesignAllison Ducharme Interior Design
This is an example of a small eclectic front door in Boston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Whole Home Remodel in Washington, DC
Whole Home Remodel in Washington, DC
CARNEMARK design + buildCARNEMARK design + build
Anice Hoachlander
This is an example of a large contemporary foyer in DC Metro with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
CASA AC13
CASA AC13
Chiara Naseddu | Home style e decorChiara Naseddu | Home style e decor
L'ingresso. La libreria tetris.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern foyer in Rome with orange walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.

Orange 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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