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Orange Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Glenmore Homestead
Glenmore Homestead
Dogwood DesignDogwood Design
Country entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a white front door, brown floors and a single front door.
Ida J. McCausland interior design
Ida J. McCausland interior design
MIKE IRBY PHOTOGRAPHYMIKE IRBY PHOTOGRAPHY
Mike Irby Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and a dado rail.
Willoughby
Willoughby
Aspen Constructors Inc.Aspen Constructors Inc.
Photo by David O. Marlow
Expansive rustic foyer in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and brown floors.
Front Entry
Front Entry
UserUser
Front entry with tile flooring, mission style railing and single door with sidelites. Hal Kearney, Photographer
Design ideas for a foyer in Other with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Mountview
Mountview
Benedict DesignBenedict Design
Ben Johnson
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front door in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
玄関
玄関
株式会社日伸建設株式会社日伸建設
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Osaka with medium hardwood flooring, a medium wood front door, beige walls, a sliding front door and a wood ceiling.
This Old House - Belmont Victorian
This Old House - Belmont Victorian
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a victorian foyer in Boston with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a dado rail.
La Mora Model - Miromar Lakes
La Mora Model - Miromar Lakes
Design WestDesign West
A warm contrast is provided by the dark wood flooring, against the cream colored walls. Making for a warm welcome entryway.
Large coastal foyer in Miami with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Inner Balance
Inner Balance
Aspen Leaf InteriorsAspen Leaf Interiors
Inspiration for a large rustic front door in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead
The 1790 Garvin-Weeks Farmstead
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a farmhouse foyer in Boston with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem.
Nashville- 12 South
Nashville- 12 South
Design Design InteriorsDesign Design Interiors
Inspiration for a farmhouse boot room in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.
Klingler residence
Klingler residence
Wood Designs, Ltd.Wood Designs, Ltd.
This is an example of a rustic boot room in Grand Rapids with medium hardwood flooring.
Mudroom
Mudroom
MSiegel DesignMSiegel Design
Photography by: Mark Lohman Styled by: Sunday Hendrickson
Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse boot room in Little Rock with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a feature wall.
NYC Residence - Brooklyn Heights
NYC Residence - Brooklyn Heights
Willey Design LLCWilley Design LLC
Inspiration for a victorian hallway in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Haus vS
Haus vS
Ferreira | Verfürth ArchitektenFerreira | Verfürth Architekten
Foto: Julia Vogel, Köln
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Dusseldorf with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Traditional House Remodel with Rustic Dining Room
Traditional House Remodel with Rustic Dining Room
Studio605Studio605
This is an example of a small traditional boot room in Kansas City with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Nic and Adams new home
Nic and Adams new home
B Designs Interior'sB Designs Interior's
We had so much fun decorating this space. No detail was too small for Nicole and she understood it would not be completed with every detail for a couple of years, but also that taking her time to fill her home with items of quality that reflected her taste and her families needs were the most important issues. As you can see, her family has settled in.
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse Entry
Farmhouse boot room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a medium wood front door.
Custom Home
Custom Home
UserUser
This inviting entry of Old Town Brick Pavers laid out in the Herringbone Pattern to create a visual path leading into the home. Wallking through the Cheyenne Knotty Alder Front Door with English Walnut Stain arched Openings reflect the arch on the Cheyenne Door.

Orange Entrance with Medium 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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