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Red Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Projet Bernard
Projet Bernard
RosaRosa
Mud room cosy avec cette élégante banquette en velour et ces poignées dorées
Medium sized contemporary hallway in Montreal with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and a drop ceiling.
Un Appartement moderne à Vanves
Un Appartement moderne à Vanves
Mimi's Home design- Décoratrice d'intérieur UfdiMimi's Home design- Décoratrice d'intérieur Ufdi
Une entrée coloré et graphique pour marquer visuellement cet espace qui n'est pas existant réellement. Fonctionnelle aussi avec un banc pour les chaussures et des patères pour les manteaux.
Interior House Painting in New Jersey
Interior House Painting in New Jersey
CertaPro Painters of Mountainside, NJCertaPro Painters of Mountainside, NJ
This entry foyer leads into another room where you can see the walls really come to life.
Photo of a traditional foyer in New York with light hardwood flooring and red walls.
A log cabin that I built for myself
A log cabin that I built for myself
Interior Analysis by Allan SkriloffInterior Analysis by Allan Skriloff
The Low 7ft. "tin ceiling" is in great contrast to the 30ft. high living room ceiling. A "Stickley" table and chimney stacks used as "pedestals".
Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic foyer in New York with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Home Offices and Built-Ins
Home Offices and Built-Ins
Macik Custom Woodworking & Contracting, LLCMacik Custom Woodworking & Contracting, LLC
Craftsman style columns and built in lighted shelving create a dramatic focal point all using quarter sawn white oak with a rich custom stain.
Photo of a large classic foyer in Other with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Gallery
Gallery
Creative Finishes StudioCreative Finishes Studio
Inspiration for an entrance in New Orleans with red walls and light hardwood flooring.
Craftsman
Craftsman
Malouf ConstructionMalouf Construction
Medium sized classic boot room in Phoenix with light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and beige walls.
Meuble sur-mesure / entrée
Meuble sur-mesure / entrée
Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieurCécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur
Medium sized industrial foyer in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Appartamento C2
Appartamento C2
77+architettura77+architettura
Inspiration for a modern foyer in Milan with light hardwood flooring and a red front door.
Remodeled Gem near Nob Hill, 3614 Calle del Sol NE, ABQ, NM 87106, #HomeStager
Remodeled Gem near Nob Hill, 3614 Calle del Sol NE, ABQ, NM 87106, #HomeStager
MAP Consultants, LLCMAP Consultants, LLC
Listed by Bob Pennington, Keller Williams, photos by Josh Frick, FotoVan, Furniture provided by CORT Furniture Rental Albuquerque
This is an example of a small retro vestibule in Albuquerque with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Attico M
Attico M
Architetto Chiara CamilliArchitetto Chiara Camilli
Medium sized contemporary foyer in Rome with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Multicolor Dream Loft: East Village, NYC
Multicolor Dream Loft: East Village, NYC
apartmentjeanieapartmentjeanie
Pink, purple, and gold adorn this gorgeous, NYC loft space located in the Easy Village. Storage space or art gallery? We curate prints, patterns, color, and ornate antiques seamlessly and intentionally. To maximize our client's closet storage, we showcased her best bags & hats by the door. A few tall, metallic cowboy boots begging to be worn complete the experience.
Rénovation Triplex Paris 16eme
Rénovation Triplex Paris 16eme
JLC IntérieursJLC Intérieurs
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in Paris with red walls and light hardwood flooring.
New Photos
New Photos
Strathmore Floors-Design-CabinetsStrathmore Floors-Design-Cabinets
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Charleston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Entrée gaie avec toilettes et placards
Entrée gaie avec toilettes et placards
Nonjetable architecture d'intérieurNonjetable architecture d'intérieur
Entrée ouverte avec des nombreux rangements et des toilettes.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern foyer in Paris with orange walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Projet périer - hall d'entrée
Projet périer - hall d'entrée
la palette de Juliettela palette de Juliette
hall d'entrée, peinture terracotta et bleu
Design ideas for a medium sized foyer in Other with light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
27th Street Project - Vancouver, BC
27th Street Project - Vancouver, BC
Animark Custom HomesAnimark Custom Homes
Front entrance features a bold red door Photo by Stigan Media
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front door in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
La Rochelle - Rénovation complète d'une Entrée
La Rochelle - Rénovation complète d'une Entrée
AVOLTIS RénovationAVOLTIS Rénovation
Rénovation de l'entrée. Pose parquet bois, remise en peinture murs et plafonds. Changement des portes.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and brown floors.
Carlyle St - North of Montana - Santa Monica
Carlyle St - North of Montana - Santa Monica
rosamundoneillrosamundoneill
Rosamund O'Neill
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Hopkinton Historic Home Renovation
Hopkinton Historic Home Renovation
Archambault ConstructionArchambault Construction
Large classic foyer in Boston with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Red 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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