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Scandinavian Entrance with Painted Wood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Linnéstaden, Första Långgatan 6A
Linnéstaden, Första Långgatan 6A
Entrance FastighetsmäkleriEntrance Fastighetsmäkleri
This is an example of a scandi foyer in Gothenburg with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
H様邸
H様邸
株式会社 大町ハウジング株式会社 大町ハウジング
発泡ウレタン断熱工法の暖かい住まい
Photo of a scandinavian hallway in Other with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, painted wood flooring and white floors.
Mitt hem - Reportagebilder från Leva & Bo
Mitt hem - Reportagebilder från Leva & Bo
ErinteriorErinterior
Cicci Möller
Medium sized scandi entrance in Gothenburg with white walls and painted wood flooring.
猫と暮らす家
猫と暮らす家
株式会社 アトリエ六曜舎株式会社 アトリエ六曜舎
写真：大槻茂
This is an example of a scandinavian entrance in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Brixton Townhouse II
Brixton Townhouse II
Indie & Co.Indie & Co.
Anna Stathaki
This is an example of a medium sized scandi hallway in London with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
RENOVERING AV 1 ROK LANDSHÖVDINGEHUS
RENOVERING AV 1 ROK LANDSHÖVDINGEHUS
A3 Byggprojekt ABA3 Byggprojekt AB
Anders Bergstedt
Medium sized scandi entrance in Gothenburg with white walls, painted wood flooring and white floors.
Sveagatan 3
Sveagatan 3
HemtrendHemtrend
Erik Olsson Gbg
Inspiration for a scandi hallway in Gothenburg with multi-coloured walls, white floors and painted wood flooring.
Bomgatan 8B
Bomgatan 8B
Bjurfors GöteborgBjurfors Göteborg
Bjurfors.se/SE360
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi entrance in Gothenburg with white walls, painted wood flooring and white floors.
Sullkullan
Sullkullan
SullkullanSullkullan
Sullkullan
Photo of a small scandi boot room in Other with white walls and painted wood flooring.
Hall
Hall
Alexander WhiteAlexander White
Södermannagatan 34 Foto: Henrik Nero
Photo of a scandinavian entrance in Stockholm with multi-coloured walls and painted wood flooring.
Houzz Tours - Louise Johansen
Houzz Tours - Louise Johansen
Mia Mortensen PhotographyMia Mortensen Photography
© 2017 Houzz
Inspiration for a small scandinavian entrance in Aarhus with pink walls, painted wood flooring and white floors.
Styling + Design Work
Styling + Design Work
Talia Taylor DesignTalia Taylor Design
Inspiration for a scandi hallway in Dunedin with white walls and painted wood flooring.
Casa di Silvana
Casa di Silvana
Maurizio Giovannoni ArchitettoMaurizio Giovannoni Architetto
Mikko Ala-Peijari
Scandinavian entrance in Rome with white walls and painted wood flooring.
Doorsy Timber Doors
Doorsy Timber Doors
Expert Joinery LtdExpert Joinery Ltd
• 100 mm thick leaf with a seal • fixed 100 mm wide frame with a seal • four-glass, three-chamber package with a Venetian mirror • four hinges by the Swiss company SFS, adjustable in three planes, with protection against twisting and decorative overlays • high-quality handle from the German company Hoppe - London, satin, long signboard • a bar hook lock of the German company WINKHAUS - five-point • adjustable strike plate of the German company WINKHAUS - five-point • patent insert of the German company Wilka • a set of keys - 3 pieces • a 95 mm wide aluminum thermal threshold of the German company GU • metal stabilizer in the door leaf
Opgradering af entré
Opgradering af entré
Tabita AundalTabita Aundal
Her ses en entré EFTER boligstyling. Dette er hvad jeg har optimeret: 1) Ny vægfarve i lys grå. Glasvævet er blevet malet to gange. 2) Stuk, lister og døre er blevet malet med en glans 10 hvid. 3) Gulvet er blevet slebet og ludbehandlet. 4) Nyt interiør samt gulvplante.
New production Gothenburg
New production Gothenburg
papac media ABpapac media AB
© Christian Johansson / papac
Scandi hallway in Gothenburg with white walls, a single front door, painted wood flooring, a white front door and white floors.
Дом в Горках
Дом в Горках
Владимир ЮзбашевВладимир Юзбашев
фото
Design ideas for a small scandinavian entrance in Moscow with painted wood flooring and yellow floors.
Ljunggatan 18
Ljunggatan 18
Almeräng fotografiAlmeräng fotografi
This is an example of a medium sized scandi entrance in Gothenburg with multi-coloured walls, painted wood flooring and white floors.
Gamla Masthugget, Vattugatan2
Gamla Masthugget, Vattugatan2
Entrance FastighetsmäkleriEntrance Fastighetsmäkleri
Photo of a scandinavian boot room in Gothenburg with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door, white floors and a medium wood front door.
Balgownie
Balgownie
Studio LdmStudio Ldm
Scandi entrance in Sunshine Coast with white walls, painted wood flooring, a pivot front door and a light wood front door.

Scandinavian Entrance with Painted Wood 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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