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Shabby-Chic Style Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Shabby Chic Gray Entry Hall with Gallery Wall
Shabby Chic Gray Entry Hall with Gallery Wall
Beverly BrownBeverly Brown
Purplish gray wall featuring framed art gallery display on the theme of fashion and Paris by artist Beverly Brown. All artwork and custom framing is available in her shop. Artwork © Beverly Brown
Entryway
Entryway
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
French Villa entryway with a custom chandelier design and mosaic tile floor
Expansive vintage foyer in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Belgian Farmhouse - Victoria, MN
Belgian Farmhouse - Victoria, MN
Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Inc.
This is an example of a romantic entrance in Minneapolis with dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
White Kitchen
White Kitchen
Chastain InteriorsChastain Interiors
Loveleigh Photography
Photo of a medium sized vintage front door in Kansas City with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Manor Road Residence
Manor Road Residence
Aspect Design BuildAspect Design Build
spacecrafting
Design ideas for a large romantic foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and brown floors.
Custom Home "M"
Custom Home "M"
Cooper Jones LLCCooper Jones LLC
Shabby-chic style front door in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Via Gavannetto
Via Gavannetto
Charles Clayton Construction IncCharles Clayton Construction Inc
Inspiration for a large shabby-chic style foyer in Orlando with blue walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Entryways and Hallways
Entryways and Hallways
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs
Photo of a medium sized vintage front door in Other with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a glass front door and brown floors.
Foyer
Foyer
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
This grand entryway certainly caught our eye -- the double doors, wood flooring, chandelier and custom ceiling belong on the cover of an architectural digest magazine.
Foyer
Foyer
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this grand entryway featuring wood floors, vaulted ceilings, and custom molding & millwork!
Design ideas for an expansive vintage foyer in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
A Chic Upgrade to the Family
A Chic Upgrade to the Family
Koncept Design + BuildKoncept Design + Build
Angie Myers
Design ideas for a small romantic entrance in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
TH Remodeling Inc.
TH Remodeling Inc.
TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.TH Remodeling & Renovations Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage front door in New York with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
From Dark to Light - Gallatin Design Project
From Dark to Light - Gallatin Design Project
Styling Spaces Home Staging & Re-DesignStyling Spaces Home Staging & Re-Design
Kyle Gregory, Elegant Homes Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage foyer in Nashville with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Entry
Entry
Triple L DesignsTriple L Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic hallway in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial
My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial
Rikki SnyderRikki Snyder
Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Shabby-chic style entrance in New York with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
2305 Ridgewood Drive, Plano, TX
2305 Ridgewood Drive, Plano, TX
Diana Clary-Keller Williams BoerneDiana Clary-Keller Williams Boerne
Diana Clary
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic foyer in Dallas with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Entry
Entry
Triple L DesignsTriple L Designs
This is an example of a medium sized shabby-chic style hallway in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
From Dark to Light - Gallatin Design Project
From Dark to Light - Gallatin Design Project
Styling Spaces Home Staging & Re-DesignStyling Spaces Home Staging & Re-Design
Kyle Gregory, Elegant Homes Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized romantic foyer in Nashville with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
You're Making Me Blush
You're Making Me Blush
Lyla Veinot DesignsLyla Veinot Designs
We added a small bench and gray distressed mirror to the entry.
Design ideas for a small romantic hallway in Vancouver with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Jacob Construction 2014 Parade
Jacob Construction 2014 Parade
Ralph's Hardwood FloorsRalph's Hardwood Floors
Medium sized shabby-chic style foyer in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Shabby-Chic Style Entrance with Dark 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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