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

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West Road Cottage
West Road Cottage
RAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTSRAMSAY GOURD ARCHITECTS
The mudroom of a little cottage nestled into a picturesque Vermont village. Photo: Greg Premru
Design ideas for a small romantic boot room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
A Small New York Apartment Makeover - BoHo Chic on the Upper West Side
A Small New York Apartment Makeover - BoHo Chic on the Upper West Side
Get DecoratedGet Decorated
This small New York City apartment was designed to give our client a bohemian feel while maximizing space. Whimsical was the goal! Photo by Up Studios.
Rustic Vintage Studio
Rustic Vintage Studio
Coleman Creek ConstructionColeman Creek Construction
Medium sized vintage entrance in Other with medium hardwood flooring.
AVONDALE BUNGALOW
AVONDALE BUNGALOW
Gordon and Johnson DesignGordon and Johnson Design
JESSIE PREZA PHOTOGRAPHY
This is an example of a shabby-chic style foyer in Jacksonville with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Breton Bay Escape
Breton Bay Escape
LOLA BELLE CO LLCLOLA BELLE CO LLC
This gorgeous entryway features a grandfather clock, dresser, two lamps, and a stunning gold mirror. Your entryway should give your guests an idea of what to expect from your home, and this one surly makes a statement!
Dream Home
Dream Home
Tom Bierster Fine Home Building & Renovation, Inc.Tom Bierster Fine Home Building & Renovation, Inc.
Inspiration for a large vintage front door in Miami with grey walls, a double front door, a light wood front door, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Entry way Paint and Design
Entry way Paint and Design
UserUser
Homeowner wanted to repaint their red oak staircase, they also wanted to update their wall paint color to more neutral tones. We helped them redesign their whole entryway, including furniture and decor.
Hyde Park Redesign
Hyde Park Redesign
HelloIndigo DesignsHelloIndigo Designs
This metallic gold and black mirror was found in the owner's basement and reused to highlight this entryway cove. The refurbished turquoise side table adds a pop of color tying in the rest of the open space.
French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design
French Modern Villa by Fratantoni Design
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Christmas in Saratoga Springs
Christmas in Saratoga Springs
Randall Perry PhotographyRandall Perry Photography
This is an example of a medium sized vintage foyer in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Custom Home Build
Custom Home Build
Lesueur Construction Co.Lesueur Construction Co.
Elegant Homes Photography
Small shabby-chic style boot room in Nashville with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Shabby Chic Foyer
Shabby Chic Foyer
Home ReHabIt, LLCHome ReHabIt, LLC
Foyer designed using an old chalk painted chest with a custom made bench along with decor from different antique fairs, pottery barn, Home Goods, Kirklands and Ballard Design to finish the space.
Glam Entrance | National Harbor, MD
Glam Entrance | National Harbor, MD
The Interior Design FirmThe Interior Design Firm
Photo of a medium sized shabby-chic style foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
The Whimbrel at Independence
The Whimbrel at Independence
Schell BrothersSchell Brothers
Design ideas for a small vintage foyer in Other with purple walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Softly Southern Renovation
Softly Southern Renovation
By Design Interiors, Inc.By Design Interiors, Inc.
Soft muted colors are paired with mixed metallics to create a casual elegance in this Southern home. Various wood tones & finishes provide an eclectic touch to the spaces. Luxurious custom draperies add classic charm by beautifully framing the rooms. A combination of accessories, custom arrangements & original art bring an authentic uniqueness to the overall design. Pops of vibrant hot pink add a modern twist to the otherwise subtle color scheme of neutrals & airy blue tones. By Design Interiors Daniel Angulo Photography.
The Snowbrush - Fall Festival (2046)
The Snowbrush - Fall Festival (2046)
Hayden HomesHayden Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized shabby-chic style entrance in Other with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Completed Project
Completed Project
KMAC DesignKMAC Design
Inspiration for a medium sized vintage foyer in DC Metro with blue walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Shabby Chic Foyer
Shabby Chic Foyer
Home ReHabIt, LLCHome ReHabIt, LLC
Foyer designed using an old chalk painted chest with a custom made bench along with decor from different antique fairs, pottery barn, Home Goods, Kirklands and Ballard Design to finish the space.
Glam Entrance | National Harbor, MD
Glam Entrance | National Harbor, MD
The Interior Design FirmThe Interior Design Firm
Medium sized shabby-chic style foyer in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and grey floors.
Shabby Chic Elegance
Shabby Chic Elegance
Design DirectionDesign Direction
Medium sized romantic front door in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.

Shabby-Chic Style 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 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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