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Small Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Forever Ranch
Forever Ranch
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
The entry is visually separated from the dining room by a suspended ipe screen wall.
Photo of a small retro front door in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
Bright and Fun Transitional Entry - Dallas, TX
Bright and Fun Transitional Entry - Dallas, TX
Design Lifestyles, LLCDesign Lifestyles, LLC
Inspiration for a small front door in Dallas with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Masculine Contemporary Apartment
Masculine Contemporary Apartment
Dona Rosene InteriorsDona Rosene Interiors
Michael Hunter
Photo of a small contemporary hallway in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
A Farmhouse In The Middle of Florida
A Farmhouse In The Middle of Florida
Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.
Kelly: “We wanted to build our own house and I did not want to move again. We had moved quite a bit earlier on. I like rehabbing and I like design, as a stay at home mom it has been my hobby and we wanted our forever home.” ************************************************************************* Transitional Foyer featuring white painted pine tongue and groove wall and ceiling. Natural wood stained French door, picture and mirror frames work to blend with medium tone hardwood flooring. Flower pattern Settee with blue painted trim to match opposite cabinet. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.
Studio Retreat
Studio Retreat
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Don Chapman
Photo of a small rustic front door in Atlanta with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Petrie
Petrie
KITCHEN CREATIONS LTDKITCHEN CREATIONS LTD
Small retro boot room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
J.Lineberry Interiors
J.Lineberry Interiors
Wood Wise Design & RemodelingWood Wise Design & Remodeling
The entry from the garage features a drop-zone for good organization.
Design ideas for a small classic boot room in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Lake Riley
Lake Riley
Structural Dimensions, Inc.Structural Dimensions, Inc.
Ehlen Creative Communications, LLC
Inspiration for a small classic hallway in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Mudroom in Transitional Cambridge Townhouse
Mudroom in Transitional Cambridge Townhouse
Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.
Mudroom with custom built-in storage bench. Photo by Eric Levin Photography
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Entryway
Entryway
Carina Vaz InteriorsCarina Vaz Interiors
Modern and clean entryway with extra space for coats, hats, and shoes. . . interior designer, interior, design, decorator, residential, commercial, staging, color consulting, product design, full service, custom home furnishing, space planning, full service design, furniture and finish selection, interior design consultation, functionality, award winning designers, conceptual design, kitchen and bathroom design, custom cabinetry design, interior elevations, interior renderings, hardware selections, lighting design, project management, design consultation
Larkspur
Larkspur
CM Natural DesignsCM Natural Designs
This is an example of a small modern boot room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Bellevue Modern
Bellevue Modern
UserUser
Custom cubbies allow for the owners to slip out of their gym clothes or outer wear and into their comfy clothes.
Design ideas for a small modern boot room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay
Starline CabinetsStarline Cabinets
Design ideas for a small modern boot room in Vancouver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Lake Charlevoix Home
Modern Lake Charlevoix Home
Birchwood Construction CompanyBirchwood Construction Company
Inspiration for a small modern boot room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
SW Portland
SW Portland
Joanna Beale Interior DesignJoanna Beale Interior Design
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Downtown Hamilton Century Home
Downtown Hamilton Century Home
KMSalter DesignKMSalter Design
KMSalter Design
Design ideas for a small traditional entrance in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Company C Pergo la-la rug
Company C Pergo la-la rug
Company CCompany C
Company C
Photo of a small modern boot room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Queen's Gate, South Kensington
Queen's Gate, South Kensington
Keir TownsendKeir Townsend
The tiny hallway has textured surfaces and a feature art display lit from above by bronze wall lights. The walls are in polished plaster.
Photo of a small contemporary entrance in London with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Patonga Creek Holiday Shack
Patonga Creek Holiday Shack
palaestrapalaestra
Scrounged doors repurposed & re-glued slide completely out of sight to co-opt a little used public path as a living space. Real materials with real feel include recycled floorboards, demolition yard posts & scrounged jetty timbers from nearby. Bamboo blinds from a supermarket were cut & regaled on site for a tropical feel with practical ventilation effect. An upturned cast iron bath awaits re-use - that was interesting to get across the bay. Water access only. All photographs Brett Boardman
Tudor Cottage Renovations and Alterations, South Orange, New Jersey
Tudor Cottage Renovations and Alterations, South Orange, New Jersey
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
The new front door entryway now organizes the space in a way that is much more efficient. A small bench, hooks and shelf organize the homeowners belongings. New details were added at the stair to enhance the area. See before images at www.clawsonarchitects.com to understand the complete transformation.

Small 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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