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White Entrance with Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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Mohawk Flooring Gallery
Mohawk Flooring Gallery
American River FlooringAmerican River Flooring
Design ideas for a medium sized rural hallway in Sacramento with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and light hardwood flooring.
10m² Saint-germain Paris 7ème
10m² Saint-germain Paris 7ème
Agence Crea3Agence Crea3
Sas d'entrée avec rangement de stockage au-dessus de la porte...
Photo of a small foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Rosslyn Cabin
Rosslyn Cabin
Studio MielStudio Miel
Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Design ideas for a small contemporary foyer in DC Metro with white walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
Transitional Estate
Transitional Estate
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Other with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, brown floors and white walls.
Bellevue - Mid Century Modern
Bellevue - Mid Century Modern
Gallagher ConstructionGallagher Construction
Midcentury hallway in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling, a wood ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
1840 Greek Revival
1840 Greek Revival
Twelve Chairs InteriorsTwelve Chairs Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional hallway in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
1840 Greek Revival
1840 Greek Revival
Twelve Chairs InteriorsTwelve Chairs Interiors
Photo of a classic hallway in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Harbor Lakes Contemporary
Harbor Lakes Contemporary
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
The foyer entry area features a stunning contemporary lighting piece, and views out the striking front door.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary foyer in Dallas with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
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.
Hill Country Transitional Mudroom
Hill Country Transitional Mudroom
Nuela DesignsNuela Designs
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Chevy Chase Renovation
Chevy Chase Renovation
Courtney Thomas DesignCourtney Thomas Design
The entryway, living, and dining room in this Chevy Chase home were renovated with structural changes to accommodate a family of five. It features a bright palette, functional furniture, a built-in BBQ/grill, and statement lights. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/home-renovation-la-canada/
House Seven | Faber Herringbone + Grande Savoy Marquis | Indianapolis, IN
House Seven | Faber Herringbone + Grande Savoy Marquis | Indianapolis, IN
DUCHATEAU FloorsDUCHATEAU Floors
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse hallway in Indianapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Дизайн квартиры-студии 40 кв. метров за 1,5 млн рублей
Дизайн квартиры-студии 40 кв. метров за 1,5 млн рублей
Natalie VershininaNatalie Vershinina
Photo of a contemporary entrance in Moscow with white walls and brown floors.
Mill Valley Makeover
Mill Valley Makeover
Zeitgeist SonomaZeitgeist Sonoma
Tammy Horton Photography
Inspiration for a classic boot room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Renovated to Last
Renovated to Last
Maugel DeStefano ArchitectsMaugel DeStefano Architects
Myriam Babin
Inspiration for a coastal boot room in Portland Maine with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Contemporary California Surf Shack | Santa Barbara CA
Contemporary California Surf Shack | Santa Barbara CA
CJ Paone AIA | Archipelago WorkshopCJ Paone AIA | Archipelago Workshop
Originally a near tear-down, this small-by-santa-barbara-standards beach house sits next to a world-famous point break. Designed on a restrained scale with a ship-builder's mindset, it is filled with precision cabinetry, built-in furniture, and custom artisanal details that draw from both Scandinavian and French Colonial style influences. With heaps of natural light, a wide-open plan, and a close connection to the outdoor spaces, it lives much bigger than it is while maintaining a minimal impact on a precious marine ecosystem. Images | Kurt Jordan Photography
White Transitional Mudroom
White Transitional Mudroom
Cypress Design Co.Cypress Design Co.
This is an example of a small traditional boot room in Providence with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
schmaler Flur
schmaler Flur
Innenausbau Binder GmbHInnenausbau Binder GmbH
Schmaler Flur in dem kein Platz für klassische Schränke ist. Innovative Aufbewahrung von Accessoires
This is an example of a small eclectic hallway in Cologne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Minimalistisch Eingang
Minimalistisch Eingang
Inspiration for a modern foyer in Stuttgart with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
East Side
East Side
Kirby GoffKirby Goff
This is an example of a classic foyer in Providence with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.

White Entrance with Brown Floors 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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