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White Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Home in Hampton Lake
Home in Hampton Lake
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
The storage nook, perfect for hanging coats and disposing of "stuff" as we come into the house, helps keep household clutter to a minimum and makes it easier to finds things when heading back out. The bench seating with basket storage, extra cubicles and hooks above is tidy and functional.
Basement Construction and Refurbishment of Family Home, Barrowgate Road, London
Basement Construction and Refurbishment of Family Home, Barrowgate Road, London
Square Foot Basements LtdSquare Foot Basements Ltd
David Giles Photography
Design ideas for a traditional hallway in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Central Park West Condominium Renovation
Central Park West Condominium Renovation
Pett & Associates, LLCPett & Associates, LLC
Entry Way Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in New York with light hardwood flooring, a double front door, grey walls and a glass front door.
The Pimlico Kitchen by deVOL
The Pimlico Kitchen by deVOL
deVOL KitchensdeVOL Kitchens
deVOL Kitchens
Small classic entrance in London with light hardwood flooring and white walls.
Farmington Ave 1920's Beauty gets new lease on life
Farmington Ave 1920's Beauty gets new lease on life
Gilley Kitchen + BathGilley Kitchen + Bath
For the new half bath, we were able to re-purpose a door original to the house that had been stored in the attic. We stripped the multiple layers of paint to reveal this beauty. We also had new cutters custom made to recreate the original door moldings precisely. We find that these are the minor details that really make a huge difference in the final product. Nathan Spotts- Photographer
Park Creek New Home
Park Creek New Home
Love Your Room LLCLove Your Room LLC
We assisted with building and furnishing this model home. The entry way is two story. We kept the furnishings minimal, simply adding wood trim boxes.
Transitional Lawndale
Transitional Lawndale
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Mud Room
This is an example of a large classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a coffered ceiling.
Mount Bonnell
Mount Bonnell
Point B Design GroupPoint B Design Group
Inspiration for a contemporary foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Maison de bord de mer
Maison de bord de mer
Christian BlaisChristian Blais
This is an example of a coastal hallway in Brest with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Modern Farmhouse New Built
Modern Farmhouse New Built
reDesign home | chicagoreDesign home | chicago
Medium sized traditional foyer in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Riverbottoms Remodel
Riverbottoms Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/search?q=Riverbottoms+remodel Watch the Webisode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvc6K0dvK3camdK1QewUkZZL9TL9kmgy
Greenbank Development
Greenbank Development
Westeck Windows and DoorsWesteck Windows and Doors
Modern Living in Mercer Island Washington. http://www.greenbankdevelopment.com/
Scandinavian Dutch Colonial
Scandinavian Dutch Colonial
Birgitte Pearce DesignBirgitte Pearce Design
Reagan Wood
Traditional foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
San Clemente
San Clemente
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
AFTER: ENTRY | Coastal artwork and a driftwood sculpture help bring the beautiful outdoor surroundings inside. | Renovations + Design by Blackband Design | Photography by Tessa Neustadt
Hamptons Style Renovation
Hamptons Style Renovation
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingBeautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling
Spacecrafting photography
Design ideas for a farmhouse hallway in Minneapolis with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Blue Green Kitchen
Blue Green Kitchen
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
Inspiration for a large contemporary boot room in Denver with light hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.
The Country House
The Country House
Folkway Design & Wares Co.Folkway Design & Wares Co.
This is an example of a large rural foyer in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Lake Norman - indoor-outdoor living
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
A capiz shell chandelier hangs in the double volume front entry hall. This fixture is a show stopper and creates visual interest in this space that is seen from the front door, living room and the upstairs walkway.
Westchester Traditional
Westchester Traditional
ChangoChango
Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Large traditional foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
JCPenney Custom Window Treatment Designs
JCPenney Custom Window Treatment Designs
Lois Lambkin for JCPenney Window TreatmentsLois Lambkin for JCPenney Window Treatments
Photo of a medium sized nautical foyer in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.

White Entrance with Light 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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