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White Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Lakeside Retreat | Lake Marion
Lakeside Retreat | Lake Marion
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
Foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a glass front door and a vaulted ceiling.
10755 E Asbury Ave
10755 E Asbury Ave
Art of Home TeamArt of Home Team
Santa Fe inspired oasis with ~17,000 sq ft still to garden, expand or develop. WOW! A wonderful home for the buyer who wants something beautiful and different. Stop by ** Friday, July 9th, 4-6 pm ** for a tour @ 10755 E Asbury Ave. Just 25 minutes to downtown Denver and DIA. Small custom home lots a few blocks over just sold for 150-200K. Parcel split the back half, with an easement for the driveway. Huge opportunity here. Buyer to verify potential. 4 br 4 ba :: 3,538 sq ft :: $825,000 #SantaFe #DreamHome #Courtyard #FindYourZen #Aurora #ArtOfHomeTeam #eXpRealty
Meuble d'entrée
Meuble d'entrée
Rubeo.Rubeo.
This is an example of a small contemporary foyer with a single front door, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a black front door and beige floors.
Delaware
Delaware
Lisa Lev DesignLisa Lev Design
Photos by Valerie Wilcox
Medium sized scandinavian foyer in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Contemporary in Afton Oaks
Contemporary in Afton Oaks
Del Cielo Custom HomesDel Cielo Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized contemporary hallway in Houston with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass 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
Rustic Canyon Estate
Rustic Canyon Estate
Building Solutions and Design, IncBuilding Solutions and Design, Inc
Blake Worthington
Photo of a classic entrance in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a green front door and beige floors.
The Jetsetter | Dallas
The Jetsetter | Dallas
Bauhaus Custom HomesBauhaus Custom Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front door in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, an orange front door and grey floors.
West Vancouver Home Renovation - Foyer
West Vancouver Home Renovation - Foyer
PlaidFox StudioPlaidFox Studio
Large nautical foyer in Vancouver with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a red front door and orange floors.
Newmarket Modern | BuiltGreen© Platinum New Home
Newmarket Modern | BuiltGreen© Platinum New Home
Blackfish Homes Ltd.Blackfish Homes Ltd.
Inspiration for a scandinavian entrance in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Palme d'or
Palme d'or
WOM DESIGNWOM DESIGN
Shoootin
Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Paris with black walls and light hardwood flooring.
Classic Shingle Style
Classic Shingle Style
Daniel Conlon ArchitectsDaniel Conlon Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a white front door and brown floors.
schlytervägen
schlytervägen
Wilmer InteriorWilmer Interior
Design ideas for a scandi entrance in Copenhagen with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a medium wood front door and a single front door.
L'INGRESSO E I CORRIDOI
L'INGRESSO E I CORRIDOI
Annalisa Carli ArchitettoAnnalisa Carli Architetto
Foto di Annalisa Carli
This is an example of a medium sized traditional entrance in Milan with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Kings Place
Kings Place
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
interior designer: Kathryn Smith
This is an example of a large farmhouse foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Foyer
Foyer
Lily Mae DesignLily Mae Design
Lily Mae Design Lisa Puchalla Angie Sekinger photography
This is an example of a classic foyer in DC Metro with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Roseland Manoren
Roseland Manoren
Frahm Interiors - Burlington ONFrahm Interiors - Burlington ON
Entrance with natural stone feature wall
Design ideas for a large contemporary front door in Toronto with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Modern Ridge Two-Story
Modern Ridge Two-Story
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
This is an example of a modern foyer in Minneapolis with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Coastal Farm Entryway
Coastal Farm Entryway
True DesignsTrue Designs
Inspiration for a small nautical front door in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
2019 Fall Parade of Homes - Dream Home
Zawadski Homes Inc.Zawadski Homes Inc.
Stylish front entry.
Design ideas for a large contemporary foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.

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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