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World-Inspired Entrance with Brown Floors Ideas and Designs

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和室とリビングをつなぐ玄関
和室とリビングをつなぐ玄関
シーズ・アーキスタディオシーズ・アーキスタディオ
玄関は｢離れ」的な和室とリビングをつなぐ渡り廊下の役割を持っています。玄関ポーチでベンチだったスノコは、和室前の縁側となっています。
World-inspired hallway in Tokyo Suburbs with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, medium hardwood flooring, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
PacificMod Style
PacificMod Style
Details In Design LLCDetails In Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Portland with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Entryway
Entryway
S&K Interiors LLCS&K Interiors LLC
Photographer: Matthew Harrer Photography Artist: Claude Beck
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in St Louis with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
松原の家
松原の家
Priya Design / プリヤデザインPriya Design / プリヤデザイン
World-inspired entrance in Kyoto with grey walls and brown floors.
Arlington Hts - Floor Plan Flip
Arlington Hts - Floor Plan Flip
New Perspective Design, Inc.New Perspective Design, Inc.
Small world-inspired hallway in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Zen Paradise
Zen Paradise
James Patrick WaltersJames Patrick Walters
“The design melds casual with polished, modern with Zen, and drama with stillness.” - San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine August 2013 James Brady Photography
Contemporary Kailua Plantation
Contemporary Kailua Plantation
Trigg-Smith ArchitectsTrigg-Smith Architects
Inspiration for a large world-inspired front door in Hawaii with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
築100年・住み継ぐ家のリノベーション
築100年・住み継ぐ家のリノベーション
株式会社 榊住建株式会社 榊住建
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a sliding front door and brown floors.
H邸
H邸
大之木ダイモ　リフォーム部大之木ダイモ　リフォーム部
昭和の家
Small world-inspired hallway in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Sea Watch, Lake Ida, Delray Beach FL 2010
Sea Watch, Lake Ida, Delray Beach FL 2010
RTG CONSTRUCTION INCRTG CONSTRUCTION INC
Andy Frame Photography
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Miami with blue walls, brown floors and feature lighting.
モダン 玄関
モダン 玄関
Design ideas for a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
屋上菜園の家
屋上菜園の家
一級建築士事務所　有限会社アルキノーバ一級建築士事務所　有限会社アルキノーバ
屋上菜園の家　Photo by : 金子滋建築写真室
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Tokyo with brown floors.
四つ角の家 Crossroad in the House
四つ角の家 Crossroad in the House
YYAA 山本嘉寛建築設計事務所YYAA 山本嘉寛建築設計事務所
Photo by Yohei Sasakura
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Osaka with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Natural Nail Spa Design
Natural Nail Spa Design
Nhuhao's Interior DesignNhuhao's Interior Design
This beloved nail salon and spa by many locals has transitioned its products to all-natural and non-toxic to enhance the quality of their services and the wellness of their customers. With that as the focus, the interior design was created with many live plants as well as earth elements throughout to reflect this transition.
木の温もり和モダンの住まい
木の温もり和モダンの住まい
Incolore architects 一級建築士事務所（インカラーアーキテクツ）Incolore architects 一級建築士事務所（インカラーアーキテクツ）
Inspiration for a large world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Tropical Modern Kauai
Tropical Modern Kauai
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
The Kauai Style cable railing is seen on this entry bridge to the front door. It can also be seen on the outdoor deck beyond. Cable railings are great for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The posts are made of solid aluminum and powder coated black. Railings by Keuka Studios
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MB5 ArchitetturaMB5 Architettura
Photo of a small world-inspired foyer in Milan with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a drop ceiling.
足利の家「大きなダイニングテーブルのある家」
足利の家「大きなダイニングテーブルのある家」
小林輝子建築デザイン小林輝子建築デザイン
輿水進
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, a sliding front door, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
D寺庫裏・客殿プロジェクト／地域の風景をつくる古刹の住まい
D寺庫裏・客殿プロジェクト／地域の風景をつくる古刹の住まい
野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室野口修＋DAT／都市環境研究室
玄関ホール内観−３。夜景。照明は原則、間接照明とした
Photo of a large world-inspired hallway in Other with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door, brown floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
つくば市森の里MH
つくば市森の里MH
株式会社リノベ株式会社リノベ
This is an example of a small world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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