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World-Inspired Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Bonsai 3D Painted Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry Doors
Bonsai 3D Painted Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry Doors
Sans Soucie Art GlassSans Soucie Art Glass
Glass Front Doors, Entry Doors that Make a Statement! Your front door is your home's initial focal point and glass doors by Sans Soucie with frosted, etched glass designs create a unique, custom effect while providing privacy AND light thru exquisite, quality designs! Available any size, all glass front doors are custom made to order and ship worldwide at reasonable prices. Exterior entry door glass will be tempered, dual pane (an equally efficient single 1/2" thick pane is used in our fiberglass doors). Selling both the glass inserts for front doors as well as entry doors with glass, Sans Soucie art glass doors are available in 8 woods and Plastpro fiberglass in both smooth surface or a grain texture, as a slab door or prehung in the jamb - any size. From simple frosted glass effects to our more extravagant 3D sculpture carved, painted and stained glass .. and everything in between, Sans Soucie designs are sandblasted different ways creating not only different effects, but different price levels. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, any style. The privacy you need is created without sacrificing sunlight! Price will vary by design complexity and type of effect: Specialty Glass and Frosted Glass. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Entry Door Designer, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and glass! When you're all finished designing, you can place your order online! We're here to answer any questions you have so please call (877) 331-339 to speak to a knowledgeable representative! Doors ship worldwide at reasonable prices from Palm Desert, California with delivery time ranges between 3-8 weeks depending on door material and glass effect selected. (Doug Fir or Fiberglass in Frosted Effects allow 3 weeks, Specialty Woods and Glass [2D, 3D, Leaded] will require approx. 8 weeks).
Los Gatos Residence
Los Gatos Residence
Logue Studio Design Inc.Logue Studio Design Inc.
Michael O'Callahan of MOC Photo
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in San Francisco with orange walls and dark hardwood flooring.
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.
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
entry with entry waterfall
entry with entry waterfall
Soul SpaceSoul Space
entry door with entry bridge and small waterfall from the pool on the right hand side
Inspiration for a large world-inspired entrance in Sunshine Coast with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
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.
episode51 「懐かしみ育み愛でる家」
episode51 「懐かしみ育み愛でる家」
（株）Life with Style（株）Life with Style
無垢のチーク、杉、樅の木やパインなどバランスよく使い、北欧を感じさせる落ち着いた空間に　Photo by Hitomi Mese　
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
HouseF2
HouseF2
ｉｍａ建築設計室ｉｍａ建築設計室
Photo by：大井川 茂兵衛
Photo of a world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a metal front door and black floors.
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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.
Kailua Oceanfront Courtyard Residence
Kailua Oceanfront Courtyard Residence
Peter Vincent ArchitectsPeter Vincent Architects
This is an example of a world-inspired foyer in Hawaii with dark hardwood flooring and a glass front door.
Rénovation complète d'un appartement à Paris XII
Rénovation complète d'un appartement à Paris XII
Avéo Neuilly-sur-SeineAvéo Neuilly-sur-Seine
Inspiration for a small world-inspired hallway in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and wallpapered walls.
Lifestyle Images
Lifestyle Images
Maitland-SmithMaitland-Smith
Inspiration for a large world-inspired foyer in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Tropical and Transitional Custom Home
Tropical and Transitional Custom Home
Masterpiece Design/BuildMasterpiece Design/Build
Kaunis Hetki Photography
This is an example of a small world-inspired hallway in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
彦根の家
彦根の家
クニヤス建築設計クニヤス建築設計
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Tropical Entry
Tropical Entry
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Hawaii with dark hardwood flooring.
Aloha Place, Vacation Rental, Keauhou
Aloha Place, Vacation Rental, Keauhou
JM DesignJM Design
Design ideas for a large world-inspired front door in Hawaii with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Kauai- Hule'ia River House
Kauai- Hule'ia River House
Signature Homes KauaiSignature Homes Kauai
Note finished door and floors of entrance
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Hawaii with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Bellbird - Noosa Hinterland
Soul SpaceSoul Space
porte cochere at entry with feature stone
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired foyer in Sunshine Coast with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dark wood front door.
S様マンションリノベーション
S様マンションリノベーション
3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE3rd.Cafe LIVINGSTYLE
玄関の片面に民芸家具（ケヤキ）と墨画をディスプレイ。「オークションサイトで一目惚れして設計士さんに相談して入念に仕上がりを練りました」
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Fukuoka with red walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door, a wallpapered ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Feng Shui House
Feng Shui House
UserUser
Collaborating with our client’s consulting Feng Shui Master, this home was completely re-imagined, remodeled and enlarged in Manhattan Beach. Photographed by: Luke Gibson

World-Inspired Entrance with Dark 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 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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