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World-Inspired Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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New Prairie Style Residence - River Forest, IL
New Prairie Style Residence - River Forest, IL
WEST STUDIO Architects & Construction ServicesWEST STUDIO Architects & Construction Services
Wood ceiling with backlit stain glass panels.
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired foyer in Chicago with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
出羽三山の風景を日常に取込む家
出羽三山の風景を日常に取込む家
グッドライフ黒田工務所グッドライフ黒田工務所
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Projet Oberkampf
Projet Oberkampf
Karen Tinka Design IntérieurKaren Tinka Design Intérieur
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a grey front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
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.
蓼科の庵
蓼科の庵
一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ一級建築士事務所　丹羽明人アトリエ
Inspiration for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and exposed beams.
和モダン平屋お家
和モダン平屋お家
”健康志向”特化　トス設計”健康志向”特化　トス設計
玄関・木製玄関戸・網戸取付
Design ideas for a small world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door, beige floors and a single front door.
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.
Delisle
Delisle
re:source lifestylesre:source lifestyles
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired front door in Toronto with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and feature lighting.
Décoration intérieur - luminaire papier peint et rideaux
Décoration intérieur - luminaire papier peint et rideaux
Mury / IntemporelleMury / Intemporelle
Pose d'un panoramique végétal de la maison Bien fait avec un faux uni rouge de l'éditeurs Elitis.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired foyer in Other with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Hiraya
Hiraya
株式会社オシア株式会社オシア
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a sliding front door and a dark wood front door.
St. Louis Heights
St. Louis Heights
Barker Kappelle Construction, LLCBarker Kappelle Construction, LLC
Bradbury Photography
Photo of a world-inspired entrance in Hawaii with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
伊那市　K邸
伊那市　K邸
辰野建築計画辰野建築計画
Photo by : Taito Kusakabe
Medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Paradise
Paradise
Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTUREGreif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE
Aaron Leitz
Design ideas for a world-inspired foyer in Hawaii with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a light wood front door and beige floors.
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
Asian Elegance/Rod Youngson
Asian Elegance/Rod Youngson
Wardell Builders, Inc.Wardell Builders, Inc.
Brady Architectural Photography
World-inspired foyer in San Diego with light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
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.
伏見のN邸　リビング
伏見のN邸　リビング
金田博道建築研究所金田博道建築研究所
旗竿地の和モダン住宅
Design ideas for a world-inspired entrance in Sapporo with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
Spindrift Splendor on the Sea
Spindrift Splendor on the Sea
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
Wayne Capilli
World-inspired front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Hillside House with Japanese Influences
Hillside House with Japanese Influences
UserUser
Brad Peebles
Medium sized world-inspired hallway in Hawaii with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

World-Inspired 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 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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