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World-Inspired Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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.
Tropical House
Tropical House
Showhomes with Tracey McLeodShowhomes with Tracey McLeod
Caco Photography
This is an example of a large world-inspired foyer in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a medium wood front door.
Hale Ku Mana
Hale Ku Mana
JM DesignJM Design
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Hawaii with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Old Village - Mt. Pleasant
Old Village - Mt. Pleasant
Structures Building CompanyStructures Building Company
Holger Obenaus
Design ideas for a world-inspired foyer in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Tropical Interior with Asian Influences
Tropical Interior with Asian Influences
Innovations Designer Home Decor & Accent FurnitureInnovations Designer Home Decor & Accent Furniture
Asian influences were incorporated into the interior design as requested by the clients. This stunning Chinese chest is a beautiful addition. Ted Dayton Photography
東城の家
東城の家
住いの設計工房 竹内建築設計事務所_岡山住いの設計工房 竹内建築設計事務所_岡山
和室から玄関ホール
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Other with medium hardwood flooring.
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　/LDKの入口も昭和のデザインガラスを生かして既存建具を塗装して利用。LDKでは、この壁面のみ既存の真壁。建具はもともと引違いだったが、片引き戸に。敷居・鴨居ももちろん既存を利用。
This is an example of a small world-inspired hallway in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
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.
Aqua Lane Shores
Aqua Lane Shores
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLCHerscoe Hajjar Architects, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired vestibule in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Belize Residence: Foyer, Bar, Kitchen
Belize Residence: Foyer, Bar, Kitchen
Robert GranoffRobert Granoff
© Robert Granoff Designed by: Brendan J. O' Donoghue P.O Box 129 San Ignacio Cayo District Belize, Central America Web Site; odsbz.com
寺庄の家（terasho house）
寺庄の家（terasho house）
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
和室から見る玄関ホール
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired front door in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door and beige floors.
M Magazine
M Magazine
Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Interior Design: KarenKempf.com Builder: LakesideDevelopment.com Edmunds Studios Photography
Medium sized world-inspired foyer in Milwaukee with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Alderley House Renovation
Alderley House Renovation
Interiors by Daryl WarkInteriors by Daryl Wark
The new entry room looking back towards a 250 year old Chinese Wedding cabinet sourced by us. The pots on the floor are antique Chinese and Indonesian again sourced by Interior by Daryl Wark. The cupboard was clever alternative to a built in linen press. Far more dramatic as you enter the home than any built-in cupboard and stunning when lit at night. The pieces on top of the cabinet are Indonesian, Thai, Indian, English and Japanese. In the foreground sits a Vintage Indonesian Chippendale style and custom Ikat cushion and black hand woven sisal rug. Photo by Hannah Puechmarin
entry with small waterfall
entry with small waterfall
Soul SpaceSoul Space
entry with small bridge and waterfall from the pool
Large world-inspired front door in Sunshine Coast with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Baynard Cove House on Calibogue Sound
Baynard Cove House on Calibogue Sound
William Byrd HomesWilliam Byrd Homes
Inspiration for a large world-inspired foyer in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
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.
格子窓のあるいえ
格子窓のあるいえ
有限会社　あつみ建築有限会社　あつみ建築
一枚板の無垢材腰かけ
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a medium wood front door.
玄関
玄関
株式会社日伸建設株式会社日伸建設
This is an example of a world-inspired entrance in Osaka with medium hardwood flooring, a medium wood front door, beige walls, a sliding front door and a wood ceiling.
episode 61 「折衷の妙」
episode 61 「折衷の妙」
（株）Life with Style（株）Life with Style
北欧と和をつなぐ空間づくり　Photo by Hitomi Mese by Leica M10
Inspiration for a world-inspired entrance in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
上笠の家
上笠の家
ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)ALTS DESIGN OFFICE (アルツ デザイン オフィス)
ベンチのある玄関
This is an example of a large world-inspired hallway in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.

World-Inspired Entrance with Medium 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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