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Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and a Light Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Seaside Renovation
Seaside Renovation
MarvinMarvin
The homeowners of this seaside cottage felt that the existing spaces were too small and too separated from one another to suit their needs. They desired larger, more open spaces with a kitchen prominent as the "heart" of the home. A portion of the home that was constructed in the 1980s was torn down and reconstructed in a similar location but with a revised footprint to better conform to the zoning requirements. This permitted greater flexibility in expanding the square footage to allow for opening up the living spaces as well as orienting the main spaces towards the views and sunlight. Marvin Windows were the obvious choice because they provide a product that is very high quality, customizable, and available in many different configurations.
Book Matched and Bold
Book Matched and Bold
TroicoTroico
his modern new build located in the heart of Burnaby received an entire millwork and countertop package of the utmost quality. The kitchen features book matched walnut, paired with white upper cabinets to add a touch of light in the kitchen. Miele appliances surround the cabinetry. The home’s front entrance has matching built in walnut book matched cabinetry that ties the kitchen in with the front entrance. Walnut built-in cabinetry in the basement showcase nicely as open sightlines in the basement and main floor allow for the matching cabinetry to been seen through the open staircase. Fun red and white high gloss acrylics pop in the modern, yet functional laundry room. This home is truly a work of art!
Gordon Head Oceanview Home
Gordon Head Oceanview Home
Trudi Jones DesignTrudi Jones Design
Jody Beck Photography
The Owls Club
The Owls Club
Beaver Mountain Log & Cedar HomesBeaver Mountain Log & Cedar Homes
Park Ave Apartment | White Marble Dust Venetian Plaster
Park Ave Apartment | White Marble Dust Venetian Plaster
DECORFINDECORFIN
Ashland Full Home Remodel
Ashland Full Home Remodel
Walls of Time Builders, LLCWalls of Time Builders, LLC
Hardwood Floor Installs
Hardwood Floor Installs
G&K FLOOR COVERINGG&K FLOOR COVERING
Wood flooring is timeless. It enhances the warmth of any home and complements the decor of any room. Like a fine piece of furniture, wood flooring increases in value and becomes more beautiful with time. In a national survey, 90 percent of real estate agents said that houses with wood flooring sell faster and for more money. Wood is a natural resource, renewable and recyclable. Buildings, barns, ships and other structures made of wood often find a second life in wood flooring, cabinets, walls and ceilings. And leading allergists agree that wood floors are the perfect choice for a healthy home. The state-of-the-art technology and almost limitless choices of today's stains, finishes, styles and designs make wood flooring one of the most practical, easy-care and versatile floor coverings today. Maintained properly, wood flooring should never have to be replaced.
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
rénovation d'une maison des années 60 à Bourbach
SUBLISSIMMOSUBLISSIMMO
le hall d'entrée s'affirme avec un papier peint graphique
Stuart Ave Remodel and Addition
Stuart Ave Remodel and Addition
Maison Construction and RenovationsMaison Construction and Renovations
New Moon Rugs - Bali
New Moon Rugs - Bali
Kurtz CollectionKurtz Collection
Bali, Grey/Blue This tribal inspired motif has a contemporary feel. The charcoal grey Tibetan wool background uses a special technique that layers darker and lighter tones to create a heathered effect. The design elements in Chinese silk use tones of dusty silver, cornflower blue and grey blue.
Whitetail Resort Residence - McCall Idaho
Whitetail Resort Residence - McCall Idaho
GravitasGravitas
Stunning mountain side home overlooking McCall and Payette Lake. This home is 5000 SF on three levels with spacious outdoor living to take in the views. A hybrid timber frame home with hammer post trusses and copper clad windows. Super clients, a stellar lot, along with HOA and civil challenges all come together in the end to create some wonderful spaces. Joshua Roper Photography
Entry and Hall
Entry and Hall
Karin Payson architecture + designKarin Payson architecture + design
Entry and Hall
Custom Home Design Build in Lakeside, AZ
Custom Home Design Build in Lakeside, AZ
Butler DevelopmentsButler Developments
The entryway doubles as an open sitting room. Windows allow natural light while the overhang limits glare. Designed with alcoves for easy storage discreet presentation of art or collectibles. Hardwood floors and wood grain ceilings match the front door.
Book Matched and Bold
Book Matched and Bold
TroicoTroico
his modern new build located in the heart of Burnaby received an entire millwork and countertop package of the utmost quality. The kitchen features book matched walnut, paired with white upper cabinets to add a touch of light in the kitchen. Miele appliances surround the cabinetry. The home’s front entrance has matching built in walnut book matched cabinetry that ties the kitchen in with the front entrance. Walnut built-in cabinetry in the basement showcase nicely as open sightlines in the basement and main floor allow for the matching cabinetry to been seen through the open staircase. Fun red and white high gloss acrylics pop in the modern, yet functional laundry room. This home is truly a work of art!
OV - Encino
OV - Encino
CAC Development Design-Build, LLCCAC Development Design-Build, LLC
Cristopher Nolasco
Luxury Mountain Views
Luxury Mountain Views
Iron Forest Building CompanyIron Forest Building Company
Photo Credit: TammiTPhotography
Manhattan family home
Manhattan family home
Home Design RxHome Design Rx
Park Ave Apartment | White Marble Dust Venetian Plaster
Park Ave Apartment | White Marble Dust Venetian Plaster
DECORFINDECORFIN
Residence No. 2
Residence No. 2
MILL IRON TIMBERWORKSMILL IRON TIMBERWORKS
The Aria - Highland, UT
The Aria - Highland, UT
Cadence HomesCadence Homes
Large Entry Light

Entrance with Dark Hardwood Flooring and a Light Wood Front Door 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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