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Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Christian J Anderson Photography
Kitchen Renovations & Patio Addition in Brentwood, MO
Kitchen Renovations & Patio Addition in Brentwood, MO
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCChristopher D. Marshall Architect, LLC
The printer and paper storage is in the lower drawer. Phone charging docks are in the upper drawer. Chris Marshall
Craftsman Allure
Craftsman Allure
Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior DesignerMarcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer
Edisto Drive
Edisto Drive
In Site DesignsIn Site Designs
The Entrance into this charming home on Edisto Drive is full of excitement with simple architectural details, great patterns, and colors. The Wainscoting and Soft Gray Walls welcome every pop of color introduced into this space.
Clark Street Before/After
Clark Street Before/After
AlphaStudio Design GroupAlphaStudio Design Group
Conceptually the Clark Street remodel began with an idea of creating a new entry. The existing home foyer was non-existent and cramped with the back of the stair abutting the front door. By defining an exterior point of entry and creating a radius interior stair, the home instantly opens up and becomes more inviting. From there, further connections to the exterior were made through large sliding doors and a redesigned exterior deck. Taking advantage of the cool coastal climate, this connection to the exterior is natural and seamless Photos by Zack Benson
Haus FH
Haus FH
falke architektenfalke architekten
Lioba Schneider Architekturfotografie
Mud Room
Mud Room
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Custom designed "cubbies" insure that the Mud Room stays neat & tidy. Robert Benson Photography
Traditional home renovation-Fairfield County, CT
Traditional home renovation-Fairfield County, CT
Paul Stuart Rankin Inc.Paul Stuart Rankin Inc.
Handblocked Zuber wallpaper enlivens a traditional entry in Connecticut Photographer: Tria Govan
Wohnhaus, Riemerling
Wohnhaus, Riemerling
Löffler Weber | ArchitektenLöffler Weber | Architekten
Fotos: Alexander Ehlich, München
Prospect Heights Townhouse
Prospect Heights Townhouse
BuiltIN studioBuiltIN studio
Andrew Rugge/archphoto
Mudroom Rack - Barnwood Furniture
Mudroom Rack - Barnwood Furniture
Country WillowCountry Willow
This is a custom mudroom rack made of New England Barnwood. It is not built in and is a freestanding piece of furniture. There are shelves behind the door and 2 removable tool boxes on the bottom left. It can me made to order in any size and finish. It can be made of old wood and new wood by Country Willow, Bedford Hills, NY - 914-241-7000 - www.countrywillow.com
Modern Chic
Modern Chic
The Couture Haus Interior DesignThe Couture Haus Interior Design
Modern back entry in a neutral color palette, wooden door and black accents.
Trevaylor Cottage
Trevaylor Cottage
Lydia Allen InteriorsLydia Allen Interiors
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
A new 3,200 square foot 2-Story home with full basement custom curated with color and warmth. Open concept living with thoughtful space planning on all 3 levels with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Architect + Designer: Arch Studio, Inc. General Contractor: BSB Builders
Multicolor Dream Loft: East Village, NYC
Multicolor Dream Loft: East Village, NYC
apartmentjeanieapartmentjeanie
Pink, purple, and gold adorn this gorgeous, NYC loft space located in the Easy Village. Storage space or art gallery? We curate prints, patterns, color, and ornate antiques seamlessly and intentionally. To maximize our client's closet storage, we showcased her best bags & hats by the door. A few tall, metallic cowboy boots begging to be worn complete the experience.
PROJET SÉVERINE ET PHILIPPE
PROJET SÉVERINE ET PHILIPPE
POËSIS STUDIOPOËSIS STUDIO
Le meuble d'entrée marquant la transition avec l'espace cuisine
A Father's Fairytale Castle: Entryway
A Father's Fairytale Castle: Entryway
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Quéven - Projet LB - Coaching déco - Entrée
Quéven - Projet LB - Coaching déco - Entrée
L'Atelier VML'Atelier VM
Les clients ont sollicité mes services lors de la construction de leur maison. Ils avaient déjà effectués quelques réservations de mobilier dans un magasin spécialisé local mais souhaitaient être confortés dans leurs choix. Ma mission de coaching déco a consisté à les conseiller sur ces choix, réaliser des planches d'ambiance pour compléter la liste d'achats ainsi que des planches de localisations pour les couleurs et papiers peints. Espaces concernés: entrée, séjour, chambre parentale et l'étage. Préconisations sous formes de planches d'ambiances avec références shopping (couleurs de peinture et papiers peints, luminaires, meubles, décoration). Suggestions de placards sur mesure et leurs cahiers techniques. Réalisation d'un book déco.
Entryway
Entryway
Carina Vaz InteriorsCarina Vaz Interiors
Modern and clean entryway with extra space for coats, hats, and shoes. . . interior designer, interior, design, decorator, residential, commercial, staging, color consulting, product design, full service, custom home furnishing, space planning, full service design, furniture and finish selection, interior design consultation, functionality, award winning designers, conceptual design, kitchen and bathroom design, custom cabinetry design, interior elevations, interior renderings, hardware selections, lighting design, project management, design consultation
Aurora bathroom room and mud room
Aurora bathroom room and mud room
Avant DesignAvant Design
Client wanted to have a clean well organized space where family could take shoes off and hang jackets and bags. We designed a perfect mud room space for them.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and 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 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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