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Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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2020 {Fort Worth, TX}
2020 {Fort Worth, TX}
Salcedo HomesSalcedo Homes
{Custom Home} 5,660 SqFt 1 Acre Modern Farmhouse 6 Bedroom 6 1/2 bath Media Room Game Room Study Huge Patio 3 car Garage Wrap-Around Front Porch Pool . . . #vistaranch #fortworthbuilder #texasbuilder #modernfarmhouse #texasmodern #texasfarmhouse #fortworthtx #blackandwhite #salcedohomes
Midlothian Custom New Build
Midlothian Custom New Build
Jennifer Stoner InteriorsJennifer Stoner Interiors
The entry from this house frames the view all the way through to the back with the beautiful pool and back terrace. The dining room lies to the right and the study is to the left with the great room directly ahead. This pretty moment is at the bottom of the staircase before you head into the main living space.
Beach Style Entry
Beach Style Entry
Winchester Residence
Winchester Residence
Lee KimballLee Kimball
We transformed the light and bright traditional entry way into a more sophisticated and transitional design. We did this by using neutral tones throughout, installing elevated patterns and textures, and adding modern furnishings. The space is grounded by a beautiful Landry and Arcari rug, which compliments the neutral yet dramatic wallpaper by Kravet. The Rope Center Table by Bungalow 5 fits the space perfectly and acts as a functional place to set items down. Above that the newly installed bold light fixture by Shades of Light illuminates the space. The updated seat cushions allow the homeowners a beautiful and equally durable place to take off their shoes and they can rest easy knowing the Perennials performance fabric will stand the test of time as it is stain and fade resistant, mildew and mold resistant, and bleach cleanable so no matter what accidents may occur throughout the years this fabric will clean up easily and look as good as new.
Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel
Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel
Anderson & Rodgers ConstructionAnderson & Rodgers Construction
Samsonite
Samsonite
Enfort HomesEnfort Homes
PNW Modern entry way with double height ceiling, black board & batten accent walls and large modern LED chandelier. Kirkland, WA new construction built by Enfort Homes in 2023.
Midlothian Custom New Build
Midlothian Custom New Build
Jennifer Stoner InteriorsJennifer Stoner Interiors
The entry from this house frames the view all the way through to the back with the beautiful pool and back terrace. The dining room lies to the right and the study is to the left with the great room directly ahead. The beautiful artwork shown to the right is printed on a steel pattern which provides a beautiful reflection from the light at the front door.
Beaumont Bungalow
Beaumont Bungalow
Sasquatch ArchitectureSasquatch Architecture
Entryways & Foyers
Entryways & Foyers
Payne & Payne BuildersPayne & Payne Builders
Nothing makes you feel more at home than an entryway that greets you like this ❤️ . . #payneandpayne #homebuilder #homedecor #homedesign #custombuild #luxuryhome #frontdoorsofinstagram #ohiohomebuilders #entrywaydecor #entryway #ohiocustomhomes #dreamhome #nahb #buildersofinsta #clevelandbuilders #gatesmills #AtHomeCLE . .?@paulceroky
Farmhouse Fresh
Farmhouse Fresh
Everything HomeEverything Home
This elegant home remodel created a bright, transitional farmhouse charm, replacing the old, cramped setup with a functional, family-friendly design. This beautifully designed mudroom was born from a clever space solution for the kitchen. Originally an office, this area became a much-needed mudroom with a new garage entrance. The elegant white and wood theme exudes sophistication, offering ample storage and delightful artwork. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/
Turnberry at Berkshire, Little Rock C2
Turnberry at Berkshire, Little Rock C2
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.
Grand Entry
Grand Entry
LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASIDLORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID
A double story foyer, airy and welcoming. Bathed in natural light during the day and a triple tier crystal and gold chandelier. The crisp white wainscotting leads you throughout the halls in this home. Holger Obenaus Photography
The Brentwood at Home Towne Square
The Brentwood at Home Towne Square
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
This charming 2-story craftsman style home includes a welcoming front porch, lofty 10’ ceilings, a 2-car front load garage, and two additional bedrooms and a loft on the 2nd level. To the front of the home is a convenient dining room the ceiling is accented by a decorative beam detail. Stylish hardwood flooring extends to the main living areas. The kitchen opens to the breakfast area and includes quartz countertops with tile backsplash, crown molding, and attractive cabinetry. The great room includes a cozy 2 story gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. The sunny great room also provides sliding glass door access to the screened in deck. The owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling includes a private bathroom with double bowl vanity, 5’ tile shower, and oversized closet.
Ellicott City residence- Dining room and Foyer Interior Design
Ellicott City residence- Dining room and Foyer Interior Design
RR RedesignRR Redesign
The moment I walked into my clients home I instantly thought accent wall! The long hallway- foyer was in desperate need of attention. My recommendation of adding molding from floor to the builders crown molding adds such a huge impact for this home. I love the transformation of this foyer into the Dining room. Walking down this stunning hall into the new modern farmhouse dining room is perfect. The new dark teal walls adds a beautiful back drop for the stunning botanical artwork. New rattan dining chairs to the homeowners dining table draws your eye to the space. I am sure my clients will love their new spaces for years to come.
Chanhassen Country Rambler
Chanhassen Country Rambler
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Beautiful entry to the Boyer Building new build.
From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation
From Seasoned to Sophisticated Home Renovation
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
Our busy young homeowners were looking to move back to Indianapolis and considered building new, but they fell in love with the great bones of this Coppergate home. The home reflected different times and different lifestyles and had become poorly suited to contemporary living. We worked with Stacy Thompson of Compass Design for the design and finishing touches on this renovation. The makeover included improving the awkwardness of the front entrance into the dining room, lightening up the staircase with new spindles, treads and a brighter color scheme in the hall. New carpet and hardwoods throughout brought an enhanced consistency through the first floor. We were able to take two separate rooms and create one large sunroom with walls of windows and beautiful natural light to abound, with a custom designed fireplace. The downstairs powder received a much-needed makeover incorporating elegant transitional plumbing and lighting fixtures. In addition, we did a complete top-to-bottom makeover of the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, new appliances and plumbing and lighting fixtures. Soft gray tile and modern quartz countertops bring a clean, bright space for this family to enjoy. This delightful home, with its clean spaces and durable surfaces is a textbook example of how to take a solid but dull abode and turn it into a dream home for a young family.
Beacon Street Brownstone
Beacon Street Brownstone
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
McKinney
McKinney
Coleman Builders, LLCColeman Builders, LLC
Beautiful Foyer with New Window - Renewal by Andersen Georgia
Beautiful Foyer with New Window - Renewal by Andersen Georgia
Renewal by Andersen of AtlantaRenewal by Andersen of Atlanta
Magnificent entryway with new window we installed. This beautiful foyer with high ceilings and wainscoting looks amazing with the new white window we installed, letting lots of natural light in. We offer windows in a variety of styles and colors at Renewal by Andersen of Georgia, serving the entire state. Find out more about replacing your home windows -- Contact Us Today! (800) 352-6581
Kingsborough Gardens
Kingsborough Gardens
Loader Monteith ArchitectsLoader Monteith Architects
The entrance to the house, with the new kitchen visible to the left of the staircase through the new screen

Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring and Wainscoting 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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