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Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and Tongue and Groove Walls Ideas and Designs

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Merritt Island, FL
Merritt Island, FL
Ally Whalen DesignAlly Whalen Design
White Seems Right, Foyer
White Seems Right, Foyer
LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASIDLORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID
Family friendly Foyer. This is the entrance to the home everyone uses. First thing LGV did was to lay an inexpensive indoor outdoor rug at the door, provided a bowl to throw keys and mail into and of course, a gorgeous mirror for one last check!
The Dunes
The Dunes
Renovation Angel Interior Design NoosaRenovation Angel Interior Design Noosa
Giraffe entry door with Vietnamese entry "dong." Tropical garden leads through entry into open vaulted living area.
Lido House
Lido House
Mehditash DesignMehditash Design
The Granville House
The Granville House
Woodhaven RenovationsWoodhaven Renovations
As you enter this home you are greeted with a white chevron shiplap wall feature and matte black horizontal railings climbing this staircase.
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Transitional Farmhouse | Rosemount, MN
Homes by TraditionHomes by Tradition
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.
Modern Farmhouse Foyer Entrance
Modern Farmhouse Foyer Entrance
Ever After Custom HomesEver After Custom Homes
White oak flooring with herringbone inlay. Black double door entryway. Custom built in bench with hooks and shiplap. Semi-flushmount star light.
The Kelso | Bellevue Modern Farmhouse
The Kelso | Bellevue Modern Farmhouse
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Kelso's Mudroom is designed to be functional and stylish. The black coat hooks provide a sleek and modern look, offering a convenient place to hang coats and accessories. The black door hardware matches the overall aesthetic and adds a touch of sophistication. The black windows complement the design and allow natural light to illuminate the space. The built-in cubby offers storage for shoes, bags, and other items, helping to keep the mudroom organized. The mudroom itself is a practical space that serves as a transition area between the outdoors and the rest of the home. A round wood chandelier hangs from the ceiling, providing both functional lighting and an eye-catching focal point. The white shiplap walls create a clean and classic look, while the wood bench adds warmth and natural texture. The light hardwood floor adds a touch of elegance and durability to the mudroom. White paneling further enhances the overall design, adding visual interest and charm. The Kelso's Mudroom is a well-designed space that combines functionality with style, making it a practical and inviting area for entering and leaving the home.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Lauren Jacobsen Interior DesignLauren Jacobsen Interior Design
A very long entry through the 1st floor of the home offers a great opportunity to create an art gallery. on the left wall. It is important to create a space in an entry like this that can carry interest and feel warm and inviting night or day. Each room off the entry is different in size and design, so symmetry helps the flow.
Light Engineered Hardwood Floors
Light Engineered Hardwood Floors
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
The Laguna Oak from the Alta Vista Collection is crafted from French white oak with a Nu Oil® finish.
Gracious Entry with White Oak Floors and Hanging Lanterns
Gracious Entry with White Oak Floors and Hanging Lanterns
Sea Island Builders LLCSea Island Builders LLC
Gracious entry to this charming coastal home with hanging lantern pendants and sliding barn doors to a spacious office space.
North Shore Gem
North Shore Gem
Leah Bolger DesignLeah Bolger Design
Robinhood Residence
Robinhood Residence
Clark Richardson ArchitectsClark Richardson Architects
Detail shot of the Floating Live Edge shelf at the entry. Minimalist design is paired with the rusticity of the live edge wood piece to create a contemporary feel of elegance and hospitality.
Coastal Farmhouse
Coastal Farmhouse
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Borland Project
Borland Project
Dream KitchensDream Kitchens
Park Slope Apartment
Park Slope Apartment
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Harrison Residence
Harrison Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
The perfect space to unload when entering the home. Custom cabinetry was designed for our clients living. Sherwin Williams Pure White was the color of choice for cabinetry and shiplap while the bench tops and shelf are stained in walnut. Counter is a granite in the color steel rock with a leathered finish. We used Sherwin Williams Gossamer Veil on the walls.
Menlo Park Small Reno
Menlo Park Small Reno
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
open cubbies, open bench, open shelves, wood bench seat
Wheeler Whole House Remodel
Wheeler Whole House Remodel
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring and Tongue and Groove Walls 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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