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Entrance with Yellow Walls and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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A Global View
A Global View
Lauren M. Levine InteriorsLauren M. Levine Interiors
Photo by Tim Prendergast
Whole Home Remodel in Washington, DC
Whole Home Remodel in Washington, DC
CARNEMARK design + buildCARNEMARK design + build
Anice Hoachlander
Chestnut Street Renovation
Chestnut Street Renovation
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Kettner - Transitional Mountain Style
Kettner - Transitional Mountain Style
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The “Kettner” is a sprawling family home with character to spare. Craftsman detailing and charming asymmetry on the exterior are paired with a luxurious hominess inside. The formal entryway and living room lead into a spacious kitchen and circular dining area. The screened porch offers additional dining and living space. A beautiful master suite is situated at the other end of the main level. Three bedroom suites and a large playroom are located on the top floor, while the lower level includes billiards, hearths, a refreshment bar, exercise space, a sauna, and a guest bedroom.
Kirkwood - South Clay
Kirkwood - South Clay
Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLCTim Hollerbach Designs, LLC
Rénovation maison moderne à Bruxelles-Ixelles
Rénovation maison moderne à Bruxelles-Ixelles
Isabel Gómez InteriorsIsabel Gómez Interiors
Living_room_design_deknudt_mirror_mika_design_green_brussels_by_isabel_gomez_interiors
dinnig room console server
dinnig room console server
Spring Street DezignsSpring Street Dezigns
Warren Traditional tuscan
Warren Traditional tuscan
Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.
Upper floor of foyer shows a two decorative benches . flanking a tall chest and lamp along with wall Wood railing painted dark mahogany and spindles off white changed the formality of the foyer.lightness. Straw colored walls add brightness and contrast with linen white trim. Photo by Peter Rymwid
Appartement César 110m2 de 3 pièces
Appartement César 110m2 de 3 pièces
Dominique Paolini DesignDominique Paolini Design
Création d'un mobilier vestiaire semi ouvert avec une alcôve ouvrant sur la salle a manger. Cette niche fait office de vide poche
Modern Meets Traditional
Modern Meets Traditional
Denham-Vitalie DesignDenham-Vitalie Design
K&P Builders Classy Kentmorr Floor Plan, Available to be Built at Kingsview!
K&P Builders Classy Kentmorr Floor Plan, Available to be Built at Kingsview!
K&P Builders, Inc.K&P Builders, Inc.
Here is K&P Builders popular Kentmorr floor plan, Available to be built in their Charles County, MD community, Kingsview! This beautiful home features nearly 3400sf of finished space above grade, plus a full basement! In this photo, you are viewing the lovely foyer! Maple floors, gorgeous turned new posts and spindles, wainscoting, a formal living room, a view through to a spacious sunroom, and beautiful furnishings. K&P Builders custom builds homes to suit their clients needs and budget! K&P Builders' homes are quality built, with quality materials and workmanship! The builder customizes each home to suit their customers; needs! All of our homes meet the strict Energy Star standards, too! Kingsview is a community located in White Plains, in Charles County, MD. The community offers an easy commute to Washington DC and Virginia, as well as area military bases. The community features a pool, tennis courts, soccer fields, nature trails, playgrounds and more! It is a beautiful community with active residents! Visit Kingsview and explore how you may own one of K&P Builders' custom homes!
Penn Valley Kitchen Renovation
Penn Valley Kitchen Renovation
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
Gardner/Fox Associates
Full Guest House Remodel
Full Guest House Remodel
Caroline Veerman HomesCaroline Veerman Homes
Small Guest House in Backyard fully renovated in coastal bungalow style. The open floor plan space features: orange front door with sidelights, large picture window, awning windows, clear pine ceiling boards, copper washed hanging light fixtures, neutral green kitchen cabinets, Douglas fir casing and trim, white oak flooring.
Entryway | Smart Furniture
Entryway | Smart Furniture
SmartFurnitureSmartFurniture
Rural and rustic, the use of these natural wood pieces creates a welcoming and eclectic entry for your home. Get the look at SmartFurniture.com
Craftsman Delight
Craftsman Delight
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The Entry foyer provides an ample coat closet, as well as space for greeting guests. The unique front door includes operable sidelights for additional light and ventilation. This space opens to the Stair, Den, and Hall which leads to the primary living spaces and core of the home. The Stair includes a comfortable built-in lift-up bench for storage. Beautifully detailed stained oak trim is highlighted throughout the home.
Front Door
Front Door
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
MPI - Large double door leading to foyer.
Dune View
Dune View
BDR Executive Custom HomesBDR Executive Custom Homes
Harbor Drive - Stamford
Harbor Drive - Stamford
The Staging StudioThe Staging Studio
The Staging Studio
ABBE - grand triplex à Paris
ABBE - grand triplex à Paris
maéma architectesmaéma architectes
Paul Allain
view through livingroom to entry beyond
view through livingroom to entry beyond
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
view from living room to entry

Entrance with Yellow Walls and Light 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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