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Large Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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'Sconset Beach Front Home - Nantucket
'Sconset Beach Front Home - Nantucket
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Nantucket Architectural Photography
Pacific Heights Residence
Pacific Heights Residence
Ann BrownAnn Brown
Treatment of an old, ugly skylight with custom etched glass and wood moulding. Inlaid oak accent strips in floor. Textured wall covering above wainscot. Addition of columns at entry to vestibule.
Modern Farm House, Summit NJ
Modern Farm House, Summit NJ
Clear Home DesignClear Home Design
modern farm house foyer with grasscloth walls and cherry wood floors. stairway modern stripe runner surrounded by shaker style wood railing. center hall cherry top table accented with dual horn ring sculptures. walls adorned with modern metal sphere art installation, flanked by black and white modern art. lighting is a metal wrapped linen drum shade fixture.
Haus R - Wächtersbach
Haus R - Wächtersbach
Architekturbüro Next HabitatArchitekturbüro Next Habitat
Haus R wurde als quadratischer Wohnkörper konzipert, welcher sich zur Erschließungsseite differenziert. Mit seinen großzügigen Wohnbereichen öffnet sich das ebenerdige Gebäude zu den rückwärtigen Freiflächen und fließt in den weitläufigen Außenraum. Eine gestaltprägende Holzverschalung im Außenbereich, akzentuierte Materialien im Innenraum, sowie die Kombination mit großformatigen Verglasungen setzen das Gebäude bewußt in Szene.
Blue and White New Traditional
Blue and White New Traditional
Interior Design PartnershipInterior Design Partnership
Investing for Growth
Investing for Growth
SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
photography: Paul Grdina
Foyer
Foyer
New View Designs by Laurie Cole Inc.New View Designs by Laurie Cole Inc.
As you enter the home your are greeted by a 4 pane Marvin Door. Wood flooring was installed on the ceiling as well as two white painted beams. A black iron light fixture connect with the modern design of the rod iron coat hanger.
Modern English Tudor
Modern English Tudor
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Hendel Homes Susan Gilmore Photography
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Villa Bleu
Villa Bleu
Sarah Cain DesignSarah Cain Design
Oak Drive Residence
Oak Drive Residence
Michael Hershenson ArchitectsMichael Hershenson Architects
Montecito Guest House
Montecito Guest House
Jessica Risko Smith Interior DesignJessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Reclaimed and Painted Brick Creole Style
Reclaimed and Painted Brick Creole Style
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Dutch Navidad
Dutch Navidad
Steven Allen Designs, LLCSteven Allen Designs, LLC
2019 Remodel/Addition Featuring Designer Appliances, Blue Bahia Countertops, Quartz, Custom Raised Panel Cabinets, Wrought Iron Stairs Railing & Much More.
Traditional Hallway
Traditional Hallway
Pantuso ArchitecturePantuso Architecture
This small hallway off the front entrance is the perfect segue providing access to closet space and a private entrance to the powder room. The barrel vaulted ceiling give visual interest and elevates the hall from a basic pass thru to a more elegant transition.
Entryway
Entryway
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
A true true entry hall, this Foyer is the perfect first impression. Pike's favorite part about this space was the ability to make it an entry hall, but also incorporate windows on the side so that is wasn't dark and closed in. The windows overlook the Porte Cochere where guests may very well have parked their car. If you look closely at the ceiling, there is some intricate trim detail that forms 4 large quadrants with a central diamond that formed the logical spot to hang a brass pendant fixture from. The same flooring you see here spans throughout most of the home. It is 4 1/4" White Oak finished off in an Eco-Friendly product called Rubio Monocoat. It is a finish that is eco-friendly and durable. The best part about it is that if any spot is damaged or needs to be touched up, you only need to touch the one spot, and don't have to refinish all the floors on that level as with traditional poly stain. This finish is their Oyster color. ( https://www.rubiomonocoat.com/en/c/kleuren/cat/interior/rmc-oil-plus-2c?country=aa#rmc-oil-plus-2c) The paint color through all main living areas of the home, hallways, closets, mudroom, and laundry room is Benjamin Moore Dove Wing with Benjamin Moore White Dove trim. We painted all interior window trim in Sherwin Williams Iron Ore to make them pop, and that is also the same color as all interior doors. Pendant- Visual Comfort Plantation 4-light in Antique Burnished Brass ( https://www.visualcomfortlightinglights.com/product/visual-comfort-e-f-chapman-plantation-foyer-lighting-chc3438ab-cg.html?page=1)
Spindrift
Spindrift
SV DesignSV Design
This Gambrel style residence has been completely upgraded to satisfy todays’ standards while restoring and reinforcing the original 1885 design. It began as a Summer Cottage accessible by train from Boston, and is now a year round residence. The essence of the structure was maintained, while enhancing every detail. The breadth of craftsmanship is evident throughout the home resulting in a comfortable and embellished aesthetic. Photo Credit: Brian Vanden Brink
entry with glass front door installation by Bay Area contractor
entry with glass front door installation by Bay Area contractor
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.
5000 square foot luxury custom home with pool house and basement in Saratoga, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). The interiors are more traditional with mahogany furniture-style custom cabinetry, dark hardwood floors, radiant heat (hydronic heating), and generous crown moulding and baseboard.
Grand Foyer
Grand Foyer
Zetooney Hanson InteriorsZetooney Hanson Interiors
This home is a beautiful blend of transitional meets rustic modern design.
The Foyer
The Foyer
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Light and Airy! Fresh and Modern Architecture by Arch Studio, Inc. 2021

Large Entrance with 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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