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Modern Entrance with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Mercer Island Modern
Mercer Island Modern
Kimberlee Marie InteriorsKimberlee Marie Interiors
This early 90's contemporary home was in need of some major updates and when my clients purchased it they were ready to make it their own. The home features large open rooms, great natural light and stunning views of Lake Washington. These clients love bold vibrant colors and clean modern lines so the goal was to incorporate those in the design without it overwhelming the space. Balance was key. The end goal was for the home to feel open and airy yet warm and inviting. This was achieved by bringing in punches of color to an otherwise white or neutral palate. Texture and visual interest were achieved throughout the house through the use of wallpaper, fabrics, and a few one of a kind artworks. --- Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here https://www.kimberleemarie.com/mercerislandmodern
Neugestaltung einer Penthouse-Wohnung
Neugestaltung einer Penthouse-Wohnung
JSW StudioJSW Studio
Eingangsbereich mit neuer raumhoher Glastür
119 West Shore
119 West Shore
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
5th Avenue Residence
5th Avenue Residence
pulltabpulltab
Entry with custom console table by Christopher Kurtz. View towards custom curio cabinet which acts as a sentry to the bedrooms. Photo: Mikiko Kikuyama
Ledgewood- Front Door
Ledgewood- Front Door
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Eric Roth Photography
Casa Piazzola
Casa Piazzola
Ideal WorkIdeal Work
Inedita e originale, la porta d'ingresso è rivestita con l'innovativo materiale polimerico-cementizio
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Ross Residence
GRIFFIN ENRIGHT ARCHITECTS: Ross Residence
Griffin Enright ArchitectsGriffin Enright Architects
A view of the entry vestibule form the inside with a built-in bench and seamless glass detail.
Southampton
Southampton
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Front entry to mid-century-modern renovation with green front door with glass panel, covered wood porch, wood ceilings, wood baseboards and trim, hardwood floors, large hallway with beige walls, floor to ceiling window in Berkeley hills, California
Custom Suburban Paradise
Custom Suburban Paradise
SOD Home GroupSOD Home Group
Evergreen Ave
Evergreen Ave
Property Staging ServicesProperty Staging Services
Home Staging & Interior Styling: Property Staging Services Photography: Katie Hedrick of 3rd Eye Studios
Mobili salvaspazio in ingresso
Mobili salvaspazio in ingresso
Gian Paolo ArredamentiGian Paolo Arredamenti
Composizione Armadio con sopralzo, Letti singoli a scomparsa apertura indipendente, 2 materassi H18cm, piccolo scrittoio con mensole. Cabinet de composition avec pardessus, lits simples avec ouverture indépendante rétractable, 2 matelas H18cm, petit bureau avec étagères.
The Jetsetter | Dallas
The Jetsetter | Dallas
Bauhaus Custom HomesBauhaus Custom Homes
Pacific Heights Wurster
Pacific Heights Wurster
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
For this classic San Francisco William Wurster house, we complemented the iconic modernist architecture, urban landscape, and Bay views with contemporary silhouettes and a neutral color palette. We subtly incorporated the wife's love of all things equine and the husband's passion for sports into the interiors. The family enjoys entertaining, and the multi-level home features a gourmet kitchen, wine room, and ample areas for dining and relaxing. An elevator conveniently climbs to the top floor where a serene master suite awaits.
East River 2
East River 2
Anjie Cho Architect PLLCAnjie Cho Architect PLLC
Anjie Cho Architect
Orange Front Door
Orange Front Door
Voorhees Design ChatsworthVoorhees Design Chatsworth
This front entry door is 48" wide and features a 36" tall Stainless Steel Handle. It is a 3 lite door with white laminated glass, while the sidelite is done in clear glass. It is painted in a burnt orange color on the outside, while the interior is painted black.
Einfamilien Düsseldorf
Einfamilien Düsseldorf
Lach und Schnitzer GmbHLach und Schnitzer GmbH
Park Meadows Remodel
Park Meadows Remodel
Hudson + Bloum DesignHudson + Bloum Design
Lucy Call
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Australian Minimalist Ground-Up
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
Modern English Cottage
Modern English Cottage
Osada ConstructionOsada Construction
Modern Prairie Home
Modern Prairie Home
Sigma Builders LLCSigma Builders LLC
Large open entry with coffered ceiling.

Modern Entrance with 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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