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Small Entrance with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Imperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door SuppliersImperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door Suppliers
Whole house remodel
Whole house remodel
Quality Design & ConstructionQuality Design & Construction
Ray Strawbridge Commercial Photography A great use for a small space when coming in to the home from the garage. These beautiful Showplace cabinets provide a place for hanging jackets and storing brooms.
Ritchie Main Floor Renovation & Garage
Ritchie Main Floor Renovation & Garage
Four Elements ConstructionFour Elements Construction
Our clients small two bedroom home was in a very popular and desirably located area of south Edmonton just off of Whyte Ave. The main floor was very partitioned and not suited for the clients' lifestyle and entertaining. They needed more functionality with a better and larger front entry and more storage/utility options. The exising living room, kitchen, and nook needed to be reconfigured to be more open and accommodating for larger gatherings. They also wanted a large garage in the back. They were interest in creating a Chelsea Market New Your City feel in their new great room. The 2nd bedroom was absorbed into a larger front entry with loads of storage options and the master bedroom was enlarged along with its closet. The existing bathroom was updated. The walls dividing the kitchen, nook, and living room were removed and a great room created. The result was fantastic and more functional living space for this young couple along with a larger and more functional garage.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
April InteriorsApril Interiors
Modern Downtown Indianapolis Condo Remodel
Modern Downtown Indianapolis Condo Remodel
Hoskins Interior DesignHoskins Interior Design
Small Foyer Ideas
Small Foyer Ideas
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
The height of a two story foyer makes a big difference in small entry spaces. In this photo get ideas for: two story barrel vaults; staircase in the foyer; picture windows; french door entry to the office.
Modern Entry
Modern Entry
3D interiorismo recibidor mobiliario a medida
3D interiorismo recibidor mobiliario a medida
Liff.space - by Filipa MarquesLiff.space - by Filipa Marques
Con un rincón amplio para integrar un armario, el objetivo era atender varias funciones en un mueble personalizado que no fuera demasiado cargado y se integrara bien con el espacio de entrada y distribuidor del piso. En un estilo moderno y minimalista, obtenemos un espacio para sentar, con un espejo grande y iluminado, espacio para los zapatos, practico y accesible, armario para abrigos y estantería para accesorios. Además, aprovechamos el rincón para una fina consola que permite un detalle de decoración. Cumplimos el sueño de nuestra cliente de tener su jarrón de flores y una entrada que nos invita al cálido hogar.
The Strand - Again
The Strand - Again
South Bay GreenSouth Bay Green
We added this entry bench as a seat to take off and put on shoes as you enter the home. Using a 3 layer paint technique we were able to achieve a distressed paint look.
Burr Ridge Kitchen and Mudroom
Burr Ridge Kitchen and Mudroom
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
Oak Vibes
Oak Vibes
LVA Design GroupLVA Design Group
Highlands, NC Vacation Home
Highlands, NC Vacation Home
Melissa Galt InteriorsMelissa Galt Interiors
This is the front entry and the chest is an easy place to drop keys or mail, including stashing it in the drawers for sudden clean up when company arrives. The wrought iron adds an openness and visual texture. The leather chairs can be easily pulled into the dining room for extra seating or into the great room as desired. The Arts and Crafts Tiffany style lighting throughout both adds colors and ties the them together. The rug is a flat weave that is reversible. We used a family of these rugs for durability, easy care, warmth, and great color. Photo Credit: Robert Thien
Entry
Entry
Rebecca Quandt InteriorsRebecca Quandt Interiors
A floor-runner rug was used to create the illusion of a separate entry in this open concept one-bedroom apartment. Photo: Rebecca Quandt
Coming Home
Coming Home
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Custom shelving in the front entry was designed to accommodate our clients sculptural collection. This remodel and addition was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photo credits Sean Carter
Keystone Lane House
Keystone Lane House
Hines Homes, LLCHines Homes, LLC
E Dudley Avenue
E Dudley Avenue
SEI Construction, IncSEI Construction, Inc
Lakeside Tiny House
Lakeside Tiny House
GMI Design GroupGMI Design Group
This lakeside A-Frame cottage required creative space planning. The main level leads to the master bedroom with a private deck. The master bathroom features a space-saving pocket door and a contemporary compact shower and vanity. Making use of all available space, built-in storage behind the entry door, along the base of the walls, and under the stairway leading to the loft (which serves as both a closet and future sleeping area for guests). All furniture was selected for multi-purpose and maximum storage. The floors look like a greyed rustic wood, but are actually luxury vinyl tiles...perfect for the in-and-out traffic from water related activities.
Mentone Residence
Mentone Residence
Jason SilliJason Silli
We really wanted a wow factor as you first walked into the house. We achieved this by wallpapering each wall in the entrance in a bold geometric wallpaper by Cole & Son, in greay and white. A contemporary look with a nod to the oriental and exotic. An oversized placed over the console added extra depth to the space and made the small foyer seem larger. As a feature light we opted for a more contemporary look and installed a white Monkey Ball pendent to add an element of playfulness.
Carmel Point Cottage
Carmel Point Cottage
T. A. Wolfson DesignT. A. Wolfson Design
Another photo of the Carmel Point Cottage entry. Both paintings by Jan Wagstaff, Carmel, CA, oil on canvas, fine artist. Antique red Chinese rice bucket under console table. Console by Knowlton Brothers. Photo by Terri Wolfson
Foyer
Foyer
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Brand new 2-Story 3,100 square foot Custom Home completed in 2022. Designed by Arch Studio, Inc. and built by Brooke Shaw Builders.

Small 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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