The entryway to your home is a window into your personality, style and flair as a person. If done correctly, it combines the functionality of the front door and entryway with your individual tastes and preferences. It sets the tone for your interior design and can be a focal point, letting you and your guests get a taste of what they will get to enjoy as they venture further into the house.
This is done with a combination of paint finishes, decorations, material choices, glass panels, colour schemes and more. Maria from Doors Galore says “Oak doors work particularly well in these areas, not only because they are a perfect material choice for either an internal or external door, but also because they come in a variety of styles and finishes, which can add an exciting look and feel to the space.”
What are some great ideas, both for your doors and for the surrounding area, to make a stunning entryway?
Console Tables: Console tables are an amazing addition to an entryway for multiple reasons. Depending on the design, they can simultaneously be used as a decorative storage unit and a table. They can also be used to hold a lamp or a key bowl, making the entryway inviting and useful.
Pendant Lights: Pendant lighting can be used to significant effect in an entryway. These lights offer a warm and inviting feel while showcasing the furniture and decorations in the entryway. They can also be very beautiful on their own as many of them are designed to be standalone pieces. With beautiful oak doors, these lights can offer the perfect amount of light to bring out the depth and complex nature of the oak finishes.
Oak Internal Doors: Internal oak doors can add a touch of elegance to any space and can be adjusted to any particular design style. There is a multitude of options and finishes that can match any decor, from eye-catching ladder or shaker-style doors to Victorian and bespoke doors with custom details that are enough to stop anybody in their tracks.
Decorative, Multi-Purpose Storage Options: Part of the problem of any doorway or entry is the clutter that inevitably builds up as the day goes on. Your entryway is not solely an interior design project; it needs to serve its main purpose as the focal point of all the traffic that travels through your home. That is why decorative, multi-purpose storage options such as storage benches, entryway benches/ coat racks/ storage bins work amazingly in these spaces. They can also be used to match or contrast your stunning oak doors.
Carpet Runners: Carpet runners are a simple and cost-effective way to change the look of your front entrance. They are easily changed with the turning of the seasons and can be used to keep your entryway looking fresh.
Oak Doors + Entryway Decor = A Stunning Entrance
No matter the style of home you own, your front entrance should make a statement. In combination with some of these simple design choices, Oak doors will make you love your home more and more every day