Burnt wood stairs contrast beautifully with the soft grey wood flooring in this entryway. Corresponding grey and white paint line the walls and molding in the space, creating cohesion and a great neutral foundation. A woven basket of hydrangea stems is placed beside the black door beneath a boxwood wreath.
30 Gorgeous Flooring Ideas for Entryways of All Styles
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February 20, 2023
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Upgrading your flooring anywhere within your home is quite an undertaking. But picking the materials you go with doesn’t have to be stressful, and should actually be the fun part of the whole project. That’s why we have collected images of some of the most beautiful entryways we have seen. We think that once you take a look, you’ll be inspired to use some of the materials that these home decorators had such success with.
Some of the most trendy flooring ideas for entryways these days are painted tiles with farmhouse-style stencils, herringbone brick or tile flooring, and raw or stained wood floors. We have some beautiful examples of what all of these floor types can look like once installed, as well as a few other styles that you may not have ever thought of. If you are going for a more unique style we have some examples of less common materials such as porcelain or epoxy as well.
Take a peek at some of these amazing flooring designs below, get inspired, and see what ideas you can come up with for your home!
02 of Intricate Tile Flooring Ideas for a Black and White Hallway
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A modern farmhouse black and white-themed hallway is styled with intricate geometric patterned tile flooring in black, white, and grey. The colors of the floor tiles pair with the white console table, black iron grate, and neutral farmhouse décor along the tabletop.
03 of Black and White Tile Flooring for a Farmhouse Style Entry
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Tile flooring is painted with an intricate geometric farmhouse pattern in black and white for a neutral look. The vintage pattern of the tile goes well with the contemporary globe lights overhead and the black steel frame mirror above the white heat register.
04 of Grey Wood Floors Inspiration for a Neutral Farmhouse Entry
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Grey wood flooring runs throughout this neutral farmhouse-styled home. Hues of soft grey, white and brown are speckled throughout with a potted ficus tree, a white heat register, a grey stair runner, a woven jute rug with black bordering, and a wood dining set with white glass vases.
05 of Painted Tile Flooring Ideas for Entryway
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These black and white painted tiles provide the perfect pattern for a farmhouse entryway. A jute runner with black borders is placed in front of the black doorway, with a vintage steel sign hung overhead. A simple wood console table holds a woven basket with eucalyptus stems.
06 of Neutral Square Tiling Ideas for Entryway Flooring
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Linear square tiles in neutral beige pair with the whitewashed brick and floral accent walls of this entryway. Using a brighter colored material also adds to the open feel of the space, and provides a great foundation for the woodsy seasonal décor along the wood console table and stairwell.
07 of How to Style Dark Grey Wood Flooring for an Entry
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Charcoal grey flooring sets the foundation for farmhouse-style décor. The first piece seen here is a grey and white pelt rug at the entrance leading up to a wood storage console placed across the hall from a white plant pot with a ficus tree and a gold stand.
08 of White Sliding Door for Basement Laundry Room
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A wood and white boucle armchair is seated in front of a white sliding laundry room door on a black track. The door is opened to reveal white cabinets in this basement featuring a wood and white staircase.
09 of Ideas for Marble Epoxy Flooring for a Grand Entrance
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The spiraling staircase in this entryway pairs magnificently with the white marble epoxy flooring with streaks of grey, gold, and white. An accent wall along the stairwell adds more bright white color with ornamental molding.
10 of Dark Brown Stained Wood Flooring Ideas
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The white antique furniture in this entryway contrasts boldly but beautifully with the dark stained wood flooring. All of the materials in this space create a lovely farmhouse cottage feel and mix warm and cool tones to achieve great balance.
11 of Espresso Wood Flooring Ideas To Add Contrast to a White Entry
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Dark brown espresso-colored wood flooring accentuates the decorative white wall and moldings in this high-ceiling entryway. A cozy end table has been decorated with a warm light glass table lamp, pillar candles, and a mercury fall gourd.
12 of Raw Wood Flooring Inspiration for a Farmhouse Style Home
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The raw wood flooring in this home gives it a classy farmhouse character that is also perfect for a neutral color palette. The wood contrasts with the black dining set and matching black striped tassel runner, a lantern pendant light, a wooden blanket ladder, and a black seating bench.
13 of Raw Wood Flooring and Geometric Tile Pairings for an Entryway
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Cool grey wall paint and white cabinetry are paired with warm raw wood flooring that leads into a tiled mudroom with dark indigo blue built-in cubbies with coat hangers and potted plants. The geometric tile is a nice neutral color pairing with the rest of the flooring and paint.
14 of Dark-stained Oak Entryway Flooring Inspiration
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Woodsy fir and cedar tree stems and potted trees line the white shiplap walls within this beautiful and cozy farmhouse entryway. The dark stained oak flooring adds a nice touch of warmth to the white space, along with the sturdy barn wood french doors at the entryway.
15 of Grey-washed Wood Flooring With Boho Style Accent Décor
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Grey-washed wood flooring is styled with monochromatic boho décor creating a modern boho farmhouse look. White and black dashed wallpaper frames the bathroom door with a straw sunhat hung in the center. A white runner with black patterning lays in front of the door with a woven storage basket.
16 of Maple Wood Flooring for a Mudroom Entry
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Stained maple floors greet you as you enter this bright country mudroom. A three-tier wood tray with farmhouse décor is placed along the edge of the grey countertops over white shaker cabinets with open shelving overhead. A set of three coat-hanger wood baskets hold faux florals by the doorway.
17 of Leafy Wallpaper with Sculpted Baseboard
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Leafy wallpaper decorates the wall of this entranceway. A wide sculpted white baseboard runs the length of the wall along the brown tile floor. An off-white rug lies behind the ornate white door and underneath a window. A wood chair is placed in the corner underneath two rows of hooks lining the tall wall with a double set of wainscoting. A shelf sits above the wainscoting holding a vase of pink roses.
18 of Raw Wood Flooring Inspiration for an Entryway
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Try using raw wood flooring without stain to get a bright cottage look. This home is a great example of what raw wood flooring can look like. With bright white paint, shiplap paneling, wood flooring, and a few antique pieces, this entryway exudes cozy cottage vibes.
19 of Black and White Porcelain Tile Ideas for an Entry
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This entry has a unique retro character with its square black and white porcelain tiles and vintage staircase. Blue and green foliage at the front door add lovely splashes of vivid color to contrast the black and white entry materials.
20 of Herringbone Tile Inspiration for an Entryway
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Charcoal grey herringbone tile floors are paired with a red and brown patterned french-country runner in front of a beige door with black hardware that matches the industrial sconce light placed above the entry table. A rustic wood bench is set against a white board and batten wall.
21 of Large Square Tile Layout for a Neutral Entryway
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The large white tiles within this entryway are situated in a diagonal fashion, adding an alternative pattern to the area. A runner with tassel edges and tufted patterning lays over the tiles. The neutrally colored décor, natural wood, and greenery give the entry a nice farmhouse feel.
22 of Neutral French Country Patterned Tiles for Entry Flooring
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A neutral taupe, French country patterned tile floor adds beautiful texture and interest to a bright white and playful mint entryway. A white steel laundry sign matches the wainscoting accent along the lower half of the walls. A diamond-patterned mat lays beside the doorway.
23 of Light Blue 6-Panel Door and a Light Blue Barn Door
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This entryway boasts white shiplap walls, a wooden bench, and a beige carpet on the warm wood floors. A closed light blue 6-panel front door sits under a black and white sign. Adjacent to the front door stands a light blue barn door on a black rail.
24 of Inspiration for Oak Flooring With a Ceruse Finish
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This wood flooring is finished with a trendy ceruse finish that gives it a subtle, white-washed look. The round French country rug placed in front of the storage shelving and built-in reading bench adds nice interest with its intricate patterning and neutral colors.
25 of Grey Washed Wood Flooring for Foyer
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Get a brighter overall look within your home by using lighter-toned wood flooring as shown here. These grey-washed wood plank floors play off of the soft grey-painted walls and look stunning with the grey, white, and natural wood décor spaced through the foyer.
26 of Entryway with a Sculpted White Baseboard and a Deep Wood Floor
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This bright entranceway boasts a large white sculpted baseboard on medium-tone walls. A grey door is propped open by a basket filled with greens. Two small light-colored rugs rest on the deep wood floors. A wooden table with metal legs sits in the foreground. A white staircase with black treads and a black banister runs upstairs behind an ornate buffet.
27 of Herringbone Brick Flooring Ideas for a Rustic Entryway
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A sturdy red wood door opens to a Tuscan-themed entry with red and white brick herringbone floors and a woven geometric floor mat. White shiplap walls open the narrow entry space up a bit and a small potted plant and hooked coat rack act as minimalist accent décor.
28 of Black Stone Tile Flooring Ideas for Entryway
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Rectangular black stone tiles are laid out in an alternating pattern for a natural look in this farmhouse entryway. The brightness of the white walls and the teal door contrast nicely with the dark flooring option. A black console table plays off of the black color of the tiles.
29 of Foyer with White Painted Wood Bench
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Foyer with a white entrance door is furnished with a white painted wood bench and white console table with shelf. A beige and brown patterned doormat is paired with a matching rug in front of the bench.
30 of Espresso Wood Flooring Inspiration for a Warm-toned Entryway
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Warm white wall paint plays into the rich espresso flooring in this entryway. A set of wood end tables are placed within the nooks beside the wooden doorway with pillar candles, florals, and hollow trellising window panels. The French country rug before the door adds a nice farmhouse look.
