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Affordable Victorian Entrance Ideas and Designs

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A new Porch at The Posh End of Barry
A new Porch at The Posh End of Barry
Pontcanna Tiling & Restoration LtdPontcanna Tiling & Restoration Ltd
Matthew Lovibond
Design ideas for a small victorian front door in Cardiff with green walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
San Francisco Edwardian
San Francisco Edwardian
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.
Leslie
Leslie
Anderson Homes Pty LtdAnderson Homes Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a small victorian hallway in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Dalling Road, Hammersmith
Dalling Road, Hammersmith
Minimarch Design StudioMinimarch Design Studio
This modern entrance hall in a Victorian house benefits from ample natural light, streaming in through the glass wall and front door from the adjoining living room. The new storage unit includes a small seating bench and shoe storage, providing both functionality and style to the space.
Coburg Freeboard House
Coburg Freeboard House
WALAWALA
The original front door and its stained glass detailing were conserved and restored. Photo by Tess Kelly.
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front door in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Harvard Residence
Harvard Residence
Studio Z DesignStudio Z Design
Studio Z Design Nicholas Moshenko Photography
Photo of a medium sized victorian foyer in Toronto with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Sherman Hill
Sherman Hill
Anders Hagberg ConstructionAnders Hagberg Construction
painted door
Photo of a medium sized victorian front door in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Dartmouth Lodge House
Dartmouth Lodge House
UserUser
Kitchen with door to outside and an original stained glass window, originally an ante-room in a renovated Lodge House in the Strawberry Hill Gothic Style. c1883 Warfleet Creek, Dartmouth, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling by Jan
Exterior Historical Home
Exterior Historical Home
Maggie Bender Interiors, Allied ASIDMaggie Bender Interiors, Allied ASID
Jay Rosenblatt Photography
Large victorian front door in New York with beige walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Нежная классика
Нежная классика
Ирина КирееваИрина Киреева
Квартира в стиле английской классики в старом сталинском доме. Растительные орнаменты, цвет вялой розы и приглушенные зелено-болотные оттенки, натуральное дерево и текстиль, настольные лампы и цветы в горшках - все это делает интерьер этой квартиры домашним, уютным и очень комфортным. Фото Евгений Кулибаба
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8
Jemimah BarnettJemimah Barnett
This checkerboard flooring is Minton marble (tumbled 61 x 61cm) and Aliseo marble (tumbled 61 x 61cm), both from Artisans of Devizes. The floor is bordered with the same Minton tumbled marble. | Light fixtures are the Salasco 3 tiered chandeliers from Premier Housewares
Maximalist Floral Wallpaper
Maximalist Floral Wallpaper
FEATHRFEATHR
Inspired by traditions ranging from the Arts & Craft movement through to Venetian Rococo and Babylonian frescoes, the maximalist No Use Crying For Roses wallpaper uses toned stripes to create a formal structure from a lush medley of oil-painted florals. Rendered in the colours of the earth and evening No Use Crying For Roses is a floral wallpaper to bring intensity and drama into a room.
Courtyard Garden
Courtyard Garden
Rock & Rose Landscapes San FranciscoRock & Rose Landscapes San Francisco
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front door in San Francisco with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Glen Gardner, NJ
Glen Gardner, NJ
Robert A Civiletti Hardwood Floors, LLCRobert A Civiletti Hardwood Floors, LLC
Photo of a medium sized victorian front door in Newark with white walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Vintage Charmer Home, on Hermitage, Chicago, IL
Vintage Charmer Home, on Hermitage, Chicago, IL
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
We revived this Vintage Charmer w/ modern updates. SWG did the siding on this home a little over 30 years ago and were thrilled to work with the new homeowners on a renovation. Removed old vinyl siding and replaced with James Hardie Fiber Cement siding and Wood Cedar Shakes (stained) on Gable. We installed James Hardie Window Trim, Soffit, Fascia and Frieze Boards. We updated the Front Porch with new Wood Beam Board, Trim Boards, Ceiling and Lighting. Also, installed Roof Shingles at the Gable end, where there used to be siding to reinstate the roofline. Lastly, installed new Marvin Windows in Black exterior.
Harvey St. Renovation
Harvey St. Renovation
Rosser Design StudioRosser Design Studio
Renovation to existing home
Photo of a medium sized victorian front door in Other with white walls, a single front door and a green front door.
London House
London House
AMOSAMOS
Graham Atkins-Hughes
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian foyer in London with blue walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Upper Montclair Modern Victorian
Upper Montclair Modern Victorian
JSE InteriorsJSE Interiors
A classic Victorian vestibule entry get a modern twist with dramatic wall color & a modern light fixture that takes over the majority of ceiling space. The encaustic tile & gilt mirror are classic nods to the Victorian era. Photo by Aimee Brooks Photography
Adelphi Street Brownstone
Adelphi Street Brownstone
UserUser
Photography by Bob Martus
This is an example of a medium sized victorian vestibule in New York with grey walls, a double front door, a white front door and light hardwood flooring.
A Brownstone Library becomes a Functional Family Home
A Brownstone Library becomes a Functional Family Home
Nasozi Kakembo (xN Fotography)Nasozi Kakembo (xN Fotography)
Photo: Nasozi Kakembo © 2015 Houzz
Small victorian front door in New York with porcelain flooring, a double front door and a white front door.

Affordable Victorian Entrance 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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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