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Cosy and artistic entrance hall
Cosy and artistic entrance hall
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
This navy and white hallway oozes practical elegance with the stained glass windows and functional storage system that still matches the simple beauty of the space.
2014 Parade Home - Lehi
2014 Parade Home - Lehi
Carrick Custom Home DesignCarrick Custom Home Design
Built by Highland Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood flooring, beige walls, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Tenessee Home
Tenessee Home
Pillar & PeacockPillar & Peacock
Photo of a medium sized classic entrance in Nashville with a medium wood front door, blue walls and a double front door.
Arthur Avenue
Arthur Avenue
The Walker Group, Ltd.The Walker Group, Ltd.
Medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
BLUE CYPRESS
BLUE CYPRESS
Pegasus Builders, Inc.Pegasus Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Miami with beige walls, a double front door, a glass front door, white floors and porcelain flooring.
French Country
French Country
Creative Touch InteriorsCreative Touch Interiors
Mud Room featuring a custom cushion with Ralph Lauren fabric, custom cubby for kitty litter box, built-in storage for children's backpack & jackets accented by bead board
New entry way
New entry way
Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.
A new dormer window and front door with sidelites help brighten the interior of this renovated carriage house.
Traditional entrance in Philadelphia with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Kitchen Addition in Milton, MA
Kitchen Addition in Milton, MA
Almar Building and RemodelingAlmar Building and Remodeling
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
DSWowFactor
DSWowFactor
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Picture Perfect Home
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and black floors.
Schefer Ave
Schefer Ave
Urban Edge HomesUrban Edge Homes
This is an example of a large traditional boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Surrey Family Home
Surrey Family Home
Anna Wilson InteriorsAnna Wilson Interiors
Emma Lewis
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Surrey with green walls, brick flooring and orange floors.
Travelers Run Lane
Travelers Run Lane
George Asher Custom Homes LLCGeorge Asher Custom Homes LLC
Mud Room entry from the garage. Custom built in locker style storage. Herring bone floor tile.
Medium sized traditional boot room in Other with ceramic flooring, beige walls and beige floors.
The Audrey Elevation D
The Audrey Elevation D
Elliott Homes LLCElliott Homes LLC
The entry foyer features our BRAND NEW Farmhouse Interior lighting package and our exclusive Iron Entry Door - WOW FACTOR!
Medium sized classic foyer in Other with laminate floors and a single front door.
Nest in the Trees
Nest in the Trees
Anchor BuildersAnchor Builders
Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
Medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, porcelain flooring and black floors.
Modern Cottage
Modern Cottage
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This mudroom accommodates the homeowners daily lifestyle and activities. Baskets and additional storage under the bench hide everyday items and hooks offer a place to hang coats and scarves.
Piedmont Residence
Piedmont Residence
AND Interior Design StudioAND Interior Design Studio
Interior Design: Anne Norton AND interior Design Studio Berkeley, CA 94707
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Mudroom – Emerald Falls – 2014 Spring Parade
Mudroom – Emerald Falls – 2014 Spring Parade
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Built in dark wood bench with integrated boot storage. Large format stone-effect floor tile. Photography by Spacecrafting.
This is an example of a large classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Stonewall Farmhouse
Stonewall Farmhouse
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Portland Maine with yellow walls and slate flooring.
Greenwood Craftsman Model - Entry Foyer - Beracah Homes - Modular Home
Greenwood Craftsman Model - Entry Foyer - Beracah Homes - Modular Home
Beracah HomesBeracah Homes
Alternate view of main entrance showing ceramic tile floor meeting laminate hardwood floor, open foyer to above, open staircase, main entry door featuring twin sidelights. Photo: ACHensler
Custom Built & Designed HomeArt
Custom Built & Designed HomeArt
Rejoy Interiors, Inc.Rejoy Interiors, Inc.
Grand Foyer
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door, exposed beams and wallpapered walls.

Premium Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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