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compton/ Buckhead Homes
compton/ Buckhead Homes
Western Custom CabinetryWestern Custom Cabinetry
Mark Tepe
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in Cincinnati with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
Santa Monica Residence
Santa Monica Residence
Kemper InteriorsKemper Interiors
Erika Bierman Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Jewel Box Condo
Jewel Box Condo
Joy Martin ArchitectureJoy Martin Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized classic hallway in Minneapolis with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Upper East Side
Upper East Side
PLANPLAN
Large classic foyer in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
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.
Glenview New Construction 2015
Glenview New Construction 2015
Mandy Brown Architects, PCMandy Brown Architects, PC
Mudroom, built-ins
Photo of a large classic foyer in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Manor Project
Manor Project
Executive Developers, LLCExecutive Developers, LLC
Mudroom with rear entrance - photo by Kristina Schmidt Photography
Medium sized classic boot room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
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.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Vestibule/Entry
Vestibule/Entry
Schryver Design LLCSchryver Design LLC
Three apartments were combined to create this 7 room home in Manhattan's West Village for a young couple and their three small girls. A kids' wing boasts a colorful playroom, a butterfly-themed bedroom, and a bath. The parents' wing includes a home office for two (which also doubles as a guest room), two walk-in closets, a master bedroom & bath. A family room leads to a gracious living/dining room for formal entertaining. A large eat-in kitchen and laundry room complete the space. Integrated lighting, audio/video and electric shades make this a modern home in a classic pre-war building. Photography by Peter Kubilus
Mudroom
Mudroom
Emerald Designs Ltd.Emerald Designs Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Calgary with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo IronworksMonte Cristo Ironworks
Dillon Chilcoat, Dustin Chilcoat, David Chilcoat, Jessica Herbert
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Oklahoma City with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Mudroom and Storage Room
Mudroom and Storage Room
Karen Hill INTERIORSKaren Hill INTERIORS
Ken Pamatat
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in New York with beige walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
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Rite Way Custom HomesRite Way Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with grey floors, grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California Closets, San FranciscoCalifornia Closets, San Francisco
Under-stair Mudroom/Entryway Storage
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional entrance in San Francisco with white walls and ceramic flooring.
Graceful and Grand
Graceful and Grand
Linda Luberto & AssociatesLinda Luberto & Associates
Two story entry with barrel ceiling, beautiful
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Portland with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Craftsman Entry
Craftsman Entry
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Palmetto Bluff - Trout Hole
Palmetto Bluff - Trout Hole
Court Atkins GroupCourt Atkins Group
McManus Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Charleston with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Melrose Street, Newton MA
Melrose Street, Newton MA
Betsy Bassett InteriorsBetsy Bassett Interiors
Existing farmer's porch was enclosed to create a new mudroom offering much needed shoe, boot, and coat storage; also a great place for wet dogs. Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Harston Residence
Harston Residence
Steven Dailey ConstructionSteven Dailey Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

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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