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Craftsman Renovation
Craftsman Renovation
Rockwell CustomRockwell Custom
MK Creative
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Philadelphia with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Townhouse - Central London
Townhouse - Central London
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd
Marco Joe Fazio
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in London with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Doorsfront d
Doorsfront d
Precision Building ServicePrecision Building Service
Photo of a large classic front door in Columbus with a single front door and a black front door.
The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake
The Sweet Marsh - Hampton Lake
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Quality craftsmanship is noticed in all details, throughout this model home in Bluffton SC. Even the door knobs are special.
Large traditional entrance in Charleston.
Fairview Farm Custom Home
Fairview Farm Custom Home
Jim Quigley Custom Homes LLCJim Quigley Custom Homes LLC
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Oklahoma City with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Modern Hampton Foyer
Modern Hampton Foyer
k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolfk+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf
Photography: Christian Garibladi
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Custom Hanging Pendant Copper Lantern Installation - Coronado Beach, CA
Custom Hanging Pendant Copper Lantern Installation - Coronado Beach, CA
UserUser
Photo: 2016 Mike Renneman / Lanternland
Photo of a large classic front door in San Diego with beige walls, a single front door and a blue front door.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Photo of a large traditional front door in Portland with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Storage / Mudd room
Storage / Mudd room
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
This space was originally the pantry, and a desk that was not being utilized. This client desired a transitional storage area where the family could "hide" their mess, and be organized! USI created this transitional mud-room area, were it could function as a locker for book bags, purses, etc., and extra storage, while also providing seating as a place to put on your shoes.
Rock Creek
Rock Creek
Graham Design BuildGraham Design Build
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Louisville with a single front door and a glass front door.
Custom Doors
Custom Doors
Grand EntrancesGrand Entrances
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in San Diego with white walls, travertine flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Front Door
Front Door
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
The gorgeous front door leads into the entry hall with lovely hanging lighting. Operable side lights on front door allow even more light in this roomy entry way.
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Dash Landing Farmhouse
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Portland Maine with a single front door, white walls and slate flooring.
Small Spaces, Big Moments
Small Spaces, Big Moments
ChangoChango
Park Slope Townhouse Foyer Interior design, custom furniture design & art curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Ball & Albanese
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Lincoln Park Residence
Lincoln Park Residence
Eva Quateman InteriorsEva Quateman Interiors
Statement front entry with a bright Marilyn Monroe piece and lighted ceiling. Werner Straube Photography
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.
Mayflower Avenue Full House Renovation
Mayflower Avenue Full House Renovation
Plan ArchitecturePlan Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hawthorn Residence
Hawthorn Residence
Lewisham InteriorsLewisham Interiors
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Cottage Tudor in Pasadena
Cottage Tudor in Pasadena
Charmean Neithart InteriorsCharmean Neithart Interiors
This cottage tudor home in the heart of Pasadena showcases original details and traditional elegance for a busy family of four. Photography by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com
Craftsman House Deertail Lane
Craftsman House Deertail Lane
Jennifer Carr-TomsJennifer Carr-Toms
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Ottawa with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Before & After
Before & After
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
Alan & Linda Detrick Photography Hobart : After
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in New York with a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.

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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