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509 Half Moon Bay
509 Half Moon Bay
Tyler VitoshTyler Vitosh
Mudroom
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Capri
Capri
Plug It In Systems, IncPlug It In Systems, Inc
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
The Kimberley
The Kimberley
Raykon ConstructionRaykon Construction
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Salt Lake City with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pivot front door and a dark wood front door.
Trinity road
Trinity road
Troughton Residential LondonTroughton Residential London
This is an example of a medium sized classic entrance in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.
Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail
Persnickety Interiors IncPersnickety Interiors Inc
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
The Vistas at Highland Ridge
The Vistas at Highland Ridge
W.B. Homes, Inc.W.B. Homes, Inc.
Large classic hallway in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Smith Residence
Smith Residence
Allison Smith InteriorsAllison Smith Interiors
Getz Creative Photography.
Large traditional entrance in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Southshore Condominium, Custom Unit
Southshore Condominium, Custom Unit
Alto DesignAlto Design
Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Cincinnati with blue walls.
Ford's Colony Blue River
Ford's Colony Blue River
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsStephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods
Jonathan Edwards Media
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Blue Traditional Front Door
Blue Traditional Front Door
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
Fine paints of Europe Light Blue door. Classical entry , Fypon starburst fan , over door gable entry. This Zuider Zee Blue door adds a burst of color to this white home. Architect - Hierarchy Architects + Designers, TJ Costello Photographer - Brian Jordan, Graphite NYC
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Midtown Mobile Classical Revival Restoration
Pete J. Vallas, A.I.A., ArchitectPete J. Vallas, A.I.A., Architect
The family room's center French door, lunette dormer, and fireplace were aligned with the existing entrance walk from the street. The pair of custom designed entrance gates repeat the "sheaf of wheat" pattern of the balcony railing above the entrance.
Eastmoreland Dutch Colonial Addition
Eastmoreland Dutch Colonial Addition
McCall Design LLCMcCall Design LLC
Stephen Cridland Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional entrance in Portland with a red front door.
Our Work
Our Work
Masterpiece DoorsMasterpiece Doors
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Atlanta with beige walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and beige floors.
Winnetka Traditional
Winnetka Traditional
Michael Del Piero Good DesignMichael Del Piero Good Design
Beautiful traditional home with transitional interior design elements. Pretty antique rugs, eclectic art collection and custom furniture create a livable, approachable yet elegant, family home for a couple with seven children. Photographer-Janet Mesic Mackie
Double Iron Doors Featuring Our Artisan Finish
Double Iron Doors Featuring Our Artisan Finish
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Welcome home—these custom double front entry doors boast an intricate Bronze finish, quality hardware, and textured, insulated glass that's rated to withstand hurricane impact.
Lilac
Lilac
Spinell Homes, IncSpinell Homes, Inc
Dave M Davis Photography
Medium sized traditional hallway in Other with a single front door, a black front door and beige walls.
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.
A Peek Inside: Ornate Door Styling
A Peek Inside: Ornate Door Styling
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
One of the most common surprises for homeowners replacing an existing front-entry is the impact it makes on the interior of their home. The installation of a new, custom ornate front door can effect the entire way you feel about your home.
Morningside bungalow
Morningside bungalow
Meriwether IncMeriwether Inc
This 1919 bungalow was lovingly taken care of but just needed a few things to make it complete. The owner, an avid gardener wanted someplace to bring in plants during the winter months. This small addition accomplishes many things in one small footprint. This potting room, just off the dining room, doubles as a mudroom. Design by Meriwether Felt, Photos by Susan Gilmore
Historic Downtown
Historic Downtown
Haute Design, Inc.Haute Design, Inc.
Medium sized classic foyer in Charleston with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.

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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