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McKenzie Heights 2
McKenzie Heights 2
Alex Glegg DesignAlex Glegg Design
Barry Calhoun Photography Sophie Burke Interior Design
Design ideas for a small classic entrance in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Ambler Residence
Ambler Residence
Odile Gelinard InteriorsOdile Gelinard Interiors
Pale gray custom cabinetry and dark honed slate tiles offer a streamlined look in this compact mudroom. Coats and shoes are are out of sight, well organized in shallow cabinets. Steve Ladner Photography
An Entry With Style
An Entry With Style
Little Black Door DesignsLittle Black Door Designs
Even the entry to your home deserves some style. Customizing an off-the-shelf flush mount, painting the front door black and adding vintage furniture and accessories says welcome to all of your guests. Little Black Door Photo Credit: Suzanne Miller
2 Panel with Side Lites Mahogany
2 Panel with Side Lites Mahogany
Brenlo Ltd.Brenlo Ltd.
Photo of a small classic front door in Toronto with beige walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Downtown Hamilton Century Home
Downtown Hamilton Century Home
KMSalter DesignKMSalter Design
KMSalter Design
Design ideas for a small traditional entrance in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Foyer Boot Bench
Foyer Boot Bench
Lampert Lumber - ChetekLampert Lumber - Chetek
Boot bench placed in the foyer provides an easy space for guests to hang their coats & sit down to remove/put on their shoes
Inspiration for a small traditional foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Kitchen/hall/mudroom renovation in small 1930 Colonial
Kitchen/hall/mudroom renovation in small 1930 Colonial
R. B. Schwarz, Inc.R. B. Schwarz, Inc.
The back hall leading off the kitchen takes you to the back door and a mud room aream. R.B. Schwarz built a mudroom hutch with coat hooks, bench and shelves. It fits perfectly in the tight back entry space. Photo Credit: Marc Golub
Modern Tuscan
Modern Tuscan
Diamante Custom HomesDiamante Custom Homes
Photo of a small traditional front door in Austin with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Tudor Cottage Renovations and Alterations, South Orange, New Jersey
Tudor Cottage Renovations and Alterations, South Orange, New Jersey
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
The new front door entryway now organizes the space in a way that is much more efficient. A small bench, hooks and shelf organize the homeowners belongings. New details were added at the stair to enhance the area. See before images at www.clawsonarchitects.com to understand the complete transformation.
Maple Grove Townhome
Maple Grove Townhome
Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior DesignLaurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design
Front Entry Hallway and stairs to lower level with vinyl flooring, natural coastal art, gray walls
Inspiration for a small traditional hallway in Minneapolis with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Matte Black & Textured Wood Kitchen
Matte Black & Textured Wood Kitchen
Rock Counter Kitchen & Bath ChicagoRock Counter Kitchen & Bath Chicago
Matte Black with Textured wood Mudroom with frosted glass door storage.
Small classic boot room in Chicago.
Классическая прихожая в МДФ
Классическая прихожая в МДФ
Столярная мастерская Аркадия ПрохоноваСтолярная мастерская Аркадия Прохонова
Недорогая прихожая из МДФ и ЛДСП для молодой семьи из 4-х человек. Фасады с классической филенкой в пленке "жемчужный ясень". Полочка для шапок обрамлена бортиком из массива с точеными балясинками. Для удобства на банкетка мягкая подушка из натуральной кожи- наш подарок семье.
Custom Beige Mudroom Cabinetry 2
Custom Beige Mudroom Cabinetry 2
Michael Molesky Interior DesignMichael Molesky Interior Design
Alexandria, Virginia custom beige mudroom cabinetry with upholstered green and white chevron bench by Michael Molesky
This is an example of a small classic boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
McLean Mudroom
McLean Mudroom
Bullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.CBullseye Wood Specialties, L.L.C
This point of entry provided a nice amount of space for a mudroom with antique white maple cabinetry, bead board paneling, corbels, double coat hooks, bench seating and multiple cubbies for shoe storage as well as mudroom sink and sink vanity.
Burris Window Treatments
Burris Window Treatments
JLS DesignsJLS Designs
Small traditional front door in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Квартира на Симферопольском бульваре
Квартира на Симферопольском бульваре
Tatiana FursovaTatiana Fursova
Design ideas for a small classic hallway in Moscow with grey walls, a single front door, a yellow front door and multi-coloured floors.
Small Mudroom
Small Mudroom
HM RemodelingHM Remodeling
Small traditional boot room in New York.
Bloomington Whole House Remodel - Multi-generational Living
Bloomington Whole House Remodel - Multi-generational Living
AMEK Custom BuildersAMEK Custom Builders
This specialty space was designed for the family dog who uses this door to the backyard. The area includes a shower hose and floor drain for washing the dog as needed. Photo by SMHerrick Photography.
The Beatrice
The Beatrice
Eldridge Company Design | BuildEldridge Company Design | Build
Design ideas for a small classic entrance in Louisville with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Mudroom Alternate
Mudroom Alternate
Greg Perko PhotographyGreg Perko Photography
© Greg Perko Photography 2014
Photo of a small classic entrance in Boston with multi-coloured walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.

Small 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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