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Briar Road Kitchen Renovation
Briar Road Kitchen Renovation
Glenbrook CabinetryGlenbrook Cabinetry
The clean mudroom is complimented by frameless cabinetry, painted Snowcap, and a Cherry stained Honey bench.
Design ideas for a small classic boot room in Philadelphia with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
home build in maison du lac
home build in maison du lac
Integrity BuildersIntegrity Builders
Photo of a small traditional boot room in New Orleans with grey walls, grey floors and porcelain flooring.
Квартира в Сколково
Квартира в Сколково
Татьяна ХарченкоТатьяна Харченко
Юрий Гришко
Photo of a small traditional hallway in Moscow with yellow walls, marble flooring and brown floors.
Traditional Entrance
Traditional Entrance
Photo of a small traditional entrance in Manchester with white walls, limestone flooring and grey floors.
Balanced Blended Style with a Post and Beam Feature.
Balanced Blended Style with a Post and Beam Feature.
Saratoga Kitchens and BathsSaratoga Kitchens and Baths
Small classic boot room in Boston with blue walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Roland Major Renovation
Roland Major Renovation
Tower Creek ConstructionTower Creek Construction
Architect - bluehouse architecture www.bluehousearch.com Photographer - DouglasCrowtherPhotography.com
This is an example of a small classic boot room in Baltimore with white walls, ceramic flooring and black floors.
Wallingford Colorful Craftsman
Wallingford Colorful Craftsman
emily lauderback stewart design and renovationemily lauderback stewart design and renovation
Mudroom area created in back corner of the kitchen from the deck. — at Wallingford, Seattle.
Design ideas for a small traditional boot room in Seattle with yellow walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Natick Addition and Kitchen Remodel
Natick Addition and Kitchen Remodel
New England Design & ConstructionNew England Design & Construction
Custom built-in mud room entryway storage reusing client's cedar closet planks and reclaimed clerestory window, with cubby holes for shoes, bench, and coat storage above. In this two story addition and whole home remodel in Natick, MA, NEDC transformed a dark and cramped single family home in to a large, light filled, and fully functional home. Jay Groccia, OnSite Studios
Flagstone & Irregular Shaped Natural Stone
Flagstone & Irregular Shaped Natural Stone
London Stoneworks LLCLondon Stoneworks LLC
This is an example of a small traditional front door in Chicago with a single front door and a green front door.
Complete Home Renovation
Complete Home Renovation
Joy Street DesignJoy Street Design
This chic home was a complete gut rehab job. After taking the home down to the studs and removing several walls, we updated the kitchen and bath. Lots of warm wood tones, mixed with luxurious marble and black accents, provide the perfect backdrop for the colorful accents brought in through furniture, art, and wallpaper. Designed by Joy Street Design serving Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the whole of the East Bay. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/
Reviving a Tired Colonial
Reviving a Tired Colonial
Wilets ArchitectureWilets Architecture
Mudroom addition with IPE wood deck. Mudroom connects existing garage to kitchen and features a wall of storage cabinets. Photo by Allen Russ
Photo of a small traditional boot room in DC Metro with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
West Ames Home
West Ames Home
Anders Hagberg ConstructionAnders Hagberg Construction
This is an example of a small traditional boot room in Other with a single front door and a red front door.
Knowlton House
Knowlton House
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
The Abraham Knowlton House (c. 1725) was nearly demolished to make room for the expansion of a nearby commercial building. Thankfully, this historic home was saved from that fate after surviving a long, drawn out battle. When we began the project, the building was in a lamentable state of disrepair due to long-term neglect. Before we could begin on the restoration and renovation of the house proper, we needed to raise the entire structure in order to repair and fortify the foundation. The design project was substantial, involving the transformation of this historic house into beautiful and yet highly functional condominiums. The final design brought this home back to its original, stately appearance while giving it a new lease on life as a home for multiple families. Winner, 2003 Mary P. Conley Award for historic home restoration and preservation Photo Credit: Cynthia August
North Chatham New Construction
North Chatham New Construction
Gable Building Corp.Gable Building Corp.
Dan Cutrona
Small traditional boot room in Boston with white walls.
Mudbench/Dropzone/Coat hooks
Mudbench/Dropzone/Coat hooks
Carroll ConstructionCarroll Construction
Design ideas for a small traditional boot room in New Orleans with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Katie Rosenfeld Interiors
Katie Rosenfeld Interiors
Michael J. Lee PhotographyMichael J. Lee Photography
Copyright Michael J. Lee Photography LLC 2012
This is an example of a small traditional entrance in Boston.
Southeast Texas Starter Home
Southeast Texas Starter Home
Christina MuhlesteinChristina Muhlestein
This narrow entry space was updated with fresh paint, a huge mirror, new light fixture, and wall hooks to save space. The small benches are actually repurposed shower stools which were narrow enough to fit the space. Paint: Polar Bear White Wall Hooks: Amazon, $10 Benches: HomeGoods, $30 ea Mirror: Home Depot, $40 Rug: Overstock, $65
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
Lauren Rubin ArchitectureLauren Rubin Architecture
alyssa kirsten
This is an example of a small classic boot room in Wilmington with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Oro-Medonte Farm Renovation
Oro-Medonte Farm Renovation
Custom CADD IncCustom CADD Inc
Lorenzo Yenko
Photo of a small classic boot room in Toronto with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Renovation & Addition - Regent Square
Renovation & Addition - Regent Square
Wilson Architecture + Design, LLCWilson Architecture + Design, LLC
Nora Best
Design ideas for a small classic boot room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown 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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