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WL Kitchen & HomeWL Kitchen & Home
Inspiration for a small victorian vestibule in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.
Humboldt Residence
Humboldt Residence
Peter Quinn Architects LLCPeter Quinn Architects LLC
Peter Quinn Architects Photograph by Matt Hayes
Design ideas for a small victorian foyer in Boston with light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a light wood front door.
House Badenhorst
House Badenhorst
Holloway and HoundHolloway and Hound
New entrance to small narrow Victorian house that we are renovating from top to bottom.
Photo of a small victorian foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Kirkwood Eco Friendly House
Kirkwood Eco Friendly House
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
Client lived in an old, inefficient home that we responsively demolished and replaced with a new, highly efficient home. The client moved into a rental home while their old home was demolished and the new home built. They wanted a home that was in-keeping with the Kirkwood neighborhood and reflected some of the same architectural elements/feel of the old home and others in the Kirkwood neighborhood. Photography: Times 3 Studios
Green Lake City
Green Lake City
Vindo DesignVindo Design
Small victorian foyer in Other with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Modern Classic @ KM1
Modern Classic @ KM1
7:3 Studios7:3 Studios
Photo of a small victorian foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Clapham Townhouse
Clapham Townhouse
Lu Fitoussi-FindlayLu Fitoussi-Findlay
Photo of a small victorian entrance in London.
Restored 1917 Berkeley Movie Theater Chairs
Restored 1917 Berkeley Movie Theater Chairs
Tessa MorrisTessa Morris
Photo of a small victorian foyer in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hackney Extension
Hackney Extension
White Red ArchitectsWhite Red Architects
Design ideas for a small victorian entrance in London.
victorian style tiled porch
victorian style tiled porch
The Custom Developer Ltd.The Custom Developer Ltd.
fitted tiles to clients porch area to suit the original tiles on the floor
Inspiration for a small victorian entrance in Essex.
New Classic | Interior Design & Home Styling to a 70 m2 apartment in Jerusalem
New Classic | Interior Design & Home Styling to a 70 m2 apartment in Jerusalem
YUNU DESIGNYUNU DESIGN
We decided to design the space in a way that would reflect the lifestyle of the owners – combining old classic furniture that we renewed, and new custom-made pieces that were chosen to compliment the style and space. Reoven Ben Haim Photography
Cosmetic Renovation 1960's House
Cosmetic Renovation 1960's House
Alenka InteriorsAlenka Interiors
Old hardwood restored and old carpets removed. Entry doors painted in matt black.
Small victorian foyer in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
A new Porch at The Posh End of Barry
A new Porch at The Posh End of Barry
Pontcanna Tiling & Restoration LtdPontcanna Tiling & Restoration Ltd
Matthew Lovibond
Design ideas for a small victorian front door in Cardiff with green walls, ceramic flooring, a double front door and a brown front door.
Leslie
Leslie
Anderson Homes Pty LtdAnderson Homes Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a small victorian hallway in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
victorian style tiled porch
victorian style tiled porch
The Custom Developer Ltd.The Custom Developer Ltd.
fitted tiles to clients porch area to suit the original tiles on the floor
Photo of a small victorian entrance in Essex.
Modern Classic @ KM1
Modern Classic @ KM1
7:3 Studios7:3 Studios
Small victorian front door in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Design 125 Showroom Winter/Spring 2016
Design 125 Showroom Winter/Spring 2016
Design 125Design 125
This is an example of a small victorian foyer in Boise with beige walls.
San Francisco Edwardian
San Francisco Edwardian
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.
Traditional Front Door Canopy
Traditional Front Door Canopy
Fine Iron – Architectural IronworkersFine Iron – Architectural Ironworkers
Our handsome Ring design canopy brings character and depth to the front of this home whilst offering practical cover over the entrance. Finished with our complete roof which is formed from a Zintec material powder-coated in a heritage lead grey colour. This client also installed a ceiling underneath.
San Francisco Edwardian
San Francisco Edwardian
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.

Small Victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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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