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Traditional Elegance
Traditional Elegance
MJM Interiors, Inc.MJM Interiors, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Chicago with blue walls, marble flooring and grey floors.
Colonial Comfort
Colonial Comfort
Jan Gleysteen Architects, IncJan Gleysteen Architects, Inc
Photography by Sam Gray
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with slate flooring, white walls, a single front door, a white front door, black floors and a dado rail.
Entryway Boot Benches and Mudroom Lockers
Entryway Boot Benches and Mudroom Lockers
Dura Supreme CabinetryDura Supreme Cabinetry
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Federal Heights Remodel by Cameo Homes Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah
Federal Heights Remodel by Cameo Homes Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah
Cameo Homes Inc.Cameo Homes Inc.
Remodeled home in Federal Heights, Utah by Cameo Homes Inc.
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Salt Lake City.
The Gambrel Roof Home
The Gambrel Roof Home
Kristi Spouse InteriorsKristi Spouse Interiors
The Gambrel Roof Home is a dutch colonial design with inspiration from the East Coast. Designed from the ground up by our team - working closely with architect and builder, we created a classic American home with fantastic street appeal.
Washington Park
Washington Park
ROM architecture studioROM architecture studio
Whole-house remodel of a hillside home in Seattle. The historically-significant ballroom was repurposed as a family/music room, and the once-small kitchen and adjacent spaces were combined to create an open area for cooking and gathering. A compact master bath was reconfigured to maximize the use of space, and a new main floor powder room provides knee space for accessibility. Built-in cabinets provide much-needed coat & shoe storage close to the front door. ©Kathryn Barnard, 2014
Princeton Avenue
Princeton Avenue
Jkath Design Build + ReinventJkath Design Build + Reinvent
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Minneapolis.
MILFORD HOME
MILFORD HOME
RITA O'BRIEN DESIGN GROUPRITA O'BRIEN DESIGN GROUP
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Detroit with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a glass front door, wallpapered walls and a feature wall.
Malvern Home Remodel
Malvern Home Remodel
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioPine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio
Inspiration for a classic front door in Philadelphia with a single front door.
Modern French Provincial
Modern French Provincial
Kristin Hoaglund DesignKristin Hoaglund Design
This beautiful French Provincial home is set on 10 acres, nestled perfectly in the oak trees. The original home was built in 1974 and had two large additions added; a great room in 1990 and a main floor master suite in 2001. This was my dream project: a full gut renovation of the entire 4,300 square foot home! I contracted the project myself, and we finished the interior remodel in just six months. The exterior received complete attention as well. The 1970s mottled brown brick went white to completely transform the look from dated to classic French. Inside, walls were removed and doorways widened to create an open floor plan that functions so well for everyday living as well as entertaining. The white walls and white trim make everything new, fresh and bright. It is so rewarding to see something old transformed into something new, more beautiful and more functional.
Ridge Oak Residence
Ridge Oak Residence
McKinney York ArchitectsMcKinney York Architects
This property came with a house which proved ill-matched to our clients’ needs but which nestled neatly amid beautiful live oaks. In choosing to commission a new home, they asked that it also tuck under the limbs of the oaks and maintain a subdued presence to the street. Extraordinary efforts such as cantilevered floors and even bridging over critical root zones allow the design to be truly fitted to the site and to co-exist with the trees, the grandest of which is the focal point of the entry courtyard. Of equal importance to the trees and view was to provide, conversely, for walls to display 35 paintings and numerous books. From form to smallest detail, the house is quiet and subtle.
2 Panel Mahogany with 2 Frosted Side Lite
2 Panel Mahogany with 2 Frosted Side Lite
Brenlo Ltd.Brenlo Ltd.
Small traditional front door in Toronto with beige walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Saving Seward Ave: Westfield NJ Renovation and Addition
Saving Seward Ave: Westfield NJ Renovation and Addition
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
Classic entrance in New York.
On the Boulevard
On the Boulevard
Timber Trails Development CompanyTimber Trails Development Company
Classic entrance in Chicago.
Atherton Residence
Atherton Residence
TINEKE TRIGGSTINEKE TRIGGS
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Model Home_Oviedo_Custom
Model Home_Oviedo_Custom
FlooringMasterFlooringMaster
This was created out of 8"x36" Porcelain Wood Planks and 24"x24" Porcelain Tiles.
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Orlando with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Photo of a classic front door in Atlanta with a double front door and a glass front door.
Dutch Door Designs
Dutch Door Designs
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
This amazing door is a 3/0x6/8 Masonite Fiberglass dutch entry door system. Rain privacy glass with custom SDL design. Smooth, factory painted Black exterior, Patio White interior. Kwikset Ashfield hardware in Matte Black. ClearView retractable screen in Black. Installed in San Pedro, CA.
Suburban Traditional
Suburban Traditional
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Design ideas for a traditional front door with a stable front door, a dark wood front door, wainscoting, grey walls, vinyl flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Alford MA Renovation / Furnishings
Alford MA Renovation / Furnishings
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
Walnut Mudroom Built ins with custom bench
This is an example of a large traditional boot room in New York with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and blue floors.

Traditional Black 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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