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Traditional Blue Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Georgian Hallway
Georgian Hallway
Your ID | Interior DesignYour ID | Interior Design
Traditional entrance in Other with a dado rail.
Edwardian Full House Renovation & Extension, Wanstead
Edwardian Full House Renovation & Extension, Wanstead
studio.skeystudio.skey
This is an example of a traditional entrance in London with a dado rail.
DSWowFactor
DSWowFactor
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Picture Perfect Home
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and black floors.
Mudroom (access to garage)
Mudroom (access to garage)
Elizabeth Morris InteriorsElizabeth Morris Interiors
Jason Hartog
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Toronto.
Sentinel Mudroom
Sentinel Mudroom
KannCept Design, Inc.KannCept Design, Inc.
Nels Akerlund Photography LLC
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Chicago with blue walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Design ideas for a small classic vestibule in Los Angeles with beige walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Kingfield Blue
Kingfield Blue
Locale Design BuildLocale Design Build
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, ceramic flooring and blue floors.
Our Custom Work
Our Custom Work
Diamond Point TileDiamond Point Tile
Photo of a large classic foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Shagbark Residence
Shagbark Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
The large angled garage, double entry door, bay window and arches are the welcoming visuals to this exposed ranch. Exterior thin veneer stone, the James Hardie Timberbark siding and the Weather Wood shingles accented by the medium bronze metal roof and white trim windows are an eye appealing color combination. Impressive double transom entry door with overhead timbers and side by side double pillars. (Ryan Hainey)
Moorestown MudroomThe
Moorestown MudroomThe
Wenonah CabinetryWenonah Cabinetry
The bench seat material is Cherry wood with an Autumn Spice stain for a nice contrast to the Sandstone paint. Extra shelving below the bench adds more storage for footware or book bags. Edge molding finishes the fronts of the bench and shelf and gives them more depth. Note the baseboard molding around the base cabinet and the bench supports for a nicer finishing touch.
Entry Door Projects
Entry Door Projects
Carby's LumberCarby's Lumber
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Boston with a single front door and a glass front door.
Custom Home, Eagleswood
Custom Home, Eagleswood
Stonehenge Building & DevelopmentStonehenge Building & Development
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in New York.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
6 panel blue Dutch double doors. Huntington Beach, CA.
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Orange County with brown walls, a stable front door and a blue front door.
Colonial Touch
Colonial Touch
Jan Gleysteen Architects, IncJan Gleysteen Architects, Inc
Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Classic entrance in Boston with a dark wood front door.
Timber Framed Entryways Showcase
Timber Framed Entryways Showcase
Arrow Timber FramingArrow Timber Framing
Mike Schultz Photography Arrow Timber Framing 9726 NE 302nd St, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-1868 Web Site: https://www.arrowtimber.com
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Photo of a large classic boot room in Boston with white walls and grey floors.
Buckhead Remodel
Buckhead Remodel
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Photo of a traditional boot room in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Custom Contemporary High Definition Iron Gate
Custom Contemporary High Definition Iron Gate
First Impression IronworksFirst Impression Ironworks
Every Iron & Wood Gate from First Impression Ironworks is designed to provide security and beauty to your home, and is always custom built to your home’s specifications. Each gate is made in Arizona from the highest quality materials sourced here in the U.S.A., using only 100% American steel. Each Iron Gate is crafted from the most robust steel and gate posts available, as well as a standard 10” steel latch and lock guard, name brand Kwikset or Schlage hardware is always included, and customization is available for whatever needs fit your home best. Our product line includes a customizable array of steel plate gates, iron and wood gates, wrought iron and glass, or timeless iron and redwood gates. You can choose your Iron Gate from a variety of styles such as Contemporary, Traditional and Tuscan, and with additional options such as arches or digital locks. Our design consultants are here to help – let us know how we can create a one-of-a-kind Iron Gate for your home today!
Family House - Richmond
Family House - Richmond
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd
Marco Joe Fazio
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in London with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, white walls and a dado rail.
PORTICO IDEAS
PORTICO IDEAS
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Two column arched portico with gable roof located in Alpharetta, GA. ©2012 Georgia Front Porch.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Atlanta with concrete flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Traditional Blue 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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