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Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA
Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA
J.P. Hoffman Design BuildJ.P. Hoffman Design Build
As seen in this photo, the front to back view offers homeowners and guests alike a direct view and access to the deck off the back of the house. In addition to holding access to the garage, this space holds two closets. One, the homeowners are using as a coat closest and the other, a pantry closet. You also see a custom built in unit with a bench and storage. There is also access to a powder room, a bathroom that was relocated from middle of the 1st floor layout. Relocating the bathroom allowed us to open up the floor plan, offering a view directly into and out of the playroom and dining room.
Interior Transformation
Interior Transformation
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
Large traditional boot room in Boston with white walls and brick flooring.
City Calm
City Calm
RICHARD FELIX-ASHMAN DESIGNRICHARD FELIX-ASHMAN DESIGN
Traditional entrance in San Francisco.
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Rénovation de maison parisienne
Rénovation de maison parisienne
ATELIER COMPOSTELLE PARISATELIER COMPOSTELLE PARIS
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Paris.
Mackworth Home Remodel
Mackworth Home Remodel
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
This project started as a cramped cape with little character and extreme water damage, but over the course of several months, it was transformed into a striking modern home with all the bells and whistles. Being just a short walk from Mackworth Island, the homeowner wanted to capitalize on the excellent location, so everything on the exterior and interior was replaced and upgraded. Walls were torn down on the first floor to make the kitchen, dining, and living areas more open to one another. A large dormer was added to the entire back of the house to increase the ceiling height in both bedrooms and create a more functional space. The completed home marries great function and design with efficiency and adds a little boldness to the neighborhood. Design by Tyler Karu Design + Interiors. Photography by Erin Little.
Fairfax
Fairfax
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
This is an example of a classic entrance in Detroit with porcelain flooring.
Kings Point New Design Build
Kings Point New Design Build
ROCKWELL DEVELOPERS LLCROCKWELL DEVELOPERS LLC
Traditional entrance in New York.
Washington, DC - Two Story Addition
Washington, DC - Two Story Addition
Case Architects & RemodelersCase Architects & Remodelers
Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Traditional entrance in DC Metro.
Creswell Drive
Creswell Drive
Britany Hanthorn with MBS InteriorsBritany Hanthorn with MBS Interiors
This mudroom bench storage features KraftMaid Cabinetry's Breslin door style in Dove White.
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with white walls, vinyl flooring and brown floors.
High Style in San Antonio
High Style in San Antonio
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Warm and inviting this new construction home, by New Orleans Architect Al Jones, and interior design by Bradshaw Designs, lives as if it's been there for decades. Charming details provide a rich patina. The old Chicago brick walls, the white slurried brick walls, old ceiling beams, and deep green paint colors, all add up to a house filled with comfort and charm for this dear family. Lead Designer: Crystal Romero; Designer: Morgan McCabe; Photographer: Stephen Karlisch; Photo Stylist: Melanie McKinley.
Kenwood Remodel
Kenwood Remodel
Emily Pueringer Design StudioEmily Pueringer Design Studio
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Minneapolis.
Welcoming family home
Welcoming family home
Peregrine Design BuildPeregrine Design Build
Photo of a small traditional boot room in Burlington with green walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Timeless Rehab - Mudroom
Timeless Rehab - Mudroom
Mia Rao DesignMia Rao Design
Photo of a classic entrance in Chicago.
Brookline
Brookline
Kristine Mullaney Design, LLCKristine Mullaney Design, LLC
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Boston.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This spacious mudroom in Scotch Plains, NJ, provided plenty of storage for a growing family. Drawers, locker doors with screen openings and high shelves provided enabled the mudroom to maintain a tidy appearance. Galaxy Construction, In House Photography.
Algonquin Drive
Algonquin Drive
Grove House InteriorsGrove House Interiors
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in Jacksonville with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Sunset Avenue
Sunset Avenue
M House DevelopmentM House Development
This is an example of a traditional boot room in Chicago with white walls and grey floors.
J.Lineberry Interiors
J.Lineberry Interiors
Wood Wise Design & RemodelingWood Wise Design & Remodeling
The entry from the garage features a drop-zone for good organization.
Design ideas for a small classic boot room in Raleigh with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Beaconsfield Entrance
Beaconsfield Entrance
Tollgard Design GroupTollgard Design Group
Inspiration for a large traditional entrance in London with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

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!
Sheppard Place
Sheppard Place
Crowell + Co. InteriorsCrowell + Co. Interiors
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Nashville.
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