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Michigan Chandelier CompanyMichigan Chandelier Company
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Detroit with grey walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Parade 2017
Parade 2017
Schwingle BuildersSchwingle Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Custom Iron rail
Custom Iron rail
Huseby HomesHuseby Homes
Medium sized classic foyer in Nashville with a single front door, grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a dark wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
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Lewis Avenue
Westbrook InteriorsWestbrook Interiors
Photography by Erica George Dines
Classic vestibule in Atlanta with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Forest Ave. Remodel
Forest Ave. Remodel
Lauren M. Smith Interiors, LLCLauren M. Smith Interiors, LLC
Photography by: Jill Buckner Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Chicago with a single front door, brown floors, grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
The Enclave Custom Home
The Enclave Custom Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Kathy Hader
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Rose Lane New
Rose Lane New
Mel McDaniel DesignMel McDaniel Design
Large classic boot room in Philadelphia with white walls and terracotta flooring.
Dale Condo
Dale Condo
Olympic KitchensOlympic Kitchens
Medium sized traditional foyer in Toronto with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Lowcountry Residence
Lowcountry Residence
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Saddlebrook House
Saddlebrook House
Iron Point ConstructionIron Point Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Jackson with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Newport Addition
Newport Addition
PAUL WEBER ArchitecturePAUL WEBER Architecture
Photographer : Richard Mandelkorn
Design ideas for a medium sized classic entrance in Providence with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a double front door.
Bluestone Porch - Stone Veneer
Bluestone Porch - Stone Veneer
DRS Lawn & LandscapeDRS Lawn & Landscape
Medium sized classic entrance in New York.
Modern Eclectic Style Home
Modern Eclectic Style Home
Masters Properties, Inc.Masters Properties, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in San Francisco with grey walls.
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.
1 1/2 Story Craftsman Retreat
1 1/2 Story Craftsman Retreat
Jay Reinert Architect, LLCJay Reinert Architect, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Philadelphia with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door, slate flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.
Custom Home Exterior Photos
Custom Home Exterior Photos
Nic Abbey Luxury HomesNic Abbey Luxury Homes
This is an example of a large traditional entrance in Austin with white walls, a double front door and a glass front door.
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Townhouse Mudroom
Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Townhouse Mudroom
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in New York with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Minikahda Refresher
Minikahda Refresher
Sicora Design/BuildSicora Design/Build
rear entry for this home. wonderfully efficient drop center next to the mudroom. a great way to come into the house for everyday living. Farm kid studios

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!
San Ramon Design
San Ramon Design
Alina Druga InteriorsAlina Druga Interiors
Classic foyer in San Francisco with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
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