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Traditional Entrance with a Black Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Brentwood New Construction
Brentwood New Construction
CDP Architecture, LLCCDP Architecture, LLC
Large classic front door in Nashville with a double front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
Arlington, TX Transitional Home-Wire Brushed Loano White Oak
Arlington, TX Transitional Home-Wire Brushed Loano White Oak
HardwoodBargainsHardwoodBargains
Flooring-Wire Brushed Loano White Oak https://www.hardwoodbargains.com/white-oak-flooring-loano-wire-brushed.html
Villa Bleu
Villa Bleu
Sarah Cain DesignSarah Cain Design
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Miami with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Transitional style entry doors - 2015 projects
Transitional style entry doors - 2015 projects
Lusso Design (Entry Doors & Door Inserts)Lusso Design (Entry Doors & Door Inserts)
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Toronto with a single front door and a black front door.
Manhattan Apartment inspired by the Federal Style
Manhattan Apartment inspired by the Federal Style
Studio 511Studio 511
The main entry has a marble floor in a classic French pattern with a stone base at the wainscot. Deep blue walls give an elegance to the room and compliment the early American antique table and chairs. Chris Cooper photographer.
Holland Park House Renovation
Holland Park House Renovation
TylerMandic LtdTylerMandic Ltd
TylerMandic Ltd
This is an example of a large classic front door in London with a single front door, a black front door, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Квартира в Москве «Любовь к ботанике»
Квартира в Москве «Любовь к ботанике»
Наталья МасловаНаталья Маслова
Inspiration for a traditional hallway in Other with a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
Park Slope Brownstone
Park Slope Brownstone
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Custom Millwork Design, Furniture Design, Art Curation, & Landscape Architecture by Chango & Co. Photography by Ball & Albanese
Black & White Tile
Black & White Tile
Michele Peterson InteriorsMichele Peterson Interiors
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Dallas with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Colonial Farmhouse
Colonial Farmhouse
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Photo by Karen Melvin
This is an example of a classic boot room in Minneapolis with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Traditional (with a twist) Entry
Traditional (with a twist) Entry
Peg Berens Interior Design LLCPeg Berens Interior Design LLC
Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! A grand entry loggia that declares welcome to all guest who arrive! Robert Naik Photography.
French Tudor with American Energy
French Tudor with American Energy
Bella Vita Custom Homes & RemodelingBella Vita Custom Homes & Remodeling
Bella Vita Custom Homes
Photo of a classic foyer in Dallas with a pivot front door and a black front door.
Kirby Road, Mclean, VA
Kirby Road, Mclean, VA
Sidd KashyapSidd Kashyap
Photo of a large classic foyer in DC Metro with white walls, a double front door, a black front door and marble flooring.
ASID Showcase House 2010 Mudroom
ASID Showcase House 2010 Mudroom
Crystal Kitchen + BathCrystal Kitchen + Bath
January 2013 Home & Garden Television.Featuring the ASID 2010 Showcase House mud room Fall 2010 Minneapolis/St Paul Magzine Spring 2010 Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine Crystal Kitchen Center Designer, Mary Maney, was involved with this year's ASID Showcase House - Kitchen, Mud room & Grotto spaces. In addition to the kitchen, the mud room and grotto needed a facelift. Lounge seating centered around an outdoor firepit gave the homeowner an intimate space for entertaining, as well as, a place for grilling. A local artist designed a unique sculpture piece that added interest and color to the space. Photography Mark Ehlan
French Country Home
French Country Home
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
Photo of a traditional front door in DC Metro with a single front door and a black front door.
Lincoln Park Single Family Renovation
Lincoln Park Single Family Renovation
Q ConstructionQ Construction
Green Cherry Photography
Inspiration for a classic hallway in Chicago with white walls, a double front door and a black front door.
Queen Anne Contemporary Home - Foyer
Queen Anne Contemporary Home - Foyer
Mohler Design, LLCMohler Design, LLC
Entryway with Buxy Cendre tile from Statements Tile, Inc. Tile Mosaic on the wall designed by client from a favorite picture. Photo-Mckinney
Traditional entrance in Seattle with a black front door and grey floors.
In-Law Suite Entrance
In-Law Suite Entrance
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
An in-law suite (on the left) was added to this home to comfortably accommodate the owners extended family. A separate entrance, full kitchen, one bedroom, full bath, and private outdoor patio provides a very comfortable additional living space for an extended stay. An additional bedroom for the main house occupies the second floor of this addition.
Mill Valley Classic Cottage
Mill Valley Classic Cottage
HEYDT DESIGNSHEYDT DESIGNS
Residential Design by Heydt Designs, Interior Design by Benjamin Dhong Interiors, Construction by Kearney & O'Banion, Photography by David Duncan Livingston
Villanova Residence - front hall
Villanova Residence - front hall
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Philadelphia with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.

Traditional Entrance with a Black Front Door 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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