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Traditional Entrance with a Black Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Remodel, Kitchen and Decor, Large Apt - In Progress
Remodel, Kitchen and Decor, Large Apt - In Progress
Lindsay MacRae Interiors, LLCLindsay MacRae Interiors, LLC
Entry foyer for large apartment. Coffered ceilings painted high-gloss green. Black lanterns, antique bench, art and mirrors. A round entry table displays flowers and accessories. photo: gieves anderson
Downtown Condo
Downtown Condo
K2 BuildersK2 Builders
This is an example of a large traditional hallway in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Denkmalgeschützte Villa
Denkmalgeschützte Villa
Proelta GmbH & Co KGProelta GmbH & Co KG
Inspiration for a traditional front door in Munich with beige walls, marble flooring, a black front door and white floors.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Closet Factory (Richmond, VA)Closet Factory (Richmond, VA)
This stylish mudroom organizes every member of the family: from hooks for kids' coats & backpacks, cubbies for all your shoes, to a space just for the pets.
Our Work
Our Work
LAVISH - 360° Home AutomationLAVISH - 360° Home Automation
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Orange County with a single front door and a black front door.
Capri
Capri
Plug It In Systems, IncPlug It In Systems, Inc
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Howell, MI. New construction
Howell, MI. New construction
Tutto InteriorsTutto Interiors
The dramatic contrast of the very dark espresso finish against the white millwork adds to the sophistication of this space. Full design of all Architectural details and finishes which includes custom designed Millwork and styling throughout. Also shown here is the entrance to the Library. Photography by Carlson Productions LLC
Red House on High Street
Red House on High Street
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Eric Roth
Photo of a medium sized classic entrance in Boston with a single front door, a black front door and red walls.
Four light Single entry door
Four light Single entry door
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
A new four light black door and sidelight application let's in plenty of light for this entry that used to be occupied by a pair of dark solid doors.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a black front door.
Lilac
Lilac
Spinell Homes, IncSpinell Homes, Inc
Dave M Davis Photography
Medium sized traditional hallway in Other with a single front door, a black front door and beige walls.
Prairie Style Self-Lighted Rail
Prairie Style Self-Lighted Rail
KJM Design StudioKJM Design Studio
A design for a Prairie Style handrail with self-lit posts for nighttime illumination. The stair and home were existing - contrasting color on home was switched from muddy brown to dark bronze, better matching the brick. Railing post were designed to compliment the existing exterior lighting from Hubbardton Forge.
A Peek Inside: Ornate Door Styling
A Peek Inside: Ornate Door Styling
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
One of the most common surprises for homeowners replacing an existing front-entry is the impact it makes on the interior of their home. The installation of a new, custom ornate front door can effect the entire way you feel about your home.
Suburban DC - Cahill Residence
Suburban DC - Cahill Residence
CM GloverCM Glover
CM Glover Photography © 2013 Houzz
Photo of a traditional entrance in DC Metro with a black front door.
Middle Eastern Flare - Grand Entry Foyer Ceiling
Middle Eastern Flare - Grand Entry Foyer Ceiling
The Artists Hands - Faux FinishesThe Artists Hands - Faux Finishes
Multiple layers of metallic plasters create an elegant back ground for this large dome ceiling. The hand painted design was delicately leafed with various colors of gold, copper and variegated leaf. A stunning dome ceiling in this grand foyer entry. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands
Cleveland Park Renovation
Cleveland Park Renovation
MPR ArchitectureMPR Architecture
New built-in mudroom cabinetry, hidden closet door and return grille for HVAC
Classic foyer in DC Metro with white walls, a single front door and a black front door.
McGee Home - Killowen Construction
McGee Home - Killowen Construction
Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)Hearth and Home Distributors of Utah, LLC. (HHDU)
Front Entry Way featuring Painted brick wall, wood floors, and elegant lighting.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and brick walls.
Governor's House
Governor's House
Lisa Tharp DesignLisa Tharp Design
Governor's House Entry by Lisa Tharp. 2019 Bulfinch Award - Interior Design. Photo by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a traditional front door with white walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
2017 OMAHA SPRING PARADE OF HOMES
2017 OMAHA SPRING PARADE OF HOMES
Lee Douglas InteriorsLee Douglas Interiors
Photo of a traditional foyer in Omaha with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Military Road Residence
Military Road Residence
Safferstone InteriorsSafferstone Interiors
Meet Meridith: a super-mom who’s as busy as she is badass  — and easily my favorite overachiever. She slays her office job and comes home to an equally high-octane family life. We share a love for city living with farmhouse aspirations. There’s a vegetable garden in the backyard, a black cat, and a floppy eared rabbit named Rocky. There has been a mobile chicken coop and a colony of bees in the backyard. At one point they even had a pregnant hedgehog on their hands! Between gardening, entertaining, and helping with homework, Meridith has zero time for interior design. Spending several days a week in New York for work, she has limited amount of time at home with her family. My goal was to let her make the most of it by taking her design projects off her to do list and let her get back to her family (and rabbit). I wanted her to spend her weekends at her son's baseball games, not shopping for sofas. That’s my cue! Meridith is wonderful. She is one of the kindest people I know. We had so much fun, it doesn’t seem fair to call this “work”. She is loving, and smart, and funny. She’s one of those girlfriends everyone wants to call their own best friend. I wanted her house to reflect that: to feel cozy and inviting, and encourage guests to stay a while. Meridith is not your average beige person, and she has excellent taste. Plus, she was totally hands-on with design choices. It was a true collaboration. We played up her quirky side and built usable, inspiring spaces one lightbulb moment at a time. I took her love for color (sacré blue!) and immediately started creating a plan for her space and thinking about her design wish list. I set out hunting for vibrant hues and intriguing patterns that spoke to her color palette and taste for pattern. I focused on creating the right vibe in each space: a bit of drama in the dining room, a bit more refined and quiet atmosphere for the living room, and a neutral zen tone in their master bedroom. Her stuff. My eye. Meridith’s impeccable taste comes through in her art collection. The perfect placement of her beautiful paintings served as the design model for color and mood. We had a bit of a chair graveyard on our hands, but we worked with some key pieces of her existing furniture and incorporated other traditional pieces, which struck a pleasant balance. French chairs, Asian-influenced footstools, turned legs, gilded finishes, glass hurricanes – a wonderful mash-up of traditional and contemporary. Some special touches were custom-made (the marble backsplash in the powder room, the kitchen banquette) and others were happy accidents (a wallpaper we spotted via Pinterest). They all came together in a design aesthetic that feels warm, inviting, and vibrant — just like Meridith! We built her space based on function. We asked ourselves, “how will her family use each room on any given day?” Meridith throws legendary dinner parties, so we needed curated seating arrangements that could easily switch from family meals to elegant entertaining. We sought a cozy eat-in kitchen and decongested entryways that still made a statement. Above all, we wanted Meredith’s style and panache to shine through every detail. From the pendant in the entryway, to a wild use of pattern in her dining room drapery, Meredith’s space was a total win. See more of our work at www.safferstone.com. Connect with us on Facebook, get inspired on Pinterest, and share modern musings on life & design on Instagram. Or, share what's on your plate with us at hello@safferstone.com. Photo: Angie Seckinger
Palm Beach Transitional
Palm Beach Transitional
Marc-Michaels Interior DesignMarc-Michaels Interior Design
Dean Matthews
Inspiration for an expansive classic entrance in Miami with white walls, a single front door and a black front door.

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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