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Traditional Entrance with a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Craftsman House Deertail Lane
Craftsman House Deertail Lane
Jennifer Carr-TomsJennifer Carr-Toms
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Ottawa with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Single Story House With Palm Tree Shutters
Single Story House With Palm Tree Shutters
Arizona Paint SupplyArizona Paint Supply
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in San Diego with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Entry
Entry
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Roberts Wygal, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For info about our work: design@oharainteriors.com
Larchmont Living
Larchmont Living
JMorris DesignJMorris Design
Floral Entry with hot red bench
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in New York with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Family Home in Yarmouth, Maine
Family Home in Yarmouth, Maine
Megan Booth, PhotographerMegan Booth, Photographer
Photo: Megan Booth mboothphotography.com
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Portland Maine with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Corner Lot across from the Kleinpeter Restoration
Corner Lot across from the Kleinpeter Restoration
Craft Realty Interiors HomesCraft Realty Interiors Homes
Craig Saucier
This is an example of a classic front door in New Orleans with beige walls, a double front door and a blue front door.
Riverwalk
Riverwalk
Clark & Co HomesClark & Co Homes
Doug Petersen Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Boise with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Hamptons-inspired casual/chic restoration of a grand Glenview Craftsman
Hamptons-inspired casual/chic restoration of a grand Glenview Craftsman
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Hamptons-inspired casual/chic restoration of a grand 100-year-old Glenview Craftsman. 4+beds/2baths with breathtaking master suite. High-end designer touches abound! Custom kitchen and baths. Garage, sweet backyard, steps to shopes, eateries, park, trail, Glenview Elementary, and direct carpool/bus to SF. Designed, staged and Listed by The Home Co. Asking $869,000. Visit www.1307ElCentro.com Photos by Marcell Puzsar - BrightRoomSF
Federal Colonial
Federal Colonial
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Derived from the famous Captain Derby House of Salem, Massachusetts, this stately, Federal Style home is situated on Chebacco Lake in Hamilton, Massachusetts. This is a home of grand scale featuring ten-foot ceilings on the first floor, nine-foot ceilings on the second floor, six fireplaces, and a grand stair that is the perfect for formal occasions. Despite the grandeur, this is also a home that is built for family living. The kitchen sits at the center of the house’s flow and is surrounded by the other primary living spaces as well as a summer stair that leads directly to the children’s bedrooms. The back of the house features a two-story porch that is perfect for enjoying views of the private yard and Chebacco Lake. Custom details throughout are true to the Georgian style of the home, but retain an inviting charm that speaks to the livability of the home.
M Project New House
M Project New House
Authentic CollectionAuthentic Collection
M Project New House
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Tokyo with blue walls, a single front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Interior Renovation - Alexandria, VA
Interior Renovation - Alexandria, VA
ROBERT BLACK 5 designROBERT BLACK 5 design
"Featured in Sep. 2014 Washingtonian Magazine" Interior Decoration by SLD Interiors - Washington, DC | © Jim Darling Photography www.jimdarlingphoto.com
Olive
Olive
Inside StoriesInside Stories
Vignette of the entry.
Small classic vestibule in Denver with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door, grey floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Maple Glen- Living/ Breakfast Nook
Maple Glen- Living/ Breakfast Nook
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Old Grove Partners, LLC. Landscape Architect: LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Projet Bertha
Projet Bertha
Karen Tinka Design IntérieurKaren Tinka Design Intérieur
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in Paris with white walls, multi-coloured floors and a blue front door.
Thornwood Road addition
Thornwood Road addition
Robert Nehrebecky AIA, Re:New ArchitectureRobert Nehrebecky AIA, Re:New Architecture
Robert Nehrebecky AIA, Re:New Architecture
This is an example of a traditional front door in DC Metro with grey walls, a single front door, a blue front door and grey floors.
Shortcake Lane
Shortcake Lane
GoHausGoHaus
A tall 8 foot door
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Seattle with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Dutch Navidad
Dutch Navidad
Steven Allen Designs, LLCSteven Allen Designs, LLC
2019 Remodel/Addition Featuring Designer Appliances, Blue Bahia Countertops, Quartz, Custom Raised Panel Cabinets, Wrought Iron Stairs Railing & Much More.
Country Club Residence
Country Club Residence
SCALE MarketingSCALE Marketing
© SCALE Marketing
Photo of a classic front door in San Luis Obispo with white walls, a double front door and a blue front door.
Single Front Entry Door
Single Front Entry Door
Supreme Remodeling Inc.Supreme Remodeling Inc.
Single front entry door with windows on either side in Los Angeles installed by Supreme Remodeling INC.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Los Angeles with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
front door
front door
Sullivan, Goulette & Wilson Ltd. ArchitectsSullivan, Goulette & Wilson Ltd. Architects
(Photo by SGW Architects)
Photo of a traditional entrance in Chicago with a blue front door.

Traditional Entrance with a Blue 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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