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Traditional Entrance with a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Ko'olau BuildersKo'olau Builders
Photo of a small classic front door in Hawaii with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Bell Avenue
Bell Avenue
Flemming InteriorsFlemming Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Denver with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Elmbrae
Elmbrae
UserUser
Traditional front door of this stylishly remodelled Victorian Villa in Sunny Torquay, South Devon Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Photo of a traditional front door in Devon with a single front door and a blue front door.
Bethany Hall, North Kensington, London, W10
Bethany Hall, North Kensington, London, W10
Domus NovaDomus Nova
Traditional front door in London with a double front door and a blue front door.
Old Town Road
Old Town Road
Carpenter & MacNeilleCarpenter & MacNeille
Michael J. Lee Photography
Photo of a classic front door in Boston with brick flooring, a blue front door, beige walls, a single front door and feature lighting.
Classic Coastal Colonial Renovation - the Mudroom
Classic Coastal Colonial Renovation - the Mudroom
Michael Robert ConstructionMichael Robert Construction
The functionality of the mudroom is great. The door, painted a cheery shade called “Castaway,” brings a smile to your face every time you leave. It's affectionately referred to by the homeowners as the "Smile Door." Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction
Bird Rock, San Diego CA
Bird Rock, San Diego CA
Doug Simon ARCHITECTUREDoug Simon ARCHITECTURE
Photo by Ed Golich
Medium sized traditional front door in San Diego with a single front door and a blue front door.
APPARTEMENT _ NEUILLY SUR SEINE
APPARTEMENT _ NEUILLY SUR SEINE
OVE ARCHITECTUREOVE ARCHITECTURE
Rénovation appartement Neuilly sur Seine
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Gull Lake MI Lake Home
Gull Lake MI Lake Home
YZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design AtriumYZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design Atrium
Photographer : Ashley Avila Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Detroit with beige walls, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and porcelain flooring.
San Francisco Victorian
San Francisco Victorian
Rasmussen ConstructionRasmussen Construction
Mudroom
This is an example of a classic front door in San Francisco with a double front door and a blue front door.
Addition for In-law Apartment
Addition for In-law Apartment
Kate Cleveland ArchitectKate Cleveland Architect
Tom Crane Photography
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
This is an example of a traditional front door in Other with a blue front door.
Avondale Residence
Avondale Residence
Carlton ConstructionCarlton Construction
Jessie Preza
Inspiration for a traditional front door in Jacksonville with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Квартира на ул.Удальцова, Москва
Квартира на ул.Удальцова, Москва
Катерина АрзумановаКатерина Арзуманова
Photo of a classic hallway in Moscow with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Denver Manor Home
Denver Manor Home
Linda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior DesignLinda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior Design
Detail of new Entry with Antique French Marquis and Custom Painted Door dressed in imported French Hardware
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Denver with a single front door, a blue front door and grey walls.
Breakfast room entry
Breakfast room entry
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
Closeup of breakfast room entry shows restored rafter tails with rolled roofing and integral gutters. Leaded glass windows are above dining room buffet. New fencing and gates have vertical slats to relate to original railing at entry.
Deephaven Remodel
Deephaven Remodel
LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.
This is an example of a traditional front door in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
Lausanne
Lausanne
Hyrum McKay Bates Design, Inc.Hyrum McKay Bates Design, Inc.
Architectural Design & Architectural Interior Design: Hyrum McKay Bates Design, Inc. Interior Design: Liv Showroom - Lead Designer: Tonya Olsen Photography: Lindsay Salazar
MALIBU RESIDENCE
MALIBU RESIDENCE
MEYER ARCHITECTUREMEYER ARCHITECTURE
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a blue front door.
Atherton, California Estate by Markay Johnson Construction
Atherton, California Estate by Markay Johnson Construction
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
Builder: Markay Johnson Construction visit: www.mjconstruction.com Project Details: Located on a beautiful corner lot of just over one acre, this sumptuous home presents Country French styling – with leaded glass windows, half-timber accents, and a steeply pitched roof finished in varying shades of slate. Completed in 2006, the home is magnificently appointed with traditional appeal and classic elegance surrounding a vast center terrace that accommodates indoor/outdoor living so easily. Distressed walnut floors span the main living areas, numerous rooms are accented with a bowed wall of windows, and ceilings are architecturally interesting and unique. There are 4 additional upstairs bedroom suites with the convenience of a second family room, plus a fully equipped guest house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Equally impressive are the resort-inspired grounds, which include a beautiful pool and spa just beyond the center terrace and all finished in Connecticut bluestone. A sport court, vast stretches of level lawn, and English gardens manicured to perfection complete the setting. Photographer: Bernard Andre Photography

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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