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Traditional Entrance with a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Chevy Chase Mudroom with Dutch Door
Chevy Chase Mudroom with Dutch Door
Thomson & Cooke Architects pllcThomson & Cooke Architects pllc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with white walls, slate flooring, a stable front door and a blue front door.
The Minnehaha
The Minnehaha
Construction Development Investment LLCConstruction Development Investment LLC
Cipher Imaging
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Other with grey walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
French Door Installation
French Door Installation
CS WindowsCS Windows
This is a French Door installation we did for a client who had just had the exterior of her home renovated. She wanted her front door to match the new, more modern exterior. She decided on the navy finish. We completed the job within a day so that she could enjoy her new front door when she got home from work.
McKenzie Heights 2
McKenzie Heights 2
Alex Glegg DesignAlex Glegg Design
Barry Calhoun Photography Sophie Burke Interior Design
Design ideas for a small classic entrance in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Classic Lakeside Cottage
Classic Lakeside Cottage
The Sitting RoomThe Sitting Room
Troy Thies troy@troythiesphoto.com
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Full Home Remodel and Addition
Full Home Remodel and Addition
DiVittorio Design LLCDiVittorio Design LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with a double front door and a blue front door.
Como Gardenside
Como Gardenside
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Contractor: JS Johnson & Associates Photography: Scott Amundson
Classic boot room in Minneapolis with blue walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Appartement Invalides
Appartement Invalides
BAT & COBAT & CO
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and wainscoting.
The portico and corbels add dimension and detail
The portico and corbels add dimension and detail
Pfaff Color & DesignPfaff Color & Design
Layout & Design: Pfaff Color & Design Builder: The Longmeadow Group
Photo of a traditional front door in Boston with grey walls, 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.
Berwyn, PA Mudroom
Berwyn, PA Mudroom
Rudloff Custom BuildersRudloff Custom Builders
Entry/mudroom to a Berwyn, PA home Photos by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you n your next project.
Entry
Entry
J. Lawrence DesignJ. Lawrence Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Little Rock with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
This is an example of a classic entrance in Atlanta with a blue front door and beige floors.
Квартира в ЖК Фили-Град
Квартира в ЖК Фили-Град
ANDdesign / Александра ДашкевичANDdesign / Александра Дашкевич
Small traditional front door in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and white floors.
501 W 33rd St.
501 W 33rd St.
REALTORREALTOR
Circa 1929 Bungalow expanded from 1129 sf to 3100+ sf. 4 bedrooms, office, 2 living areas, 3 full baths, utility room with dog bath, carport; hardwood floors throughout; designer kitchen.
Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Pleasant Hill Remodel - Lisle
Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Pleasant Hill Remodel - Lisle
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Chicago with medium hardwood flooring, a blue front door, brown floors, beige walls and a single front door.
1920's Remodel and Basement Extension
1920's Remodel and Basement Extension
CLPM LimitedCLPM Limited
This welcoming front door is a modern reproduction which is in keeping with the 1920's heritage of the house. The lantern is an effective but stylish way to light the area. CLPM project manager tip - invest well. Front doors should be well made and thermally efficient, as well as stylish. If you live in a rural location or your door is hidden from view then do consider additional security.
Home Staging Hingham, Scituate, South Shore, MA
Home Staging Hingham, Scituate, South Shore, MA
Beth GoldfarbBeth Goldfarb
Welcome home to a whimsical and colorful mudroom porc.
Photo of a classic entrance in Boston with a blue front door.
Country house CGA
Country house CGA
Ganz InteriorsGanz Interiors
Large traditional entrance in Surrey with blue walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Photos
Photos
The Bespoke CraftsmanThe Bespoke Craftsman
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in San Diego with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a blue front door and brown floors.

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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