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Casa Real
Casa Real
Stephen W. Hackney Landscape ArchitectureStephen W. Hackney Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Other with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Georgian Cottage
Georgian Cottage
Lencioni ConstructionLencioni Construction
Photo of a traditional front door in San Francisco with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
The Italian Modern // 3052 Riverview Street, Oakville
The Italian Modern // 3052 Riverview Street, Oakville
DCAM HOMES INC.DCAM HOMES INC.
Custom built by DCAM HOMES, one of Oakville’s most reputable builders. With style and function in mind, this bright and airy open-concept BUNGALOFT is a rare one-of-a-kind home. The stunning modern design provides high ceilings, custom mill work and impeccable craftsmanship throughout. Designed for entertaining, the home boosts a grand foyer, formal living & dining rooms, a spacious gourmet kitchen with beautiful custom floor to ceiling cabinetry, an oversized island with gorgeous countertops, full pantry and customized wine wall. The impressive great room features a stunning grand ceiling, a floor to ceiling gas fireplace that has an 80-inch TV. Walk through the large sliding door system leading to the private rear covered deck with built in hot tub, covered BBQ and separate eating and lounging areas, then down to the aggregate patio to enjoy some nature around the gas fire table and play a private game on your sports court which can be transformed between basketball, volleyball or badminton. The main floor includes a master bedroom retreat with walk in closet, ensuite, access to laundry, and separate entry to the double garage with hydraulic car lift. The sun filled second level vaulted loft area featuring custom mill work and a tiger wood feature wall imported from Italy adds some extra private relaxing space.
Careygate
Careygate
Architectural Details and MillworkArchitectural Details and Millwork
Custom front doors made with sapele mahogany and restoration glass windows.
Classic front door in Atlanta with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Warm Craftsman Entry
Warm Craftsman Entry
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Medium sized classic foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Forest Contemporary
Forest Contemporary
Jess Blackwell PhotographyJess Blackwell Photography
Photo by Jess Blackwell Photography
Classic foyer in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Shagbark Residence
Shagbark Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Double door entry with arched transom welcome you into the foyer of the open custom stained newel post and railing with white painted balusters stairway. Character grade stained hickory hardwood floors reflect the natural light and enhance the Lights of Distinction foyer orb fixture. (Ryan Hainey)
935 W. Kenilworth
935 W. Kenilworth
KF Walter HomesKF Walter Homes
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
LOCUST VALLEY: 4" SELECT WHITE OAK SUPPLY/INSTALL & FINISH W DARK WALNUT/TRAFFIC
LOCUST VALLEY: 4" SELECT WHITE OAK SUPPLY/INSTALL & FINISH W DARK WALNUT/TRAFFIC
Valenti Flooring, Inc.Valenti Flooring, Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Colonial Whole Home Update
Colonial Whole Home Update
Titus Built, LLCTitus Built, LLC
Jane Beiles Photography
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in New York with white walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Park Avenue Apartment in Rosario Candela Building
Park Avenue Apartment in Rosario Candela Building
Studio 511Studio 511
The elegant Entry Hall to this apartment is lined with hand painted Gracie wall-paper. The metal railing was re-worked using the original metal pieces and more detail was added along with carved brass inserts. The border of the floor is embellished with an inlay Greek key. Interior design by Ashley Whittaker.
Canyon House
Canyon House
Gustave Carlson DesignGustave Carlson Design
Gustave Carlson Design
Large traditional front door in San Francisco with a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
An American Country House
An American Country House
Andrew Skurman ArchitectsAndrew Skurman Architects
View of the front entrance framed by Doric column. Photographer: David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in San Francisco with white walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Great Neighborhood Homes
Great Neighborhood Homes
Great Neighborhood HomesGreat Neighborhood Homes
Photography by VHT
Classic entrance in Minneapolis with beige walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Structures Building Company
Structures Building Company
Structures Building CompanyStructures Building Company
Photo of a classic foyer in Charleston with white walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Custom Craftsman
Custom Craftsman
Dorothy Howard AIA, ArchitectDorothy Howard AIA, Architect
Traditional entrance in San Diego with brown walls, slate flooring, a dark wood front door and a single front door.
Model Home_Oviedo_Custom
Model Home_Oviedo_Custom
FlooringMasterFlooringMaster
This was created out of 8"x36" Porcelain Wood Planks and 24"x24" Porcelain Tiles.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Orlando with porcelain flooring, beige walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Sater Design Collection's 7083 "Prairie Pine Court" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection's 7083 "Prairie Pine Court" Home Plan
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Foyer. The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Craftsman home plan "Prairie Pine Court" (Plan #7083). saterdesign.com
Medium sized classic foyer in Miami with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Warm Craftsman Entry
Warm Craftsman Entry
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Oak Park
Oak Park
Scott Christopher HomesScott Christopher Homes
Traditional in style, modern in layout, the Oak Park exudes elegance in every space. A custom-built, mahogany door is flanked by sidelights and topped with curved transom windows. Wood beam accents adorn the space.

Traditional Entrance with a Dark Wood 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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