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Ledge Rd mudroom
Ledge Rd mudroom
Tina LevinsonTina Levinson
Rick Levinson
Medium sized traditional boot room in Burlington with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Riverbottoms Remodel
Riverbottoms Remodel
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/search?q=Riverbottoms+remodel Watch the Webisode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvc6K0dvK3camdK1QewUkZZL9TL9kmgy
Craftsman Country Entry
Craftsman Country Entry
Henderer Design + Build + RemodelHenderer Design + Build + Remodel
The front entry is a two story opening that leads to the stair way as well as the livingroom. The dark hardwood floors flow throughout and include a beautiful glass panel door and arch. KuDa Photography
Brentwood New Construction
Brentwood New Construction
CDP Architecture, LLCCDP Architecture, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Nashville with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
Front doors
Front doors
Palladio ShowroomPalladio Showroom
Finished project by Portes Alain Bourassa. Transtional style doors with a kit of double Baldwin Tremont entrance trims in brass and brown
Design ideas for a classic front door in Montreal with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Foyer + Stairwell - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Foyer + Stairwell - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Anew Gray - SW 7030 Trim Color - Dover White - SW 6385 Interior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Vantage 30 in White Elm Flooring by Macadam Floor & Design Foyer Floor by Emser Tile Tile Product Travertine Veincut Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Linares Collection by Designer's Fountain Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Overbrook Home
Overbrook Home
Savvy Home Staging and DesignSavvy Home Staging and Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional hallway in Nashville with grey walls, a double front door, a dark wood front door and medium hardwood flooring.
The Rangemoss
The Rangemoss
WeldenField & Rowe Custom Homes & NeighborhoodsWeldenField & Rowe Custom Homes & Neighborhoods
Photo of a classic foyer in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
River Road Home
River Road Home
Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.Colonial Homecrafters, Ltd.
Side Porch
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in Richmond with beige walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Private Residence in British Colonial style
Private Residence in British Colonial style
Equilibrium Interior Design IncEquilibrium Interior Design Inc
Craig Denis Photography
Photo of a large classic foyer in Miami with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
The Concept Home
The Concept Home
Alvarez HomesAlvarez Homes
Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Classic entrance in Tampa with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
My Houzz: Spacious Cottage on the Jersey Shore
My Houzz: Spacious Cottage on the Jersey Shore
Colleen BrettColleen Brett
Colleen Steixner © 2011 Houzz
Design ideas for a classic boot room in Philadelphia with a single front door, a dark wood front door, slate flooring and grey floors.
Solid Mahogany Wood Front Door and Transom
Solid Mahogany Wood Front Door and Transom
Homestead Doors, Inc.Homestead Doors, Inc.
This is a luxurious Mahogany Colonial 4-panel front door with a custom transom above. You can see the deep, rich red-brown color of the Mahogany that makes it such a desirable type of wood for a front door. The 4-panel design is a perfect fit for any colonial or country style home. The 4-lite glass transom above adds a touch of class. This door was prefinished with a natural clear coat to bring out the full depth of the rich grain and color of the mahogany wood. We can provide this door in any size or any wood species for your project.
Street of Dreams 2013
Street of Dreams 2013
Paul Schatz FurniturePaul Schatz Furniture
Photo Credit: www.blackstoneedge.com
Classic foyer in Portland with beige walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Square Half Raised Paneled Interior Column
Square Half Raised Paneled Interior Column
Elite Trimworks Inc.Elite Trimworks Inc.
Square columns are a great alternative to the round columns which are more common. Square columns are hollow and so therefore not load bearing however they do give the illusion of bearing a great weight. All Elite Half Paneled Square Column kits come unassembled and can be installed with or without an existing support post, an existing wall, to a maximum thickness of 6 1/2", or it may stand alone. Our half paneled square columns are a perfect match to our Wall Paneled Wainscoting, Flat Panel Wainscoting or our Raised Panel Wainscoting. The price listed is the cost of one of our 8" Square Half Raised Paneled, 8ft, Paint Grade Wood Column. The kit includes: 4 pcs. - Smooth 8ft panels that make up the shaft of the column 1 pc . - Shoe trim, long enough to cut down to 4 pieces to finish the base 4 pcs. - Lower rail to trim the bottom of panel 4 pcs. - Upper rail, cap combo, to trim the top of panel 4 pcs. Stiles or vertical rails, for the corners 4 pcs. Raised panels in primed MDF 4 pcs. Banding, decorative neck trim on the top 4 pcs. - 3" Georgian cornice to create a capital
Hardwood Floors & More, Inc.
Hardwood Floors & More, Inc.
Hardwood Floors & MoreHardwood Floors & More
Natural Stone with wood border by Hardwood Floors & More, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional hallway in Atlanta with beige walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
Entryways, Foyers & Hallways
Entryways, Foyers & Hallways
Payne & Payne BuildersPayne & Payne Builders
Entryway, double doors, sliding barn doors to office . . . #payneandpayne #homebuilder #homeoffice #slidingbarndoors #slidingofficedoors #homeofficedesign #custombuild #foyer #homeofficedecor #officewindow #builtinshelves #officeshelves #entrywaydecor #ohiohomebuilders #ohiocustomhomes #officesofinsta #clevelandbuilders #willoughbyhills #AtHomeCLE . .?@paulceroky
Florham Park - Briarwood
Florham Park - Briarwood
Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.Karla Trincanello, CID, Interior Decisions, Inc.
Entrance hall foyer open to family room. detailed panel wall treatment helped a tall narrow arrow have interest and pattern.
Photo of a large traditional foyer in New York with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, white floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
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.
My Work as a Contractor
My Work as a Contractor
Sam FarahaniSam Farahani
Inspiration for a classic boot room in Vancouver with a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.

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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