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Traditional Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Front Entry Porch
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Nashville with a single front door, a medium wood front door, white walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
JT Ranch
JT Ranch
Lost Creek Construction, LLCLost Creek Construction, LLC
Josh Caldwell Photography
Classic foyer in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
#nevertoolate
#nevertoolate
Laura Brophy InteriorsLaura Brophy Interiors
This is an example of a classic entrance in Orange County with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, white walls and beige floors.
Meredith, NH
Meredith, NH
The Lighting Center at Rockingham ElectricThe Lighting Center at Rockingham Electric
David Murray
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Boston with blue walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Bright and beautiful foyer in Charlotte, NC with double wood entry doors, custom white wall paneling, chandelier, wooden console table, black mirror, table lamp, decorative pieces and rug over medium wood floors.
French Country
French Country
Creative Touch InteriorsCreative Touch Interiors
Mud Room featuring a custom cushion with Ralph Lauren fabric, custom cubby for kitty litter box, built-in storage for children's backpack & jackets accented by bead board
Nudging Near Net Zero
Nudging Near Net Zero
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A welcoming entry in this custom built home was built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell
6386
6386
Bickford And CompanyBickford And Company
Entry way with large mirrors and hanging pendants
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Kansas City with grey walls, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and dark hardwood flooring.
Linnean House
Linnean House
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
The limestone walls continue on the interior and further suggests the tripartite nature of the classical layout of the first floor’s formal rooms. The Living room and a dining room perfectly symmetrical upon the center axis. Once in the foyer, straight ahead the visitor is confronted with a glass wall that views the park is sighted opon. Instead of stairs in closets The front door is flanked by two large 11 foot high armoires These soldier-like architectural elements replace the architecture of closets with furniture the house coats and are lit upon opening. a spiral stair in the foreground travels down to a lower entertainment area and wine room. Awarded by the Classical institute of art and architecture.
Cornelius Family Home update
Cornelius Family Home update
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
Welcome home! A New wooden door with glass panes, new sconce, planters and door mat adds gorgeous curb appeal to this Cornelius home. The privacy glass allows natural light into the home and the warmth of real wood is always a show stopper. Taller planters give height to the plants on either side of the door. The clean lines of the sconce update the overall aesthetic.
SM Ranch House
SM Ranch House
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
This is an example of a large classic boot room in Salt Lake City with white walls and a medium wood front door.
Countryside Elegance
Countryside Elegance
June DeLugas InteriorsJune DeLugas Interiors
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Other with brown walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
F-House
F-House
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Tokyo Suburbs with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a sliding front door, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Upper East Side Apartment
Upper East Side Apartment
Jamie Nesbitt-Weber Interior DesignJamie Nesbitt-Weber Interior Design
Regan Wood Photography
Design ideas for a traditional hallway in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
House in Forest Hills, Tennessee
House in Forest Hills, Tennessee
C Kevin Coffey Dwellings | DesignC Kevin Coffey Dwellings | Design
Photo by Brennan Smith
This is an example of a classic entrance in Nashville with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Front Door Replacement Projects
Front Door Replacement Projects
Rocket DoorRocket Door
Design ideas for a classic front door in Sacramento with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Tenessee Home
Tenessee Home
Pillar & PeacockPillar & Peacock
Photo of a medium sized classic entrance in Nashville with a medium wood front door, blue walls and a double front door.
Kiawah Island Residence
Kiawah Island Residence
Herlong ArchitectsHerlong Architects
Red Shutter Photography
Photo of an expansive classic foyer in Charleston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and a medium wood front door.
Entryway – Red Pine Farm – 2015 Model
Entryway – Red Pine Farm – 2015 Model
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Spacious and light entryway anchored by the darkly stained double doors. Exquisitely detailed wainscoting, trim, and ceiling. Photography by Spacecrafting
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
6 ft x 8 foot Classic style ProVia Signet Model 002c-449 Fiberglass Double Entry Doors. Cherry skin exterior stained American Cherry. Factory (ProVia) hardware with 3 point locking system. Installed in Irvine, CA home.

Traditional Entrance with a Medium 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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