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Traditional Entrance with a Stable Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Connecticut Estate
Connecticut Estate
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Photography by Rob Karosis
This is an example of a traditional entrance in New York with a stable front door and feature lighting.
Modern Hawaiian Oasis
Modern Hawaiian Oasis
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a black front door, brown floors and a stable front door.
Dutch Door Designs
Dutch Door Designs
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Dutch Door Craftsman Style with 2 side lights. installed in Orange County, CA home.
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Orange County with grey walls, a stable front door and a white front door.
Cape Danbury
Cape Danbury
Garden StudioGarden Studio
www.nicholasgingold.com
Inspiration for a classic front door in Orange County with a stable front door and a yellow front door.
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
The mudroom, also known as the hunt room, not only serves as a space for storage but also as a potting room complete with a pantry and powder room.
Inspiration for an expansive classic boot room in Baltimore with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and a timber clad ceiling.
Farmdale Avenue
Farmdale Avenue
Neue FocusNeue Focus
Classic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
East Hampton New Traditional
East Hampton New Traditional
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy Shop the East Hampton New Traditional accessories at the Chango Shop!
Wildlife
Wildlife
Brooke Wagner DesignBrooke Wagner Design
This is an example of a traditional boot room in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a black front door.
Entry
Entry
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
A dutch entry door provides the option to have fresh air without dogs or children escaping out! John Wilbanks Photography
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Seattle with a stable front door.
Single Story House With Palm Tree Shutters
Single Story House With Palm Tree Shutters
Arizona Paint SupplyArizona Paint Supply
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in San Diego with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a blue front door and brown floors.
Snug Harbour
Snug Harbour
Jodi Fleming DesignJodi Fleming Design
A timeless traditional family home. The perfect blend of functionality and elegance. Jodi Fleming Design scope: Architectural Drawings, Interior Design, Custom Furnishings. Photography by Roger Davies
Madison Park Traditional
Madison Park Traditional
Paul Moon DesignPaul Moon Design
Image Credit: Subtle Light Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Seattle with white walls, a stable front door and a grey front door.
Mudroom/Laundry
Mudroom/Laundry
Drake Design StudioDrake Design Studio
Photography: Rosemary Tufankjian (www.rosemarytufankjian.com)
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Boston with white walls, brick flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Jeld-Wen Doors
Jeld-Wen Doors
General Millwork Supply, Inc.General Millwork Supply, Inc.
Jeld-Wen IWP Wood Manhattan Craftsman Dutch Door, #383 Cherry Door with Cherry Finish, N Glass with shelf (optional).
Photo of a classic front door in San Diego with a stable front door and a dark wood front door.
Corona Del Mar II
Corona Del Mar II
Insert DesignInsert Design
A dutch-door keeps this entry open, light, and bright!
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in Orange County with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a grey front door.
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.
c1760 Cape
c1760 Cape
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by James R. Salomon
Photo of a traditional boot room in Portland Maine with a stable front door.
Sebago Lake Home
Sebago Lake Home
Don Nichols Building Contractor, Inc.Don Nichols Building Contractor, Inc.
Medium sized classic front door in Portland Maine with ceramic flooring and a stable front door.
Elegant. Timeless. Distinctive.
Elegant. Timeless. Distinctive.
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
Kelvin Hughes, Kelvin Hughes Productions
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Seattle with white walls, marble flooring, a stable front door and a yellow front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Orange County with a stable front door and a medium wood front door.

Traditional Entrance with a Stable 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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