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Traditional Entrance with a Timber Clad Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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The home was a ex state house which had been re sited to this location. Re sited homes take a lot of care to become show peaces like this home did.
Medium sized classic front door in Auckland with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and wood walls.
昭和小路の長屋Ⅱ Rowhouse on Showa-Koji St. II
昭和小路の長屋Ⅱ Rowhouse on Showa-Koji St. II
山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa
玄関土間見返し。自転車を入れられるよう広めの間口とした。(撮影：笹倉洋平)
Photo of a small classic hallway in Kyoto with white walls, concrete flooring, a sliding front door, a light wood front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Alta Vista | Laguna Oak | Fort Wayne, Indiana
Alta Vista | Laguna Oak | Fort Wayne, Indiana
Hallmark FloorsHallmark Floors
Laguna Oak Hardwood – The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring Collection is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.
Iron Doors
Iron Doors
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Three plank, with pair three light sidelights iron and glass entry door.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in San Francisco with grey walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and wood walls.
Evergreen Front Entrance Millwork
Evergreen Front Entrance Millwork
Diorz DesignDiorz Design
This beautiful entryway was tailored to frame
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Miami with white walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and a timber clad ceiling.
The Tamarack
The Tamarack
Stonebuilt HomesStonebuilt Homes
Medium sized traditional hallway in Edmonton with a timber clad ceiling.
Keowee Lake House
Keowee Lake House
C.E.I.C.E.I.
Medium sized classic hallway in DC Metro with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a grey front door, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation
Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation
Jon Hammond BuildersJon Hammond Builders
Photo of a classic boot room in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Brookview Ave
Brookview Ave
TRIO Design and BuildTRIO Design and Build
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, brown floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation
Ski Chalet-inspired Renovation
Jon Hammond BuildersJon Hammond Builders
Design ideas for a classic boot room in New York with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
South Asheville Modern Farmhouse
South Asheville Modern Farmhouse
Judd BuildersJudd Builders
Small classic front door in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, beige floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Heritage Renovations & Additions in Darlington
Heritage Renovations & Additions in Darlington
Coveney Browne DesignCoveney Browne Design
The original timber entrance door was celaned & restored & now leads from the old cottage to the new glazed entrance link.
Medium sized classic hallway in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Woodside Sears kit house (farmhouse)
Woodside Sears kit house (farmhouse)
BLUEWAGON LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INCBLUEWAGON LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INC
A beautifully remodeled Sears Kit house. Pool, planting, synthetic turf and veggie garden boxes.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Oak court renovation
Oak court renovation
Fiorella Design, LLCFiorella Design, LLC
country entry with shiplap ceiling and light hardwood floors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a pivot front door, a white front door, beige floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Lakefront Traditional
Lakefront Traditional
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
This is an example of a classic front door in Grand Rapids with brick flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, red floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Eagle River Camp house
Eagle River Camp house
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
The front foyer has a catwalk, round staircase and beauty everywhere! From the moment you walk into the house you know that you are somewhere welcoming and special. The lighting design in this entry hall is over the top... from a three story metal leaf chandelier to a ceiling with a hundred or more tiny stars of light on display... it is incredible at all times of the day.
Menlo Park - Wallea
Menlo Park - Wallea
Melissa Nierman DesignsMelissa Nierman Designs
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Old Naples Custom Home
Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Old Naples Custom Home
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in Tampa with blue walls, ceramic flooring, beige floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Front Porch Makeover in Mars Hill, NC
Front Porch Makeover in Mars Hill, NC
Mountain Remodeling of Western North CarolinaMountain Remodeling of Western North Carolina
Dated contemporary mountain home given mountain craftsman detailing in whole house renovation with new front porch and architectural details.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Charlotte with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Wood Cabinets In Mudroom
Wood Cabinets In Mudroom
Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.
The cool tones of the wood in this mudroom are beautifully complimentary to the dramatic color on the walls.
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Salt Lake City with black walls, porcelain flooring and a timber clad ceiling.

Traditional Entrance with a Timber Clad Ceiling 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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