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Traditional Entrance with a Vaulted Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Willow Glen Ranch Remodel
Willow Glen Ranch Remodel
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
Originally the roofline above this entrance was beneath one side of a vaulted ceiling. Adding the gable creates a nice sense of place when coming into the home, as does the trimmed opening that divides the foyer from the rest of the house.
Entry and Living Area
Entry and Living Area
The Design SourceThe Design Source
Beautiful marble entry with tall Corinthian columns with groin vaulted ceiling.
Photo of an expansive traditional foyer in Houston with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Grand Traditional Refresh
Grand Traditional Refresh
Mirror Mirror On The Wall Interior DesignMirror Mirror On The Wall Interior Design
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Dallas with a double front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Craftsman trim
Craftsman trim
Upper Left General ContractingUpper Left General Contracting
Pre-hung doors, bypass doors, pocket doors and pre-finished fir base and case in this beautifull craftsman addition on Camano Island.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional entrance in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a black front door and a vaulted ceiling.
Traditional Comfort Cordillera Ranch Home - European Oak Flooring
Traditional Comfort Cordillera Ranch Home - European Oak Flooring
WoodCoWoodCo
Engineered European Oak with a UV Oil Finish. Manufactured by WoodCo.
Large classic foyer in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a black front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Mahwah Residence
Mahwah Residence
CK Design GroupCK Design Group
Gorgeous 2-story entry with curving staircase, dramatic sconce lighting and custom pedestal
Expansive traditional foyer in New York with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a black front door, white floors and a vaulted ceiling.
West End Privacy
West End Privacy
Inplace, LTDInplace, LTD
Medium sized traditional foyer in Denver with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Downtown Bellevue Custom Home | Entry
Downtown Bellevue Custom Home | Entry
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The grand foyer is covered in beautiful wood paneling, floor to ceiling. Custom shaped windows and skylights let in the Pacific Northwest light.
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Seattle with light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a light wood front door, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.
Mullica Hill, NJ: Transitional Kitchen & Living Space
Mullica Hill, NJ: Transitional Kitchen & Living Space
Bella B Home DesignsBella B Home Designs
Entry with a touch of green, some vintage pieces and wallpaper!
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Philadelphia with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Trendy Sunnyvale Craftsman
Trendy Sunnyvale Craftsman
Studio Three Oh OneStudio Three Oh One
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
Una casa storica
Una casa storica
Roberta Ortolano Interior designerRoberta Ortolano Interior designer
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Other with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Cardiff-By-The-Sea
Cardiff-By-The-Sea
Tosti DesignTosti Design
Small traditional foyer in San Diego with blue walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Classic Interior Greenwood Village
Classic Interior Greenwood Village
Laura Medicus InteriorsLaura Medicus Interiors
This is a beautiful ranch home remodel in Greenwood Village for a family of 5. Look for kitchen photos coming later this summer!
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.
119 Captains Island Drive
119 Captains Island Drive
Cobb ArchitectsCobb Architects
Traditional foyer in Charleston with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Lachlan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | CA
Lachlan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | CA
FlooretFlooret
Influenced by classic Nordic design. Surprisingly flexible with furnishings. Amplify by continuing the clean modern aesthetic, or punctuate with statement pieces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Entryway | Naperville
Entryway | Naperville
Bella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLCBella Luxe Home Design & Interiors, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Home at Widgi Creek
Home at Widgi Creek
Amy Troute Inspired Interior DesignAmy Troute Inspired Interior Design
Second homes and vacation homes are such fun projects for us and when Portland residents Leslie and Phil found their dream house on the fairway in central Oregon, they asked us to help them make it feel like home. Updates to carpet and paint refreshed the palette for new furnishings, and the homeowners requested we use their treasured art and accessories to truly create that “homey” feeling. We “shopped” their Portland home for items that would work with the rooms we’d designed throughout the house, and the result was immediately familiar and welcoming. We also collaborated on custom stair railings and new island brackets with local master Downtown Ornamental Iron and redesigned a rustic slab fireplace mantel with a local craftsman. We’ve enjoyed additional projects with Leslie and Phil in their Portland home and returned to Bend to refresh the kitchen with quartz slab countertops, a bold black tile backsplash and new appliances. We aren’t surprised to hear this “vacation home” has become their primary residence much sooner than they’d planned!
Cold Spring Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor
ChangoChango
Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Inspiration for a large classic front door in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a white front door, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.
Four Wheeler
Four Wheeler
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a grey front door, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Contemporary Masculine Remodel
Contemporary Masculine Remodel
Folding Chair DesignFolding Chair Design
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Baltimore with white walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a white front door, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.

Traditional Entrance with a Vaulted 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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