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Traditional Entrance with Bamboo Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Custom Contemporary
Custom Contemporary
Kolbe Gallery by Finestra DesignKolbe Gallery by Finestra Design
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Vancouver with brown walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Goldner
Goldner
Lido Tile Co.Lido Tile Co.
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Orange County with beige walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and red floors.
Historical Renovation
Historical Renovation
KRISTIN GUNNETTEKRISTIN GUNNETTE
Medium sized traditional entrance in Los Angeles with bamboo flooring and orange floors.
New construction
New construction
Renovation Professionals LLCRenovation Professionals LLC
Custom French quarter trim around entry door and windows, 3/4” x 6” x 72” 2 toned nail down bamboo floors
Photo of a traditional front door in New Orleans with beige walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and multi-coloured floors.
Allendale house in the trees
Allendale house in the trees
CFP Home ConstructionCFP Home Construction
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Tampa with black walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Craftsman Home
Craftsman Home
The Crew BuildersThe Crew Builders
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in DC Metro with beige walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Craftsman Home
Craftsman Home
The Crew BuildersThe Crew Builders
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in DC Metro with beige walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Pyrenees 379
Pyrenees 379
Hume BuildingHume Building
This is an example of a classic foyer in Sydney with beige walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Allendale house in the trees
Allendale house in the trees
CFP Home ConstructionCFP Home Construction
Large classic front door in Tampa with black walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
CORNELIUS MAKEOVER
CORNELIUS MAKEOVER
Completely Personal Homes LLCCompletely Personal Homes LLC
View from foyer to kitchen and office
This is an example of a classic entrance in Charlotte with grey walls and bamboo flooring.
Summit Drive - Fairfax, VA
Summit Drive - Fairfax, VA
Zelaya Properties LLCZelaya Properties LLC
We used: Crystorama Lighting Group's Cameron 8 light 42" wide wrought-iron linear chandelier in English Bronze. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Recessed Ceiling: Glidden Granite Grey OONN37/000 Robert B. Narod Photography
Ramsay Street, Kedron
Ramsay Street, Kedron
Emwinn ConstructionsEmwinn Constructions
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Brisbane with beige walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Shaker - Entire Home Renovation
Shaker - Entire Home Renovation
Mancuso HomesMancuso Homes
Large traditional foyer in Cleveland with grey walls, bamboo flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Mercer Island Home
Mercer Island Home
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
Here we have a traditional home we created in the Mercer Island area. Our design team worked with the client to achieve a class bright design with natural elements added. The large windows in the living room and tall ceilings give the feeling of more space and light. We hope you enjoy the Master bathroom solid surfaces and the fireplaces.
Rustic Amber Wide Plank Strand Bamboo Flooring
Rustic Amber Wide Plank Strand Bamboo Flooring
Ambient Bamboo FloorsAmbient Bamboo Floors
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Baltimore with bamboo flooring and brown floors.
Lower Kennydale #3
Lower Kennydale #3
Signature Custom HomesSignature Custom Homes
Enjoy entering into this modern transitional home in Lower Kennydale. Some features we love in this space; exposed beams and granite countertops in the kitchen, hardwood flooring on main level, stainless steel appliances, home theater, great room with wet bar and a rooftop deck. We hope you enjoy the clean lines paired with warm design elements in this residence. Photo Credit: Layne Freedle
Cafe Brown Antiqued Wide Plank Strand Eucalyptus Flooring
Cafe Brown Antiqued Wide Plank Strand Eucalyptus Flooring
Ambient Bamboo FloorsAmbient Bamboo Floors
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Baltimore with bamboo flooring and brown floors.
Historical Renovation
Historical Renovation
KRISTIN GUNNETTEKRISTIN GUNNETTE
Medium sized traditional entrance in Los Angeles with bamboo flooring and orange floors.

Traditional Entrance with Bamboo Flooring 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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