skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. Entrance
  2. Wall Colour: Blue

Traditional Entrance with Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
41 - 60 of 1,724 photos
Item 1 of 3
Mill Valley Classic
Mill Valley Classic
Benjamin Dhong InteriorsBenjamin Dhong Interiors
Photography: David Duncan Livingston Architecture by Heydt Designs
Photo of a traditional entrance in San Francisco with blue walls and beige floors.
A Beautiful Blue Haven
A Beautiful Blue Haven
Pistro BuildersPistro Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
craftsman mudroom
craftsman mudroom
UserUser
This mudroom features a dog-feeding station with hidden dog food drawer, his-and-hers landing spots, built-in cubbies, open shelving and seating with coat hooks.
Southshore Condominium, Custom Unit
Southshore Condominium, Custom Unit
Alto DesignAlto Design
Jeffrey Jakucyk: Photographer
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Cincinnati with blue walls.
1910 Shingled Residence, Southampton
1910 Shingled Residence, Southampton
Studio-FichandlerStudio-Fichandler
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, California
Katerina Tana DesignKaterina Tana Design
Major remodel executed in record time, to everyone's delight. Entry, Family Room, Dining Room.
Inspiration for a small classic entrance in Los Angeles with blue walls and a single front door.
Seaside Retreat
Seaside Retreat
Brookes + Hill Custom BuildersBrookes + Hill Custom Builders
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
297
297
Rite Way Custom HomesRite Way Custom Homes
Medium sized classic foyer in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Kellogg Road Residence
Kellogg Road Residence
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Interior Design by Martha O'Hara Interiors; Build by REFINED, LLC; Photography by Troy Thies Photography; Styling by Shannon Gale
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in Minneapolis with grey floors and blue walls.
Polished Passage
Polished Passage
Melissa Hill Home DesignMelissa Hill Home Design
This charming entry is the perfect passage for family and guests, with a design so polished it breaks through the typical mold one thinks of in a mudroom. The custom cabinetry and molding is painted in a beautiful muted teal, accented by gorgeous brassy hardware. The room is truly cohesive in its warmth and splendor, as the gold geometric detailing of the chair is paralleled in its brass counterpart designed atop the cabinets. In the client’s smaller space of a powder room we painted the ceilings in a dark blue to add depth, and placed a small but stunning silver chandelier. This passageway is certainly not a conventional mudroom as it creates a warmth and charm that is the perfect greeting to receive as this family enters their home. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639
Corner Mud Room Lockers
Corner Mud Room Lockers
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Kara Lashuay
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in New York with blue walls and ceramic flooring.
Darien, Ct. Residence
Darien, Ct. Residence
Cugno ArchitectureCugno Architecture
Mudroom built ins
Photo of a small classic boot room in New York with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Квартира в ЖК ПресняСити
Квартира в ЖК ПресняСити
Наталья ШирокорадНаталья Широкорад
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Moscow with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Transitional Family Home
Transitional Family Home
Skapa DesignSkapa Design
This lovely transitional home in Minnesota's lake country pairs industrial elements with softer formal touches. It uses an eclectic mix of materials and design elements to create a beautiful yet comfortable family home.
ЖК Мечта_студия
ЖК Мечта_студия
Александра НикулинаАлександра Никулина
дизайнер Александра Никулина, фотограф Дмитрий Каллисто
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Other with blue walls, a single front door, a black front door, porcelain flooring and black floors.
pruett
pruett
Closets by ToddClosets by Todd
Inspiration for a large classic boot room in Seattle with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Woodside Transitional
Woodside Transitional
Amanda Armstrong SavaAmanda Armstrong Sava
Medium sized classic entrance in San Francisco with blue walls and porcelain flooring.
Corner Mud Room Lockers
Corner Mud Room Lockers
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Kara Lashuay
This is an example of a small classic boot room in New York with blue walls and ceramic flooring.
Showcase Home | Che Bella Interiors
Showcase Home | Che Bella Interiors
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
dark wood and white staircase
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Minneapolis with blue walls.
Balanced Blended Style with a Post and Beam Feature.
Balanced Blended Style with a Post and Beam Feature.
Saratoga Kitchens and BathsSaratoga Kitchens and Baths
Small classic boot room in Boston with blue walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Traditional Entrance with Blue Walls 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!
3
123456789Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.