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Traditional Entrance with Blue Walls Ideas and Designs

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Lakefront Manor
Lakefront Manor
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Entryway and curved staircase with arched double doors and a foyer bench
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Chicago with blue walls, travertine flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Two-Story Transformation
Two-Story Transformation
AV Architects + BuildersAV Architects + Builders
Location: Great falls, VA, US AV Architects + Builders Our clients wanted to expand their home without breaking their budget. Our design consists of a three-car garage that allows for a new in-law suite located right above. Not only that, but we re-designed the kitchen to allow an open flow into the living area and the entry mudroom. The large island acts as the centerpiece in the kitchen and highlights the attention to detail we added with the custom cabinets and storage space. Once our final product was finished, our clients got exactly what they had wanted: an open floor plan that flows effortlessly from one room to another and extra room space so they could entertain guests and family.
Greenbush Residence
Greenbush Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Interior entry
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in Los Angeles with blue walls, a single front door, a blue front door, beige floors, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Jewel of Cambie - Vancouver Duplex
Jewel of Cambie - Vancouver Duplex
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Vancouver with blue walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Ross Street - Home Staging in Tampa
Ross Street - Home Staging in Tampa
Cardinal Designs Home StagingCardinal Designs Home Staging
David Sibbitt from Sibbitt-Wernert
Photo of a large classic front door in Tampa with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Stately Elegance for the Modern Family
Stately Elegance for the Modern Family
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Inspiration for an expansive traditional foyer in Denver with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Fairway Tudor Transformation
Fairway Tudor Transformation
Architectural CraftsmenArchitectural Craftsmen
Classic boot room in Kansas City with blue walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Hix Rye
Hix Rye
Monique Varsames Design, LLCMonique Varsames Design, LLC
Custom mudroom built-ins with shiplap and decorative cement floor tiles.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in New York with blue walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a white front door and multi-coloured floors.
Lower Lonsdale Retreat
Lower Lonsdale Retreat
A Stroke of GeniusA Stroke of Genius
A shallow console table is the perfect landing spot for keys, etc in this narrow entry hall. The addition of a small accent lamp allows for a soft, welcoming light to come home to.
Therma-Tru Doors
Therma-Tru Doors
East Chattanooga Lumber & Supply Co.East Chattanooga Lumber & Supply Co.
Therma-Tru Doors
Classic front door in Other with blue walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Entry
Entry
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
Charming lake cottage on Lake Minnetonka.
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in Minneapolis with light hardwood flooring and blue walls.
HAUTEVILLE - Rénovation d'un appartement familial de 135m²
HAUTEVILLE - Rénovation d'un appartement familial de 135m²
Studio CastilleStudio Castille
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Paris with blue walls, a double front door, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Longmeadow Blue and White Mudroom
Longmeadow Blue and White Mudroom
Lisa Scheff DesignsLisa Scheff Designs
Leah Martin Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with blue walls, ceramic flooring and a white front door.
Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"
Квартира в старом фонде Москвы "Вершина"
Ната ВолковаНата Волкова
Inspiration for a medium sized classic vestibule in Moscow with blue walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a grey front door, grey floors and a coffered ceiling.
Les soubassements
Les soubassements
Staff DécorStaff Décor
Photo : © Julien Fernandez / Amandine et Jules – Hotel particulier a Angers par l’architecte Laurent Dray.
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Angers with blue walls, terracotta flooring, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Jacobean Country House
Jacobean Country House
Wadia AssociatesWadia Associates
Come inside, take a look around, see how architectural detailing can enhance design and decoration. What do you think?
Expansive classic entrance in New York with blue walls.
Appartement Invalides
Appartement Invalides
BAT & COBAT & CO
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a blue front door and wainscoting.
Coastal Craftsman by the Bay
Coastal Craftsman by the Bay
Sligh Cabinets Inc.Sligh Cabinets Inc.
©2018 Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Custom Cabinetry by Sligh Cabinets, Inc. | Countertops by Central Coast Stone
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in San Luis Obispo with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
Lauren Rubin ArchitectureLauren Rubin Architecture
alyssa kirsten
Small traditional boot room in Wilmington with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Bridgeport with blue walls.

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!
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