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Transitional style entry doors - 2015 projects
Transitional style entry doors - 2015 projects
Lusso Design (Entry Doors & Door Inserts)Lusso Design (Entry Doors & Door Inserts)
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Toronto with brown walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Notting Hill Lateral Apartment
Notting Hill Lateral Apartment
Barlow & Barlow DesignBarlow & Barlow Design
Chocolate brown lacquered hallway with classic mouldings and invisible door to study with picture lights and antique credenza.
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in London with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Квартира в Лондоне
Квартира в Лондоне
Architectural Bureau SretenkaArchitectural Bureau Sretenka
Андрей Самонаев, Кирилл Губернаторов, Дарья Листопад, Артем Укропов, фотограф- Борис Бочкарев
Inspiration for a classic front door in Moscow with marble flooring, brown walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Andersen Windows & Doors
Andersen Windows & Doors
Millard Lumber Inc.Millard Lumber Inc.
Medium sized classic front door in Omaha with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Cozy Country Home
Cozy Country Home
Cranberry Hill KitchensCranberry Hill Kitchens
Photographer: Hailey Hill
Photo of a small traditional boot room in Toronto with brown walls, a single front door and beige floors.
Greene
Greene
Stonehearth RemodelingStonehearth Remodeling
John Ray
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Minneapolis with brown walls, ceramic flooring and feature lighting.
Mid-Continent Cabinetry Design Gallery
Mid-Continent Cabinetry Design Gallery
Bailey Design StudioBailey Design Studio
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Orlando with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Packard Cottage
Packard Cottage
Amalia Gal Interior DesignAmalia Gal Interior Design
Stephen Busken
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Los Angeles with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a brown front door.
Pakula Maine Residence
Pakula Maine Residence
Ziger|Snead ArchitectsZiger|Snead Architects
Photo of a traditional foyer in Baltimore with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Main Line Beauty
Main Line Beauty
Norman Kohl InteriorsNorman Kohl Interiors
This is an example of a classic foyer in Philadelphia with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Single Door - Castle 2 Full Arch by Porte, Color Dark Bronze
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Pennington Mudroom
Pennington Mudroom
AJ Margulis InteriorsAJ Margulis Interiors
The unused third bay of a garage was used to create this incredible large side entry that houses space for two dog crates, two coat closets, a built in refrigerator, a built-in seat with shoe storage underneath and plenty of extra cabinetry for pantry items. Space design and decoration by AJ Margulis Interiors. Photo by Paul Bartholomew. Construction by Martin Builders.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Large classic foyer in Other with brown walls, a medium wood front door, vinyl flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
Palm Tree House
Palm Tree House
Kate Mountstephens Architecture+HeritageKate Mountstephens Architecture+Heritage
The original front verandah of the old house features a cane swinging seat
Classic entrance in Sydney with brown walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Replacement Windows, Doors & Siding Projects
Replacement Windows, Doors & Siding Projects
Legacy EcoView WindowsLegacy EcoView Windows
Inspiration for a traditional front door in Atlanta with brown walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Our Projects
Our Projects
DMA Construction LLCDMA Construction LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in New York with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a red front door.
Windows and Doors
Windows and Doors
Imperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door SuppliersImperial Windows & Doors - Window/Door Suppliers
Design ideas for a small traditional front door in Los Angeles with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a glass front door, brown floors and a sliding front door.
Portatec - Deer Run
Portatec - Deer Run
SIS Exterior RenovationsSIS Exterior Renovations
S.I.S. Supply Install Services Ltd.
Medium sized classic front door in Calgary with brown walls, a double front door and a brown front door.
Broadmoor
Broadmoor
SBI ConstructionSBI Construction
Large traditional foyer in Seattle with brown walls, a single front door and beige floors.
Deer Creek 1.5 Story Custom Home
Deer Creek 1.5 Story Custom Home
Falcone Hybner Design, Inc.Falcone Hybner Design, Inc.
Interior Design by Shawn Falcone and Michele Hybner. Photo by Amoura Productions.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Omaha with brown walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.

Traditional Entrance with Brown 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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