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Traditional Entrance with Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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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.
Woods 7 Residence
Woods 7 Residence
Douglas Knight ConstructionDouglas Knight Construction
Douglas Knight Construction
Photo of an expansive traditional front door in Salt Lake City with a pivot front door, a medium wood front door, brown walls and slate flooring.
Batavia, OH Project
Batavia, OH Project
Kelly Clark DesignKelly Clark Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Cincinnati with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Double Door - San Agustine Eyebrow by Porte, Color Dark Bronze, Flemish Glass
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Maximizing Curb Appeal w/ New Entry Doors
Maximizing Curb Appeal w/ New Entry Doors
ProViaProVia
Stunning glass front door. Signet 460LEH fiberglass entry door with 160LEH Sidelites and 612/613LEH Transom. Shown in Cherry Woodgrain with Toffee stain. Photo by ProVia.com
Custom Craftsman
Custom Craftsman
Dorothy Howard AIA, ArchitectDorothy Howard AIA, Architect
Traditional entrance in San Diego with brown walls, slate flooring, a dark wood front door and a single front door.
Mud Room Cabinets
Mud Room Cabinets
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
The floor-to-ceiling cabinets provide customized, practical storage for hats, gloves, and shoes and just about anything else that comes through the door. To minimize scratches or dings, wainscoting was installed behind the bench for added durability. Kara Lashuay
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Custom Entry & Exterior Doors
Antigua DoorsAntigua Doors
Custom Plank White Mahogany Entry door with Two Sidelgihts, Seady Remy Glass and door knocker
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with brown walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Insidesign Project 6
Insidesign Project 6
InsidesignInsidesign
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Atlanta with brown walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Mud Room
Mud Room
The Tailored Closet of IndyThe Tailored Closet of Indy
Mud room lockers
Medium sized classic boot room in Indianapolis with brown walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Great Oak Studio ArchitectureGreat Oak Studio Architecture
Close up of the New Entry Porch addition to historic 1738 home in Bedford, New York.
Small classic vestibule in New York with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Double Door - Forever Eyebrow by Porte, Color Dark Bronze and Flemish Glass
Design ideas for a small traditional front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Elegant Entry
Elegant Entry
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
All and all I think we did pretty good!
Expansive classic front door in Minneapolis with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Lakeside Cottage
Lakeside Cottage
Wydeven Architects LLCWydeven Architects LLC
Edmund Studios Photography. A view of the back entry and mud room shows built-in millwork including cubbies, cabinets, drawers, coat hooks, boot shelf and a bench.
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
6 ft x 8 foot Classic style ProVia Signet Model 002c-449 Fiberglass Double Entry Doors. Cherry skin exterior stained American Cherry. Factory (ProVia) hardware with 3 point locking system. Installed in Irvine, CA home.
Radnor Renovation
Radnor Renovation
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a large classic hallway in Philadelphia with brown walls, a single front door, a glass front door and multi-coloured floors.
A Horner Home on the Atlantic
A Horner Home on the Atlantic
Horner MillworkHorner Millwork
Exterior Door by Captiva Wood Doors, made in Somerset, MA. Trim is WindsorOne.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Boston with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Southern Living Idea House Charleston, SC
Southern Living Idea House Charleston, SC
Mill & WoodsMill & Woods
Custom prefinished, handscraped heart pine floor. Random width. Inlay produced on site. Southern Living Idea Home
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Charleston with brown walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dark wood front door.
Iron Doors
Iron Doors
Rustic DecorRustic Decor
Iron Front Door Visit Our Showroom! 15125 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85260
This is an example of a large classic front door in Phoenix with brown walls, a double front door and a metal front door.
Seattle Transitional Entry Way Storage
Seattle Transitional Entry Way Storage
Coast to Coast Design, LLCCoast to Coast Design, LLC
This entry had very large ceiling heights so we were able to go with taller cabinetry. This created a space for the family to sit and take their shoes on and off. Having 3 little ones means a lot of shoes, backpacks and coats. All the storage we added allowed for an organized entry.

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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