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Traditional Entrance with Brown Walls Ideas and Designs

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Shingled Colonial Home
Shingled Colonial Home
S. B. Long InteriorsS. B. Long Interiors
Classic entryway with inlaid limestone tile in wood grid. Chocolate brown silk wallpaper.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Dallas with brown walls, limestone flooring, a single front door and beige floors.
English Manor Renovation
English Manor Renovation
BBA ArchitectsBBA Architects
©Nathan Kirkman Photography
This is an example of a classic entrance in Chicago with brown walls.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Double Door - Midland by Porte, Color Dark Bronze, Clear Glass
Small classic front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Lake front cabin authentic entry
Lake front cabin authentic entry
Olson Development LLCOlson Development LLC
Design ideas for a classic front door in New York with brown walls, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Oak Hallow Manor
Oak Hallow Manor
Martineau HomesMartineau Homes
Inspiration for a large classic front door in Salt Lake City with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Dutch Door Designs
Dutch Door Designs
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Double Dutch Doors. 9 lite clear glass. Exterior painted black.
This is an example of a large classic front door in Orange County with brown walls, a stable front door and a white front door.
Healdsburg Weekend
Healdsburg Weekend
Bevan AssociatesBevan Associates
Design ideas for a classic foyer in San Francisco with brown walls and medium hardwood flooring.
13 Meadow Wood Drive, Greenwich
13 Meadow Wood Drive, Greenwich
The Robin Kencel TeamThe Robin Kencel Team
Design ideas for a traditional front door in New York with brown walls, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Craftsman Ranch - before and after
Craftsman Ranch - before and after
ROTHERS Design/BuildROTHERS Design/Build
Medium sized classic front door in Kansas City with brown walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and concrete flooring.
Craftsman Entry
Craftsman Entry
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Indianapolis with brown walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Broken Top contemporary craftsman
Broken Top contemporary craftsman
Norman Building & DesignNorman Building & Design
The home's front entry is arched reflecting the arched beams on the interior of the home. Stone columns set off the posts supporting the entry.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional entrance in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring and a dark wood front door.
Nobska Road
Nobska Road
INTEGRATA architecture + constructionINTEGRATA architecture + construction
Photo by © Roe Osborn Photography
Photo of a large classic front door in Boston with a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown walls and ceramic flooring.
The Abby
The Abby
Aranac (Contracting) Pty LtdAranac (Contracting) Pty Ltd
This is an example of a classic front door in Sydney with brown walls, a double front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Ladera Remodel
Ladera Remodel
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Paul Dyer
Medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with brown walls, concrete flooring, a stable front door, a green front door and grey floors.
Dutch Door Designs
Dutch Door Designs
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
36" x 80" Single Dutch Door. with split finish.
Medium sized traditional front door in Orange County with brown walls, a stable front door and a green front door.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Double Door - Papilion by Porte, Color Dark Bronze, Flemish Glass
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Austin with brown walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Bermuda House
Bermuda House
Patrick SuttonPatrick Sutton
A beautiful waterfront home with a modern interpretation of the Bermudian traditions
Photo of a traditional entrance in Baltimore with brown walls.
Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood Flooring
Floor Coverings International of CharlestonFloor Coverings International of Charleston
Medium sized traditional foyer in Charleston with brown walls and medium hardwood flooring.
37th Ave. Renovation & Addition
37th Ave. Renovation & Addition
Barlow Architecture StudioBarlow Architecture Studio
Photo of a small traditional boot room in Orange County with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and feature lighting.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Eleni InteriorsEleni Interiors
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Chicago with brown walls.

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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