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Shaw Flooring Gallery
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Keystone Carpets & InteriorsKeystone Carpets & Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Houston with yellow walls, carpet, beige floors, a double front door and a white front door.
Mudroom Display - Campbell Showroom
Mudroom Display - Campbell Showroom
Valet Custom Cabinets & ClosetsValet Custom Cabinets & Closets
Karine Weiller
Medium sized classic boot room in San Francisco with beige walls and carpet.
Cambridge Dutch Colonial
Cambridge Dutch Colonial
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a medium sized classic boot room in Boston with grey walls, carpet, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Art of Family
Art of Family
LiLu InteriorsLiLu Interiors
A new home can be beautiful, yet lack soul. For a family with exquisite taste, and a love of the artisan and bespoke, LiLu created a layered palette of furnishings that express each family member’s personality and values. One child, who loves Jackson Pollock, received a window seat from which to enjoy the ceiling’s lively splatter wallpaper. The other child, a young gentleman, has a navy tweed upholstered headboard and plaid club chair with leather ottoman. Elsewhere, sustainably sourced items have provenance and meaning, including a LiLu-designed powder-room vanity with marble top, a Dunes and Duchess table, Italian drapery with beautiful trimmings, Galbraith & Panel wallcoverings, and a bubble table. After working with LiLu, the family’s house has become their home. ---- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations that their upscale clientele own second homes in. ----- For more about LiLu Interiors, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/blog/portfolio-items/art-of-family/
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Ambrose CarpetsAmbrose Carpets
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Denver with yellow walls, carpet, a double front door and a white front door.
Domain Condo - Transitional
Domain Condo - Transitional
TwentySix InteriorsTwentySix Interiors
Entryway console table with table lamp and decorative vases. A framed world map finishes the look.
Inspiration for a small classic foyer in Austin with beige walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
F&B Christmas 2013
F&B Christmas 2013
Farrow & BallFarrow & Ball
Wände: Rectory Red® No.217 Mordern Emulsion Holzarbeiten: Rectory Red® No.217 Estate® Eggshell
Small classic entrance in Frankfurt with red walls and carpet.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Design ideas for a classic entrance in New York with carpet and a white front door.
Full Home Design
Full Home Design
Details | Design & Decor by Lynn D.Details | Design & Decor by Lynn D.
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Other with white walls, carpet and grey floors.
Bashian Lifestyle Photos
Bashian Lifestyle Photos
BashianBashian
Transitional entryway featuring Bashian Valencia hand-tufted floral area rug. Photography by Christian Harder.
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with white walls and carpet.
600 Bradford Trace Renovation.
600 Bradford Trace Renovation.
Borrowed Mule BuildersBorrowed Mule Builders
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Nashville with white walls, carpet and red floors.
Dreamfields community in Bradford
Dreamfields community in Bradford
Rosehaven HomesRosehaven Homes
Medium sized traditional entrance in Toronto with grey walls, carpet, a single front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
The Maplewood Green
The Maplewood Green
Swati Goorha DesignsSwati Goorha Designs
Beautiful custom cabinet to add depth to a narrow entryway.
Small classic foyer in New York with blue walls, carpet, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Naples Estate
Naples Estate
Adeas Interior Design LLCAdeas Interior Design LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Miami with beige walls, carpet, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Mudroom Cubbies
Mudroom Cubbies
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door and orange floors.
Two Story Country Estate
Two Story Country Estate
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
A two-story entry is flanked by the stair case to the second level and the back of the home's fireplace.
Large classic foyer in Indianapolis with beige walls, carpet, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.
Orchard Valley Homes - Academy
Orchard Valley Homes - Academy
Great House Plans, LLCGreat House Plans, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Austin with beige walls, carpet, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Egypt Valley Traditional Residence
Jennifer Butler DesignJennifer Butler Design
Grandkids stay organized when visiting in this functional mud room, with shiplap white walls, a custom bench and plenty of cabinetry for storage. Pillow fabrics by Scion.
Stonington Stunning
Stonington Stunning
Threetrees Interiors LLCThreetrees Interiors LLC
The turquoise vintage chest and antique harlequin mirror set the tone in the entry of this Northeastern coastal residence. The golden Crystorama chandelier casts a warm glow in the space with a textural seagrass area rug under foot.
PARK VIEW
PARK VIEW
Lisa Tharp DesignLisa Tharp Design
After an extension renovation, this almost 5,000 square foot city residence now exudes quiet luxury. Long sight lines were established to capitalize on expansive views. The introduction of classical proportions throughout elevates one’s experience of the space. Brass elevators open directly into the private foyer, now lacquered in black with hand-painted tortoise shell ceiling. Interiors by Lisa Tharp. Photography by Max Kim-Bee.

Traditional Entrance with Carpet 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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