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Traditional Entrance with Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Big Sky Ansel Haus
Big Sky Ansel Haus
Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Other with carpet and brown walls.
Timeless Elegance
Timeless Elegance
Bumph & Scumble Design CentreBumph & Scumble Design Centre
Photo of a large traditional hallway in Sydney with white walls, carpet, beige floors, a single front door and a white front door.
Tudor Revival
Tudor Revival
Karen Houghton InteriorsKaren Houghton Interiors
Marco Ricca Photography
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in New York with beige walls, carpet, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Entryway | Smart Furniture
Entryway | Smart Furniture
SmartFurnitureSmartFurniture
When you need simple, you turn to casual entryway furniture like this. Enough storage to keep track of your whole family's outdoor gear, and enough style to welcome you home to a look you love. You'll keep your entryway organized, classic-style. Shop this look at SmartFurniture.com
Happy Landing Mudroom - Kentfield
Happy Landing Mudroom - Kentfield
Courtney B. Smith DesignCourtney B. Smith Design
Mudroom made (more) fun. This space was a basic white box -- we added a mix of color and pattern to make it a happy place to set books, tie shoes, and organize gear. Design by Courtney B. Smith. Photograph by David D. Livingston.
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Floor Expo & DesignFloor Expo & Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Orange County with yellow walls, carpet, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
This is an example of a traditional boot room in New York with blue walls, carpet and multi-coloured floors.
Substantial Family Residence
Substantial Family Residence
Cochrane DesignCochrane Design
The dark wood feature console table, metal lamps, circular mirror and traditional wall paneling in this entrance hall create a fresh and elegant feel that boasts sophistication and class
Cambridge Gentleman
Cambridge Gentleman
Heidi Pribell InteriorsHeidi Pribell Interiors
Heidi Pribell Interiors puts a fresh twist on classic design serving the major Boston metro area. By blending grandeur with bohemian flair, Heidi creates inviting interiors with an elegant and sophisticated appeal. Confident in mixing eras, style and color, she brings her expertise and love of antiques, art and objects to every project.
Surrey Style
Surrey Style
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
Large traditional hallway in Surrey with carpet.
Dry Wall and Painting
Dry Wall and Painting
Genuine RenovationsGenuine Renovations
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Toronto with grey walls, carpet, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Свет и цвет
Свет и цвет
QT INTERIOR DESIGNQT INTERIOR DESIGN
дизайнер: Катя Чистова фотограф: Дмитрий Чистов
Design ideas for a small classic boot room in Moscow with white walls, carpet and brown floors.
Braddan, Isle of Man.
Braddan, Isle of Man.
Silvanus InteriorsSilvanus Interiors
Pascal Silvestre
Design ideas for a large traditional hallway in Other with beige walls, carpet, a double front door and a light wood front door.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Matthew Closet Guy Donovan llcMatthew Closet Guy Donovan llc
Inspiration for a large classic boot room in New York with beige walls, carpet and multi-coloured floors.
Memory Care Unit
Memory Care Unit
Space Interior DesignSpace Interior Design
This room was conceived, planned and installed within 2 weeks with in stock items from Restoration Hardware, Ikea, West Elm and Crate and Barrel. Dark paint is Granite by Pittsburgh Paints. Personal photographs aid memory. photography by David Hausmann
Mud Rooms
Mud Rooms
Closet POSSIBLECloset POSSIBLE
This terrific mud room is in Ruby Planked Maple and can be seen in our Pennington, NJ Showroom. 08534. 2015.
Design ideas for a small traditional boot room in New York with beige walls and carpet.
Entry
Entry
Liberty WheatonLiberty Wheaton
We went with a bold orange and teal pallet to accent. The walls were lighted with a Benjamin Moore paint much like revere pewter. The Half Moon Console Table is from John Thomas Furniture. The slimmer table gave needed room to the entry without taking away some storage.
Millchester Showhome
Millchester Showhome
Bereco Windows & DoorsBereco Windows & Doors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic entrance in Other with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and brown floors.
Our Work 2
Our Work 2
Chautauqua Woods CorporationChautauqua Woods Corporation
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in New York with beige walls, carpet, a double front door and a glass front door.
Frisco Elegant Remodel and Updated Decor
Frisco Elegant Remodel and Updated Decor
Kathy Prior’s Interior Creations, LLCKathy Prior’s Interior Creations, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Dallas with beige walls, carpet and beige floors.

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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