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Traditional Entrance with Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Beautiful Entry Way Remodel
Beautiful Entry Way Remodel
Keystone DevelopmentKeystone Development
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Boise with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a green front door and brown floors.
Jotul GZ370 Gas stove
Jotul GZ370 Gas stove
August West Chimney & Fireplace ConceptsAugust West Chimney & Fireplace Concepts
Please find a Jotul GF370 Freestanding gas stove installed at a clients home. This contemporary look is very appealing as this style stove has a limited footprint.
StarrMiller Interior Design, Inc.
StarrMiller Interior Design, Inc.
StarrMiller Interior DesignStarrMiller Interior Design
Medium sized classic foyer in Charlotte with beige walls, carpet, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Chestnut Woods Residence
Chestnut Woods Residence
At Home Design LLCAt Home Design LLC
Bright and welcoming mudroom entry features Phillip Jefferies African Raffia wall covering and a gorgeous and convenient riffed oak bench. The rustic Thinstone arched entry leads to an open, comfortable family room.
Craftsman Private Theater
Craftsman Private Theater
Paradise TheaterParadise Theater
Large classic entrance in Los Angeles with brown walls and carpet.
Entryway Remodel
Entryway Remodel
Valentine Design LLCValentine Design LLC
Heather Fenske
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Minneapolis with green walls, carpet, a single front door and brown floors.
Holiday House in Brookhaven
Holiday House in Brookhaven
Melissa Galt InteriorsMelissa Galt Interiors
Photo Credit: Robert Thien
Small classic foyer in Atlanta with green walls, carpet, a single front door and a white front door.
Christmas
Christmas
PaulPaul
Live poinsettias & succulents Paul Vella
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Toronto with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and beige floors.
Domain Condo - Transitional
Domain Condo - Transitional
TwentySix InteriorsTwentySix Interiors
Transitional accessories on entryway console table.
Small classic foyer in Austin with beige walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Jacob Grapevine, DDS Office, Plano, TX
Jacob Grapevine, DDS Office, Plano, TX
Nicole Arnold InteriorsNicole Arnold Interiors
After working on several projects in their residence, the Grapevine’s asked us to fully design the renovation of their new dental office. The practice consults patients with cosmetic and daily dental needs and desired a warm, welcoming space for their patients to feel instantly comfortable. That feedback is regularly given to the staff, so we achieved our mission. The dark wood molding was one thing the owner wanted to remain during the renovation, so we found ways to lighten and brighten around it to keep it from feeling too dark. Mirrors, glass, and metals, along with bright white accessories helped us achieve our mission. Calming blue accents evoke calmness and add depth to the space as well. Performance fabrics on seating ensure their investment remains protected for many years to come!
The Middleton (1743 SF)
The Middleton (1743 SF)
Hayden HomesHayden Homes
The 1743 square foot Middleton combines luxury and space in a two-story home plan. The first floor features an expansive living room and adjoining dining room, both overlooked by an open kitchen that offers ample counter space and cupboard storage with the added convenience of a built-in desk or beverage center. Upstairs, the extravagant master suite boasts a luxurious dual vanity bathroom with a private water closet and shower, as well as an enormous closet. The two other sizeable bedrooms, each with generous closet space, share a large private bathroom and complete this well rounded home.
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Sierra Flooring LtdSierra Flooring Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Calgary with yellow walls, carpet, a double front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Complete refurbishment of a large property - circa 1920's plus many extensions
Complete refurbishment of a large property - circa 1920's plus many extensions
Deborah Law InteriorsDeborah Law Interiors
Jonathan Little Photography
Photo of a large traditional hallway in Surrey with beige walls, carpet, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
The Retreat
The Retreat
Grenz Homes, Inc.Grenz Homes, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Sacramento with beige walls, carpet, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
High Ridge, NH (5624)
High Ridge, NH (5624)
TimberpegTimberpeg
This is an example of an expansive traditional boot room in Other with white walls, carpet and white floors.
Hamilton Federation Home
Hamilton Federation Home
Louise Mackay Interior DesignLouise Mackay Interior Design
The task for this beautiful Hamilton East federation home was to create light-infused and timelessly sophisticated spaces for my client. This is proof in the success of choosing the right colour scheme, the use of mirrors and light-toned furniture, and allowing the beautiful features of the house to speak for themselves. Who doesn’t love the chandelier, ornate ceilings and picture rails?!
Exterior Patio/French Door Moldings Installation
Exterior Patio/French Door Moldings Installation
UserUser
Craig Cook
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Charlotte with beige walls, carpet, a double front door and a white front door.
Shaw Flooring
Shaw Flooring
CarpetsPlus of BurnsvilleCarpetsPlus of Burnsville
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Minneapolis with multi-coloured walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.
Turno Residence
Turno Residence
Designs AustraliaDesigns Australia
Built in storage cabinet with mirror lattice detail. Simple elegant capping, benchtop, pillar and plinth detail. Two large doors with inlaid mirror and lattice design element, adjustable shelves inside. Six storage drawers below with soft close runner. Size: 1.3m wide x 2.7m high x 0.5m deep Materials: Painted Dulux Warm White, 30% gloss finish.
Rutherford NC Traditional Residence
Rutherford NC Traditional Residence
Lancaster's DesignsLancaster's Designs
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Other with beige walls, carpet, a single front door and a white front door.

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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