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Boulcott Villa Renovation
Boulcott Villa Renovation
Inside Storey LtdInside Storey Ltd
This beautiful entranceway deserved only the best, we chose this gorgeous glass beaded wallpaper in soft warm grey by Sketch23. It's exquisite pattern is reflected in the light, illuminating the hallway with it's traditional woodwork detail.
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.
Historic Apartment, France
Historic Apartment, France
Stef AlbertStef Albert
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional hallway in Marseille with brown walls, a double front door, a medium wood front door and carpet.
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.
Shaw Floors
Shaw Floors
Main Street Flooring & Interiors, LLCMain Street Flooring & Interiors, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Orange County with yellow walls, carpet, a double front door and a glass front door.
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.
Яхта
Яхта
Андрей ПугачАндрей Пугач
This is an example of a traditional front door in Moscow with brown walls, carpet, a single front door, a medium wood front door and green floors.
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.
Milgard Windows
Milgard Windows
Tashman Home CenterTashman Home Center
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Los Angeles with carpet and a medium wood front door.
Persian Classic
Persian Classic
Pasargad DCPasargad DC
Some of the most impressive modern and vintage Iranian rug productions have come out of the city of Tabriz. Some of the modern and vintage Tabriz rugs are truly phenomenal works of textile art. The combination of bold colors, geometric and floral designs and attention to detail are why vintage and modern Tabriz rugs are so popular today. Gracing the floors of some of the greatest homes throughout Europe and the Middle-East, fine vintage or modern Tabriz rugs have become quite the status symbol among those who have a love and passion for the art of weaving.
Building a Home in Lincoln
Building a Home in Lincoln
Gotcha CoveredGotcha Covered
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Other with beige walls, carpet, a single front door and a glass front door.
Custom End Table & Curio Cabinet
Custom End Table & Curio Cabinet
SLC WoodworkingSLC Woodworking
Medium sized classic hallway in Albuquerque with white walls, carpet and beige floors.
Shaw Floors Products
Shaw Floors Products
Dudley Moore Awnings & Floor Coverings, Inc.Dudley Moore Awnings & Floor Coverings, Inc.
Traditional entrance in Atlanta with yellow walls, carpet, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Shaw - Carpet
Shaw - Carpet
Outlook FlooringOutlook Flooring
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Charlotte with beige walls, carpet and beige floors.
Waterview Spec Traditional Home
Waterview Spec Traditional Home
Blenker ConstructionBlenker Construction
This is an example of a large classic boot room in Other with beige walls, carpet, a pivot front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Carpet One Flooring
Carpet One Flooring
Wall to Wall Carpet OneWall to Wall Carpet One
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Other with beige walls, carpet, a single front door, a green front door and beige floors.
Garage townhouse with dual front decks
Garage townhouse with dual front decks
Southern Development HomesSouthern Development Homes
The terrace level entry area features access to the garage and to the basement rec room and basement powder room.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Other with beige walls, carpet, a single front door and grey floors.
Smart American Home
Smart American Home
Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KGGira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG
Mit Gira KeylessIn Fingerprint und Codetastatur gelangen die Bewohner schlüssellos ins Haus. Foto: Ulrich Beuttenmüller für Gira
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Cologne with carpet and a green front door.
Woodley Park Living Areas Renovations
Woodley Park Living Areas Renovations
Jordan Design-Build GroupJordan Design-Build Group
The owners engaged us to conduct a full house renovation to bring this historic stone mansion back to its former glory. One of the highest priorities was updating the main floor’s more public spaces which serve as the diplomat's primary representation areas where special events are hosted. Worn wall-to-wall carpet was removed revealing original oak hardwood floors that were sanded and refinished with an Early American stain. Great attention to detail was given to the selection, customization and installation of new drapes, carpets and runners all of which had to complement the home’s existing antique furniture. The striking red runner gives new life to the grand hall and winding staircase and makes quite an impression upon entering the property. New ceilings, medallions, chandeliers and a fresh coat of paint elevate the spaces to their fullest potential. A customized bar was added to an adjoining sunroom that serves as spillover space for formal events and a more intimate setting for casual gatherings.
Staged
Staged
Rollingwood BuildersRollingwood Builders
Medium sized classic entrance in DC Metro with blue walls and carpet.

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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