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Traditional Entrance with Carpet Ideas and Designs

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Daylesford Lily Pond Retreat
Daylesford Lily Pond Retreat
Red Berry InteriorsRed Berry Interiors
Noeleen McKeag Photography
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Melbourne with beige walls, carpet and a single front door.
Квартира в стиле ар-деко
Квартира в стиле ар-деко
Интерьерный салон ReFormaИнтерьерный салон ReForma
Квартира в стиле ар-деко. Вся мебель в данном проекте была приобретена в Интерьерном Салоне ReForma. Фабрики: Giorgetti, Porro, Barovier & Toso и др. Дизайн: "Дизайн студия Юлии Черкун”
Bar Lounge Area
Bar Lounge Area
Dolores Pian, Inspiring Interior DesignsDolores Pian, Inspiring Interior Designs
Inspiration for a large classic entrance in Toronto with beige walls and carpet.
Modern Flooring
Modern Flooring
Bloomington Carpet OneBloomington Carpet One
Small classic front door in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, a single front door and a blue front door.
Brooklyn Brownstone Building Common Space – Interior Design Foyer
Brooklyn Brownstone Building Common Space – Interior Design Foyer
LAURIE BLUMENFELD DESIGNLAURIE BLUMENFELD DESIGN
Our concept was to give this historical Brooklyn Heights Brownstone’s common space a cosmetic makeover with a distinctively contemporary mood. The chandelier we chose for the entry was decidedly architectural and adds an inviting modern elegance to the space. | Interior Design by Laurie Blumenfeld-Russo | Tim Williams Photography
Sumptuous Townhome
Sumptuous Townhome
andesign, incandesign, inc
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in San Diego with white walls and carpet.
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo Ironworks Iron Door Systems
Monte Cristo IronworksMonte Cristo Ironworks
Dillon Chilcoat, Dustin Chilcoat, David Chilcoat, Jessica Herbert
Photo of a large traditional vestibule in Oklahoma City with beige walls, carpet, a double front door and a metal front door.
Traditional Carpet
Traditional Carpet
Coles Fine FlooringColes Fine Flooring
Carpet is a great choice for living rooms.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional hallway in San Diego with beige walls, carpet, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Milgard Windows
Milgard Windows
Tashman Home CenterTashman Home Center
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Los Angeles with carpet and a medium wood front door.
Fernleigh House
Fernleigh House
Blenheim Park DevelopmentsBlenheim Park Developments
Adrian Richardson
This is an example of a medium sized classic hallway in Other with carpet, a single front door and white walls.
Entry
Entry
Elite Custom HomesElite Custom Homes
Entry opens to great room with central fireplace and vaulted ceilings
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in Other with carpet, a double front door and a black front door.
Tibetan Area Rugs
Tibetan Area Rugs
K. Powers & CompanyK. Powers & Company
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Boston with brown walls and carpet.
Lockers
Lockers
Storage Options & Solutions, Inc.Storage Options & Solutions, Inc.
ORG
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Other with orange walls, carpet and brown floors.
Franklin Lobby - After
Franklin Lobby - After
Fresh Designs Home Staging and InteriorsFresh Designs Home Staging and Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Philadelphia with carpet.
Project Reveal: Moody Moment
Project Reveal: Moody Moment
Sand and Stone Interior DesignSand and Stone Interior Design
A full-service transformation where every detail sings with renewed elegance. Here we updated floors to incorporate pattern and color, wall treatments that whisper sophistication, and an elevated light fixture to make a statement in the middle of the room. Each piece of furniture tells a story of refined comfort and timeless style, culminating in a harmonious fusion of modernity and classic allure.
1019 Pacaya
1019 Pacaya
Sandia Staging and Design LLCSandia Staging and Design LLC
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Albuquerque with beige walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Kingsleigh House
Kingsleigh House
KHP GroupKHP Group
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Cornwall with white walls, carpet, a single front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Custom Cabinetry
Custom Cabinetry
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
A custom made bench will look better and last longer than one bought from a big box store. Photos Courtesy of A&R Cabinets. http://www.arcabinet.com/.
Lake Tahoe Lodge
Lake Tahoe Lodge
Pella Doors and Windows of Northern CaliforniaPella Doors and Windows of Northern California
Lauren Koski
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in San Francisco with beige walls and carpet.
Three Act Remodel
Three Act Remodel
Transition I SpaceTransition I Space
Mudroom carved out of an awkward shaped left over space between the garage and house.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Boston with green walls, carpet, a single front door, a white front door 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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