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Traditional Entrance with Concrete Flooring Ideas and Designs

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The Riley, O'Fallon, IL
The Riley, O'Fallon, IL
D&F Contracting, IncD&F Contracting, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in St Louis with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Cornelius Family Home update
Cornelius Family Home update
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
Welcome home! A New wooden door with glass panes, new sconce, planters and door mat adds gorgeous curb appeal to this Cornelius home. The privacy glass allows natural light into the home and the warmth of real wood is always a show stopper. Taller planters give height to the plants on either side of the door. The clean lines of the sconce update the overall aesthetic.
Wrought Iron Doors
Wrought Iron Doors
PORTEUSAPORTEUSA
Wrought Iron Double Door - D'Vine by Porte, Color Dark Bronze, Clear Glass
Photo of a small classic front door in Austin with concrete flooring, a double front door, grey walls and a metal front door.
Austin Transitional Remodel Front Door
Austin Transitional Remodel Front Door
Montebella Homes, Inc.Montebella Homes, Inc.
Photographer: Charles Quinn
Classic front door in Austin with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Front Doors
Front Doors
Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, IncAbraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc
This is an example of a large traditional front door in Denver with a single front door, a medium wood front door and concrete flooring.
Eric Cohler Design: Manhattan Interior Design Project
Eric Cohler Design: Manhattan Interior Design Project
Eric Cohler DesignEric Cohler Design
Eric Cohler Design: Manhattan Interior Design Project
This is an example of a traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, concrete flooring and feature lighting.
Natural Lake House
Natural Lake House
Brooks Home RenovationsBrooks Home Renovations
The front door features 9 windows to keep the foyer bright and airy.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Other with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Entrance
Entrance
Precision Point ConstructionPrecision Point Construction
Inspiration for a classic front door in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Hendra Queenslander
Hendra Queenslander
Jenny Ford DesignJenny Ford Design
We chose a black gloss door for this entrance, which added instant class and glamour to the home. It also provides the entrance with a hard wearing finish that won't look dirty. Here you can see how the wall colour matches the floor. We also carefully picked out which architectural features would carry the white trim. The result is beautiful.
Cedar Screen Door on Beach House
Cedar Screen Door on Beach House
The Skylight PlaceThe Skylight Place
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in San Francisco with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
North Greenwich Cottage Renovation
North Greenwich Cottage Renovation
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Charles Hilton Architects, Robert Benson Photography From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Bunny Run Residence
Bunny Run Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Photography by Ann Hiner
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Austin with concrete flooring and multi-coloured walls.
Entryways & Mudrooms
Entryways & Mudrooms
California ClosetsCalifornia Closets
Under-stair Mudroom/Entryway Storage
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Other with white walls and concrete flooring.
Modern Tuscan
Modern Tuscan
Diamante Custom HomesDiamante Custom Homes
Photo of a small traditional front door in Austin with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Large classic vestibule in Phoenix with a single front door, a black front door, yellow walls, concrete flooring, grey floors, a timber clad ceiling and panelled walls.
Danville Project
Danville Project
Applegate Tran InteriorsApplegate Tran Interiors
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in San Francisco with white walls, beige floors, concrete flooring and a glass front door.
Craftsman Front Door in Quartersawn Oak
Craftsman Front Door in Quartersawn Oak
Homestead Doors, Inc.Homestead Doors, Inc.
#HZ60 Custom Craftsman Style Front Door Quartersawn White Oak Solid Wood Coffee Brown Stain Dentil Shelf Clear Insulated Glass Two Full View Sidelites Emtek Arts and Crafts Entry Handle in Oil Rubbed Bronze Call us for a quote on your door project 419-684-9582 Visit https://www.door.cc
New Construction - Town of Two Rivers
New Construction - Town of Two Rivers
Bartow BuildersBartow Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Other with brown walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Masterpiece Entry Doors
Masterpiece Entry Doors
Masterpiece DoorsMasterpiece Doors
Masterpiece Doors & Shutters Eyebrow Radius Top - Orleans Panel Design - Winterlake Glass - Finished in Rustic Distressed Walnut www.masterpiecedoors.com 678-894-1450
Captivating Classic Home Renovation
Captivating Classic Home Renovation
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
Floor Tile: Normandy Cream, Manufactured by Arto Artillo. Distributed by Devon Tile & Design Studio Cabinetry: Glenbrook Frameless Cabinetry, Painted White, Cherry Stained Acorn Bench, Designed and Manufactured by Glenbrook Cabinetry

Traditional Entrance with Concrete Flooring 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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