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Traditional Entrance with Granite Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Elegant Luxury
Elegant Luxury
Grenor HomesGrenor Homes
The custom curved detail of this entry door gives a hint to the architectural stylings of the interior and back of the home. From the flamed granite landing and steps to the solid oak door, the entry to this home sets the stage for a beautiful home.
Exterior- Windows & Doors
Exterior- Windows & Doors
Window & Door ProsWindow & Door Pros
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Charlotte with white walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Condominium Lobby
Condominium Lobby
Deanna's Interior DesignsDeanna's Interior Designs
Bob Graham, Jr. Photography
Medium sized traditional foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls and granite flooring.
Edina Home
Edina Home
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc.Plekkenpol Builders, Inc.
Designed by Sandra Mangel Interior Design Photo by Brandon Rowell
Classic entrance in Minneapolis with beige walls and granite flooring.
Whole house renovation
Whole house renovation
Landmark Services IncLandmark Services Inc
Traditional front door in Boston with yellow walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a grey front door.
Hallway
Hallway
Memar Architects Inc.Memar Architects Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic front door in Toronto with a single front door, a dark wood front door, white walls and granite flooring.
Cooke House
Cooke House
Heritage Restoration,Heritage Restoration,
Robert Cagnetta
Inspiration for a traditional front door in Providence with grey walls, granite flooring and a white front door.
Lamoine Seaside Cottage
Lamoine Seaside Cottage
Design Group CollaborativeDesign Group Collaborative
Bill Brehm
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Portland Maine with beige walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Lake of Bays 5
Lake of Bays 5
SML Contracting Ltd.SML Contracting Ltd.
Everimages.ca
Photo of a traditional foyer in Toronto with granite flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
319 Churchill
319 Churchill
Gelanaz & AssociatesGelanaz & Associates
GELANAZ & ASSOCIATES INC. Interior Design Consultant TORONTO, ONTARIO
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Toronto with white walls, granite flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Condominium Lobby
Condominium Lobby
Deanna's Interior DesignsDeanna's Interior Designs
Bob Graham, Jr. Photography
Medium sized traditional foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls and granite flooring.
Lattingtown, NY
Lattingtown, NY
Aaron ThompsonAaron Thompson
© Aaron Thompson
Photo of a large traditional foyer in New York with green walls and granite flooring.
R.K. Reiman Construction Seville Custom Build
R.K. Reiman Construction Seville Custom Build
R K REIMAN CONSTRUCTIONR K REIMAN CONSTRUCTION
Classic foyer in Miami with beige walls, granite flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Aménagement de la villa de Mr C.
Aménagement de la villa de Mr C.
C&Co Aménagement d'IntérieurC&Co Aménagement d'Intérieur
Création de verrières sur mesure en chêne massif laqué noir et design et fabrication d'un console d'entrée assortie aux verrières.
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Lyon with grey walls, granite flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Cataraqui Granite CoCataraqui Granite Co
Inspiration for a large classic front door in Toronto with beige walls, granite flooring, a double front door, a white front door and black floors.
Bronze Up Chandelier
Bronze Up Chandelier
We Got LitesWe Got Lites
Five Light Oiled Bronze Up Chandelier Finish: Oiled Bronze Style: Transitional Type of Bulb: Medium Number of Bulbs: 5 Wattage: 100
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Moody Bank Vault Room
Moody Bank Vault Room
Capitol Of Texas Contracting LLCCapitol Of Texas Contracting LLC
Large traditional foyer in Austin with granite flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
Hoffman House
Hoffman House
Akar ARchiTectureAkar ARchiTecture
Sanjay Jani
Design ideas for a small traditional foyer in Cedar Rapids with white walls, granite flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Home Automation Brentwood TN
Home Automation Brentwood TN
United Audio Video SystemsUnited Audio Video Systems
Scott Carter
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Nashville with grey walls, granite flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
rekord-Holzhaustür aus der Baureihe signum
rekord-Holzhaustür aus der Baureihe signum
rekord-fenster+türen GmbH & Co. KGrekord-fenster+türen GmbH & Co. KG
signum blue mit Sonderausstattung
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door with a double front door, multi-coloured walls, granite flooring, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.

Traditional Entrance with Granite 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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