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Foyer Entry
Foyer Entry
Sroka Design, Inc.Sroka Design, Inc.
This is an example of a classic entrance in DC Metro with green walls.
Traditional Entrance
Traditional Entrance
Traditional entrance in Other with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
Westchester Traditional Residence
Westchester Traditional Residence
Laurie S Woods, ASIDLaurie S Woods, ASID
This is an example of a classic entrance in New York with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.
Leschi Foursquare
Leschi Foursquare
Brio Interior DesignBrio Interior Design
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in Seattle with green walls and black floors.
Showcase 2011 - Artist's Retreat
Showcase 2011 - Artist's Retreat
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
This Country Farmhouse with attached Barn/Art Studio is set quietly in the woods, embracing the privacy of its location and the efficiency of its design. A combination of Artistic Minds came together to create this fabulous Artist’s retreat with designated Studio Space, a unique Built-In Master Bed, and many other Signature Witt Features. The Outdoor Covered Patio is a perfect get-away and compliment to the uncontained joy the Tuscan-inspired Kitchen provides. Photos by Randall Perry Photography.
Bay Head Beach House
Bay Head Beach House
AJ Margulis InteriorsAJ Margulis Interiors
The clients bought a new construction house in Bay Head, NJ with an architectural style that was very traditional and quite formal, not beachy. For our design process I created the story that the house was owned by a successful ship captain who had traveled the world and brought back furniture and artifacts for his home. The furniture choices were mainly based on English style pieces and then we incorporated a lot of accessories from Asia and Africa. The only nod we really made to “beachy” style was to do some art with beach scenes and/or bathing beauties (original painting in the study) (vintage series of black and white photos of 1940’s bathing scenes, not shown) ,the pillow fabric in the family room has pictures of fish on it , the wallpaper in the study is actually sand dollars and we did a seagull wallpaper in the downstairs bath (not shown).
N-K House Remodel
N-K House Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Architect: Grouparchitect. General Contractor: S2 Builders. Photography: Grouparchitect.
This is an example of a small traditional vestibule in Seattle with green walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a light wood front door.
Every Room Has A Story
Every Room Has A Story
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
A custom-built storage unit in this mudroom features hooks for coats and hats, recesses for boots and shoes and upper cubbies for baskets to collect hats, mittens and other grab-and-go gear. Scott Bergmann Photography
Fort Scott Drive Renovation
Fort Scott Drive Renovation
Jordan Design-Build GroupJordan Design-Build Group
The home’s front entry was a constant bottleneck for this family of four, so the goal was to open things up by removing a large section of the stair wall and modifying an existing office/hallway to create dedicated space for a drop zone. The old home office had dated paneling and bulky built-ins that were removed to create a space that’s more fitting for today’s work from home requirements. The modified layout includes space-saving French pocket doors – the glass allows light to flood into the foyer creating an open and inviting space – a far cry from the formerly dark and cramped entry. The newly refinished hardwoods with updated handrails enables the true charm of this Cape Cod to come shining through.
The Stone Manor Parade of Homes 2020
The Stone Manor Parade of Homes 2020
The Cabinet GalleryThe Cabinet Gallery
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in Salt Lake City with green walls and light hardwood flooring.
Biltmore Forest
Biltmore Forest
Marilynn Kay PhotographyMarilynn Kay Photography
Marilynn Kay
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Other with green walls.
1041 EL
1041 EL
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Traditional boot room in Columbus with green walls, feature lighting, a single front door and a white front door.
#Wynning in Sherwood Park
#Wynning in Sherwood Park
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Will Fournier Photography The new front vestibule addition, tied to the frame of the original front wall of the home provides comfortable and clean space to enter the home with all of life's "things".
Breakfast room entry
Breakfast room entry
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
Closeup of breakfast room entry shows restored rafter tails with rolled roofing and integral gutters. Leaded glass windows are above dining room buffet. New fencing and gates have vertical slats to relate to original railing at entry.
Full House Design, Ellicott City, MD
Full House Design, Ellicott City, MD
Drury Lane InteriorsDrury Lane Interiors
This elegant, double-staircase, grand foyer features Harlequin wallpaper in gilded, box frames which help reduce the starkness of a two-story foyer. The recessed tray ceiling perfectly compliments this massive, hand-painted, iron and crystal, Niermann Weeks chandelier which is almost six feet in diameter. The window in the back of the room had to be removed in order to bring in the chandelier....anything for great design!
Custom Home in Annapolis
Custom Home in Annapolis
Timberlake Design BuildTimberlake Design Build
Foyer and staircase in custom home in Annapolis.
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Baltimore with green walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Remodel
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Remodel
SKP DesignSKP Design
Photographer: Casey Spring
Large traditional foyer in Grand Rapids with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Traditional Entrance Room for Country Manor House- Hertfordshire
Traditional Entrance Room for Country Manor House- Hertfordshire
LT DesignsLT Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional hallway in Surrey with green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Craftsman-style Door Design Ideas
Craftsman-style Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Plastpro fiberglass Fir grain Craftsman style entry door with sidelight. Model DRF3C with Solstice glass and composite frame. Stained Dark Mahogany. Installed in Huntington Beach, CA home.
Estate Transformation
Estate Transformation
AOME ArchitectsAOME Architects
Light floods the entry foyer that steps into a gallery and piano alcove leading to the great room. Mike Jenson Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Seattle with green walls, dark hardwood flooring and a medium wood front door.

Traditional Entrance with Green Walls 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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