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Traditional Entrance with Grey Floors Ideas and Designs

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Arthur Avenue
Arthur Avenue
The Walker Group, Ltd.The Walker Group, Ltd.
Medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with blue walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA
Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA
J.P. Hoffman Design BuildJ.P. Hoffman Design Build
As seen in this photo, the front to back view offers homeowners and guests alike a direct view and access to the deck off the back of the house. In addition to holding access to the garage, this space holds two closets. One, the homeowners are using as a coat closest and the other, a pantry closet. You also see a custom built in unit with a bench and storage. There is also access to a powder room, a bathroom that was relocated from middle of the 1st floor layout. Relocating the bathroom allowed us to open up the floor plan, offering a view directly into and out of the playroom and dining room.
CH Low Country
CH Low Country
aaNovoaaNovo
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in Indianapolis with white walls, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
Lower Falls- Mudroom
Lower Falls- Mudroom
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM: Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder (Kitchen/ Mudroom Addition): Shanks Engineering & Construction Builder (Master Suite Addition): Hampden Design Photographer: Greg Premru
European Inspired Transitional Home
European Inspired Transitional Home
Design DCADesign DCA
Foyer with stairs and Dining Room beyond.
Design ideas for an expansive classic foyer in Houston with white walls, limestone flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Holladay Residence - JD
Holladay Residence - JD
Upland Development, Inc.Upland Development, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Salt Lake City with a white front door, grey walls, grey floors and slate flooring.
Maximizing Curb Appeal w/ New Entry Doors
Maximizing Curb Appeal w/ New Entry Doors
ProViaProVia
ProVia Signet 003 fiberglass entry door with 770SOL Sidelites. Shown in Cherry Wood Grain with American Cherry Stain. Photo by ProVia.com
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Other with brown walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
Multi-space Makeover in Stoneham MA
Multi-space Makeover in Stoneham MA
McGuire + Co. Kitchen & BathMcGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath
Mudroom design and remodel with green-gray painted cabinetry, wood bench top, tile flooring, and floating shelves.
Photo of a traditional entrance in Boston with beige walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Crest
Crest
Tosti DesignTosti Design
Small traditional boot room in San Diego with porcelain flooring, a double front door and grey floors.
Vented Lockers And Drawers In Mudroom
Vented Lockers And Drawers In Mudroom
Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.Christopher Scott Cabinetry and Design Inc.
Form meets function in this charming mudroom, offering customer inset cabinetry designed to give a home to the odds and ends of your home.
This is an example of an expansive classic boot room in Salt Lake City with porcelain flooring, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
ASC Margaritaville
ASC Margaritaville
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Medium sized classic boot room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, grey floors and panelled walls.
Kitchen & Bathroom Expansion - Westfield, NJ
Kitchen & Bathroom Expansion - Westfield, NJ
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
This entryway is all about function, storage, and style. The vibrant cabinet color coupled with the fun wallpaper creates a "wow factor" when friends and family enter the space. The custom built cabinets - from Heard Woodworking - creates ample storage for the entire family throughout the changing seasons.
Sunset Avenue
Sunset Avenue
M House DevelopmentM House Development
This is an example of a traditional boot room in Chicago with white walls and grey floors.
501 W 33rd St.
501 W 33rd St.
REALTORREALTOR
Circa 1929 Bungalow expanded from 1129 sf to 3100+ sf. 4 bedrooms, office, 2 living areas, 3 full baths, utility room with dog bath, carport; hardwood floors throughout; designer kitchen.
Traditional "East Coast" Style Home
Traditional "East Coast" Style Home
Dave Packer Custom BuilderDave Packer Custom Builder
Photo of a traditional boot room in Other with white walls, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
Birchwood
Birchwood
Greenacre Development LLCGreenacre Development LLC
Traditional boot room in New York with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Wilmington Court - Mudroom
Wilmington Court - Mudroom
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
Mudroom featuring custom industrial raw steel lockers with grilled door panels and wood bench surface. Custom designed & fabricated wood barn door with raw steel strap & rivet top panel. Decorative raw concrete floor tiles. View to kitchen & living rooms beyond.
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.
Cottonwoods Project
Cottonwoods Project
The Fox GroupThe Fox Group
Photo of a traditional foyer in Salt Lake City with grey walls, a stable front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Skyline Park at Easton Park- Avalon ll
Skyline Park at Easton Park- Avalon ll
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Classic boot room in Jacksonville with grey walls, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.

Traditional Entrance with Grey Floors 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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