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Clapham Common Home
Clapham Common Home
Elena Romanova InteriorsElena Romanova Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in London with grey walls, a single front door, a black front door, multi-coloured floors, wainscoting and a dado rail.
2913 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
2913 Ellwood Avenue, Richmond, VA
Richmond Hill Design + BuildRichmond Hill Design + Build
Gorgeous townhouse with stylish black windows, 10 ft. ceilings on the first floor, first-floor guest suite with full bath and 2-car dedicated parking off the alley. Dining area with wainscoting opens into kitchen featuring large, quartz island, soft-close cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Uniquely-located, white, porcelain farmhouse sink overlooks the family room, so you can converse while you clean up! Spacious family room sports linear, contemporary fireplace, built-in bookcases and upgraded wall trim. Drop zone at rear door (with keyless entry) leads out to stamped, concrete patio. Upstairs features 9 ft. ceilings, hall utility room set up for side-by-side washer and dryer, two, large secondary bedrooms with oversized closets and dual sinks in shared full bath. Owner’s suite, with crisp, white wainscoting, has three, oversized windows and two walk-in closets. Owner’s bath has double vanity and large walk-in shower with dual showerheads and floor-to-ceiling glass panel. Home also features attic storage and tankless water heater, as well as abundant recessed lighting and contemporary fixtures throughout.
Stunning Laundry Room with Mud Room and Dog Washing Station ~ Brecksville, OH
Stunning Laundry Room with Mud Room and Dog Washing Station ~ Brecksville, OH
Cabinet-S-TopCabinet-S-Top
In this laundry room we reconfigured the area by removing walls, making the bathroom smaller and installing a mud room with cubbie storage and a dog shower area. The cabinets installed are Medallion Gold series Stockton flat panel, cherry wood in Peppercorn. 3” Manor pulls and 1” square knobs in Satin Nickel. On the countertop Silestone Quartz in Alpine White. The tile in the dog shower is Daltile Season Woods Collection in Autumn Woods Color. The floor is VTC Island Stone.
Light Welcoming Entryway/Foyer Project
Light Welcoming Entryway/Foyer Project
CNC Home & DesignCNC Home & Design
These Westlake, Ohio clients wanted a more light, bright, and welcoming entryway for guests. Bringing in larger furniture to better fit the scale of the space while layering neutral décor accents, fresh light fixtures, and a gallery wall of family photos added personalized style and the finishing touches to give this foyer its "wow factor." Photos by Amanda Hemstreet Photography
Quiet Condo | Villas at Whistlestop
Quiet Condo | Villas at Whistlestop
DK HomesDK Homes
This quiet condo transitions beautifully from indoor living spaces to outdoor. An open concept layout provides the space necessary when family spends time through the holidays! Light gray interiors and transitional elements create a calming space. White beam details in the tray ceiling and stained beams in the vaulted sunroom bring a warm finish to the home.
#ModernCottage
#ModernCottage
Ember & BruneEmber & Brune
Photo of a classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Garage Addition and Dog Grooming Station
Garage Addition and Dog Grooming Station
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
A custom dog grooming station and mudroom. Photography by Aaron Usher III.
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Providence with grey walls, slate flooring, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Nolensville New Build
Nolensville New Build
Usable Space Interiors, LLCUsable Space Interiors, LLC
Because this foyer was so long, the client desired for USI to create a larger statement piece to greet their clients. This 8' console really adds a nice touch to welcome their guest. By balancing the decor and embracing contrasting colors, USI was able to create a POP that will grab anyones attention.
Class Romantic Ranch
Class Romantic Ranch
KBG DesignKBG Design
Medium sized traditional boot room in San Francisco with grey walls, grey floors, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Квартира мечты на Парковой улице
Квартира мечты на Парковой улице
ЕЛЕНА БОДРОВА | ELENA BODROVAЕЛЕНА БОДРОВА | ELENA BODROVA
Прихожая, вид из холла на гардероб и на входную дверь.
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in Moscow with grey walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and brown floors.
New Project
New Project
Emperial Hardwood FlooringEmperial Hardwood Flooring
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Short Hills, NJ
Short Hills, NJ
Amy Kalikow DesignAmy Kalikow Design
Regan Wood photo credit
Photo of a classic hallway in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Tudor Ave
Tudor Ave
Sheri P. Interior DesignSheri P. Interior Design
Photos by Vince Klassen
Photo of a large classic front door in Vancouver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, brown floors and a medium wood front door.
Laguna Nigel
Laguna Nigel
27 Diamonds Interior Design27 Diamonds Interior Design
Design by 27 Diamonds Interior Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Camillus New Construction
Camillus New Construction
mary schalk designmary schalk design
Foyer featuring bronze semi flush light fixture adding warmth to gray and taupe finishes. Wood and metal chandelier in stairway shows from front window. Oil rubbed bronze hardware, custom stain on banister and handrail. Accents of burnt orange in fabrics and accessories. Hand painted vintage bench.
An Inviting, Family-Friendly Kitchen & Living Space
An Inviting, Family-Friendly Kitchen & Living Space
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This very busy family of five needed a convenient place to drop coats, shoes and bookbags near the active side entrance of their home. Creating a mudroom space was an essential part of a larger renovation project we were hired to design which included a kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, home office, laundry room, and powder room. These additional spaces, including the new mudroom, did not exist previously and were created from the home’s existing square footage. The location of the mudroom provides convenient access from the entry door and creates a roomy hallway that allows an easy transition between the family room and laundry room. This space also is used to access the back staircase leading to the second floor addition which includes a bedroom, full bath, and a second office. The color pallet features peaceful shades of blue-greys and neutrals accented with textural storage baskets. On one side of the hallway floor-to-ceiling cabinetry provides an abundance of vital closed storage, while the other side features a traditional mudroom design with coat hooks, open cubbies, shoe storage and a long bench. The cubbies above and below the bench were specifically designed to accommodate baskets to make storage accessible and tidy. The stained wood bench seat adds warmth and contrast to the blue-grey paint. The desk area at the end closest to the door provides a charging station for mobile devices and serves as a handy landing spot for mail and keys. The open area under the desktop is perfect for the dog bowls. Photo: Peter Krupenye
Relaxed, Elegant Vacation Home
Relaxed, Elegant Vacation Home
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
Nothing says welcome like an inviting entryway. Here you see a walnut staircase with custom runner and metal railing. To the left you are greeted with a gallery wall featuring metallic grasscloth wallpaper, modern art, with brass accents leading you down the hall to the living room. Native House Photography
LaGrange Whole House Remodel - By Leslie Lee at Normandy Remodeling
LaGrange Whole House Remodel - By Leslie Lee at Normandy Remodeling
Leslie LeeLeslie Lee
Design ideas for a large traditional boot room in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
English Country House | Greenville, DE
English Country House | Greenville, DE
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
This is an example of a large traditional boot room in Wilmington with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and red floors.
Rolfe
Rolfe
Nested Design StudioNested Design Studio
Qphoto
Inspiration for a small traditional boot room in Richmond with grey walls, limestone flooring, a white front door and grey floors.

Traditional Entrance with Grey 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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