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Traditional Entrance with Metallic Walls Ideas and Designs

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Rénovation d'un petit duplex
Rénovation d'un petit duplex
Madame PruneMadame Prune
Vue entrée
Medium sized classic foyer in Paris with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Foyers and Entryways by BSEID
Foyers and Entryways by BSEID
BSEIDBSEID
Nicole Pereira Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional foyer in Other with metallic walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, a brown front door and white floors.
Mission Hills Transformation
Mission Hills Transformation
RDM ArchitectureRDM Architecture
Entry hall maintained the existing slate tile floor and the existing trim. Photos: Aaron Leimkuehler
This is an example of a large traditional hallway in Kansas City with metallic walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Silver and Black Glamour
Silver and Black Glamour
Dona Rosene InteriorsDona Rosene Interiors
Elegant black and silver metallic newly-scaled damask wallpaper updates and creates the backdrop for drama in the Entry. The front doors were painted black, new marble floor tile installed and a contemporary version of a traditional style silver-leafed chandelier completed the stage for the mirrored, black and silver furnishings. Photos by Michael Hunter
Elm River Project
Elm River Project
Honeysuckle and BulldogHoneysuckle and Bulldog
Design ideas for a small classic foyer in Dallas with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.
Buckhead Flat
Buckhead Flat
Make3 architectureMake3 architecture
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Atlanta with metallic walls and vinyl flooring.
Wellesley Residence
Wellesley Residence
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Boston with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a green front door, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
Traditional Foyer
Traditional Foyer
Desi Interior DesignDesi Interior Design
Mark Ehlen - Ehlen Creative
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Minneapolis with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Brooklyn Entryway
Brooklyn Entryway
Kayne DesignsKayne Designs
A compact entryway in downtown Brooklyn was in need of some love (and storage!). A geometric wallpaper was added to one wall to bring in some zing, with wooden coat hooks of multiple sizes at adult and kid levels. A small console table allows for additional storage within the space, and a stool provides a place to sit and change shoes.
Egan House, Vincent Greene Architects
Egan House, Vincent Greene Architects
Direction One, Inc.Direction One, Inc.
Vince Lupo / Direction One, Inc.
Photo of a traditional foyer in Baltimore with metallic walls and ceramic flooring.
Ocean Drive
Ocean Drive
Donna Benedetto Designs LLC.Donna Benedetto Designs LLC.
Foyer Paul Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in New York with metallic walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
Farrier
Farrier
Meadowbank DesignsMeadowbank Designs
Medium sized classic foyer in Philadelphia with metallic walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Casual Elegance
Casual Elegance
Southern Studio Interior DesignSouthern Studio Interior Design
Dustin Peck Photography
Classic boot room in Raleigh with metallic walls and beige floors.
Classic Bedroom Suite
Classic Bedroom Suite
Lynne Lawson's Decorating Den InteriorsLynne Lawson's Decorating Den Interiors
Our clients wanted to create a luxurious retreat suite. The suite includes a very large bedroom, a sitting room, and an entryway/foyer. With neutral colors and a few dramatic design elements we were able to create a relaxed classic style with a twist.
Northern California
Northern California
Juxtapose DesignsJuxtapose Designs
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Other with metallic walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Fort Lee, Trim/Woodwork
Fort Lee, Trim/Woodwork
Filipe Custom WoodworkFilipe Custom Woodwork
Inspiration for a large classic hallway in New York with metallic walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Fairfield Update
Fairfield Update
Wiles Design GroupWiles Design Group
Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/
2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase House
2014 San Francisco Decorator Showcase House
Elan EvansElan Evans
We provided the shimmering ombre wall finish and the handpainted and die cut wallcovering for this graceful Entry. Chandelier is Chimera from Troy Lighting. Sculpture is 'Smoke' by Jon Krawzcyk. Photo by Margot Hartford.
Walnut Creek Condo
Walnut Creek Condo
Project GuruProject Guru
New contemporary door and metallic wallpaper accent the curved walls in entry foyer. Ample storage and laundry closet with pantry space.
This is an example of a small traditional foyer in San Francisco with metallic walls, vinyl flooring, a single front door, a white front door, grey floors, a drop ceiling and wallpapered walls.
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Ravenswood Pied-a-Terre
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
Welcoming and bright entry covered in gold-tone patterned wallcovering, and accented by pops of rich real and fuschia colors. The large scale eglomise mirrors adorn the focal wall.

Traditional Entrance with Metallic 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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