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The Gall Group: Design | Build | RemodelThe Gall Group: Design | Build | Remodel
Wrought iron doors were added to this West Plano home built in the 1980's. The brick exterior was also replaced by stone, creating an updated and inviting look.
Colonial Gem
Colonial Gem
The Lee W. Robinson CompanyThe Lee W. Robinson Company
This home's entry welcomes you with green striped medallion wall paper, white and black marble floors, a curved staircase with black handrails, white wainscoting and a beautiful chandelier.
Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island
Lucas Eilers Design Associates, LLPLucas Eilers Design Associates, LLP
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Charleston with multi-coloured walls, a double front door, medium hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Traditional Philadelphia Residence
Traditional Philadelphia Residence
Asher Slaunwhite + PartnersAsher Slaunwhite + Partners
Medium sized traditional foyer in Philadelphia with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and feature lighting.
Coveted journey
Coveted journey
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Large traditional foyer in Chicago with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured floors.
Provia Doors
Provia Doors
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
ProVia entry door replacement projects around Dallas-Fort Worth by Brennan Enterprises.
Design ideas for a small classic front door in Dallas with multi-coloured walls, brick flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Dramatic Entry: New Doors & Windows
Dramatic Entry: New Doors & Windows
Olson Windows & SidingOlson Windows & Siding
Northwest suburbs project by Olson Windows A collection of replacement windows, fiber cement siding, vinyl siding and other exterior remodeling projects executed with world-class installation. We offer a no-pressure consultation, two design centers and a transparent look at projects so you achieve your vision and feel good in knowing the products will perform as expected.
Studio City Bungalow
Studio City Bungalow
Kendra KayKendra Kay
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and feature lighting.
Vermont Home Remodel
Vermont Home Remodel
Mitra Designs Studio CollaborativeMitra Designs Studio Collaborative
photo cred: Susan Teare
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Burlington with multi-coloured walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Villa de Leon
Villa de Leon
Kandel Construction GroupKandel Construction Group
Andrea Joseph Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic foyer in DC Metro with marble flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and multi-coloured walls.
Park Slope Glam
Park Slope Glam
JMorris DesignJMorris Design
Modern, Glamorous + Playful Interior Design in Historic Park Slope, Brooklyn. Photograph by Jacob Snavely
Photo of a large traditional vestibule in New York with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Из двушки в трешку. ЖК Лобачевский
Из двушки в трешку. ЖК Лобачевский
Женя ПостуховаЖеня Постухова
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Moscow with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a black front door and black floors.
Foyer
Foyer
Rejoy Interiors, Inc.Rejoy Interiors, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Orange County with multi-coloured walls, travertine flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Beverly Hills Residence
Beverly Hills Residence
lauri morrison studiolauri morrison studio
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Transitional Desert Oasis
Transitional Desert Oasis
Wesley Design Inc.Wesley Design Inc.
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Phoenix with a double front door, a medium wood front door, multi-coloured walls and light hardwood flooring.
Reborn in Ansley
Reborn in Ansley
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Another view of these detailed stained glass doors and transoms that our team created by hand!
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Rangeview - North Tustin
Rangeview - North Tustin
Bauer Design GroupBauer Design Group
When we design, we take into account the entire home, inside and out. The exterior of this home was underwhelming. We designed dormers and a grand arched entry to make the front entry and facade of the home very inviting. Interior Design, Exterior Design and Landscape Design: Bauer Design Group Photography: Jared Carver
The Gables - Waterfront Infill
The Gables - Waterfront Infill
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography The best of the past and present meet in this distinguished design. Custom craftsmanship and distinctive detailing give this lakefront residence its vintage flavor while an open and light-filled floor plan clearly mark it as contemporary. With its interesting shingled roof lines, abundant windows with decorative brackets and welcoming porch, the exterior takes in surrounding views while the interior meets and exceeds contemporary expectations of ease and comfort. The main level features almost 3,000 square feet of open living, from the charming entry with multiple window seats and built-in benches to the central 15 by 22-foot kitchen, 22 by 18-foot living room with fireplace and adjacent dining and a relaxing, almost 300-square-foot screened-in porch. Nearby is a private sitting room and a 14 by 15-foot master bedroom with built-ins and a spa-style double-sink bath with a beautiful barrel-vaulted ceiling. The main level also includes a work room and first floor laundry, while the 2,165-square-foot second level includes three bedroom suites, a loft and a separate 966-square-foot guest quarters with private living area, kitchen and bedroom. Rounding out the offerings is the 1,960-square-foot lower level, where you can rest and recuperate in the sauna after a workout in your nearby exercise room. Also featured is a 21 by 18-family room, a 14 by 17-square-foot home theater, and an 11 by 12-foot guest bedroom suite.
2nd Story Addition
2nd Story Addition
Incredible Homes & RenovationsIncredible Homes & Renovations
Incredible Renovations added additional room to the 2nd story of this home.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front door in Houston with multi-coloured walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Lulos Painting
Lulos Painting
Lulos Painting, LLCLulos Painting, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and brown floors.

Traditional Entrance with Multi-coloured 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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