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John Wilson Siddall House
John Wilson Siddall House
Croma Design Inc.Croma Design Inc.
Donna Griffith http://www.donnagriffith.com/
Design ideas for a small classic front door in Toronto with red walls, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien
Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien
BeauJour studioBeauJour studio
Small traditional foyer in Paris with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a red front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in London with red walls, a single front door and a blue front door.
Red House on High Street
Red House on High Street
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Eric Roth
Photo of a medium sized classic entrance in Boston with a single front door, a black front door and red walls.
Highrise Entry - Elevator Lobby
Highrise Entry - Elevator Lobby
Susan Jay DesignSusan Jay Design
Eric Schappert
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Los Angeles with red walls, marble flooring and white floors.
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Barden's Decorating, Inc.Barden's Decorating, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Richmond with a single front door, a black front door and red walls.
Entry Door
Entry Door
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Entry door and powder room as part of Chevy Chase Washington DC bungalow renovation.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in DC Metro with red walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and medium hardwood flooring.
Park Street Residence
Park Street Residence
B.E ArchitectureB.E Architecture
Photographer Peter Clarke
Design ideas for a traditional front door in Melbourne with red walls, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Masonite® BLS-122-34 Exterior Doors
Masonite® BLS-122-34 Exterior Doors
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Ornate colonial style mansion Featuring lavish exterior moulding work and a Belleville series Half lite entry door and sidelite pair with Royston style decorative door glass
The Iron Door Store
The Iron Door Store
The Iron Door StoreThe Iron Door Store
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in Salt Lake City with red walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Hoppe Project
Hoppe Project
North Star RemodelingNorth Star Remodeling
Medium sized traditional boot room in Minneapolis with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Palace Road
Palace Road
Warren Rosing ArchitectsWarren Rosing Architects
Contemporary rear extension and complete refurbishment of this large family home with beautifully manicured gardens just around the corner from Hampton Court Palace
F&B Christmas 2013
F&B Christmas 2013
Farrow & BallFarrow & Ball
Wände: Rectory Red® No.217 Mordern Emulsion Holzarbeiten: Rectory Red® No.217 Estate® Eggshell
Small classic entrance in Frankfurt with red walls and carpet.
Our Work
Our Work
Kenneth Caivano MasonryKenneth Caivano Masonry
This is an example of a large classic front door in New York with red walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Gillis
Gillis
Geneva FlooringGeneva Flooring
Nuno & Judy
Photo of a classic hallway in San Diego with red walls and multi-coloured floors.
Transitional Elegance
Transitional Elegance
Kitchens by EileenKitchens by Eileen
Large classic front door in Philadelphia with a double front door, red walls and a dark wood front door.
Lucan Renovation
Lucan Renovation
Notrom ConstructionNotrom Construction
Notrom Construction were employed to renovate this home into a open living area /kitchen for the clients ​ Details Interior wall demolished All new alu clad VELFAC windows Completely new kitchen All new interior joinery (floors, doors, frames, skirtings, windows boards etc) Completely new bathrooms (granite slabs in shower area) All new tiles in bathrooms Granite top fitted to existing vanity unit in main bathroom New velux windows in existing extension Attic and ground floor exterior walls insulated with spray foam insulation New remote control gas fire installed Roof repairs on existing roof Entire House painted Landscaping
Masterpiece Entry Doors
Masterpiece Entry Doors
Masterpiece DoorsMasterpiece Doors
Masterpiece Doors & Shutters Single Door with Matching Sidelights - Versailles Design Collection Finished in Weathered Bronze with Black Grills www.masterpiecedoors.com 678-894-1450
French Normandy Residence
French Normandy Residence
Charles Hilton ArchitectsCharles Hilton Architects
HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Custom Home of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Project of the Year HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Custom Home 6,000-7,000 SF HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Remodeled Home $2 Million - $3 Million Brick Industry Associates 2013 Brick in Architecture Awards 2013 - Best in Class - Residential- Single Family AIA Connecticut 2014 Alice Washburn Awards 2014 - Honorable Mention - New Construction athome alist Award 2014 - Finalist - Residential Architecture
A Hybrid of Sorts
A Hybrid of Sorts
DLB Custom Home DesignDLB Custom Home Design
Classic foyer in Charleston with red walls, brick flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, red floors, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling, a wood ceiling and brick walls.

Traditional Entrance with Red 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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