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Traditional Entrance with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Custom Craftsman
Custom Craftsman
Dorothy Howard AIA, ArchitectDorothy Howard AIA, Architect
Traditional entrance in San Diego with brown walls, slate flooring, a dark wood front door and a single front door.
Hamptons Historic Residence
Hamptons Historic Residence
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Interior Design: Vivid Interior Builder: Hendel Homes Photography: LandMark Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Ski Town Mud Room
Ski Town Mud Room
Fedewa Custom WorksFedewa Custom Works
This mudroom was a really fun project. The homeowner wanted to open up two rooms and make one large mudroom. There was some duct work we had to work around, but we hide it successfully. The homeowners have a large family and needed a lot of shoe storage as well as ski boot storage. The cabinetry is knotty alder wood, stained a medium brown with some glaze and distressing.
Burlington New Build
Burlington New Build
Kennedy + Kenel LtdKennedy + Kenel Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Toronto with grey walls, a single front door, a grey front door, slate flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.
Modern Dutch Colonial Remodel
Modern Dutch Colonial Remodel
UserUser
Neil Landino
Classic boot room in New York with grey walls, a stable front door, a black front door, slate flooring and black floors.
Transitional Entry
Transitional Entry
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls and slate flooring.
Emerald Lane
Emerald Lane
Verve Design LLCVerve Design LLC
KMB Photography
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in New York with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Front Entry Porch
Front Entry Porch
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Nashville with a single front door, a medium wood front door, white walls, slate flooring and grey floors.
Minikahda Vista Cape Cod
Minikahda Vista Cape Cod
Fluidesign StudioFluidesign Studio
Building Design, Plans (in collaboration with Orfield Drafting), and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder & Creative Collaborator : Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Union Hill Residence
Union Hill Residence
Arturo Palombo ArchitectureArturo Palombo Architecture
A new mudroom including built-in cubbie storage, Powder room, painted wood wainscoting, and stone flooring was incorporated into the addition.
Photo of a classic boot room in New York with slate flooring.
Classic Transformation
Classic Transformation
Knight Architects LLCKnight Architects LLC
Covered back door, bluestone porch, french side lights, french door, bead board ceiling. Photography by Pete Weigley
Traditional front door in New York with grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Remodel - River Oaks
Remodel - River Oaks
Madera Fine HomesMadera Fine Homes
http://zacseewaldphotography.com/
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in Houston with white walls, slate flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.
Basement Refinishing in Warren, New Jersey
Basement Refinishing in Warren, New Jersey
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
Basement Mud Room
This is an example of a large classic boot room in New York with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Gorgeous Whole-Home Remodel in Mansfield, MA
Gorgeous Whole-Home Remodel in Mansfield, MA
Red House Design BuildRed House Design Build
A mudroom addition for a busy family's gear. Photography by Aaron Usher III. See more on Instagram @redhousedesignbuild
Photo of a large classic boot room in Providence with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, blue floors and panelled walls.
Wilton House
Wilton House
Sellars Lathrop Architects, llcSellars Lathrop Architects, llc
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in New York with white walls, grey floors and slate flooring.
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Additions to historic 1738 Bedford Home
Great Oak Studio ArchitectureGreat Oak Studio Architecture
Close up of the New Entry Porch addition to historic 1738 home in Bedford, New York.
Small classic vestibule in New York with brown walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Newton St - Weston
Newton St - Weston
Atlas Contracting, Inc.Atlas Contracting, Inc.
Medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with white walls, slate flooring and brown floors.
Basement Refinishing in Warren, New Jersey
Basement Refinishing in Warren, New Jersey
IMPROVE or MOVEIMPROVE or MOVE
Basement Mud Room
Photo of a large traditional boot room in New York with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Milford Residence
Milford Residence
The Working Kitchen, Ltd.The Working Kitchen, Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in New York with white walls and slate flooring.
Fall 2015 Remodelers Showcase
Fall 2015 Remodelers Showcase
Knight Construction Design Inc.Knight Construction Design Inc.
Knight Constructon Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, slate flooring and a white front door.

Traditional Entrance with Slate Flooring 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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