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Traditional Entrance with Terracotta Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Farmhouse meets Traditional
Farmhouse meets Traditional
Dubinett Architects, llc.Dubinett Architects, llc.
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in New York with green walls and terracotta flooring.
Les soubassements
Les soubassements
Staff DécorStaff Décor
Photo : © Julien Fernandez / Amandine et Jules – Hotel particulier a Angers par l’architecte Laurent Dray.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Angers with blue walls, terracotta flooring, multi-coloured floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.
Ipswich Hill
Ipswich Hill
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano
French Doors
French Doors
IllumiNation Window & Door Co.IllumiNation Window & Door Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Phoenix with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a black front door.
Balham Family Home
Balham Family Home
Into interior designInto interior design
Valerie Bernardini
Classic foyer in London with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Foyer with Transom
Foyer with Transom
Sarah Elizabeth InteriorsSarah Elizabeth Interiors
Custom Home Design built by Fairmont Custom Homes. This home features an impressive foyer or entrance with a unique chandelier, arched wrought iron door, rug patterned tile (handmade ceramic and terra-cotta tiles), and a semi-spiral staircase.
Venice Beach House
Venice Beach House
Court DesignsCourt Designs
Small classic foyer in Los Angeles with white walls, terracotta flooring and brown floors.
New Jersey Modern Rustic
New Jersey Modern Rustic
Heather Ryder DesignHeather Ryder Design
Photo of a large traditional front door in New York with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and red floors.
The Windsor
The Windsor
Nathan Homes LLCNathan Homes LLC
Photo of a traditional boot room in Omaha with terracotta flooring.
Coach House Lanterns on Stone Entry
Coach House Lanterns on Stone Entry
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Coach House® lantern is a great complement to the New England style of architecture. This lantern features a rustic design and also can be used as a secondary light with the London Street when you are addressing side doors, back doors or garage doors. The Coach House loop adds appx 4" to the height of each. The Coach House® is available in natural gas (with channel), liquid propane (with channel) and electric. Standard Lantern Sizes Height Width Depth 14.0" 10.25" 7.25" 16.0" 10.25" 7.25" 18.0" 8.5" 6.0" 22.0" 10.25" 7.25"
French Mansion
French Mansion
Pavel Ivanov, AIA INCPavel Ivanov, AIA INC
This is an example of a medium sized classic hallway in Los Angeles with brown walls, terracotta flooring and brown floors.
Front Door with Storm Door & Blue Hardie Plank Siding
Front Door with Storm Door & Blue Hardie Plank Siding
Opal Enterprises, Inc.Opal Enterprises, Inc.
New entry door with decorative glass, blue siding, and a terra-cotta style floor.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Chicago with blue walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
The Oaks Condo
The Oaks Condo
Metamorphosis Studios, LLcMetamorphosis Studios, LLc
This is the back entry, but with space at a premium, we put a hidden laundry setup in these cabinets to left of back entry.
Inspiration for a small classic foyer in Other with grey walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
cerramientos exteriores
cerramientos exteriores
Ventanas GargónVentanas Gargón
Medium sized traditional front door in Other with white walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Une niche habillé d'un miroir
Une niche habillé d'un miroir
agence m&ragence m&r
Un miroir habille le fond de la niche, ce qui apporte un peu de profondeur et contribue à éclairer cette entrée grâce au reflet de la lumière extérieure.
Our Work
Our Work
Closets By Design of Central AlabamaClosets By Design of Central Alabama
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in San Diego with beige walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
John's Creek Project
John's Creek Project
Cardinal Construction, Inc.Cardinal Construction, Inc.
www.venvisio.com
Large classic boot room in Atlanta with green walls and terracotta flooring.
Spicewood Remodel
Spicewood Remodel
Laura Burton InteriorsLaura Burton Interiors
Traditional entrance in Austin with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a metal front door.
Mexican Style Doors with Hinged Wrought Iron Grill
Mexican Style Doors with Hinged Wrought Iron Grill
WGH WoodworkingWGH Woodworking
Traditional Mexican style mahogany entry doors with custom made hinged wrought iron grills. The doors are 3" thick so the grill, insulated glass and raised bottom panel can be framed with the same molding profile. Photo by Wayne Hausknecht.
Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home
Masterful use of patterns and color in an Alamo Heights home
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
Designer Maria Beck of M.E. Designs expertly combines fun wallpaper patterns and sophisticated colors in this lovely Alamo Heights home. Entry foyer Paper Moon Painting wallpaper installation using Galbraith and Paul Lotus wallpaper

Traditional Entrance with Terracotta 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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