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Traditional Entrance with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Kitchen with Red Island
Traditional Kitchen with Red Island
MJA Design, Inc.MJA Design, Inc.
Photo of a small classic boot room in DC Metro with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a metal front door.
Lakeside Living
Lakeside Living
REFINED LLCREFINED LLC
Traditional boot room in Minneapolis with yellow walls and feature lighting.
Urban Cabin
Urban Cabin
BBA ArchitectsBBA Architects
Nathan Kirkman
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Chicago with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired House
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired House
Porchfront HomesPorchfront Homes
Porchfront Homes
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Denver with yellow walls.
Craftsman Entry
Craftsman Entry
Inspiration for a classic foyer in Portland with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Blackheath Restoration
Blackheath Restoration
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
The entrance hallway in our Blackheath restoration project was painted in warn, sunny yellow which contrasts with the darker wood panelling in the dining room & the pale panelled ceiling
This Old House NEW
This Old House NEW
Teakwood Builders, Inc.Teakwood Builders, Inc.
This bright and happy mudroom features custom built ins for storage and well as shoe niches to keep things organized. The pop of color adds a bright and refreshing feel upon entry that flows with the rest of the character this home has to offer.
Chilliwack Central
Chilliwack Central
Starline CabinetsStarline Cabinets
The farmhouse style mud room is both visually pleasing with the arched valances over the open cubbies and well organized with plenty of coat hooks in each locker to accommodate a large family. The mud room open lockers are MDF painted in ‘silver lining’ with an ‘american walnut’ glaze. Each locker has V-grooved backs that are highlighted by the laminate covetop bench top in ‘Earthen Warp’ that has a quick clean surface.
Квартира в Сколково
Квартира в Сколково
Татьяна ХарченкоТатьяна Харченко
Юрий Гришко
Photo of a small traditional hallway in Moscow with yellow walls, marble flooring and brown floors.
Country Kitchen, Bath & Laundry
Country Kitchen, Bath & Laundry
Julia Metcalf Architecture & Interior Design LLCJulia Metcalf Architecture & Interior Design LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in New York with yellow walls, travertine flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Wallingford Colorful Craftsman
Wallingford Colorful Craftsman
emily lauderback stewart design and renovationemily lauderback stewart design and renovation
Mudroom area created in back corner of the kitchen from the deck. — at Wallingford, Seattle.
Design ideas for a small traditional boot room in Seattle with yellow walls, lino flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and grey floors.
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Shaw Flooring Gallery
Keystone Carpets & InteriorsKeystone Carpets & Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Houston with yellow walls, carpet, beige floors, a double front door and a white front door.
Mount Airy
Mount Airy
James McCoy Carpentry LLCJames McCoy Carpentry LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Philadelphia with yellow walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Big Canyon Estate, Newport Beach
Big Canyon Estate, Newport Beach
MCDecor Solutions IncMCDecor Solutions Inc
This is an example of an expansive classic foyer in Orange County with yellow walls and a double front door.
For the Love of Color
For the Love of Color
Sargent Design CompanySargent Design Company
Ann completed this project while a principal at dpf Design, inc. Lead Designer - Ann Shriver Sargent. Contractor - Trumbull Nelson. Photography - Greg Bruce Hubbard.
Country French Hallway
Country French Hallway
Peg Berens Interior Design LLCPeg Berens Interior Design LLC
Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! A coat rack is a great idea for coat and hat storage if you are without an entry closet. Look how simple and stylish this is! Robert Naik Photography.
Mirror Lakes Drive
Mirror Lakes Drive
Kurt Baum ArchitectsKurt Baum Architects
Inspiration for a classic boot room in Minneapolis with yellow walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Front Entry to Historic Charleston Home
Front Entry to Historic Charleston Home
J. Jilich Design & AssociatesJ. Jilich Design & Associates
An antique Trumeau mirror from France and a vase of cotton boll branches greet guests in the front entry; setting the scene for the home's signature blend of formal and comfortable. Featured in Charleston Style + Design, Winter 2013 Holger Photography
Landmark Central Park West
Landmark Central Park West
Kelly Weldon DesignKelly Weldon Design
This entry was the darkest part of the house. Originally this area had a big coat closet an 7'ft narrow double french doors into the living room. Removing the french doors & moving the closet ,expanding the height and the width of the entry to the living room and the use of the yellow lacquer ceiling and custom wall covering changed this area dramatically. The furniture and art is an eclectic mix. 100 century castle chairs & trestle table along with Andy Warhol & Bianca Jagger vintage rare photographs make a wonderful combination. This area was the owners least favorite space in the apartment and when it was completed went to their favorite!
Seattle Frink House
Seattle Frink House
Sheila Mayden InteriorsSheila Mayden Interiors
Casual upholstered bench in Traditional Style foyer.
Design ideas for a large classic foyer with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.

Traditional Entrance with Yellow 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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