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Traditional Entrance with Yellow Walls Ideas and Designs

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Low Country Retreat
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This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Charleston with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a double front door and a glass front door.
5300 HR
5300 HR
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Traditional foyer with yellow walls, a dark wood front door, feature lighting, medium hardwood flooring and a single front door.
Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
B Street DesignB Street Design
James Ruland Photography
This is an example of a large classic foyer in San Diego with dark hardwood flooring and yellow walls.
Saint Louis Penthouse
Saint Louis Penthouse
Alan E Brainerd Interiors IncAlan E Brainerd Interiors Inc
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Orlando with yellow walls, a single front door, multi-coloured floors, marble flooring and feature lighting.
Storybook Cottage Remodel & Addition
Storybook Cottage Remodel & Addition
Authenticity, LLCAuthenticity, LLC
Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA This is remodel & addition project of an Arts & Crafts two-story home. It included the Kitchen & Dining remodel and an addition of an Office, Dining, Mudroom & 1/2 Bath. The new Mudroom has a bench & hooks for coats and storage. The skylight and angled ceiling create an inviting and warm entry from the backyard. Photo Credit: Jackson Studios
Custom Elevator Cab in Kittery
Custom Elevator Cab in Kittery
Nationwide Lifts of MassachusettsNationwide Lifts of Massachusetts
The General Contractor did a lovely job customizing the elevator cab with white craftsman style paneling to make this home elevator cab appear more spacious and as if it was made specifically designed for this new home.
Crisp Architects
Crisp Architects
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
Country Home. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a classic foyer in New York with yellow walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Rye, New York
Rye, New York
Kathleen Walsh Interiors, LLCKathleen Walsh Interiors, LLC
Inspiration for a classic foyer in New York with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Redesign & Staging High Ridge Rd., Topsfield
Redesign & Staging High Ridge Rd., Topsfield
BK Classic Collections Home StagersBK Classic Collections Home Stagers
Staging & Photos by: Betsy Konaxis, BK Classic Collections Home Stagers
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Boston with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek
Neumann Lewis Buchanan ArchitectsNeumann Lewis Buchanan Architects
© David O. Marlow
Photo of a traditional foyer in Denver with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Unionville Project
Unionville Project
Hillcrest Design Inc.Hillcrest Design Inc.
Nanne Springer Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Toronto with yellow walls, marble flooring and a double front door.
Hunter Douglas
Hunter Douglas
Best Window CoveringsBest Window Coverings
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Portland with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Charming Minneapolis Bungalow
Charming Minneapolis Bungalow
Fluidesign StudioFluidesign Studio
Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Design ideas for a traditional boot room in Minneapolis with yellow walls and feature lighting.
Poet's Walk
Poet's Walk
Judd Builders and DevelopersJudd Builders and Developers
Wordsworth foyer
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Philadelphia with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Myers Park Project
Myers Park Project
Nu Hue CompanyNu Hue Company
Side entry after.
Large classic boot room in Charlotte with yellow walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Interior Spaces
Interior Spaces
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
John Tsantes
Medium sized classic front door in DC Metro with yellow walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
The Foyer and Stairwell
The Foyer and Stairwell
New Century Design Inc.New Century Design Inc.
The nice wide entryway has 12'-0" ceilings and provides some privacy before entering the living areas of the home.
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Calgary with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Floor Inlay
Floor Inlay
Real Stone and Granite CorporationReal Stone and Granite Corporation
Credit: Ron Rosenzweig
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Miami with yellow walls and marble flooring.
Cape Cod Entry staircase
Cape Cod Entry staircase
Maraya Interior DesignMaraya Interior Design
Luxurious modern take on a traditional white Italian villa. An entry with a silver domed ceiling, painted moldings in patterns on the walls and mosaic marble flooring create a luxe foyer. Into the formal living room, cool polished Crema Marfil marble tiles contrast with honed carved limestone fireplaces throughout the home, including the outdoor loggia. Ceilings are coffered with white painted crown moldings and beams, or planked, and the dining room has a mirrored ceiling. Bathrooms are white marble tiles and counters, with dark rich wood stains or white painted. The hallway leading into the master bedroom is designed with barrel vaulted ceilings and arched paneled wood stained doors. The master bath and vestibule floor is covered with a carpet of patterned mosaic marbles, and the interior doors to the large walk in master closets are made with leaded glass to let in the light. The master bedroom has dark walnut planked flooring, and a white painted fireplace surround with a white marble hearth. The kitchen features white marbles and white ceramic tile backsplash, white painted cabinetry and a dark stained island with carved molding legs. Next to the kitchen, the bar in the family room has terra cotta colored marble on the backsplash and counter over dark walnut cabinets. Wrought iron staircase leading to the more modern media/family room upstairs. Project Location: North Ranch, Westlake, California. Remodel designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. Creamy white glass cabinetry and seat at the bottom of a stairwell. Green Slate floor, this is a Cape Cod home on the California ocean front. Stan Tenpenny, contractor,
Entryway
Entryway
Haus of Blaylock | Award-Winning DesignerHaus of Blaylock | Award-Winning Designer
The entryway is a welcoming soft yellow with contrasting black and white tile.
Expansive classic foyer with yellow walls, porcelain flooring, a double front door, multi-coloured floors, a black front door and feature lighting.

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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