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Golf Course Home
Golf Course Home
Linda Ashley Interior Decoration, IncLinda Ashley Interior Decoration, Inc
© Image / Dennis Krukowski
Large classic foyer in Miami with yellow walls and marble flooring.
1911 Colonial Revival
1911 Colonial Revival
Peter LaBau, LLCPeter LaBau, LLC
Peter LaBau
Photo of a large traditional hallway in Boston with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Bedford guest house
Bedford guest house
Morgan Construction & Cabinetry, Ltd.Morgan Construction & Cabinetry, Ltd.
This is an example of a classic vestibule in New York with yellow walls and painted wood flooring.
Carriage House Estate
Carriage House Estate
OLSON LEWIS + ArchitectsOLSON LEWIS + Architects
Each wing of this former stable and carriage house became separate homes for two brothers. Although the structure is symmetrical from the exterior, it is uniquely distinct inside. The two siblings have different personalities and lifestyles; each wing takes on characteristics of the brother inhabiting it. The domed and vaulted space between the two wings functions as their common area and can be used to host large- scale social events. Contractor: Brackett Construction Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Custom Home in Annapolis
Custom Home in Annapolis
Timberlake Design BuildTimberlake Design Build
Foyer and staircase in custom home in Annapolis.
Large classic foyer in Baltimore with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Simple elegance
Simple elegance
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
This is a very well detailed custom home on a smaller scale, measuring only 3,000 sf under a/c. Every element of the home was designed by some of Sarasota's top architects, landscape architects and interior designers. One of the highlighted features are the true cypress timber beams that span the great room. These are not faux box beams but true timbers. Another awesome design feature is the outdoor living room boasting 20' pitched ceilings and a 37' tall chimney made of true boulders stacked over the course of 1 month.
Lake Shore Residence
Lake Shore Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Mudroom entry off garage with locker cabinetry to ceiling, drop zone area, and inset flat panel cabinetry. Flooring is dark ceramic tile. Picture shows wood split finish back stairs to second level with white painted box newel.
Luxury Vinyl Tile & Planks
Luxury Vinyl Tile & Planks
Miller's of ClaflinMiller's of Claflin
Medium sized classic boot room in Wichita with yellow walls, a single front door and a white front door.
The Uplands
The Uplands
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDBrenda Motter Interiors LTD
Photographer: Calgary Photos Builder: www.timberstoneproperties.ca
Photo of a large traditional foyer in Calgary with yellow walls, slate flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Out with the Old
Out with the Old
Lagois Design Build RenovateLagois Design Build Renovate
The exterior of this home was not only dated, but showcasing the architecture of two competing decades (the 50’s and 70’s). Our clients wanted a modern update to the exterior and a practical front entry. The flat roof on their living room was also leaking and needed to be addressed. We said goodbye to the brick and aluminum siding and replaced it with stone and cement fibre. An eyebrow roof delineates the stone and siding and we extended the roof of the main home for weather protection and aesthetic improvement. Wrought iron railings and stone steps fit in nicely with their natural surroundings and invite visitors to the front door. A foyer addition allowed the creation of a covered porch area on the outside and an open coatroom and home office extension on the inside. Round windows were added to the front and side of the home which add style and bring in much needed natural light. The existing family room with the leaking roof was legally non-conforming and required a minor variance. Existing defined parking areas further complicated this issue, but we were able to compromise by not extending the front porch across the full width of the addition. A new sloped roof, with interior vaulted ceilings enhances the visual indoor-outdoor integration of the home. This renovated home’s new exterior fits in perfectly with the neighboring homes and provides the owner’s with two covered entries to protect them from our Ottawa climate.
Entry Foyer
Entry Foyer
CLARICE SMYTH DESIGNCLARICE SMYTH DESIGN
This bright and welcoming entry foyer features high ceilings panel door with sidelights and transom. The entry console provides a place for mail, keys, and a quick check in the mirror before greeting guest. The red oriental style console has a distressed finish. It is accessorized with a buffet lamp, bowl of decorative orbs, and designer bouquet. Underneath an antiques umbrella stand, a woodcrafter's Duncan Phife chair sample and two aged black iron cats. This vignette hints to what to visitors should expect beyond the threshold.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Los Angeles with yellow walls.
Riverdale
Riverdale
David J. Design Inc.David J. Design Inc.
In the entrance we built cabinetry instead of a standard closet. Here the kids can sit on the bench to put on their boots.
Design ideas for a large traditional vestibule in Toronto with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Two story entry
Two story entry
Stanton HomesStanton Homes
Take a step into this home, and you'll see how impressive the two story entry is, topped with a barrel vault ceiling design and contemporary finishes.
Staging and Redesign-Hall Way, Entry Way, Lobby
Staging and Redesign-Hall Way, Entry Way, Lobby
Redesign Right, LLCRedesign Right, LLC
After photo of entry redesign by Debbie Correale of Redesign Right, LLC in West Chester, PA
Medium sized traditional hallway in Philadelphia with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Квартира на Боевской улице
Квартира на Боевской улице
Наталья ШирокорадНаталья Широкорад
фотограф: Василий Буланов
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Moscow with yellow walls, laminate floors, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Hendersonville, Yeager Residence
Hendersonville, Yeager Residence
BlueStone Construction, LLCBlueStone Construction, LLC
Classic foyer in Other with yellow walls and a single front door.
Traditional Interiors
Traditional Interiors
Riverstone ImagingRiverstone Imaging
Ryan Moffat - Riverstone Imaging
Photo of a large classic entrance in Toronto with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Tantalo
Tantalo
The Selection CenterThe Selection Center
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in Philadelphia with yellow walls, terracotta flooring and a dark wood front door.
Federal Colonial
Federal Colonial
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Derived from the famous Captain Derby House of Salem, Massachusetts, this stately, Federal Style home is situated on Chebacco Lake in Hamilton, Massachusetts. This is a home of grand scale featuring ten-foot ceilings on the first floor, nine-foot ceilings on the second floor, six fireplaces, and a grand stair that is the perfect for formal occasions. Despite the grandeur, this is also a home that is built for family living. The kitchen sits at the center of the house’s flow and is surrounded by the other primary living spaces as well as a summer stair that leads directly to the children’s bedrooms. The back of the house features a two-story porch that is perfect for enjoying views of the private yard and Chebacco Lake. Custom details throughout are true to the Georgian style of the home, but retain an inviting charm that speaks to the livability of the home.

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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