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Escarpment
Escarpment
NFG DesignsNFG Designs
Inspiration for a traditional foyer in Toronto with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a glass front door.
Сталинка на Курской
Сталинка на Курской
Buro 19.23Buro 19.23
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in Other.
Indiana New Build
Indiana New Build
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
Classic boot room in Chicago with grey walls and white floors.
Rénovation d'un appartement très Haussmannien dans le 12ème 100m2
Rénovation d'un appartement très Haussmannien dans le 12ème 100m2
Boclaud ArchitectureBoclaud Architecture
© Bertrand Fompeyrine
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Paris.
Schefer Ave
Schefer Ave
Urban Edge HomesUrban Edge Homes
This is an example of a large traditional boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
Luxury New Construction
Luxury New Construction
AFFORDABLE KITCHENS & BATHSAFFORDABLE KITCHENS & BATHS
Built-in bookshelves and cubby for stylish, craftsman-inspired entryway.
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in St Louis.
Wayne, New Jersey Double Front Door Replacement
Wayne, New Jersey Double Front Door Replacement
RWC Windows, Doors & MoreRWC Windows, Doors & More
This is an example of a classic front door in New York with a double front door and a blue front door.
Transitional New Home Construction
Transitional New Home Construction
Copper CreekCopper Creek
Traditional boot room in Minneapolis with white walls and multi-coloured floors.
An Inviting, Family-Friendly Kitchen & Living Space
An Inviting, Family-Friendly Kitchen & Living Space
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
This very busy family of five needed a convenient place to drop coats, shoes and bookbags near the active side entrance of their home. Creating a mudroom space was an essential part of a larger renovation project we were hired to design which included a kitchen, family room, butler’s pantry, home office, laundry room, and powder room. These additional spaces, including the new mudroom, did not exist previously and were created from the home’s existing square footage. The location of the mudroom provides convenient access from the entry door and creates a roomy hallway that allows an easy transition between the family room and laundry room. This space also is used to access the back staircase leading to the second floor addition which includes a bedroom, full bath, and a second office. The color pallet features peaceful shades of blue-greys and neutrals accented with textural storage baskets. On one side of the hallway floor-to-ceiling cabinetry provides an abundance of vital closed storage, while the other side features a traditional mudroom design with coat hooks, open cubbies, shoe storage and a long bench. The cubbies above and below the bench were specifically designed to accommodate baskets to make storage accessible and tidy. The stained wood bench seat adds warmth and contrast to the blue-grey paint. The desk area at the end closest to the door provides a charging station for mobile devices and serves as a handy landing spot for mail and keys. The open area under the desktop is perfect for the dog bowls. Photo: Peter Krupenye
Pecan Crest Transitional
Pecan Crest Transitional
Hamilton GroupHamilton Group
French doors provide privacy from the entry while maintaining maximum light and visibility.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional foyer in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Parsonage
Parsonage
Bannon Custom BuildersBannon Custom Builders
Photo of a large traditional vestibule in Boston with a white front door, white walls and a single front door.
New Traditional
New Traditional
Nicole Benveniste Interior DesignNicole Benveniste Interior Design
David Duncan Livingston For this ground up project in one of Lafayette’s most prized neighborhoods, we brought an East Coast sensibility to this West Coast residence. Honoring the client’s love of classical interiors, we layered the traditional architecture with a crisp contrast of saturated colors, clean moldings and refined white marble. In the living room, tailored furnishings are punctuated by modern accents, bespoke draperies and jewelry like sconces. Built-in custom cabinetry, lasting finishes and indoor/outdoor fabrics were used throughout to create a fresh, elegant yet livable home for this active family of five.
Modern Residence-Reclaimed Ivory White Oak Wood
Modern Residence-Reclaimed Ivory White Oak Wood
HardwoodBargainsHardwoodBargains
Walk on sunshine with Skyline Floorscapes' Ivory White Oak. This smooth operator of floors adds charm to any room. Its delightfully light tones will have you whistling while you work, play, or relax at home. This amazing reclaimed wood style is a perfect environmentally-friendly statement for a modern space, or it will match the design of an older house with its vintage style. The ivory color will brighten up any room. This engineered wood is extremely strong with nine layers and a 3mm wear layer of White Oak on top. The wood is handscraped, adding to the lived-in quality of the wood. This will make it look like it has been in your home all along. Each piece is 7.5-in. wide by 71-in. long by 5/8-in. thick in size. It comes with a 35-year finish warranty and a lifetime structural warranty. This is a real wood engineered flooring product made from white oak. It has a beautiful ivory color with hand scraped, reclaimed planks that are finished in oil. The planks have a tongue & groove construction that can be floated, glued or nailed down.
Our Work
Our Work
Harris Flooring AmericaHarris Flooring America
Large classic foyer in Other with beige walls and beige floors.
ristrutturazione di un appartamento classico
ristrutturazione di un appartamento classico
Irene Dall'AglioIrene Dall'Aglio
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Rome.
Wander
Wander
Millcreek Cabinet and DesignMillcreek Cabinet and Design
Millcreek Cabinet and Design constructed only the cabinetry. We do not have other information regarding the other finishes such as flooring, wall color, and counters; they were selected by the designer or homeowner.
Villanova, PA : Center Hall Front Doors
Villanova, PA : Center Hall Front Doors
Rudloff Custom BuildersRudloff Custom Builders
The main entrance to this home welcomes one through double solid wood doors stained in a driftwood blue wash. Hardware on doors are elegant Crystal knobs with back plate in a polished chrome. The doorway is surrounded by full view sidelights and overhead transoms over doors and sidelights. Two french style porcelain planters flank the entry way with decorative grape-vine sculptured orbs atop each one. Interior doorway is flanked by 2 tufted Louis XVI style half round benches in a beige relaxed fabric. The benches wood details are distressed and further give this understated elegant entry a relaxed and inviting look. This home was featured in Philadelphia Magazine August 2014 issue to showcase its beauty and excellence. Photo by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.
Ridgewood Road Renovation
Ridgewood Road Renovation
Woodworks Design IncWoodworks Design Inc
Michael McKelvey/Atlanta
Photo of a medium sized traditional boot room in Atlanta with white walls.
Whole House Renovation, Concord, MA
Whole House Renovation, Concord, MA
Platt BuildersPlatt Builders
Greg Premru Photography, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Boston with brick flooring, beige walls and feature lighting.
New Waterfront Home
New Waterfront Home
J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.
Photography: Stacy Bass New waterfront home in historic district features custom details throughout. Classic design with contemporary features. State-of-the-art conveniences. Designed to maximize light and breathtaking views.

Traditional Grey Entrance 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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