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Traditional Grey Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Atherton Residence
Atherton Residence
TINEKE TRIGGSTINEKE TRIGGS
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Great East Lake Camp
Great East Lake Camp
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
Jonathan Reece
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Portland Maine with porcelain flooring, white walls, a medium wood front door and grey floors.
Costa Del Sol Dream Homes - The Hampton
Costa Del Sol Dream Homes - The Hampton
Level Exposure, LLCLevel Exposure, LLC
Designed and Built by: Cottage Home Company Photographed by: Kyle Caldabaugh of Level Exposure
Traditional foyer in Jacksonville with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Jessie, Brampton - New Front Porch for Bungalow
Jessie, Brampton - New Front Porch for Bungalow
EZDimensions - Home Renovation Design to PermitsEZDimensions - Home Renovation Design to Permits
New front portico
Design ideas for a small classic porch in Toronto with a single front door and a brown front door.
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Rite Way Custom HomesRite Way Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional boot room in Chicago with grey floors, grey walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Pembroke Retrofit
Pembroke Retrofit
Iron Envy Wrought Iron DoorsIron Envy Wrought Iron Doors
Iron Envy - Celosa Design with matching sidelight in Aged Bronze finish with Hammered Water glass
Traditional front door in Dallas with a single front door and a metal front door.
Borano Classic Doors
Borano Classic Doors
Morano IncMorano Inc
Borano custom mahogany front entry doors. Model: Deasy single door with 2 sidelites and transom
Traditional entrance in Miami.
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects
Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel DoorsVisionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors
Visionmakers Intl
Small traditional front door in Other with a single front door and a metal front door.
Pinehill
Pinehill
ROMABIO / Interior & Exterior Mineral Based PaintsROMABIO / Interior & Exterior Mineral Based Paints
This is an example of a classic entrance in Atlanta.
regenerative nest
regenerative nest
Brennan + Company ArchitectsBrennan + Company Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional entrance in DC Metro with a single front door, a red front door, grey walls, ceramic flooring and grey floors.
Квартира 100кв.м.
Квартира 100кв.м.
Polukhina DesignPolukhina Design
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Other.
Los Gatos New Build
Los Gatos New Build
Holt Design HouseHolt Design House
Photo of a classic entrance in San Francisco.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Other with a single front door, a white front door and a dado rail.
Entryway | In-Law Addition - Hamilton, MA
Entryway | In-Law Addition - Hamilton, MA
PionArch Design and ConstructionPionArch Design and Construction
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Boston.
Locke Point Lakehouse
Locke Point Lakehouse
Revision LLCRevision LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Minneapolis with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Our Custom Work
Our Custom Work
Diamond Point TileDiamond Point Tile
Photo of a large classic foyer in San Francisco with beige walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Two-Story Foyer with Curved Staircase with Metal Railing
Two-Story Foyer with Curved Staircase with Metal Railing
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
The graceful curve of the stone and wood staircase is echoed in the archway leading to the grandfather clock at the end of the T-shaped entryway. In a foyer this grand, the art work must be proportional, so I selected the large-scale “Tree of Life” mosaic for the wall. Each piece was individually installed into the frame. The stairs are wood and stone, the railing is metal and the floor is limestone. Photo by Brian Gassel
South Hampton Charm
South Hampton Charm
Tom Williams Residential, Inc.Tom Williams Residential, Inc.
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Atlanta with white walls, a single front door, a dark wood front door and grey floors.
SouthEnd RowHome
SouthEnd RowHome
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
Eric Roth Photo
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front door in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Granada Trail
Granada Trail
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a metal front door and multi-coloured floors.

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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