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квартира в Москве 80м2
квартира в Москве 80м2
Cozy HouzyCozy Houzy
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Moscow with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Debbie SykesDebbie Sykes
Dawn Smith Photography
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Cincinnati with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Doors
Doors
Park City WoodworksPark City Woodworks
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Salt Lake City with a single front door, a dark wood front door, beige walls and light hardwood flooring.
28 Crooked Lane
28 Crooked Lane
Champion Builders, Inc.Champion Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic foyer in Boston with grey walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a grey front door and feature lighting.
Front Entry - Exterior
Front Entry - Exterior
Integrity Homes, Inc.Integrity Homes, Inc.
Exterior Front Entry
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Chicago with beige walls, a double front door and a white front door.
Millersville Horse Farm
Millersville Horse Farm
Riley Custom Homes & RenovationsRiley Custom Homes & Renovations
Inspiration for a traditional front door in Baltimore with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Alison Residence
Alison Residence
Ballard + Mensua ArchitectureBallard + Mensua Architecture
Architect: Seth Ballard, AIA, NCARB Photographed by Mike Geissinger, Professional Photographer
Traditional entrance in DC Metro.
The Moorings
The Moorings
Polhemus Savery DaSilvaPolhemus Savery DaSilva
Brian Vanden Brink
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Boston.
Solid Mahogany Wood Front Door and Transom
Solid Mahogany Wood Front Door and Transom
Homestead Doors, Inc.Homestead Doors, Inc.
This is a luxurious Mahogany Colonial 4-panel front door with a custom transom above. You can see the deep, rich red-brown color of the Mahogany that makes it such a desirable type of wood for a front door. The 4-panel design is a perfect fit for any colonial or country style home. The 4-lite glass transom above adds a touch of class. This door was prefinished with a natural clear coat to bring out the full depth of the rich grain and color of the mahogany wood. We can provide this door in any size or any wood species for your project.
Young Rd Residence
Young Rd Residence
Jill Litner Kaplan InteriorsJill Litner Kaplan Interiors
Classic foyer in Boston with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Saddleback
Saddleback
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Dallas with a double front door and a glass front door.
Interiors
Interiors
Property on STAGEProperty on STAGE
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, brick walls and a feature wall.
Parallel Project 424
Parallel Project 424
Mission Accomplished Interior Design & StagingMission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging
Anthony Ford Photography & Tourmax Real Estate Media
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Dallas.
Cubbies under stairs
Cubbies under stairs
Espinal Architects, LLCEspinal Architects, LLC
Cubbies under the stairs used as display space for objects d'art.
Design ideas for a large classic front door in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Portatec - Cedarbrae
Portatec - Cedarbrae
SIS Exterior RenovationsSIS Exterior Renovations
S.I.S. Supply Install Services Ltd.
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Calgary with blue walls, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Craftsman
Craftsman
Passages Custom Homes LLCPassages Custom Homes LLC
Shultz Photo Design
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and feature lighting.
Mudroom cabinets
Mudroom cabinets
David Leiz Custom Woodworking, Inc.David Leiz Custom Woodworking, Inc.
Medium sized traditional boot room in New York with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
The Designers
The Designers
Stephani Buchman PhotographyStephani Buchman Photography
Photography by Stephani Buchman Photography Interior Design By The Designers www.thedesignerstoronto.com
This is an example of a traditional foyer in Toronto with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.
Квартира на Октябрьском поле
Квартира на Октябрьском поле
Наталья ШирокорадНаталья Широкорад
Inspiration for a small traditional entrance in Moscow with grey walls, ceramic flooring, a grey front door and grey floors.
The Agra | Medina, WA
The Agra | Medina, WA
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Entry was featuring stained double doors and cascading white millwork details in staircase.
This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Seattle with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.

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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