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Traditional Hallway Ideas and Designs

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House Renovation Marble Arch Project
House Renovation Marble Arch Project
Luxury Building ServiceLuxury Building Service
Design ideas for a traditional hallway in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Camberwell Townhouse
Camberwell Townhouse
Studio SacresteStudio Sacreste
This hallway was feeling neglected and dark. We opened up the space with a neutral but classic colour scheme, and gave the floor a feature in the form of beautiful marble chequerboard tiles, and highlighted the stunning original cornice and corbels.
Antique Beam Sawn Oak
Antique Beam Sawn Oak
Appalachian WoodsAppalachian Woods
Our Antique Beam Sawn flooring in random widths from 2.5"-6.5". The flooring was stained with 1 part Bona "medium brown" and one part Bona "natural". Then three clear coats of "Bona naturale" to finish. This gorgeous house overlooks Lake Michigan.
Brentwood Traditional
Brentwood Traditional
Elizabeth DinkelElizabeth Dinkel
Photo of a medium sized traditional hallway in Los Angeles with white walls, a single front door, a black front door and multi-coloured floors.
Westport
Westport
Freshwater Interior Design Co.Freshwater Interior Design Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional hallway in Charlotte with white walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hollywood Regency
Hollywood Regency
Groninger Custom Homes featuring Kg3d Home DesignsGroninger Custom Homes featuring Kg3d Home Designs
Design ideas for a classic hallway in Orlando with blue walls, a double front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
Webster Residence
Webster Residence
Karly Kristina DesignKarly Kristina Design
Design ideas for a small classic hallway in Vancouver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
Family Farmhouse
Family Farmhouse
IBB Design Fine FurnishingsIBB Design Fine Furnishings
Dan Piassick
Inspiration for a traditional hallway in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a glass front door and brown floors.
Custom Mudroom
Custom Mudroom
All Seasons Home CenterAll Seasons Home Center
This is an example of a medium sized traditional hallway in Other with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Ashville Entryway
Ashville Entryway
California Closets HQCalifornia Closets HQ
Utilizing under-the-stairs space, this integrated system allows the whole family to stay organized elegantly. • Lago® Siena finish sets the tone for a traditional aesthetic. • Lago® Siena 5-piece door and drawer fronts with mink leather inserts contribute to the warm, traditional feel. • Aluminum frames with high-gloss Olive back-painted glass fronts provide concealed storage. • Leather mink cleat with cleat mount accessories adds texture and offers a place to hang coats. • Oil-rubbed bronzed pull-out baskets offer flexible storage for winter gear and sporting equipment. • Ecoresin Thatch backer is used as a unique back panel option. • Tiered custom height accommodates sloped ceiling. • Finger pulls and top cap shelf details add to the design aesthetic.
Jewel Box Condo
Jewel Box Condo
Joy Martin ArchitectureJoy Martin Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized classic hallway in Minneapolis with grey walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Surrey Circle
Surrey Circle
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Nathan Schroder
Traditional hallway in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a glass front door.
2014 Parade Home - Lehi
2014 Parade Home - Lehi
Carrick Custom Home DesignCarrick Custom Home Design
Built by Highland Custom Homes
Medium sized traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with medium hardwood flooring, beige walls, a single front door, a blue front door and beige floors.
Stratford Whole House Renovation
Stratford Whole House Renovation
Audino Construction, Inc.Audino Construction, Inc.
Tommy Kile Photography
Photo of a large classic hallway in Austin with white walls, multi-coloured floors and vinyl flooring.
Parade of Homes 2013
Parade of Homes 2013
Brighton Homes UtahBrighton Homes Utah
Photo of a traditional hallway in Salt Lake City with white walls, a single front door, a white front door and feature lighting.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
Melville Thomas Architects, Inc.Melville Thomas Architects, Inc.
Anne Gummerson Photography
Photo of a traditional hallway in Baltimore.
Attention to details
Attention to details
Mandy Brown Architects, PCMandy Brown Architects, PC
Foyer
Design ideas for a medium sized classic hallway in Chicago with beige walls, a single front door, medium hardwood flooring, a dark wood front door and feature lighting.
Artist's Haven
Artist's Haven
Kingswood Custom HomesKingswood Custom Homes
Photo of a traditional hallway in Charlotte with beige walls, a double front door, a glass front door and beige floors.
Fulton Neighborhood Residence
Fulton Neighborhood Residence
Rush Dixon ArchitectsRush Dixon Architects
This is an example of a small traditional hallway in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
morningside heights | manhattan
morningside heights | manhattan
Crystal SinclairCrystal Sinclair
This is an example of a classic hallway in New York with black walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a black front door and beige floors.

Traditional Hallway 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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