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Mt Eliza Lighting Upgrade
Mt Eliza Lighting Upgrade
Mint Lighting DesignMint Lighting Design
We used a single bi-directional high quality LED wall light to create a gently lit entrance to the home. A single, well placed light transformed a once dreary entrance to this bold home. The whole room feels bigger, brighter and more welcoming.
Квартира в городке Чекистов
Квартира в городке Чекистов
Юлия РодионоваЮлия Родионова
This is an example of a classic entrance in Yekaterinburg.
Mudroom Storage and Rinsing Area
Mudroom Storage and Rinsing Area
Inspire Kitchen and Bath DesignInspire Kitchen and Bath Design
Inspiration for a large traditional boot room in Burlington with white walls and travertine flooring.
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Photo of a large classic boot room in Boston with white walls and grey floors.
Northbrook Shingle
Northbrook Shingle
Highgate BuildersHighgate Builders
This is an example of a traditional porch in Chicago with a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Hamptons Exterior
Hamptons Exterior
Michelle Marsden DesignMichelle Marsden Design
Medium sized traditional entrance in Brisbane with a red front door.
Rans Residence
Rans Residence
Hardwood CreationsHardwood Creations
Cool custom dog door entrance painted in red by Hardwood Creations: Belmont, NC
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Charlotte.
The Eaton Post and Beam Carriage House
The Eaton Post and Beam Carriage House
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
Yankee Barn Homes - The red barn's side door is in the traditional Vermont style.
Photo of a classic front door in Manchester with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Side and Back Door Porticos
Side and Back Door Porticos
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Jan Stittlerburg - JSPhotoFX
Design ideas for a small traditional entrance in Atlanta.
玄関につくった買い物袋用の躙り口
玄関につくった買い物袋用の躙り口
アンドウ・アトリエアンドウ・アトリエ
写真／西川公朗
Inspiration for a classic vestibule in Tokyo with white walls, concrete flooring and a medium wood front door.
Golden Gate Heights Residence
Golden Gate Heights Residence
Cusp InteriorsCusp Interiors
This lovely craftsman style home provided the perfect blank slate for us to elevate with our clients' personalities. On the "must haves" list was add color, make it approachable and cozy, and keep the sunshine pouring in. The front rooms open to each other, so creating a flow connecting the spaces was important - however, giving each space its own twist was priority. We selected a bold red paint on the exterior of the front door and a classic, chevron-patterned, textured grasscloth for the Entry to set the stage. Lighting and furnishings were layered in for added pops of color and functionality. The Living Room furnishings were selected to maximize seating and relaxation. We delivered on color with the addition of an uber comfy, lime green swivel chair and placed it bordering the Living Room and Dining Room so one could join both conversations. The Dining Room walls were painted a moody blue to create a backdrop for chic dinner parties and record listening sessions. Reupholstered vintage dining chairs brought their own stories to the table while a custom made buffet stores oodles of board games and records. Custom window treatments in both spaces added the necessary privacy while allowing the sun to shine through and create the perfect sunny spots for their sweet dog to nap. Adding in artwork provided the fun punctuations in these two areas. When my client mentioned that she loves to sit out on the deck with a cup of tea and listen to the birds sing, my first thought was - let's have them join you inside! We reimagined the Breakfast Nook seating and created a custom banquette to perch on amongst the sweetest bird themed wallpaper. The Breakfast Nook's color palette of olive green and saturated orange paired with the lovely natural light is calming and perfectly reflective of our client's disposition.
Festive Holiday Door
Festive Holiday Door
Lowe's Home ImprovementLowe's Home Improvement
Deck out your front door for holiday guests with a rustic stars, lots of greenery from potted Christmas trees, and a bushy door-framing garland.
Classic entrance in Charlotte.
Pella Front Door
Pella Front Door
Five One Eight Contracting, LLCFive One Eight Contracting, LLC
Classic entrance in Baltimore.
Custom Blend of Kodiak, Mayfair and Charcoal Canyon Natural Stone Veneer Entry G
Custom Blend of Kodiak, Mayfair and Charcoal Canyon Natural Stone Veneer Entry G
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
Interested in making your home one of a kind? This homeowner made a custom blend of the Quarry Mill's natural thin stone veneer for their entry gate. Check out the Quarry Mill to see how we can customize our thin veneer products to fit your dream.
Foyer
Foyer
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLCClaude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
Maryland Photography, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic foyer in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Craftsman Classic
Craftsman Classic
The Cabinet Corner, Inc.The Cabinet Corner, Inc.
Photo of a classic boot room in Nashville with slate flooring.
Christmas Decor
Christmas Decor
Your Space By DesignYour Space By Design
Christmas Front Entry Décor
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Calgary with a red front door.
Flavian, main floor renovation, North York
Flavian, main floor renovation, North York
Alair Homes Aurora NewmarketAlair Homes Aurora Newmarket
New front door, white on the inside and vibrant red on the outside. Removed a small wall opening up the entrance. New closet doors and hardware to finish off this tidy entrance of small split level bungalow.
Front Door Historic Mediterranean Bungalow Remodel Project, Sarasota, Florida
Front Door Historic Mediterranean Bungalow Remodel Project, Sarasota, Florida
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
Color makes a difference! Photo - Ricky Perrone
Medium sized classic entrance in Tampa with white walls, a single front door and an orange front door.
Colfax Remodel and Addition
Colfax Remodel and Addition
Fifer Custom HomesFifer Custom Homes
Classic entrance in Dallas.

Traditional Red 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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