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Traditional Red Entrance Ideas and Designs

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Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien
Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien
BeauJour studioBeauJour studio
Small traditional foyer in Paris with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a red front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Hopkins Whole House Renovation
Hopkins Whole House Renovation
Revolution Design and BuildRevolution Design and Build
Design ideas for a large classic boot room in Minneapolis with a single front door, a white front door 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.
Craftsman in Honey
Craftsman in Honey
Sun Mountain, Inc.Sun Mountain, Inc.
Sun Mountain, Inc.
Photo of a traditional entrance in Denver.
Sears Road
Sears Road
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
Photo of a large classic boot room in Boston with white walls and grey floors.
Livable Modern
Livable Modern
Designtheory Inc.Designtheory Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic boot room in Toronto with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a white front door, multi-coloured floors and a feature wall.
Red House on High Street
Red House on High Street
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Eric Roth
Photo of a medium sized classic entrance in Boston with a single front door, a black front door and red walls.
Entry Door
Entry Door
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Entry door and powder room as part of Chevy Chase Washington DC bungalow renovation.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in DC Metro with red walls, a single front door, a medium wood front door and medium hardwood flooring.
Craftsman Style Gates
Craftsman Style Gates
Harwell Fencing and Gates IncHarwell Fencing and Gates Inc
Classic entrance in Los Angeles.
Lee Heights Residence
Lee Heights Residence
Moore Architects, PCMoore Architects, PC
SCW Interiors Hoachlander Davis Photography
Classic boot room in DC Metro with grey walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Sunset Valley
Sunset Valley
J Wiley DesignsJ Wiley Designs
NKBA J May Photo
Design ideas for a large classic boot room in Dallas with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
MICHAEL MOLTHAN LUXURY HOMES INTERIOR DESIGN GROUP
MICHAEL MOLTHAN LUXURY HOMES INTERIOR DESIGN GROUP
Michael Molthan Luxury Homes Interior Design GroupMichael Molthan Luxury Homes Interior Design Group
MICHAEL MOLTHAN LUXURY HOMES
Classic front door in Dallas.
Interior Renovation in Naperville, IL
Interior Renovation in Naperville, IL
Crimson Design & ConstructionCrimson Design & Construction
What started as a kitchen remodeling project turned into a large interior renovation of the entire first floor of the home. As design got underway for a new kitchen, the homeowners quickly decided to update the entire first floor to match the new open kitchen. The kitchen was updated with new appliances, countertops, and Fieldstone cabinetry. Fieldstone Cabinetry was also added in the laundry room to allow for more storage space and a place to drop coats and shoes. The dining room was redecorated with wainscoting and a chandelier. The powder room was updated and the main staircase received a makeover as well. The living room fireplace surround was changed from brick to stone for a more elegant look.
8 Black and White Marble Floors
8 Black and White Marble Floors
The Lee W. Robinson CompanyThe Lee W. Robinson Company
The checked black and white marble floor lines the entry sets off the bold wall color in this entry.
Design ideas for a classic entrance in Louisville.
In the style of Greene & Greene
In the style of Greene & Greene
Neff Mill & Cabinet Inc.Neff Mill & Cabinet Inc.
Custom entry door in Mahogany
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Front Door
Front Door
IQ Custom HomesIQ Custom Homes
Heather Hawton
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in Cincinnati with a single front door and a red front door.
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Classic Entry Door Design Ideas
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
Classic style 5 foot wide Plastpro double entry doors. Model DRM60 Solhl3 with half lights. Mahogany grain, stained Antique Oak. Copper Creek Heritage Hardware in oil rubbed bronze. Installed in Yorba Linda, CA home.
Front Entrances
Front Entrances
John Neill Painting & Decorating, LLCJohn Neill Painting & Decorating, LLC
John Neill
Inspiration for a small classic front door in Philadelphia with a single front door and a red front door.
Eyebrow Arched Cased Opening Unit
Eyebrow Arched Cased Opening Unit
UDI, INC.UDI, INC.
Prefabricated paint grade eyebrow unit, 2X4 jamb, continuous profile with no capitals.
Photo of a traditional entrance in Little Rock.
Farmhouse Fresh
Farmhouse Fresh
Everything HomeEverything Home
This elegant home remodel created a bright, transitional farmhouse charm, replacing the old, cramped setup with a functional, family-friendly design. The main entrance exudes timeless elegance with a neutral palette. A polished wooden staircase takes the spotlight, while an elegant rug, perfectly matching the palette, adds warmth and sophistication to the space. The main entrance exudes timeless elegance with a neutral palette. A polished wooden staircase takes the spotlight, while an elegant rug, perfectly matching the palette, adds warmth and sophistication to the space. ---Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

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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