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Traditional Entrance with a Stable Front Door Ideas and Designs

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A Designer's Family Home
A Designer's Family Home
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Medium sized traditional foyer in Milwaukee with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, brown floors and exposed beams.
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Austin with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Beautiful full house renovation in Bronxville
Beautiful full house renovation in Bronxville
JWH Design and Cabinetry LLCJWH Design and Cabinetry LLC
A mud room with plenty of storage keeps the mess hidden and the character stand out. This Dutch door along with the slate floors makes this mudroom awesome. Space planning and cabinetry: Jennifer Howard, JWH Construction: JWH Construction Management Photography: Tim Lenz.
English Tudor Cottage
English Tudor Cottage
JSAarchitectJSAarchitect
Inspiration for a traditional boot room in Phoenix with brick flooring, a stable front door and a dark wood front door.
Madison Park Traditional
Madison Park Traditional
Paul Moon DesignPaul Moon Design
Image Credit: Subtle Light Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Seattle with white walls, a stable front door and a grey front door.
Manhattan Beach Cape Cod
Manhattan Beach Cape Cod
Hudson HomeHudson Home
www.doughill.com
Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Los Angeles with a stable front door, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
Colorful Cottage
Colorful Cottage
S / Wiley Interior PhotographyS / Wiley Interior Photography
Photos by Stephanie Wiley Photography
Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Other with a stable front door.
Suburban Traditional
Suburban Traditional
Cannarsa Structure and DesignCannarsa Structure and Design
Design ideas for a traditional front door with a stable front door, a dark wood front door, wainscoting, grey walls, vinyl flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Cottonwoods Project
Cottonwoods Project
The Fox GroupThe Fox Group
Photo of a traditional foyer in Salt Lake City with grey walls, a stable front door, a grey front door and grey floors.
Dutch Door Mudroom Entry
Dutch Door Mudroom Entry
Mackin ArchitectsMackin Architects
The mudroom entry features an arched Dutch Door, back stairs, and bluestone floor.
Photo of a large traditional foyer in New York with white walls, slate flooring, a white front door, grey floors and a stable front door.
Hermès Ave
Hermès Ave
CM Natural DesignsCM Natural Designs
Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door and brown floors.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
Today’s Entry DoorsToday’s Entry Doors
6 panel blue Dutch double doors. Huntington Beach, CA.
Design ideas for a large traditional front door in Orange County with brown walls, a stable front door and a blue front door.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Dann Coffey PhotographyDann Coffey Photography
© dann coffey
Classic entrance in Denver with a stable front door.
before and after exterior home
before and after exterior home
annie diamondannie diamond
Shingled beach house in Southern California
Design ideas for a classic entrance in New York with a stable front door and a black front door.
Dutch Doors
Dutch Doors
OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.OC Dutch Doors - By Creative Co.
Medium sized classic front door in Orange County with brick flooring, a stable front door, a yellow front door and brown floors.
Bird Rock, San Diego CA
Bird Rock, San Diego CA
Doug Simon ARCHITECTUREDoug Simon ARCHITECTURE
Photo by Ed Golich
Inspiration for a classic entrance in San Diego with a stable front door and feature lighting.
2000 Port Provence Place
2000 Port Provence Place
V.I.Photography & DesignV.I.Photography & Design
Vincent Ivicevic
Traditional foyer in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door and a white front door.
Transitional Beach House- Laguna Beach
Transitional Beach House- Laguna Beach
LCR Furniture & Design, Inc.LCR Furniture & Design, Inc.
Traditional entrance in Orange County with a stable front door and a yellow front door.
Exterior with white horizontal siding
Exterior with white horizontal siding
Rasmussen ConstructionRasmussen Construction
This Mill Valley residence under the redwoods was conceived and designed for a young and growing family. Though technically a remodel, the project was in essence new construction from the ground up, and its clean, traditional detailing and lay-out by Chambers & Chambers offered great opportunities for our talented carpenters to show their stuff. This home features the efficiency and comfort of hydronic floor heating throughout, solid-paneled walls and ceilings, open spaces and cozy reading nooks, expansive bi-folding doors for indoor/ outdoor living, and an attention to detail and durability that is a hallmark of how we build. Photographer: John Merkyl Architect: Barbara Chambers of Chambers + Chambers in Mill Valley
Fresh Modern Colonial
Fresh Modern Colonial
Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.
Photographer: Anice Hoachlander from Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC Principal Designer: Anthony "Ankie" Barnes, AIA, LEED AP
Design ideas for a classic boot room in DC Metro with a green front door, beige walls and a stable front door.

Traditional Entrance with a Stable Front Door 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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