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Traditional Entrance with a Dark Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Spur Road - Edina, MN
Spur Road - Edina, MN
Schrader & CompaniesSchrader & Companies
An abundance of living space is only part of the appeal of this traditional French county home. Strong architectural elements and a lavish interior design, including cathedral-arched beamed ceilings, hand-scraped and French bleed-edged walnut floors, faux finished ceilings, and custom tile inlays add to the home's charm. This home features heated floors in the basement, a mirrored flat screen television in the kitchen/family room, an expansive master closet, and a large laundry/crafts room with Romeo & Juliet balcony to the front yard. The gourmet kitchen features a custom range hood in limestone, inspired by Romanesque architecture, a custom panel French armoire refrigerator, and a 12 foot antiqued granite island. Every child needs his or her personal space, offered via a large secret kids room and a hidden passageway between the kids' bedrooms. A 1,000 square foot concrete sport court under the garage creates a fun environment for staying active year-round. The fun continues in the sunken media area featuring a game room, 110-inch screen, and 14-foot granite bar. Story - Midwest Home Magazine Photos - Todd Buchanan Interior Designer - Anita Sullivan
Front Elevation - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Front Elevation - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Sycamore Tan - SW 2855 Trim Color - Urban Bronze - SW 7048 Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Mountain Ledge in Silverton Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton Door Product 9700 Series Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Elk Lighting Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Classic Transitional
Classic Transitional
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Photography: Piston Design
Classic foyer in Houston with beige walls, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Entry – Emerald Falls – 2014 Spring Parade
Entry – Emerald Falls – 2014 Spring Parade
Gonyea Custom HomesGonyea Custom Homes
Front entry way is well lit with sidelights, windowed door, and transom. Photography by Spacecrafting.
Large classic foyer in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Fabulous Foyer
Fabulous Foyer
Laura Lee HomeLaura Lee Home
This entry foyer lacked personality and purpose. The simple travertine flooring and iron staircase railing provided a background to set the stage for the rest of the home. A colorful vintage oushak rug pulls the zesty orange from the patterned pillow and tulips. A greek key upholstered bench provides a much needed place to take off your shoes. The homeowners gathered all of the their favorite family photos and we created a focal point with mixed sizes of black and white photos. They can add to their collection over time as new memories are made.
Pilgrim
Pilgrim
Victory Construction, IncVictory Construction, Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Saddle Rock Hampton style Estate
Saddle Rock Hampton style Estate
Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in New York with white walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and black floors.
Custom Home
Custom Home
Michael Vincent Custom Homes, LLCMichael Vincent Custom Homes, LLC
Inspiration for a classic front door in Chicago with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Waterside Way
Waterside Way
Wright DesignWright Design
Perched on a knoll atop a lakeside peninsula, this transitional home combines English manor-inspired details with more contemporary design elements. The exterior is constructed from Doggett Mountain stone and wavy edge siding topped with a slate roof. The front porch with limestone surround leads to quietly luxurious interiors featuring plaster walls and white oak floors, and highlighted by limestone accents and hand-wrought iron lighting.
Fairbanks Estates
Fairbanks Estates
Christin Homes LLCChristin Homes LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Grand Rapids with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and beige floors.
New Classic
New Classic
Whitlock BuildersWhitlock Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Charlotte with a single front door, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Modern Eclectic Style Home
Modern Eclectic Style Home
Masters Properties, Inc.Masters Properties, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional foyer in Raleigh with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
2016 Parade of Homes
2016 Parade of Homes
BOB WEBB HOMESBOB WEBB HOMES
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Columbus with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door, brown floors and feature lighting.
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.
Winding Oak on Callawassie Island
Winding Oak on Callawassie Island
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Beautiful entry way with gray walls, white paneling and trim against the hardwood floors and stair treads. The built in entry bench is another nice touch.
Jupiter Residence II
Jupiter Residence II
GIL WALSH INTERIORSGIL WALSH INTERIORS
Apart from color; antiques also played an important part in Gil’s design. Antique walnut victorian marble top three drawer chest in the foyer.
Traditional foyer in Miami with yellow walls and a dark wood front door.
Two Story Foyer
Two Story Foyer
Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.Schwarz Lewis Design Group, Inc.
Western Springs, Grove Avenue house Brad Lewis, William Schwarz
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Chicago with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
8ft. Classic-Craft American Style door
8ft. Classic-Craft American Style door
UserUser
8ft. Classic-Craft American Style Collection fiberglass door featuring high-definition vertical Douglas Fir grain and Shaker-style recessed panels. Door features energy-efficient Low-E glass and 2-lite simulated divided lites (SDLs).
Elegant Front Foyer
Elegant Front Foyer
Ariel Muller DesignsAriel Muller Designs
Melding traditional architecture with a transitional interior, the elegant foyer features a pair of walnut glass-paneled doors, luxurious white marble floors, and white-paneled walls adorned with original artwork
Foyer/Entry with view of Dining Room and Home Office
Foyer/Entry with view of Dining Room and Home Office
Winans HomesWinans Homes
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Atlanta with dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.

Traditional Entrance with a Dark Wood 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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