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Foyer in Hancock Park
Foyer in Hancock Park
Lauren Jacobsen Interior DesignLauren Jacobsen Interior Design
Designers: Lauren Jacobsen and Kathy Hartz for Style in 5 Terrance Williams Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional foyer in Phoenix with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Home in Hampton Lake
Home in Hampton Lake
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
The storage nook, perfect for hanging coats and disposing of "stuff" as we come into the house, helps keep household clutter to a minimum and makes it easier to finds things when heading back out. The bench seating with basket storage, extra cubicles and hooks above is tidy and functional.
Merion Residence
Merion Residence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Tom Crane Photography
Photo of an expansive classic foyer in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
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YORKTOWNE
YORKTOWNE
Yorktowne CabinetryYorktowne Cabinetry
Medium sized traditional boot room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door, brown floors and a dado rail.
Old Farm Road
Old Farm Road
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Boston with white walls, a single front door and a glass front door.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Jan Gleysteen Architects, IncJan Gleysteen Architects, Inc
Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Inspiration for a classic entrance in Boston.
Larchmont
Larchmont
Tina Ramchandani CreativeTina Ramchandani Creative
A simple and modern fixture grounds this home's entryway
Traditional entrance in New York.
Vintage Home Ready for the next 80 years
Vintage Home Ready for the next 80 years
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This home underwent significant floorplan changes to create spaces that are better aligned with modern living. For example, removing the back staircase allows for a spacious mudroom with a rustic floor.
Como Gardenside
Como Gardenside
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Contractor: JS Johnson & Associates Photography: Scott Amundson
Classic boot room in Minneapolis with blue walls, terracotta flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Fairfax Entryway
Fairfax Entryway
Fairfax Design SolutionsFairfax Design Solutions
The homeowner of this Fairfax, VA home wanted to update his 1950's style entryway. The existing dividing wall was very dated and he wanted to create a larger entry with a new door and special feature wall. We designed a beautiful wall with display "cubbies" for his art and collectibles. The end result was modern and eye-catching!
Modernized Traditional
Modernized Traditional
J Lynn Design GroupJ Lynn Design Group
This Naples home was the typical Florida Tuscan Home design, our goal was to modernize the design with cleaner lines but keeping the Traditional Moulding elements throughout the home. This is a great example of how to de-tuscanize your home.
Painted Brick Traditional Georgian
Painted Brick Traditional Georgian
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Large traditional boot room in Houston with brick flooring and red floors.
Transitional Home on Lake Front Acreage
Transitional Home on Lake Front Acreage
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Medium sized classic foyer in Houston with white walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a glass front door, grey floors and exposed beams.
Minnehaha Refined
Minnehaha Refined
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Contractor: JS Johnson Interior Design: Heather Peterson Design Photography: Scott Amundson
Photo of a classic boot room in Minneapolis.
Newtown Renovation/Addition
Newtown Renovation/Addition
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
Builder: Worthington & Shagen Custom Builders Photography: Juan Vidal
Classic entrance in Philadelphia.
Rose Hill Remodel Office/Entry
Rose Hill Remodel Office/Entry
Tristan Gary DesignsTristan Gary Designs
This home office and entry received complimenting millwork, at different scales. We installed wall paper above the wainscoting in the office. Refinished the hardwood floors throughout.
Country Club Glam Living
Country Club Glam Living
NMB Custom Homes & RenovationsNMB Custom Homes & Renovations
Inlay marble and porcelain custom floor. Custom designed impact rated front doors. Floating entry shelf. Natural wood clad ceiling with chandelier.
Projet Bertha
Projet Bertha
Karen Tinka Design IntérieurKaren Tinka Design Intérieur
Photo of a medium sized classic hallway in Paris with white walls, multi-coloured floors and a blue front door.
Classic Stucco
Classic Stucco
ThinkMakeBuildThinkMakeBuild
DESIGN BY Thomson & Cooke Architects. A complete renovation of this 1930’s Chevy Chase home included an updated portico, new windows and doors, custom millwork, reclaimed antique wide plank flooring, and a new lighting plan.

Traditional 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!
Westfield NJ, New Build
Westfield NJ, New Build
Raychel Wade DesignRaychel Wade Design
Design ideas for a classic entrance in New York.
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