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Dorye Brown InteriorsDorye Brown Interiors
Photo of a classic foyer in New York with feature lighting.
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Photo of a traditional foyer in Miami with white walls, a double front door and a white front door.
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Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in Los Angeles with a stable front door, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
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Chautauqua Woods CorporationChautauqua Woods Corporation
This is an example of a large classic foyer in New York with beige walls, marble flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and white floors.
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This is an example of a large traditional foyer in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a medium wood front door.
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Southern Living Idea House
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Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Little Rock with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a dark wood front door.
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Design ideas for a classic entrance in Orange County.
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Purdue Perfection
Robert Elliott Custom HomesRobert Elliott Custom Homes
Nathan Schroder Photography BK Design Studio Robert Elliott Custom Homes
Traditional boot room in Dallas with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Colorful Classic Abode
Colorful Classic Abode
Traci Connell InteriorsTraci Connell Interiors
The talk of the house is this acrylic entryway table that stops anyone in their steps. With a gorgeous turquoise glass lamp in front of the simple yet stunning custom artwork ... The two large metal rings are an another showstopper to the whole ensemble,
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The importance of a properly functioning landing space in one's home can not be overemphasized. Photo: Rikki Snyder
This is an example of a small traditional foyer in New York with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Yellow Traditional Front Door
Yellow Traditional Front Door
Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLCHierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC
Fine paints of Europe yellow paint door. Cape portico , covered entry. Lutyens Moravian star lantern. The unique yellow wooden door adds a burst of color to the entrance of this home. Architect - Hierarchy Architects + Designers, TJ Costello Photographer - Brian Jordan, Graphite NYC
Silverman Residence
Silverman Residence
PBDW ArchitectsPBDW Architects
Jonathan Wallen Photography
This is an example of a classic entrance in New York with white walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Phoenix Central Corridor
Phoenix Central Corridor
Moss Custom HomesMoss Custom Homes
Moss Custom Homes- Scottsdale/Phoenix Remodeling Experts. MICHAEL DUERINCKX
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Phoenix with a single front door and a white front door.
Classic Georgian
Classic Georgian
BBA ArchitectsBBA Architects
©Nathan Kirkman Photography Middlefork Development, LLC www.middleforkcapital.com
This is an example of a traditional entrance in Chicago.
PORTICO IDEAS
PORTICO IDEAS
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Two column arched portico with gable roof located in Alpharetta, GA. ©2012 Georgia Front Porch.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Atlanta with a double front door and a dark wood front door.
Front Door
Front Door
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
The gorgeous front door leads into the entry hall with lovely hanging lighting. Operable side lights on front door allow even more light in this roomy entry way.
M E A D O W
M E A D O W
Evensen DesignEvensen Design
Aaron Dougherty Photography
Design ideas for a large traditional foyer in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
BLUE CYPRESS
BLUE CYPRESS
Pegasus Builders, Inc.Pegasus Builders, Inc.
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Miami with beige walls, a double front door, a glass front door, white floors and porcelain flooring.
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C. F. Knight, Inc.C. F. Knight, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Jacksonville with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.

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!
Woodside Residence
Woodside Residence
Coddington DesignCoddington Design
The entry features a custom bench designed by Coddington Design (a chic place to store shoes), and crystal drop sconces with custom grey silk lampshades. Photo: Caren Alpert
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