Traditional Entrance Ideas and Designs

Built-in Aquarium, Fireplace, and Theater

Lazzell Design Works Remodeling

John Uttenreither
Photo of a traditional entrance in Nashville.

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Ed Butera
Design ideas for a classic foyer in Miami with a single front door, a glass front door, marble flooring and feature lighting.

Egg Harbor NJ Residence

Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.

Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Philadelphia.

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Peruri Design Company

Designed by Sindhu Peruri of Peruri Design Co. Woodside, CA Photography by Eric Roth
This is an example of a large classic hallway in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.

Formal Foyer

Modern Design Cabinetry

Formal entry. Cabinet by Modern Design Remodeler: Schrader & Co.
This is an example of a classic entrance in Minneapolis.

Entries, Mudrooms, and Laundry rooms

Modern Design Cabinetry

White mudroom with closed storage and open lockers. Cabinetry by Modern Design Remodeling by Schrader & Co.
This is an example of a classic boot room in Minneapolis.

Georgian Stone Estate

S. B. Long Interiors

Modern traditional entryway. Mixing contemporary furnishings in a traditional paneled space.
Photo of a medium sized classic foyer in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.

Entry porch

Tim Andersen Architect

Original cedar siding below vinyl could not be salvaged, and was replaced with Hardie "Artisan Plank" fiber cement siding with 4" exposure. New carriage house batten doors have beadboard facing, and open outward on strap hinges. Handmade brick was used for porch.

Custom Iron Doors - Multiple Projects

Visionmakers Custom Stone & Steel Doors

Visionmakers Intl
This is an example of a small traditional front door in Other with a metal front door and a double front door.

Jane Lockhart Kylemore Custom Home

Jane Lockhart Design

Jane Lockhart contrasts the chunky white moulding with Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige on walls and ceilings. Brandon Barré courtesy Kylemore Communities
Traditional entrance in Toronto with beige walls and multi-coloured floors.

Drew McGukin Interiors - East Hampton Residence Entry

Drew McGukin Interiors @drewmcgukin

Inspiration for a large traditional foyer in New York with blue walls and feature lighting.

Queen Anne Contemporary Home - Foyer

Mohler Design, LLC

Entryway with Buxy Cendre tile from Statements Tile, Inc. Tile Mosaic on the wall designed by client from a favorite picture. Photo-Mckinney
Traditional entrance in Seattle with a black front door and grey floors.

Courtyard House

TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE

Located on the highest portion of a 20-acre family parcel this residence and guest cottage provide views to a pond below and the hills beyond. The building plan and detailing reflect the client's ongoing interest in their Scandinavian heritage. Like a Swedish farmhouse, the functions of this residence are divided into five buildings, which group around an entry court. These buildings are connected visually by a large trellis and the courtyard's landscaped edge. Careful attention was given to the detailing of natural and painted wood used throughout the house. As with traditional Swedish interiors, rich colors were used for the walls and cabinet surfaces. Bruce Forster Photography

San Diego / Point Loma South

Steigerwald-Dougherty Inc.

This is an example of a classic entrance in San Diego.

Breezy Brentwood

Jill Wolff Interior Design

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Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Foyer and Living Room Overview

Robeson Design

Hand forged Iron Railing and decorative Iron in various geometric patterns gives this Southern California Luxury home a custom crafted look throughout. Iron work in a home has traditionally been used in Spanish or Tuscan style homes. In this home, Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson designed modern, geometric shaped to transition between rooms giving it a new twist on Iron for the home. Custom welders followed Rebeccas plans meticulously in order to keep the lines clean and sophisticated for a seamless design element in this home. For continuity, all staircases and railings share similar geometric and linear lines while none is exactly the same. For more on this home, Watch out YouTube videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsNt46xGavY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj6lv21a7NQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvr4eWXljqM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JShqHBibRWY David Harrison Photography

Timeless Elegance in Laurelhurst

Thomas Jacobson Construction, Inc

TJC completed a Paul Devon Raso remodel of the entire interior and a reading room addition to this well cared for, but dated home. The reading room was built to blend with the existing exterior by matching the cedar shake roofing, brick veneer, and wood windows and exterior doors. Lovely and timeless interior finishes created seamless transitions from room to room. In the reading room, limestone tile floors anchored the stained white oak paneling and cabinetry. New custom cabinetry was installed in the kitchen, den, and bathrooms and tied in with new molding details such as crown, wainscoting, and box beams. Hardwood floors and painting were completed throughout the house. Carrera marble counters and beautiful tile selections provided a rare elegance which brought the house up to it’s fullest potential.

Medina Luxury Home

Schrader & Companies

The Victoria era ended more then 100 years ago, but it's design influences-deep, rich colors, wallpaper with bold patterns and velvety textures, and high-quality, detailed millwork-can still be found in the modern-day homes, such as this 7,500-square-foot beauty in Medina. The home's entrance is fit for a king and queen. A dramatic two-story foyer opens up to 10-foot ceilings, graced by a curved staircase, a sun-filled living room that takes advantage of the views of the three-acre property, and a music room, featuring the homeowners' baby grand piano. "Each unique room has a sense of separation, yet there's an open floor plan", explains Andy Schrader, president of Schrader & Companies, the builder behind this masterpiece. The home features four bedrooms and five baths, including a stunning master suite with and expansive walk-in master shower-complete with exterior and interior windows and a rain showerhead suspended from the ceiling. Other luxury amenities include main- and upper level laundries, four garage stalls, an indoor sport court, a workroom for the wife (with French doors accessing a personal patio), and a vestibule opening to the husband's office, complete with ship portal. The nucleus of this home is the kitchen, with a wall of windows overlooking a private pond, a cathedral vaulted ceiling, and a unique Romeo-and-Juliet balcony, a trademark feature of the builder. Story courtesy or Midwest Home Magazine-August 2012 Written by Christina Sarinske Photographs courtesy of Scott Jacobson

Decorá Cabinets: Prescott Beaded Inset Maple White

MasterBrand Cabinets

Inspiration for a traditional entrance in Other.

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!

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