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Inglenook Grove
Riverwood Homes of ColoradoRiverwood Homes of Colorado
Photo of a medium sized classic boot room in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Inglenook Grove
Inglenook Grove
Riverwood Homes of ColoradoRiverwood Homes of Colorado
Design ideas for a medium sized classic foyer in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.
Custom Atlantic Beach Home
Custom Atlantic Beach Home
J.A. Long, IncJ.A. Long, Inc
Design ideas for a small classic boot room in Jacksonville with beige walls and porcelain flooring.
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Студия дизайна интерьеров Марии КарташовойСтудия дизайна интерьеров Марии Карташовой
Евгений Кулибаба
Photo of a traditional entrance in Moscow.
Квартира с историей в самом сердце Москвы
Квартира с историей в самом сердце Москвы
Дизайн Бюро Рублевой МарииДизайн Бюро Рублевой Марии
Traditional entrance in Moscow.
Gallery
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Classic Kitchens Of BrevardClassic Kitchens Of Brevard
This is an example of a medium sized classic boot room in Orange County with beige walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Wayzata New Build
Wayzata New Build
Modern Design CabinetryModern Design Cabinetry
Gordon James Design Build
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional boot room in Minneapolis with grey walls and ceramic flooring.
Double Height Foyer
Double Height Foyer
Forst Construction, Inc.Forst Construction, Inc.
Double height foyer with paneled walls and extra wide staircase.
Design ideas for a large classic foyer in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Renovation beneath Heritage Oak
Renovation beneath Heritage Oak
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior DesignCuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design
Entry features book case; stairway to second floor addition is hidden beyond. Silk rug from Black Sheep, Austin. Photo by Whit Preston
Classic foyer in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Modern Hawaiian Oasis
Modern Hawaiian Oasis
Barclay Butera InteriorsBarclay Butera Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized classic hallway in Orange County with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a black front door, brown floors and a stable front door.
Foyer + Stairwell - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Foyer + Stairwell - The Ascension - Super Ranch on Acreage
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Anew Gray - SW 7030 Trim Color - Dover White - SW 6385 Interior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Vantage 30 in White Elm Flooring by Macadam Floor & Design Foyer Floor by Emser Tile Tile Product Travertine Veincut Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Linares Collection by Designer's Fountain Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Custom Home Project
Custom Home Project
Home Improvement Plus LLCHome Improvement Plus LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic boot room in New York with beige walls, slate flooring, a single front door, a white front door and black floors.
Sherwood Hideaway
Sherwood Hideaway
Steve Simon Construction, IncSteve Simon Construction, Inc
Virtual Tours by Jeff (318) 465-0629 http://vtbyjeff.com Location: Shreveport, LA Steve Simon Construction, Inc. Shreveport Home Builders and General Contractors 855 Pierremont Rd Suite 200 Shreveport, LA 71106
Polished Passage
Polished Passage
Melissa Hill Home DesignMelissa Hill Home Design
This charming entry is the perfect passage for family and guests, with a design so polished it breaks through the typical mold one thinks of in a mudroom. The custom cabinetry and molding is painted in a beautiful muted teal, accented by gorgeous brassy hardware. The room is truly cohesive in its warmth and splendor, as the gold geometric detailing of the chair is paralleled in its brass counterpart designed atop the cabinets. In the client’s smaller space of a powder room we painted the ceilings in a dark blue to add depth, and placed a small but stunning silver chandelier. This passageway is certainly not a conventional mudroom as it creates a warmth and charm that is the perfect greeting to receive as this family enters their home. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design. All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639
Coats and Cubbies
Coats and Cubbies
Crisp ArchitectsCrisp Architects
This is an example of a classic entrance in New York.
West Mount Airy Renovation
West Mount Airy Renovation
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Angle Eye Photography
Small classic foyer in Philadelphia with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Interiors: Lori Paranjape, Redo Home & Design
Interiors: Lori Paranjape, Redo Home & Design
Lori ParanjapeLori Paranjape
Paige Rumore Photography
Design ideas for a traditional foyer in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a double front door, a glass front door and feature lighting.
Classic-Craft Canvas doors painted Courtyard Green
Classic-Craft Canvas doors painted Courtyard Green
UserUser
Therma-Tru Classic-Craft Canvas Collection fiberglass doors painted Courtyard Green (546) with Chinchilla privacy and textured glass. Courtyard Green is a quietly determined color that kicks green up a notch. This color puts a modern spin on organic elements to create a unique style accent.
Alexander Drive Residence
Alexander Drive Residence
M. Barnes & CoM. Barnes & Co
Design ideas for a traditional entrance in Dallas with feature lighting.

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!
Memorial Village Spanish
Memorial Village Spanish
Jamestown Estate HomesJamestown Estate Homes
Shoot2Sell
Photo of a large classic foyer in Houston with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
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