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Traditional Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Custom Front Door - White Oak Craftsman Style
Custom Front Door - White Oak Craftsman Style
Homestead Doors, Inc.Homestead Doors, Inc.
Door #HZ6 Custom Solid Wood Entry Door White Oak Craftsman Style with Dentil Shelf Custom Transom Clear Beveled Glass Coffee Brown Stain Color Contact us to discuss your door project Call 419-684-9582 Visit https://www.door.cc https://www.door.cc
The Riley, O'Fallon, IL
The Riley, O'Fallon, IL
D&F Contracting, IncD&F Contracting, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in St Louis with beige walls, concrete flooring, a single front door and a black front door.
The Front Door
The Front Door
Dallas Door DesignsDallas Door Designs
Medium sized classic front door in Dallas with a single front door and a glass front door.
PORTICO IDEAS
PORTICO IDEAS
Georgia Front PorchGeorgia Front Porch
Four column arched portico with steel roof located in Dunwoody, GA. ©2014 Georgia Front Porch.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front door in Atlanta with a single front door and a white front door.
Denver Manor Home
Denver Manor Home
Linda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior DesignLinda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior Design
Detail of new Entry with Antique French Marquis and Custom Painted Door dressed in imported French Hardware
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Denver with a single front door, a blue front door and grey walls.
Deephaven Remodel
Deephaven Remodel
LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.LORI HANDBERG / Studio M Interiors, Plymouth, MN.
This is an example of a traditional front door in Minneapolis with medium hardwood flooring and a blue front door.
Front Entrance Landscape Lighting Design Elkhorn, Nebraska
Front Entrance Landscape Lighting Design Elkhorn, Nebraska
McKay Landscape LightingMcKay Landscape Lighting
The front of the home has grand architectural features. Lighting designer Jerry McKay incorporated fixtures that matched the proportions of the home. Solid copper and brass bollards illuminate the front entrance and driveway to create an inviting ambiance and guide guests. Learn more about the landscape lighting design: https://www.mckaylighting.com/blog/landscape-lighting-design-elkhorn-home-with-pond-waterfall-feature
Winthrop Lane
Winthrop Lane
PRM Custom BuildersPRM Custom Builders
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in Detroit with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Cornelius Family Home update
Cornelius Family Home update
Collaborative Interior DesignCollaborative Interior Design
Welcome home! A New wooden door with glass panes, new sconce, planters and door mat adds gorgeous curb appeal to this Cornelius home. The privacy glass allows natural light into the home and the warmth of real wood is always a show stopper. Taller planters give height to the plants on either side of the door. The clean lines of the sconce update the overall aesthetic.
Low Country Rustic
Low Country Rustic
Carolina Landscape, Inc.Carolina Landscape, Inc.
Photo of a traditional front door in Charleston with white walls, a single front door, a brown front door and feature lighting.
Spalding Tudor & Charlestown Landing Brick Home - South Carolina
Spalding Tudor & Charlestown Landing Brick Home - South Carolina
General ShaleGeneral Shale
Ranch style home featuring custom combination of "Spalding Tudor" and "Charlestown Landing" special shapes entry way with ivory buff mortar.
Inspiration for a classic front door in Other with brick flooring, a single front door and brown floors.
An Inspired Life
An Inspired Life
Casabella InteriorsCasabella Interiors
Kristada
Medium sized traditional front door in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a glass front door and brown floors.
River Forest Kitchen Addition
River Forest Kitchen Addition
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
Original front entry to the home. The refrigerator and pantry doors in the kitchen were styled to match the original door. Leslie Schwartz Photography.
Hingham Whole House Remodel
Hingham Whole House Remodel
Thorson Restoration & ConstructionThorson Restoration & Construction
Kyle J. Caldwell Photography
Traditional front door in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Transformational ColorTransformational Color
Photo of a medium sized classic front door in Other with green walls, a single front door and a yellow front door.
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting
Michigan Chandelier CompanyMichigan Chandelier Company
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Detroit with grey walls, a single front door and a grey front door.
Parade 2017
Parade 2017
Schwingle BuildersSchwingle Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front door in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
The Enclave Custom Home
The Enclave Custom Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Kathy Hader
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and brown floors.
Lowcountry Residence
Lowcountry Residence
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
This is an example of a medium sized classic front door in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Atherton Residence
Atherton Residence
TINEKE TRIGGSTINEKE TRIGGS
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front door in San Francisco with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, brown floors and a dado rail.

Traditional 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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