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Traditional Entrance with Beige Walls Ideas and Designs

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President's House Goes from Outdated to Fabulous
President's House Goes from Outdated to Fabulous
Beco Kitchens and BathsBeco Kitchens and Baths
The room that gets talked about the most is the mudroom. With two active teenagers and a busy lifestyle, organization is key. Every member of the family has his or her own spot and can easily find his or her outerwear, shoes, or athletic equipment. Having the custom made oak bench makes changing foot gear easier. The porcelain tile is easy to maintain. Photo by Bill Cartledge
Mediterranean Revival
Mediterranean Revival
Soorikian ArchitectureSoorikian Architecture
Traditional boot room in Atlanta with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door and grey floors.
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.
Cold Springs Farm | Malvern, PA
Cold Springs Farm | Malvern, PA
Period Architecture Ltd.Period Architecture Ltd.
Eric Roth
Traditional foyer in Philadelphia with beige walls, marble flooring, a single front door and a dark wood front door.
Washington Park
Washington Park
ROM architecture studioROM architecture studio
Whole-house remodel of a hillside home in Seattle. The historically-significant ballroom was repurposed as a family/music room, and the once-small kitchen and adjacent spaces were combined to create an open area for cooking and gathering. A compact master bath was reconfigured to maximize the use of space, and a new main floor powder room provides knee space for accessibility. Built-in cabinets provide much-needed coat & shoe storage close to the front door. ©Kathryn Barnard, 2014
English Tudor
English Tudor
Monarch & MakerMonarch & Maker
Expansive classic foyer in Houston with beige walls, a double front door, a brown front door, exposed beams and wood walls.
Life On Longview
Life On Longview
Delphinium DesignDelphinium Design
Bright and beautiful foyer in Charlotte, NC with double wood entry doors, custom white wall paneling, chandelier, wooden console table, black mirror, table lamp, decorative pieces and rug over medium wood floors.
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Elegant Farmhouse Project
Alison Giese InteriorsAlison Giese Interiors
Photo of a medium sized traditional foyer in Austin with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a stable front door, a black front door, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
This spacious mudroom in Scotch Plains, NJ, provided plenty of storage for a growing family. Drawers, locker doors with screen openings and high shelves provided enabled the mudroom to maintain a tidy appearance. Galaxy Construction, In House Photography.
The Olympic Hills Home
The Olympic Hills Home
Andrea and Co. DesignAndrea and Co. Design
Inspiration for a small classic boot room in Minneapolis with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and grey floors.
Snoqualmie Stunner
Snoqualmie Stunner
Potter Construction IncPotter Construction Inc
Photo of a large classic foyer in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
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.
Greenwich Village Classic
Greenwich Village Classic
Flatiron 27Flatiron 27
Raquel Langworthy
Small traditional foyer in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Centenary University President's House
Centenary University President's House
Ford 3 Architects, LLCFord 3 Architects, LLC
This is an example of a traditional boot room in New York with beige walls and multi-coloured floors.
Artist's Haven
Artist's Haven
Kingswood Custom HomesKingswood Custom Homes
Photo of a traditional hallway in Charlotte with beige walls, a double front door, a glass front door and beige 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.
Original Style Tiles
Original Style Tiles
UserUser
Martyn Hicks Photography
This is an example of a large traditional hallway in Other with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door and beige floors.
Old Main
Old Main
Sixteen On CenterSixteen On Center
Classic foyer in Providence with beige walls, a single front door, a white front door and grey 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.
Greenwich Waterfront Shingle
Greenwich Waterfront Shingle
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Classical mouldings, unique balusters and chevron-patterned Black Walnut flooring in the Entry Hall set the tone for the rest of the home.
Photo of a large classic foyer in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a brown front door and brown floors.

Traditional Entrance with Beige Walls 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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