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Traditional Entrance with Red Walls Ideas and Designs

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Chelsea
Chelsea
BoldfortBoldfort
Design ideas for a traditional front door in London with red walls, concrete flooring, a single front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Traditional Entry
Traditional Entry
Traditional front door in Chicago with red walls, a single front door and a white front door.
Transitional Elegance
Transitional Elegance
Kitchens by EileenKitchens by Eileen
Large classic front door in Philadelphia with a double front door, red walls and a dark wood front door.
Wyman Hill
Wyman Hill
Sargent Design CompanySargent Design Company
Photography - Nat Rea www.natrea.com
This is an example of a large classic foyer in Burlington with red walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms
Frank Shirley ArchitectsFrank Shirley Architects
Photo Credit to Randy O'Rourke
This is an example of a medium sized traditional boot room in Boston with red walls and slate flooring.
Aubury Place
Aubury Place
Kebbell Development LimitedKebbell Development Limited
Aubury Place is a collection of unique residences with a wealth of bespoke features, which also share an unrivalled level of quality and attention to detail. Kebbell’s sure touch and superior standards can be seen throughout. Your first impressions of Aubury Place will be of somewhere exceptional. Beyond the distinguished architecture of the exteriors, perfectly proportioned living spaces reveal themselves. Grand staircases sweep upwards, inviting you to discover more. With their carefully considered spaces, sumptuous interiors, and the finest quality evident in even the smallest detail, these are homes for those seeking perfection. The homes at Aubury Place have been designed to fulfil the requirements of a wide range of lifestyles. You may need space for the warm pulse of family time, the intimacy of private life, for elegant entertaining, or simply a few moments of perfect solitude. Discover your Eden at Aubury Place.
The Iron Door Store
The Iron Door Store
The Iron Door StoreThe Iron Door Store
Inspiration for a small traditional front door in Salt Lake City with red walls, concrete flooring, a double front door, a black front door and grey floors.
Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien
Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien
BeauJour studioBeauJour studio
This is an example of a small classic foyer in Paris with red walls, light hardwood flooring, a red front door, brown floors and wainscoting.
Masterpiece Entry Doors
Masterpiece Entry Doors
Masterpiece DoorsMasterpiece Doors
Masterpiece Doors & Shutters Single Door with Matching Sidelights - Versailles Design Collection Finished in Weathered Bronze with Black Grills www.masterpiecedoors.com 678-894-1450
Doors
Doors
WeatherGardWeatherGard
Photo of a medium sized traditional front door in Detroit with a single front door, a red front door, red walls and concrete flooring.
Stonebridge project
Stonebridge project
Premier Homes by JonesPremier Homes by Jones
Design ideas for a large classic front door in St Louis with a double front door, a medium wood front door and red walls.
Lucan Renovation
Lucan Renovation
Notrom ConstructionNotrom Construction
Notrom Construction were employed to renovate this home into a open living area /kitchen for the clients ​ Details Interior wall demolished All new alu clad VELFAC windows Completely new kitchen All new interior joinery (floors, doors, frames, skirtings, windows boards etc) Completely new bathrooms (granite slabs in shower area) All new tiles in bathrooms Granite top fitted to existing vanity unit in main bathroom New velux windows in existing extension Attic and ground floor exterior walls insulated with spray foam insulation New remote control gas fire installed Roof repairs on existing roof Entire House painted Landscaping
Front Doors
Front Doors
Hodges Windows & DoorsHodges Windows & Doors
Inspiration for a large traditional front door in DC Metro with red walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and red floors.
Palace Road
Palace Road
Warren Rosing ArchitectsWarren Rosing Architects
Contemporary rear extension and complete refurbishment of this large family home with beautifully manicured gardens just around the corner from Hampton Court Palace
Lawrence Park
Lawrence Park
Alair Homes Forest HillAlair Homes Forest Hill
Photo of a large classic boot room in Toronto with red walls and porcelain flooring.
Courtyard Estate
Courtyard Estate
AXB INTERIORSAXB INTERIORS
Reclaimed brick Pursley Dixon Architecture Craig Bergmann Landscape Design
Traditional front door in Chicago with red walls, a single front door, a grey front door and beige floors.
Chevy Chase Renovation
Chevy Chase Renovation
Mangan Group ArchitectsMangan Group Architects
A pop of color can be a fun idea for a mudroom because of their typical relative small size
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional boot room in DC Metro with red walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Cherry Craftsman Bungalow
Cherry Craftsman Bungalow
Westgate Hardwoods + Old Durham FloorsWestgate Hardwoods + Old Durham Floors
Thomas Del Brase
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front door in Other with red walls, slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Geneva Residence
Geneva Residence
Richlind Architects LLCRichlind Architects LLC
Richlind Architects LLC
Inspiration for a large classic foyer in Chicago with concrete flooring, a single front door, a red front door and red walls.
Front Doors
Front Doors
Hodges Windows & DoorsHodges Windows & Doors
Large traditional front door in DC Metro with red walls, brick flooring, a double front door, a dark wood front door and red floors.

Traditional Entrance with Red 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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