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Victorian Entrance with a Blue Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Queen Anne Bungalow Resurrection
Queen Anne Bungalow Resurrection
Carl Mattison DesignCarl Mattison Design
A vintage, salvaged wood door replaced the original and was painted a bright blue to match the beadboard porch ceiling. The fresh color happily welcomes you home every day. Photography by Josh Vick
Kitchen extension and Renovation in Thame, Oxfordshire
Kitchen extension and Renovation in Thame, Oxfordshire
HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & LandscapesHollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & Landscapes
Photo of a large victorian hallway in Oxfordshire with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Traditional Front Door Canopy
Traditional Front Door Canopy
Fine Iron – Architectural IronworkersFine Iron – Architectural Ironworkers
Our handsome Ring design canopy brings character and depth to the front of this home whilst offering practical cover over the entrance. Finished with our complete roof which is formed from a Zintec material powder-coated in a heritage lead grey colour. This client also installed a ceiling underneath.
Battersea Family Home
Battersea Family Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.
Seahorse
Seahorse
Warren French InteriorsWarren French Interiors
Boasting a large terrace with long reaching sea views across the River Fal and to Pendennis Point, Seahorse was a full property renovation managed by Warren French.
San Francisco Victorian
San Francisco Victorian
Rasmussen ConstructionRasmussen Construction
Front porch of Victorian remodel
Inspiration for a victorian front door in San Francisco with a double front door, a blue front door and feature lighting.
scroll gate
scroll gate
Carbon & SandCarbon & Sand
handcrafted wrought iron garden gates
Design ideas for a large victorian front door in Seattle with metallic walls, brick flooring, a pivot front door and a blue front door.
Federation paint schemes
Federation paint schemes
Dulux PaintDulux Paint
Photography: Mike Baker. Styling: Heather Nette King for Dulux
Inspiration for a victorian entrance in Melbourne with a blue front door and blue floors.
De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation
De Beauvoir, Hackney - Full house renovation
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
The entrance of the property was tiled with original Georgian black and white checked tiles. The original stairs were painted brown and the walls kept neutral to maximises the sense of space.
Exterior Historical Home
Exterior Historical Home
Maggie Bender Interiors, Allied ASIDMaggie Bender Interiors, Allied ASID
Jay Rosenblatt Photography
Large victorian front door in New York with beige walls, painted wood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Woodside, Wimbledon SW19: Remodeled Front and Side Entrances
Woodside, Wimbledon SW19: Remodeled Front and Side Entrances
Deon Lombard ArchitectsDeon Lombard Architects
Main entrance area improvements to access levels with SUDS paving, planters and new trellis arch to side entrance and rear garden. Photographer: Deon Lombard
South London Family Home
South London Family Home
KG Lifestyle & Interiors LtdKG Lifestyle & Interiors Ltd
Chris Snook
Medium sized victorian hallway in London with grey walls, a single front door, a blue front door and multi-coloured floors.
Alma Residence
Alma Residence
Architelle Architecture & Interior DesignArchitelle Architecture & Interior Design
The interiors are parred back to allow the restored period detail in this grand Victorian entrance hall to prevail. A pop of colour to the front door takes its cue from the original stained glass. Interior design by Studio Gorman Photograph by Prue Ruscoe
Family House Project in Southfields
Family House Project in Southfields
Juxtacon LtdJuxtacon Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized victorian front door in London with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a blue front door and black floors.
Modern Victorian Home
Modern Victorian Home
Sharkey Design|BuildSharkey Design|Build
This is an example of a medium sized victorian foyer in Minneapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floors and panelled walls.
Mudroom storage
Mudroom storage
County VictorianCounty Victorian
This floor-to-ceiling 5-foot wide storage unit was added to the mudroom. It features soft-close Blum slides and hinges along with dovetail drawers all accented with an ash trim piece.
Vallejo Victorian
Vallejo Victorian
NRF Carpentry DesignsNRF Carpentry Designs
This was a rather challenging installation, using the old hollow aluminum mailbox post that used to be next to wooden steps closer to the front door, and a new similar post the client had acquired. I used red head anchors into the concrete and drilled holes for gate hinges that held up these heavy gates. Putting a lock on it was an exercise in creative improvisation that worked quite well. I simply used pieces of maple painted black to hold in an old salvaged dead bolt lockset.
Victorian Style Home - Chicago Lakewood Area in Vinyl Siding
Victorian Style Home - Chicago Lakewood Area in Vinyl Siding
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Victorian Style Home completed with Wolverine Restoration Classic Vinyl Siding in the Chicago Lakewood Area by Siding & Windows Group. Also installed Restoration window trim, StyleMark crown moldings, top & middle & bottom frieze board with drip edge, soffit & fascia.
Award-winning Restored Victorian
Award-winning Restored Victorian
Underwood&BeaconUnderwood&Beacon
Entry door.
Medium sized victorian front door in Boston with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.
Woodside, Wimbledon SW19: Remodeled Entrance Hall
Woodside, Wimbledon SW19: Remodeled Entrance Hall
Deon Lombard ArchitectsDeon Lombard Architects
Existing entrance hall opened up to draw people through new double glazed doors to Reception Room and new patio beyond. Photographer: Leonard Abrams
Photo of a medium sized victorian hallway in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door and a blue front door.

Victorian Entrance with a Blue 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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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