Victorian Entrance with a Medium Wood Front Door Ideas and Designs

Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of an expansive victorian front door in Chicago with a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Universal Design Challenge in a Period Victorian Style Kitchen & Home

Clawson Cabinets

This home was designed around access. While the desire was not to have it ADA compliant it was designed with wheelchair access in mind. The mud room boasts access to a screened porch and an elevator that can take you down to the patio, firepit and grill or any other level you wish.

Lizzie Green

Ben Sage Photography

Victorian hallway in London with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, brown floors, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.

Minnetonka Shingle-Style

TEA2 Architects

Photography: Susan Gilmore Contractor: Choice Wood Company Interior Design: Billy Beson Company Landscape Architect: Damon Farber Project Size: 4000+ SF (First Floor + Second Floor)

Historic Interior Restoration

Blackstone Painters

Restoration of 2 sets of pocket doors, 2 mantles, hearth, and stairwell. -Blackstone Painters
Photo of a large victorian foyer in Nashville with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.

MELROSE VICTORIAN

b Architecture Studio

WILLIAM HORNE
This is an example of a medium sized victorian boot room in Boston with yellow walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Harvard Residence

Studio Z Design

Studio Z Design Nicholas Moshenko Photography
Photo of a medium sized victorian foyer in Toronto with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Beyond the Gates

Eckard Photographic

Eckard Photographic
Victorian front door in Charlotte with a double front door and a medium wood front door.

Doors

Hickman Construction Services

Photo of a medium sized victorian front door in Other with slate flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

Antique Wooden Row House

Filament Architecture Studio, PLLC

The entryway to this old wooden house says welcome. A rich green wainscoting subtly shows off anaglypta wall coverings. Antique pine wood flooring was installed throughout. The stained glass pendant light was lovingly restored and rehung. New doors by Upstate door were installed in the interior and a mid-century door chime loosens up the space.

Fiber-Classic Mahogany Collection door and sidelites

User

Therma-Tru Fiber-Classic Mahogany Collection door and sidelites. Come home to the rich look of Mahogany. The Mahogany Collection is the perfect complement to rich wood tones in your home. The deep Mahogany grain extends the look of real wood to the outside of your home with all the benefits of fiberglass. From curb appeal to convenience, Fiber-Classic entry doors are made to keep up with your lifestyle.

Mountain Chateau – Morrison

Jasmine Interiors

Inspiration for a large victorian foyer in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.

Ridgewood Project

Oakwood Custom Homes

wood arched entry door
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front door in Detroit with brown walls, slate flooring, a double front door, a medium wood front door and multi-coloured floors.

Chicago, IL 60625 James Hardie Siding Heathered Moss Exterior

Siding & Windows Group Ltd

Chicago, IL 60625 Victorian Exterior Siding Contractor Remodel James Hardie Siding Plank in Heathered Moss and Staggered Edge Siding and HardieTrim and HardieSoffit in Arctic White.

Modern Industrial Aesthetic - Large Extension & Mezzanine Study

ArchiNature Photography

Photo of a large victorian hallway in London with white walls, ceramic flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door, orange floors and a coffered ceiling.

Rose Manor

Elegant in Design

The brief for this grand old Taringa residence was to blur the line between old and new. We renovated the 1910 Queenslander, restoring the enclosed front sleep-out to the original balcony and designing a new split staircase as a nod to tradition, while retaining functionality to access the tiered front yard. We added a rear extension consisting of a new master bedroom suite, larger kitchen, and family room leading to a deck that overlooks a leafy surround. A new laundry and utility rooms were added providing an abundance of purposeful storage including a laundry chute connecting them. Selection of materials, finishes and fixtures were thoughtfully considered so as to honour the history while providing modern functionality. Colour was integral to the design giving a contemporary twist on traditional colours.

Traditional 'Cricket Bat' panel door with Tradco Door Furniture

Tradco Architectural Hardware

A typical Australian Victorian era panel door - fondly referred to as a 'Cricket Bat' door due to the ridges on the panelling. This door features reproduction door furniture by Tradco including door knocker, ornate centre door knob, milled edge mortice knob and matching escutcheon. All products shown are available in 6 finishes.

Classic on the water

Fradkin Fine Construction, Inc.

New construction addition to classic tudor home. Jim Houston Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front door in Seattle with yellow walls, limestone flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and beige floors.

Chicago, IL 60625 James Hardie Siding Heathered Moss Exterior

Siding & Windows Group Ltd

Chicago, IL 60625 Victorian Exterior Siding Contractor Remodel James Hardie Siding Plank in Heathered Moss and Staggered Edge Siding and HardieTrim and HardieSoffit in Arctic White.

Victorian Entrance with a Medium Wood 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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