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1903 Colonial Revival Historic Home Renovation and Restoration
1903 Colonial Revival Historic Home Renovation and Restoration
Servigon Construction GroupServigon Construction Group
Large victorian foyer in Dallas with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Mahogany Entryway / wrought iron
Mahogany Entryway / wrought iron
AMISH CUSTOM DOORS / CUSTOM INTERIOR DOORS /AMISH CUSTOM DOORS / CUSTOM INTERIOR DOORS /
two solid mahogany 8 ft doors with beveled insulated tempered plate glass !! door features decorative Victorian wrought iron !! these doors are available in various heights & widths as well as glass & wrought iron variations !! these doors are prehung in solid mahogany stain grade jamb !! commercial grade oil rubbed bronze 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch ball bearing hinges
Solid Wood Entry Door
Solid Wood Entry Door
Phirst and Lassing DoorsPhirst and Lassing Doors
Gorgeous and stately custom made wooden front entry door with diamond beveled glass and custom finished handle set, clavos and hinges. Made in USA
Design ideas for a victorian front door in Other with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Chicago, IL 60625 James Hardie Siding Heathered Moss Exterior
Chicago, IL 60625 James Hardie Siding Heathered Moss Exterior
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & 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
Modern Industrial Aesthetic - Large Extension & Mezzanine Study
ArchiNature PhotographyArchiNature Photography
Design ideas for 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.
Vallejo Heritage district victorian restoration
Vallejo Heritage district victorian restoration
NRF Carpentry DesignsNRF Carpentry Designs
font entrance way, with repaired top scroll (?) on the end.
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian front door in San Francisco with a medium wood front door and a double front door.
Buena Vista Terrace
Buena Vista Terrace
MurphyMcKenna ConstructionMurphyMcKenna Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian hallway in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a medium wood front door and brown floors.
MELROSE VICTORIAN
MELROSE VICTORIAN
b Architecture Studiob 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.
Victorian Makeover
Victorian Makeover
KohlMark Architects and BuildersKohlMark Architects and Builders
Greg Hadley Photography
This is an example of a victorian front door in DC Metro with a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Classic on the water
Classic on the water
Fradkin Fine Construction, Inc.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.
Sherman Hill
Sherman Hill
Anders Hagberg ConstructionAnders Hagberg Construction
Reclaimed barn wood ceiling with custom joinery
This is an example of a medium sized victorian front door in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Harvard Residence
Harvard Residence
Studio Z DesignStudio 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.
Sherman Hill
Sherman Hill
Anders Hagberg ConstructionAnders Hagberg Construction
Painted Door
This is an example of a medium sized victorian front door in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Doors
Doors
Hickman Construction ServicesHickman 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.
Newton Hill Victorian
Newton Hill Victorian
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized victorian front door in Boston with blue walls, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Parade of Homes Winner- NC Luxury Home
Parade of Homes Winner- NC Luxury Home
East Coast Live Commercial PhotographyEast Coast Live Commercial Photography
Inspiration for a large victorian foyer in Dallas with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Ricota Court Entry
Ricota Court Entry
Taylor House InteriorsTaylor House Interiors
This is an example of a classic French entry.
Design ideas for a victorian entrance in Las Vegas with a double front door and a medium wood front door.
Whitney Home
Whitney Home
Sara K DesignSara K Design
Photos taken by me at near end of project. All details, ;eaded g;ass side lights, colors, millwork, finishes called out by me.
This is an example of an expansive victorian front door in Other with grey walls, brick flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.
Stained Glass in Historic Homes (Preservation or Restoration)
Stained Glass in Historic Homes (Preservation or Restoration)
DC Studios LLCDC Studios LLC
Magnificent Stained Glass panel replaced a broken clear beveled glass panel in the main entry vestibule door. The medallion and swag motifs were stylized from architectural elements on the building. Photos by DC Studios-Conrad Cultraro
Modern Classic @ KM1
Modern Classic @ KM1
7:3 Studios7:3 Studios
Photo of a small victorian foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain flooring, a single front door and a medium wood front door.

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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