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Victorian Entrance with a White Front Door Ideas and Designs

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Bellairs Apartments, Guildford
Bellairs Apartments, Guildford
Urban Green DevelopmentsUrban Green Developments
Photo of a medium sized victorian vestibule in Surrey with white walls, terracotta flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Collector's House - entry hall
Collector's House - entry hall
KuDa PhotographyKuDa Photography
Wrought iron light - Prague, 19th century Dutch light fixtures - 19th century from Austrian consulate, Portland Natural cedar doors throughout house from Mount. Angel Convent Woodwork from Federal Townhouse in New York City Doors to dining room from Corbett House Photo by KuDa Photography
East Malvern
East Malvern
LSA ArchitectsLSA Architects
John Wheatley - UA Creative
Photo of a medium sized victorian foyer in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
A Classical Journey: The Houses of Ken Tate
A Classical Journey: The Houses of Ken Tate
The Images Publishing GroupThe Images Publishing Group
Inspiration for a victorian entrance in Sydney with a white front door and feature lighting.
Make an entrance
Make an entrance
UserUser
A grand entrance at a Gothic Victorian Manor House South Devon, Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle
Photo of an expansive victorian foyer in Devon with ceramic flooring, a double front door and a white front door.
Sussex
Sussex
Ella Pays DesignsElla Pays Designs
Medium sized victorian hallway in Sussex with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door, beige floors and a dado rail.
Entrance Hall
Entrance Hall
LLI DesignLLI Design
Although the existing entrance hallway was a good size it lacked character. To address this the stained glass in the fan light window above the front door and side window was reinstated, in a bespoke design, bringing light, colour and texture into the hallway. The original tiled floor had long been removed so a period style crisp black and white tile with a border pattern was specified. This immediately visually increased the size and lightness of the hall area. Nigel Tyas were commissioned to produce a dramatic copper and glass pendant light in the stairwell that hung from the top floor ceiling down to the ground floor, giving a visual connection and really creating a wow factor.
Hillbury Road, Wandsworth
Hillbury Road, Wandsworth
GDL LondonGDL London
Inspiration for a large victorian hallway in London with blue walls, a single front door, a white front door and brown floors.
Victorian house
Victorian house
Ewelina Kabala PhotographyEwelina Kabala Photography
Ewelina Kabala Photography
Small victorian foyer in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a single front door, a white front door and a dado rail.
Kambrook
Kambrook
Manias Associates Building DesignersManias Associates Building Designers
Front entry of North Caulfield renovation project. All original features were retained and or restored. The front door and fanlight were original to the house, lighting was period match to provide a pleasant experience.
Matsudoshi F residence
Matsudoshi F residence
株式会社ビルダーズブリッジ株式会社ビルダーズブリッジ
エントランスホール
Victorian entrance in Other with white walls, marble flooring, a single front door, a white front door and white floors.
Melbourne Photo Shoot #6
Melbourne Photo Shoot #6
Kate Hansen PhotographyKate Hansen Photography
Photography - Kate Hansen (The Room Illuminated)
Victorian hallway in Melbourne with dark hardwood flooring, a single front door and a white front door.
Old Metairie, Hotard General Contracting 2
Old Metairie, Hotard General Contracting 2
Jefferson Door CompanyJefferson Door Company
Jefferson Door supplied: exterior doors (custom Sapele mahogany), interior doors (Buffelen), windows (Marvin windows), shutters (custom Sapele mahogany), columns (HB&G), crown moulding, baseboard and door hardware (Emtek). House was built by Hotard General Contracting, Inc.
New Old House
New Old House
Jennifer Markanich Timeless InteriorsJennifer Markanich Timeless Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian foyer in Nashville with pink walls, medium hardwood flooring and a white front door.
Newton, MA Historic Home Update
Newton, MA Historic Home Update
Morse ConstructionsMorse Constructions
Morse completed numerous projects in this lovely Tudor home built in the late 1800s in West Newton, MA. Among other renovations, we restored the ceiling of the main entry way. , Eric Roth Photography
Tulse Hill Home
Tulse Hill Home
Paul Craig PhotographyPaul Craig Photography
Photo of a victorian front door in London with green walls, a single front door, a white front door, terracotta flooring and a dado rail.
Sweet outside
Sweet outside
Jeanette KarlsenJeanette Karlsen
Design ideas for a victorian entrance in Other with a double front door and a white front door.
Pacific Heights Residence
Pacific Heights Residence
RHC Construction & ManagementRHC Construction & Management
Scott Hargis Photography
Photo of a victorian foyer in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a white front door and a dado rail.
Kitchen and Interior Renovations
Kitchen and Interior Renovations
Spencer-Abbott, Inc.Spencer-Abbott, Inc.
Photo: Tom Crane Architect: Peter Zimmerman Architects
Victorian entrance in Philadelphia with a white front door and grey walls.
Victorian Renovation
Victorian Renovation
Hillside Manor DecorHillside Manor Decor
Victorian Home + Office Renovation
Design ideas for a large victorian foyer in Other with pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, wallpapered walls, a single front door and a white front door.

Victorian Entrance with a White 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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